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11. Seeds
Think of seeds as tiny little nutrition bombs that are full of protein, fiber, calcium, and healthy fats. Stock up on sesame, flax, chia, and pumpkin seeds. Sprinkle some over salads, add to smoothies, or just munch on them in their natural state.
12. Oats
Oats are an important source of minerals and are loaded with fiber. Oats are a great source of energy to get you feeling full of energy to get your through your day. Put a little milk or water with some oats on the stove and let them boil for a few minutes while you get dressed. Then add some nuts, seeds, or fruit on top and you have a hearty, healthy breakfast!
13. Hummus
Hummus is a great snack to put on almost anything, crackers, veggies, even sandwiches. A super delicious way to get your protein, fiber, iron, and calcium, all in one place. Use it any place you would use sour cream.
14. Nut Milk
These alternatives to dairy milk are now popping up everywhere so they are super easy to keep in stock. Doesn’t matter if it’s almond milk or coconut milk, they are a great source of protein, tons of vitamins and minerals, as well as healthy fats. Try them in smoothies, in oatmeal, or almost any place you would use regular dairy milk.
15. Organic Boxed Broth
Of course, homemade broth is cheaper and easier, but sometimes you just don’t have the time! Keep a few of these boxes around for quick, easy meals when you are really pressed for time. Always buy organic, friends.
16. Garlic
A great healing food that’s known to be heart healthy. Garlic can be added to just about anything you are cooking for added flavor as well as added health benefits.
17. Onions
Onions are full of antioxidants, as well as loaded with anti-viral and anti-fungal properties that are good for you in a dozen healthy ways (read more what’s new and beneficial about onions). Use onions in just about everything from soup to sandwiches.
18. Chickpeas or legumes
You can keep some on hand either dried or canned for a super source of protein, B vitamins, and protein as well as minerals such as iron and magnesium. Mix some up with veggies and quinoa, or with brown rice, throw some in your soup or put a handful on top of your salad.
19. Frozen Organic Berries
You probably don’t need to be told just how good berries are for you. Keep these little jewels on hand in your freezer for smoothies, jams, sauces, cereals, yogurt, and oatmeal, for starters.
20. Apples
Always buy organic apples as conventional apples are simply loaded with pesticides. Apples are super sources of vitamin C and have many other amazing health benefits. Super portable snacks, good with a little almond butter, amazing chopped into salads.
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