It will take a while to get used to a plant-based diet, and it’s not so easy to stock up a plant-based pantry or store with whole foods. However, this article highlights some organic essentials for your plant-based pantry.
What should you stock up in your whole foods pantry?
Here are some essential foods you should have in your whole foods pantry
● Whole grains
You should have a variety of whole-grain foods in your pantry as whole grains are rich in carbohydrates and fibers. You can stock up staples like quinoa, rice, and oats. You can always have whole grain quick meals like cereals or microwaveable whole-grain meals. For snack time, whole grain snacks like crackers, granola, or cookies will do, and maybe even some popcorn. You can also stock up on organic sprouted grains.
● Seeds and nuts
Seeds and nuts are also plant-based pantry essentials. It would help if you also had a variety of seeds and nuts in your pantry, such as almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, and lots more. You can use nuts in your salads, to make nut milk like almond milk and many others. You can also use nuts for nut butter like peanut butter and almond butter. Nuts can be used for making snacks like nutcrackers and granola bars. Also, seeds are a great egg substitute for thickeners, an example is a flaxseed.
● Legumes and beans
It is also vital to have legumes and beans in your pantry. You can have a variety of beans and legumes in your pantry like chickpeas, lentils, green peas, canned beans, and many others. You can get frozen peas to store in your refrigerator as well. Beans and legumes are useful in making soups, hummus, or sauces, or dips.
● Vegetables and fruits
It’s also a good idea to have some fruits and vegetables in your pantry. You can have frozen fruits and fresh greens or even opt for dried fruits. Like strawberries, pineapples, apples, dates, and many more. You can eat fruits raw, baked, or as jam or sauce, plus fruits act as natural healthy sweeteners.
● Herbs, greens, and spices
There is no whole foods pantry without spices, herbs, or greens. Herbs are a great source of antioxidants and also a healthy way of adding flavor to your meals. Greens are not only healthy but they also make for beautiful garnishes. Spices are beneficial for maintaining healthy blood pressure, fighting infections and inflammations, easing pain, and relieving nausea. Spices can be called therapeutic not to mention they add flavor to your meals. Herbs and greens are all-around healthy, especially organic sprouted plants.
