In the most recent installment of Martha Rose Shulman's online series for The New York Times, “Recipes for Health,” she suggests 12 staple foods for a healthy pantry. I stock all 12 as well as most of the other suggestions/options and while I know this is one of a googleplex of published opinions on the topic, I can't help but feel good about my choices. Here is Shulman's list:
Romaine lettuce
1 or 2 green vegetables
Eggs
Extra virgin olive oil
Vinegar
Pasta
Rice (or another grain)
Canned tomatoes
Parmesan cheese
Onion
Garlic
Canned chickpeas
Other options: Canned tuna, Firm tofu, Dijon mustard, Plain organic yogurt, Good whole grain bread, Corn tortillas, Nuts (such as walnuts and almonds), Fruit: berries, bananas, citrus, apples
Anything you would add? I'd say some frozen veggies, raisins, dried fruit, and granola. There are lots of other great suggestions in the reader comments too.
2 comments:
Don't forget whole oats. I like to throw (not sling) a handful, uncooked, into my bowl of organic cereal flakes, dried fruit, walnuts, and organic milk for a breakfast that includes all you need to break that overnight fast. The mixture of textures is also an appetite and hunger satisfier throughout the morning.
Great tip, Cid73. Thanks!
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