Especially for people who is working at home, the refrigerator is an extremely tempting monster in the kitchen. It's mid-morning and you feel like your breakfast was yesterday. Your stomach is growling and pleading to be fed. Or perhaps the late night news is on and you simply want a little something to hold you over til the morning. It's inviting to get the sugar-laced stuff, however if you have good, nutritious choices in the fridge, then you won't find yourself 5 pounds heaver in three months.
We will be giving you a selection of 10 terrific foods to keep in your fridge. Keep these foods and you will always be ready to have a tasty, guilt-free snack.
10. Edamame - snack on steamed edamame which are rich in iron, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. It is a Japanese soybean which has a great nutty flavor. You will find it fresh in the seafood section or in the frozen area already shelled.
9. Cottage Cheese - this delicious snack is loaded with casein, a protein that keeps you feeling full for a longer time of time. On it's own, or combine it with fresh fruit for a little bit of sweetness, or almonds for a nice crunch.
8. Peanut Butter - not likely in the fridge, however an excellent, healthier snack. It is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats and folate, a B vitamin. However don't buy the processed kind off the shelf, buy the fresh kind in your deli department - they literally put the roasted peanuts through a grinder, zero preservatives or additives.
7. Almonds - a handful of raw almonds offer a wholesome alternative to greasy, crunchy snacks like potato chips and crackers). Keep them in the fridge to prevent its natural oils from oxidation.
6. Milk - you should always get low-fat or non-fat milk in the fridge. A small cup of milk is quite pleasing and one 8 ounce glass per day helps to provide your daily dose of calcium. A lot better for you than that scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt.
5. Eggs - whether you want to whip up a quick scramble or eat them hard-boiled - always have eggs on hand. We always have a half dozen hard-boiled eggs in the fridge - take out the yolk and fill it with hummus for a delicious, well-rounded snack.
4. Miso - this might be a surprising item to keep in your fridge, but you'll get tons of use from it. Just mix it with hot water and it dissolves into a yummy soup. Make sure to select a low-sodium kind.
3. Bananas - they are rich in potassium and fiber, necessary nutrients for your daily living. Always good on their own, but enjoy with peanut butter or in your oatmeal for an even more filling snack.
2. Homemade Kale Chips - so easy to do, and a terrific snack to have around: 1. Preheat oven to 375F; 2. Wash 2 bunches of kale, remove the stems, tear into small pieces; 3. Toss with 2 tsp olive oil and spread on baking sheet; 4. Salt lightly; 5. Bake until crisp and slightly golden around sides (10 minutes).
1. Hummus - an easy go to already prepared in your deli section. As its popularity grows, so do the varieties. Be smart - don't mix with crackers or chips, enjoy it with sliced veggies or in a hard-boiled egg as described above.
Hope this helps you in maintaining a nutritious you! If you found this story helpful, feel free to share with others.
Until next time
Scott & Heidi
We will be giving you a selection of 10 terrific foods to keep in your fridge. Keep these foods and you will always be ready to have a tasty, guilt-free snack.
10. Edamame - snack on steamed edamame which are rich in iron, calcium and other vitamins and minerals. It is a Japanese soybean which has a great nutty flavor. You will find it fresh in the seafood section or in the frozen area already shelled.
9. Cottage Cheese - this delicious snack is loaded with casein, a protein that keeps you feeling full for a longer time of time. On it's own, or combine it with fresh fruit for a little bit of sweetness, or almonds for a nice crunch.
8. Peanut Butter - not likely in the fridge, however an excellent, healthier snack. It is packed with healthy monounsaturated fats and folate, a B vitamin. However don't buy the processed kind off the shelf, buy the fresh kind in your deli department - they literally put the roasted peanuts through a grinder, zero preservatives or additives.
7. Almonds - a handful of raw almonds offer a wholesome alternative to greasy, crunchy snacks like potato chips and crackers). Keep them in the fridge to prevent its natural oils from oxidation.
6. Milk - you should always get low-fat or non-fat milk in the fridge. A small cup of milk is quite pleasing and one 8 ounce glass per day helps to provide your daily dose of calcium. A lot better for you than that scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt.
5. Eggs - whether you want to whip up a quick scramble or eat them hard-boiled - always have eggs on hand. We always have a half dozen hard-boiled eggs in the fridge - take out the yolk and fill it with hummus for a delicious, well-rounded snack.
4. Miso - this might be a surprising item to keep in your fridge, but you'll get tons of use from it. Just mix it with hot water and it dissolves into a yummy soup. Make sure to select a low-sodium kind.
3. Bananas - they are rich in potassium and fiber, necessary nutrients for your daily living. Always good on their own, but enjoy with peanut butter or in your oatmeal for an even more filling snack.
2. Homemade Kale Chips - so easy to do, and a terrific snack to have around: 1. Preheat oven to 375F; 2. Wash 2 bunches of kale, remove the stems, tear into small pieces; 3. Toss with 2 tsp olive oil and spread on baking sheet; 4. Salt lightly; 5. Bake until crisp and slightly golden around sides (10 minutes).
1. Hummus - an easy go to already prepared in your deli section. As its popularity grows, so do the varieties. Be smart - don't mix with crackers or chips, enjoy it with sliced veggies or in a hard-boiled egg as described above.
Hope this helps you in maintaining a nutritious you! If you found this story helpful, feel free to share with others.
Until next time
Scott & Heidi
About the Author:
Scott & Heidi Shimberg are Serial Entrepreneurs who are actively studying business opportunities in the online/offline marketplace. Share with Scott and Heidi their lessons in "nuggets". Know Numis, and tell your friends, family and begin to have Hope too.
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