Looking after your figure and your skin starts with a balanced diet. So it’s decided: today we’re having a proper kitchen cupboard clear-out and cutting back on anything too sugary, too fatty or too salty. Goodbye biscuits, sweets, crisps and chocolate spread… But do you know which foods to keep in your cupboards so you can eat well every day?
Here’s our top 9 foods to put right at the top of your next shopping list!
Vegetables
Number one on the list, obviously! Fresh, frozen, tinned or jarred, you’re spoilt for choice… Go for seasonal vegetables, which are often cheaper and better quality. Packed with fibre, water and essential nutrients, vegetables are the foundation of a balanced plate. Peppers, cabbage, celery, aubergine and leeks work in all sorts of recipes, so don’t leave them off your list!
Fruit
No surprises here: fruit takes second place in our top 9! Pick whatever takes your fancy and enjoy it as a pudding or a snack. One of our favourites is pineapple, which is juicy and rich in vitamin C. Enjoy it fresh, or go for frozen or tinned fruit (in natural juice, not syrup!).
Spices
Go easy on the salt in your cooking… Too much of it simply isn’t good for you. Instead, season your dishes with the huge range of spices on offer at your local supermarket. Give them a go, you’ll love them! We particularly recommend ginger for its warm, zingy flavour. Add it to salads or soups, or grate a little into a glass of water with lemon and honey.
Fromage blanc
A great addition to lighter meals! Low in fat and high in protein, it’s wonderfully versatile. Use it in recipes instead of crème fraîche, or enjoy it as a pudding or a snack. It’s ideal for a protein top-up before or after a workout. What more could you ask for?
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Wholegrains
Starchy foods aren’t your enemy, far from it! Chosen well, they give your body the energy it needs and, best of all, they’re quick and easy to cook. Go for wholegrain options, which contain more fibre and nutrients and less sugar. They’re a staple of any healthy diet.
Protein, plant-based or animal
Protein is an essential part of what we eat. Always keep some plant-based or animal protein in your kitchen to go with your vegetables and wholegrains for a complete, 100% healthy plate. Eggs, white meat, soya… take your pick! Paired with regular exercise, it’s a natural fit for an active lifestyle.
Olive oil
Yes, we really are telling you to keep oil in your cupboards! Olive oil provides “good fats”, which have their place in a balanced diet, so don’t leave it out. Just be sensible: one tablespoon a day is plenty.
Oats
Sweet or savoury, oats are a must for healthy cooking! Make them in the morning as porridge for a filling breakfast, or use them to thicken your smoothies. You can also use them to coat meat or fish, make crumbles… The possibilities are endless, all from one simple store-cupboard ingredient! High in fibre, they deserve a place in any varied diet.
Dark chocolate
Ah, chocolate… Do you have to give it up? Not necessarily, especially if you choose a bar of dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa. One or two squares are enough to satisfy a sweet craving! Just be careful not to polish off the whole bar…
Putting your meals together every day
Having the right foods in your cupboards is a good start; knowing how to combine them is even better. For a complete plate, aim to include a generous portion of vegetables, a wholegrain and a source of protein at every meal, with a drizzle of olive oil to dress it. Cook from scratch as often as you can, so you stay in control of how much sugar, salt and fat goes in. When you’re doing the supermarket shop, get into the habit of reading labels and choosing products with short ingredient lists. Finally, drink water regularly throughout the day, take the time to eat sitting down and away from screens, and leave room for treats: a healthy diet is above all a varied one that you can stick to in the long run.
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