These protein-, fiber-, and flavor-packed items dont perish easily.
The refrigerator is another story.
Ingredients that belong in the fridge do tend perish quickly.
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This means that keeping your fridge well-stocked isnt as one and done as your pantry.
Greek yogurt
Shannon Garcia, M.D.S., R.D.
withKISS in the Kitchenalways keeps this ingredient handy.
it’s possible for you to use them in smoothies and salad dressings in place of honey or sugar.
Or do as Garcia likes to do and turn them into gooey, tastysnack bites.
Yeah, keep plenty of those around.
Garcia explains that actually having veggies in your fridge will make you more inclined to eat them.
She likes to stock up on this leafy green because large amounts will cook down a lot.
This makes it easy to use quickly (AKA before it starts to wilt).
Theres a reasonnutritionists love it.
It should last you a couple weeks, but again keep an eye on that expiration date.
Plus, it can add a pop of flavor to anything from sandwiches to salad dressings.
When choosing a brand, she recommends looking for those that are lower in sodium.
Its so easy to master and comes together with three to five ingredients, tops.
Harbstreet will keep a simple honey-mustard vinaigrette in her fridge.
This will last her for about a week.
Miso paste
You havent lived until youve tried miso paste.
Miso paste is great in stir-frys, salad dressings, and even in pasta.
