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items I have my everyday essentials stocked up here, and nothing fancy exists in my fridge or pantry. Just basic stuff. But I can assure you that they are healthy.
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Vegetables
Protein Powder
Pantry Staples
Spices
Vegetables
This takes up the most space in my Fridge. It includes fresh vegetables and green ones. I have some in my garden too. I will share all of them.
I like the creamy texture of Avocados and mostly prefer having them as mashed with bread toast. They are super yummy and healthy
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Who does not like having tomatoes. I love tomatoes and have them as is , in salads, in soups and with omelettes.
Fresh Tomato on the Vine, Bag (1.9 lbs/Bag Est.)
Onions find place in my heart. He he !! I add onions to every dish I eat. So, here goes another veggie
Fresh Red Onions, 3 lb, Bag
I would recommend including moringa in the everyday diet, be it in natural or powder form. But having natural leaves is a better choice.
Moringa in Supergreens(36)
I love spicy food mostly the spice from green chilies. My food plate is incomplete without this green. Just chew them with every bite of food.
Green Chilies
My dosage of vitamin C to keep the seasonal flu away. I have lemons everyday with water, with rice, with bread. I like to squeeze some on top of every bite with some chillies. Yum !!
Lemons in Citrus - Walmart.com
I make sure this guy finds place in my fridge. I like having stir-fry, soups and baked version with little cheese on top.
Broccoli & Cauliflower in Fresh Vegetables(17)
Spinach - I love the version where I puree it and prepare a curry with cottage cheese. A dose of essential minerals and iron.
Spinach
This is the stem of banana after discarding the thick outer covering. This makes a delicious curry and a side-dish. Give it a try!
Banana Stem
There is a specific way to prepare the flower. And this can be very good for our body. I prepare stir-fry, pancakes or curry out of them. Another addition to my fridge.
Banana Flowers
Protein Powder
I add this protein supplement to my diet on days when I want to eat vegetarian dishes and not much protein from natural sources
This is the best protein powder I have used to date. They are certified to not have any chemicals, and aflatoxins. They come in natural bags as they claim to be pure and clean. Also, they provide a stainless steel scoop. I also feel this is reasonabl...
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Pantry Staples
I prefer to have healthy versions of my food, so I have added some quick recommendations from my pantry that I always stock up on.
I can't stress enough how healthy this flour is for humans. Low GI, good for bones and 2x more calcium. This is the best option when I want something lite but still nutritious. I would definitely recommend that.
Ragi Finger Millet
I found an alternative brand to the white dried peas that I have 2 times a week. This is easy to store, and by just soaking 5-6 hours in water, you can just pressure cook them and use in salads, curries or as such also. Very good in taste
Camellia Crowder Peas 1 lb - 2 Pack
I keep pink salt in my pantry and have it if I want to have them sprinkled on salads or soups. I prefer them raw instead of cooking
Himalayan Chef Himalayan Pink Salt Fine Grain, Plastic Jar-5 lbs
I prefer organic jaggery powder when I crave for something sweet. Mostly, I prepare milk pudding using this jaggery powder.
Tip: Always add jaggery powder with the flame off otherwise it tends to curdle milk
Organic Way Jaggery Powder | Natural Sweetener for Cooking, Baking, and Beverages | Unrefined, Healthy Alternative to Sugar, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Non-GMO | 1 lbs
I love this cheddar cheese with my omelets, breads, or on pizzas. I like to add it to my dishes as and when I like. I also sometimes have them as is. Its richer in taste.
Amul Cheddar Cheese Block
The Indian Cottage Cheese. We make it at home but also store bought are good. It gives me good quality and quantity of protein and I have it stuffed in parathas
Paneer Cheese
My daily dose of probiotics. I prefer having yoghurt with finger millet as it keeps my body cool and my mind energetic.
Yogurt in Dairy & Eggs(610)
Dates is another addition to my staple when I crave something sweet. Instead of desserts, I like having 2-3 dates and my cravings are satisfied.
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This goes in my spices drawer. I add them to desserts, curries, and my evening tea. I have a special place for cardamoms, but they should be organic and pure; otherwise, the aroma tends to fade away quickly.
Cardamom
Spices
Here, I have added my recommendations of spices that I prefer to use in my cooking or baking. The spices should be used in a minimal amount just as a flavoring agent.
This is staple spice on my shelf. I put it in every curry or fry. This adds a very subtle flavor to the dish and is also very good with digestion.
Rani Cumin Seeds Whole (Jeera) Spice 7oz (200g) ~ All Natural | Gluten Friendly | NON-GMO | Kosher | Vegan | Indian Origin
Coriander is also a super seed which aids in digestion and keeping the natural flora of the gut intact. Apart from its medicinal usage, it adds very good flavor in curries.
Rani Coriander (Dhania) Seeds Whole, Indian Spice 7oz (200g) ~ All Natural | Gluten Friendly | NON-GMO | Kosher | Vegan | Indian Origin
This is a everyday staple in my house. Without this any curry is incomplete. Additionally, this can be made to turmeric milk and the best quality should be used.
Turmeric Root Powder
A very sweet smelling spice regularly used with rice, curries and stir-fry recipes. I prefer using them in their natural form instead of the grounded version.
Cinnamons
Cloves can be a little spicy because of the natural oil present in them, but they are good for teeth. I put them mostly in my rice or curries. Sometimes, I carry them in my pocket and use them as a mouth freshener instead of any spray.
Cloves in Baking - Walmart.com
Another spice on my shelf. Again, I use them for flavoring rice or curries. Sometimes, during winter, I add a little powder to my tea for the heat. This can be spicy. So, the usage depends on personal heat and spice tolerance level.
Black pepper in Spices