Individual tastes may vary, but for a healthy, useful cupboard, fill up on the following staple items. Mix and match: They can become the fixings of many a quick snack or hearty meal.
Essential elements
These are the go-to items that pull everything together.
Meal makers
The meal makers are those items that bulk up or provide the base for lunches and dinners.
Can do
Canned foods are affordable pantry standbys. Long shelf-lives make them convenient and handy in a pinch. Read the labels to monitor salt, fat, and sugar content, and try to choose the ones with the simplest list of ingredients.
Snack shack
Whether for a boost of energy or to fill the gaps between meals, nutritious snacks are a necessity.
Ways to wash it all down
The cupboard can be home to a few beneficial beverages.
Shady foods
Some foods thrive in the shadows. For vegetables, this precaution prevents sprouting. For other food items, it's just a matter of preserving freshness and flavour.