4 Foods You Need In Your Kitchen
Couldn't swing by the grocery store?
No problem! These healthy pantry staples work overtime.
- Peanut Butter "Use this sandwich spread to make a protein-packed pasta sauce," says Leslie Bonci, R.D., the director of sports nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Mix together 1/3 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons each vinegar and soy sauce; toss with whole-wheat pasa, sugar snap peas, and chicken.
- Canned diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning This versatile veggie can serve as a marinade for chicken, pork, and fish. The tomatoes' acidity will tenderize the protien, while the herbs add flavor. Plus you'll score at least one extra serving of veggies.
- Brown rice Recycle last night's leftovers for a delicious high-fiber breakfast. "Mix 1/2 cup brown rice with a splash of soy or almond milk and a little cinnamon and brown sugar, then heat in a saucepan for a few minutes," says Bonci. Top with sliced bananas and berries.
- Plain yogurt High in calcium and immunity-boosting probiotics, yogurt is always a good-for-you snack. But when mixed with dill, it doubles as a tangy topper for fish, chicken, and baked potatoes!
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