10 Pantry Essentials for Healthy Living

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rolled oats

turn them into oatmeal for a heart-healthy breakfast, make your own granola, or use them in baking

chia seeds

packed with protein and omega-3's, sprinkle them on oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt bowls, salads or avocado toast

ground flax seeds

also rich in protein and omega-3's as well as fiber, sprinkle them onto anything for a slightly nutty taste and a ton of benefits

chickpea pasta

the perfect gluten free and protein-packed alternative to traditional pasta that will leave you much more satisfied

dates

the perfect healthy, high-fiber snack on its own,  with a scoop of nut butter, or in smoothies for natural sweetness

nut or seed butter

a high protein, healthy fat addition to any meal (drizzled on peanut butter, added into smoothies, in dressings), with dates, or in baking

herbal tea

each type of tea has its own amazing benefits, but all are great for sipping throughout the day or at night to unwind

brown rice

the perfect high-fiber side dish to any meal, it's also high in magnesium and good for heart health

vegetable broth

use it instead of water when cooking grains for more flavor, or as a base to homemade nourishing soups

canned beans

a cost-effective way to get plant based protein as a topping for salads, roasted on their own as a snack, or in homemade veggie burger

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