Cooking Ingredients Fridge Freezer And Pantry Essentials To Always Keep Stocked

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      Food and Drug Administration: "Advice About Eating Fish"
    
      MyFoodData: "Frozen Spinach"
    
      United States Department of Agriculture: "Ground Beef and Food Safety"
    




Having a few ingredients on hand all the time will guarantee healthy meals for the whole week.

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Make space in your pantry for healthy whole-grain pasta, beans and canned proteins.

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Bonus: These tube containers allow you to reuse the paste more easily than the canned varieties, which don’t last as long once opened.

You'll want to keep your fridge stocked with fruits, veggies and lean proteins for easy meal starters.

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Portion out your frozen fruits and veggies for easy-to-grab add-ins to smoothies and stir-fries.

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      Food and Drug Administration: "Advice About Eating Fish"
    
      MyFoodData: "Frozen Spinach"
    
      United States Department of Agriculture: "Ground Beef and Food Safety"