2Better Healthy Life

The Most Common problem for most people is that they never have a well stocked pantry. This can cause major problems. If you don’t have a well stocked pantry, you are more likely to start depend on snack food, or fast food. You need to make sure that you have a well stocked pantry so that you can cook and eat healthy meals and to stay away from fast food and snack, without much effort. Don’t know what kinds of things that you should always have on hand? Well, no need to worry about it anymore. We will give you a list of 20 kind of food You Must Always Have For Your Pantry.

1-Milk.
You should always have some low fat milk on hand. Cereal in the morning is a great way to get a good easy and healthy meal.

2-Water
You Should always have some cold water on hand. Get yourself a pitcher or something that you can keep water in the ice box.

3-Fruit.
Always have some fruit on hand. It is great for snacking. You can eat fruit instead of snacks.

4-Carrots.
These are great for snacking. Just add some low fat dip and you have a snack that will rival any deep fried snacks.

5-Peanut butter.
This is a great way to get some protein without having to worry about the fat. Use it on your toast for breakfast instead of butter.

6-Eggs.
You need these for baking and other specialties. Also they are great for a protein filled breakfast.

7-Mustard.
I like to use this instead of mayo on sandwiches. It is a great way to knock out the fat.

8-Bread.
You should always have some bread on hand. Don’t go hog wild here on the carbs. A good sandwich is great from time to time. I would suggest that you find a local bakery and buy your bread there. Don’t buy that awful white stuff that has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long.

9-Yogurt.
Yogurt is great for hot summer days. You can make tons of drinks out of this. Also, it is great with chicken. You should learn a bit about Indian cooking for more ways to use yogurt. Indians love yogurt and eat it often.

10-Butter.
You shouldn’t suck on butter like you do a lollipop. But, butter is a must for baked goods. Also, fried eggs taste great cooked in butter.

11-Lemons.
These are a must if you eat a lot of seafood. Also, a cold glass of lemonade is great after a hard days work.

12-Pasta.
Want a meal in a minute? Pasta is the way to go. It cooks quickly and easily.

13-Cereal.
Great for that last minute breakfast. Have some of this on hand so you don’t have to wait in line at the fast food joint to get your heart attack on a muffin.

14-Mayo.
Don’t use this stuff every day. But, you do need to use some if you make tuna or chicken salad. It can also be great on low fat cuts of chicken and such. It is good on items that are dry. Make sure to buy the low fat kind and to use as little as possible.

15-Cheese.
This is a must have. Don’t eat too much of it. But, cheese is the beauty of life. It can make a dull dish come alive.

16-Drinks.
Always have some drinks on hand. Have some fruit juice, beer and sodas in the ice box. Don’t go over board with them, but have a beer from time to time as a treat.

17-Fresh ginger.
This will keep for a long time in your ice box. Don’t cover it or anything like that. Keep it whole in your ice box for best keeping.

18-Rice. Same as pasta.

19-Spices and herbs.
Always keep some of these on hand. Go to a place where you can buy them in bulk. Don’t buy those little containers in the store. Not only are they too expensive, but you don’t know how long they have been sitting there. When you buy from a place that sells bulk, you know that you will be getting fresh items.

20-Canned veggies and fruits.
When in a pinch, canned is better than none at all. Even though I suggest that you always eat fresh fruits and veggies, you should have some canned ones on hand. How do you know when you will have a craving for corn and not have any fresh on hand? Canned food can last a very long time, so you don’t have to eat it right away.