But, if you're pantry and fridge are nearly empty, that's going to be a problem. It's so important to always have your home stocked with essential foods that have long shelf lives and are versatile enough to make an array of healthy , flavorful foods.
Doing so will see you through trying times when leaving your home isn't an option. These basic foods are the absolute best to have on-hand right now and at all times—so, add them to your next grocery delivery order ASAP. They will help get you through long stretches of time at home feeling healthy, happy, and well-fed.
And for more useful grocery shopping tips, read up on the 7 healthiest foods to eat right now. Beans are a nearly perfect food staple. The easiest and most inexpensive way to buy beans is to scoop up a one-pound bag of dry beans, which can easily be soaked overnight or cooked with onions, garlic water, and spices over a low simmer for a few hours. High in filling fiber and protein and completely void of anything processed , beans are an essential superfood to have on hand.
Dry beans can also keep on your shelf for years without going bad. Oh, and by the way, the more you eat beans, the more your body adjusts to them, which lessens their, um, negative side effect. Whole grains like rice, oats, and quinoa are the perfect partner to beans.
Long-grain and unprocessed grains are much better for you, so try to avoid the instant or minute-rice options. Related: How to Cook Quinoa. Anyone with small children knows that pasta with butter is a staple, and for good reason: It's delicious, easy to prepare, and filling.
Is pasta the healthiest meal? However, this might cause more problems than it solves. But if you really want to kick-start your health , we recommend you also take a look at our healthy grocery list article.
Meat — what type is entirely up to you. We would recommend skinless white meat such as turkey or chicken as these are considered the healthiest because of the low amount of saturated fat.
If you fancy something redder, then try to choose lean cuts. Oily fish — it is recommended that each person eats two portions of fish per week, one of which should be an oily fish, such as tuna, haddock, or mackerel. Bread — great for sandwiches. To get more healthy fiber into your system, you recommend wholemeal or wholegrain varieties. Not only is it the core ingredient for a cake, but you can also use it as a sauce thickener, or coat meat and other ingredients to give them a crispy finish when frying.
Breakfast cereal — this will help give you a decent start to the day. Try to avoid the more sugary varieties, and opt for ones high in fiber, as this will keep you full for longer. For healthier options, opt for olive oil,l rapeseed oil, or other oils choc full of omega 3.
Milk — a breakfast essential if you have cereal for breakfast, if prefer your hot drinks a lighter shade of brown, or want to make a sauce. Vegans and the health conscious should check out milk alternatives like soy or almond. Eggs — these versatile little things are essential ingredients for a cake or can be made many different ways for a quick breakfast or lunch.
Cheese — a great standard sandwich filler or for an ingredient in cheesy side-dishes or main courses. These keep well in cool dark places and are always good to have a few extra just in case you find yourself doing some extra cooking or having to make bigger portions.
If you run short of ideas, browse websites for recipes and just key in your leftover ingredients. You can use them in sandwiches, in recipes calling for breadcrumbs and for stuffing. Headed to the grocery store on a limited budget? You can still shop and eat healthy. Learn more about vaccine availability. Advertising Policy. You have successfully subscribed to our newsletter. Related Articles.
Meat is expensive. We have vegetarian meals several times a week think pasta or chili and for other meals, you could just use a little meat as a kind of seasoning instead of the main ingredient — think Asian, Indian and other such cultural food. Actually, I eat vegetarian all the time, but the wife and kids do a little of each. Pack your own lunch snacks. Buying pre-made snacks is convenient, but a big waste of money. Buy little baggies and buy the snacks in bulk, then it will take just a few minutes to pack some snacks for lunch each day.
Make leftovers for lunch. Cook a lot, then freeze. Alternatively, you can cook a whole mess of spaghetti for example and freeze it for multiple dinners. Plan freezable dinners and cook them all at once. Always have batteries, toilet tissue and light bulbs. Be sure to check to see if you have these items before you go to the store.
Try crock pot dinners. We discovered these in the last year, and they are easy and cheap and tasty. Cut up a bunch of ingredients, throw them in the pot in the morning, and have dinner ready for you when you get home. Can anything be more perfect than that? I submit that it cannot. Clip coupons. I know, sometimes they seem like too much trouble. Check store entrances, newspaper and flyers for coupons. Only use coupons for items you were already planning to buy.
Look for specials. Every store has specials. Be sure to look for them in the newspaper, or when you get to the store they often have unadvertised specials — look on the higher and lower shelves for deals.
Try the store brands. They waste gas, and almost inevitably, you buy more than that one item. If you plan ahead, make a weekly menu, and shop with a list, this should drastically reduce the number of trips you make for a small number of items. But if you still find yourself running out for a few items, analyze the reason — are you not making a good list, are you forgetting some items from your list?
Stock up on the things you frequently go out for. Sugar cereals are a bad buy. Lots of money for no nutrition. Look for whole grain cereals with low sugar. Add fruit for better flavor.
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