I truly love healthy, clean food that tastes good — food that is high in protein, anti-inflammatory, and full of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
When I treat myself or buy something nice for myself, I still choose something that is healthy and nourishing for my body.
Not because I have to, but because I genuinely love it.
Today after my workout, for example, I picked up a chocolate protein shake, a small bag of dates with peanuts and a couple of clementines to enjoy on my way home.
When I got home, I had a stew made with lean ground beef, vegetables and coconut milk.
For dessert I had a large portion of Fiffibelle’s “Eat Your Water” salad https://fiffibelle.com/fiffibelles-eat-your-water-salad/, and later in the evening I had a bowl with 300 g low-fat cottage cheese, 150 g Greek yogurt, 20 g prunes, 1 clementine, 5 g flax seeds, 5 g chia seeds and about 10 g honey.
I tend to eat many of the same foods, and I often meal prep for several days at a time so that a nourishing meal is always easy to grab.
Over time I’ve also found myself returning to many of the same ingredients.
These are some of the ingredients I almost always keep in my kitchen:
Protein
- Lean ground beef (5% fat), fresh or frozen
- Chicken breast, fresh or frozen
- Salmon, fresh or frozen
- Cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Protein shakes
- High-protein milk
- Eggs
- Egg whites
Vegetables
- Cucumber
- Spinach
- Yellow onions
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Avocado
- Olives
- Sweet potatoes
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Carrots
- Peas
- Tomatoes
- Ginger
- Frozen vegetable mixes
Fruits
- Apples
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Clementines (when in season)
- Pineapple
- Kiwi
- Lemons
Dried fruits
- Dates
- Prunes
Berries
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- Cherries (fresh or frozen)
Nuts
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
Seeds
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Flax seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Sunflower seeds
Dry goods
- Rice
- Rice cakes
- Cocoa powder
- Psyllium husk
- Oats
- Oat rice
- Coconut sugar
- Shredded coconut
- Sukrin Gold
- Baking powder
- Vanilla sugar
Spreads and toppings
- Peanut butter
- Cheese
- Homemade jam
Oils, fats and sweeteners
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Butter
- Honey
Spices
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Tandoori chicken spice
- Paprika
- Pepper
- Taco seasoning
- Salt
- Chili powder
- Oregano
- Ground ginger
- Ground cloves
Oils, fats and sweeteners
- Olive oil
- Chili olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Butter
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Apple cider vinegar
Other kitchen staples
- Milk
- Coconut milk
- Coconut cream
- Canned tomatoes
- Soy sauce
Beverages
- Coffee
- Tea
- Sugar-free cordial
- Coke Zero
- Sparkling flavored water
Chocolate
I love dark chocolate and always keep both dark chocolate and dark baking chocolate at home.
I usually buy good ingredients based on need, seasonal availability and special offers. I freeze what can be frozen and I’m aware that many foods last well beyond their expiration date. I also avoid throwing away food unless something is actually wrong with it.
Looking at my list, maybe there’s something healthy and delicious that you enjoy that isn’t on it — and maybe the other way around too.
Perhaps we can inspire each other to try something new.