Stock a Healthy Refrigerator

Think about it… what’s in your fridge?  Are the shelves filled with wholesome foods that make healthy eating a breeze?  Or, is there some room for improvement?  Here is a peek inside a dietitian’s refrigerator…

 Refrigerator

Top shelf- almond milk, fat free- lactose free milk (Cory is lactose intolerant), lots of spinach, Brita water filter, and jar of jalapenos hiding in the back

Middle shelf – whole wheat tortillas, guacamole packets and low fat cheeses inside the drawer, smart balance light, light sour cream, heaven almond butter, eggs, and salsa hiding in the back

Bottom shelf- strawberries, blueberries, whole wheat pancake mix (love this mix), brown rice, whole wheat thin bread

Bottom drawer- apples, oranges, grapes, kiwis, ginger, unsweetened apple sauce, zucchini, onions, and tomatoes  

As for my freezer…

Freezer

Top shelf- chicken breast, extra lean ground meat, edamame, more spinach, sugar snap peas, and sweet potato fries

Bottom shelf- all locally caught shrimp, fish, and crabmeat.

 

Some meals options using the above food contents…

  • Whole Wheat Pancakes topped with Berries
  • Breakfast Burrito with Eggs, Low Fat Cheese, Salsa
  • Beef Soft Tacos with Salsa, Jalapenos, Low Fat Cheese, Light Sour Cream, & Guacamole
  • Almond Butter Sandwich with a Fruit Salad
  • Grilled Chicken with sides of Sugar Snap Peas and Sweet Potato Fries
  • Shrimp and/or Crabmeat Quesadillas with a side of Sautéed Zucchini
  • Baked Fish served over Brown Rice with a side of Sautéed Spinach

 

How many meals can you come up with from the contents of your refrigerator?

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