Out with the old and in with the new! Isn’t that what we say in the New Year? There’s no time like the present, so let’s start right away on your kitchen pantry. At this point the holidays are indeed over, and there isn’t one good reason for you to still have holiday candies, cookies, and cakes hanging around. You’ve had your fill, and it’s time to stock up on healthy foods.
Here are some really simple, affordable items that should be found in your pantry in 2012:
Beans: These are one of the most versatile and nutritious foods I know and one of the easiest to cook with. Simply open up a can of your favorites—black beans, garbanzo beans (chick peas), cannellini beans, or kidney beans—drain, then rinse under cold water, and toss them into a salad, pasta dish, or soup. Or put them into a blender and create your own bean dip or hummus variation. This will make a great snack with raw veggies, whole-wheat crackers or as a sandwich spread. Beans are rich in fiber and protein, which helps fill you up at meals, so you won’t be as hungry when you leave the table.
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