We all know that having healthy pantry foods in the house helps us eat better and stay consistent. You’re not reaching for the chips and ice cream when that stuff isn’t around, right?
However, a big component of that is to stock your pantry ahead of time with things that will virtually ensure your success.
I’m going to cover how I do that, and what exactly I buy. Plus, at the end of this post I’ll send you a PDF checklist to use in your own home!
Here are my best tips to stock your pantry with healthy items
1. Buy in bulk whenever possible. The fewer trips I make to the store the better.
2. Buy online for the best prices. Thrive Market is where I shop for many of my pantry items, since it’s usually always cheaper than places like Whole Foods.
3. If possible, try to shop for things that are out of your comfort zone, like unusual spice blends. With some unique ingredients, you can turn simple foods like eggs into a gourmet or fun meal.
4. Buy organic as much as possible. Food quality matters.
5. Put a piece of paper in your kitchen and annotate when you run out of something. Or, keep a list on your phone in Evernote or the Clear app. Either way, use your list to shop from so you don’t forget something next time you’re at the store.
Here are the categories that I use and the things that I typically stock in my home. I can’t list everything, but this can serve as a guide.
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Herbs/Spices
Salt / Pepper
Spices and Spice Blends
Infused or unusual salts; truffle salt, black salt, pink salt, etc.
Dried Onions
Dried Mushrooms
Horseradish
Pastes / Concentrates; Wasabi, Basil, Lemongrass
Canned Items
Coconut Milk
Capers
Pumpkin
Tomato Sauce
Crushed Tomatoes
Sardines
Canned Salmon
Tahini
Tomato Paste
Thai Curry Jars
Olives
Nuts, Seeds, Dried Fruit
Almonds, Hazelnuts, Brazil Nuts, Pistachios, Cashews, etc.
Shredded Coconut
Almond Butter or Sun Butter (watch the sugar in this one)
Dried Mango, other dried fruits
Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds
Coconut Butter
Fats and Oils
Olive Oil
Avocado Oil
Ghee
Leaf Lard
Palm Shortening
Sesame Oil
Coconut Oil
Beef Tallow (I cook with this and it’s fantastic for DIY skincare)
Sauces / Toppings
Hot sauce (watch out for hidden sugar)
Mustard
Vinegars
Kimchi or Sauerkraut
Pickled Vegetables
Fish Sauce (key for bringing flavor to my bone broth)
Coconut aminos (soy replacement)
Apple Cider Vinegar
Fun Sweets and Treats
Organic Liquid Stevia (to sweeten things on occasion)
Honey
Dark Chocolate (more than 70% is the best option)
Beverages
Green, White, and Herbal Teas
Mineral Water
Coffee
I hope you use this guide to venture out and get some new additions to your pantry!
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Happy Healthy Shopping!
Soraya Turner’s Natural Health and Wellness Blog
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