If you missed Part 1 of 12 Essential Foods to Stock in Your Healthy Kitchen, you can check it out here: http://beingmargebrown.blogspot.com/2017/01/12-essential-foods-to-stock-in-your.html
To continue setting your kitchen up for a healthy year ahead, make sure you stock the following ingredients.
Quinoa
Quinoa is indeed a very big deal, so much so that the United
Nations declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa. Quinoa seeds are among just a few vegetarian protein sources that
include the full range of essential amino acids in the correct proportion
humans need in their diet. It’s also low-calorie, a good source of fiber,
gluten free, inexpensive, easy to store, easy to prepare, and, because it
doesn’t have a strong flavor of its own, it can be mixed with many other
ingredients for satisfying breakfasts, salads, and main courses.
2 Nuts
Heart-healthy nuts are good snacks, which are best eaten in
small portions due to their high calorie count. Many nuts are high in protein
and contain fiber and good levels of healthy mono-unsaturated fats. All nuts
are not equal, and some are better than others, depending on your health goals.
For instance, almonds are high in calcium and relatively low in calories;
pistachios contain fewer calories and more potassium than other nuts; cashews
are low in fiber and high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Overall,
nuts are nutritious, versatile, tasty, and there is a variety for countless
cooking options.
Oats
Most often people eat oats in the form of oatmeal, but this
naturally gluten-free grain is also commonly used in breads and healthy snacks.
There are only good things to say about oats. They’re not only inexpensive, but
they’re packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants, providing
health benefits related to heart disease, blood sugar levels, weight-loss, and
digestion. Oats are very filling and they promote healthy gut bacteria levels.
Try a bowl of oatmeal with dark berries and grated almonds for breakfast to
combine three healthy ingredients from your healthy kitchen!
P.S. How about 70 Super Foods for breakfast?
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