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14 Best Foods to Keep in Your Fridge
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Plan Ahead
You’re hungry and
staring into your fridge, but is there anything healthy in there? Stock up on a
few key staples to make sure there’s something good waiting for you.
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Turkey
It’s low in fat and
sodium, and high in protein. And versatile, too: Wrap some turkey breast in a
whole-wheat tortilla for a snack or take it to work for lunch.
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Salsa
Make some yourself --
it’s a healthy, easy way to put some zip into egg dishes, soups, and sauces.
Use it instead of oily dressings on vegetables and heartier salads, too. But be
forewarned: Health benefits decline, in a big way, if you eat it with a giant
bag of heavily salted, processed, deep-fried corn chips.
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Hummus
This Middle Eastern dip
-- traditionally made with chickpeas, garlic, and olive oil -- is low in fat
and calories and high in protein and fiber. Chickpeas are legumes, which can be
good for people with high blood pressure and diabetes. They also can lower your
cholesterol and may help protect you against cancer. And skip the pita chips.
Try some with veggies like sliced cucumbers, carrots, or cherry tomatoes.
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Eggs
They have amino acids
your body needs to make your cells work, and they’re loaded with nutrients like
vitamin D, which isn’t in many foods. At just a few cents per egg, they’re an
amazing deal for such a high-quality protein.
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Kale
It’s is one of the most
nutrient-dense foods you can eat, with only 33 calories per 2.5-ounce serving.
Sautee it with chopped onion in olive oil for an easy and quick side dish for
chicken and beef.
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Seltzer
Sugary drinks add
calories to your diet, often without much nutritional value. Seltzer is a great
replacement. It’s fizzy, usually comes mildly flavored, and has just a few
calories -- a great way to get a soft drink fix without the calories that
normally go with it.
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100% Fruit Juice
Freshly squeezed juice
can be a good source of certain vitamins and minerals, but because it’s almost
always high in sugar, you should drink it in moderation. One way to stretch it
out is to add it to your seltzer for a kind of low-calorie “soft drink” with
some nutritional value.
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Plain Yogurt
It’s loaded with
calcium, high-quality protein, and probiotics -- bacteria that are good for
your gut and may be linked to healthier cholesterol levels. People who eat
yogurt are less likely to be obese or have heart disease, and full-fat yogurt
is better for that than low-fat. Eat it with fruit or granola, or use it
instead of sour cream to lighten up desserts and stews.
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Celery
Loaded with fiber,
vitamin A, potassium and calcium, it’s perfect for stocks or salads or as a
seasoning agent when you cook beef or chicken. It’s also a great finger food:
You can snack on it by itself, spread peanut butter on it, or dip it in hummus.
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Whole-Wheat Tortillas
They’re low in calories
and fat and can be ready in seconds. Sautee whatever vegetables you have in
your fridge with some onion and throw in a can of beans. It doesn’t sound like
much, but put it all on a freshly heated tortilla with a bit of salsa, shredded
cheese, and cilantro, and you’ve got a feast for the senses that’s healthy to
boot.
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Cabbage
The humble cabbage can
be more useful than you might think. It comes packed with fiber, as well as
potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C. It’s great for coleslaw and other salads,
or steamed as a side dish. Cabbage also works as a kind of wrap in place of bread
-- a great way to cut back on calories and add nutrition.
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Fresh Pasta
It’s simple and quick
and can be used as a side dish or main course. It also has a low glycemic
index, which means that it lets sugar into your bloodstream more slowly than
other foods, curbing your hunger as well as the blood sugar spikes that can be
bad for your health.
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Avocado
Yes, it’s full of fat,
but it’s the “good” fat -- the kind that is linked to good heart health and
good cholesterol levels. Plus, it is delicious with eggs or spread on a thin
piece of whole grain toast with nothing but salt and pepper.
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Berries
They’re low in calories
and high in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber -- and that makes them good for
heart and brain health, and they may help protect against certain cancers as
well. Plus, they’re delicious. Use them in a salad or eat them with some yogurt
and granola for dessert.
This tool does not provide medical advice
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