One tip I can never share enough to help you eat healthily is to always have healthy pantry staples on hand. This way you can base your meals and snacks on more nutritious options. It may take a little changing up if you’re used to eating another way. However, once you stick to buying the healthier alternatives, and consistently start to include them in your diet, these healthy pantry staples will become essentials.

With the new year literally around the corner, I know many of us are ready to get back into a healthy eating routine. If you use these healthy pantry staples as part of your meals, I can assure you that you will be instantly adding more nutritional value to your diet. Plus, you’ll also be eliminating other options which are not as wholesome too.

The following is my list of healthy pantry staples. I always have these foods at home, and everytime I shop, I make sure I have enough to last me till the next shop.
PS: you can access the list in a downloadable format here.

Oils, vinegar, condiments

Dijon mustard
Wholegrain mustard
Light mayonnaise
EVOO
Cooking spray
Balsamic vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Low-sugar ketchup
Tamari
Tahini

Grains & grain-based snacks

Wholegrain basmati
Wholegrain arborio rice
Wholemeal wraps
Quinoa
Barley
Wholegrain crackers
Crackerbread
Spelt cereal
Weetabix
Oats
Low sugar wholemeal biscuits
Sugar free croissants
Popcorn
Wholemeal flour
Low-sugar protein bars
Low-sugar cereal bars
Wholegrain pasta
Protein bread
Low-sugar protein granola
Healthy bags of ‘chips’

Beans & pulses

Lentils
Chickpeas
Red kidney beans
Cannellini beans

Nuts & nut products & seeds

Nuts: almonds, pistachios, cashews, pecans, walnuts
Nut butters: almond, cashew, hazelnut
Chia seeds
Black sesame seeds
Flaxseed

Other canned/jarred foods

Canned tuna
Gherkins
Canned coconut milk
Tomato: crushed, pulp, paste
Olives
Capers
Anchovies
Preservative-free pasta sauce (/w no added sugars)
Preservative-free pesto sauce

Dairy & eggs

Oat milk
Long life semi skimmed milk
Eggs
Greek yogurt
Grated cheese: parmesan and pecorino
Mozzarella balls or ricotta or feta cheese
Gbejniet (local cheeselets)
Low fat cream cheese

Natural sweeteners

Dark chocolate chips
Vanilla extract
Cranberries
Cocoa powder
Dates

Produce

Garlic
Onions
Potatoes
Ginger
Apples
Bananas
Oranges
Cucumber
Leafy greens: lettuce or baby spinach
Cherry tomatoes

Frozen

Onions
Garlic
Spinach
Grilled aubergines
Grilled zucchini
Broccoli
Peas
Asparagus
Fruit

Other

Tofu
Wide range of herbs & spices
Protein powder
Nutritional yeast
Broths/stock: chicken, veg, fish, beef
Preservative-free hummus

If you’d like to have this list in a downloadable format, go here to download it.

I hope my complete list of healthy pantry staples helps you plan to eat healthier this upcoming new year!

Love,

Nakita xxx