Healthy Foods You Should Have in Your Fridge

1 Nut Butters

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Smear on whole-grain toast, add to smoothies, or slather on apple slices for a quick snack that will keep you full. You can also make our peanut butter protein balls.

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2 Fresh Fruit

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Another way to snack when busy — in-season, fresh fruits like berries, oranges, apples, and pears are essential when you need to grab and go.

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3 Ready-to-Eat Lean Protein

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For those days when you're starving and don't have time to make a meal, having a fridge of ready-to-eat protein will quell hunger without resorting to unhealthy snacking. Precook chicken breasts or quinoa at the start of the week so you can make a quick dinner when you get home, prepare tofu so you can toss into a stir-fry, and stock up on BPA-free cans of beans as well. Fish like salmon also cook fast if you are looking for a fresh high-protein dinner option.

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4 Cut Vegetables

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Always have a few snackable veggies on hand for when you're craving something crunchy and savory. Baby carrots, celery, and sliced bell pepper can be eaten on their own or with a healthy dip.

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5 Lemons

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Squeeze lemon into your water or tea to jazz up your drink while detoxing. Keep a pitcher of this cucumber, ginger, and lemon detox water in your fridge to stay hydrated and energized.

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6 Greek Yogurt

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Instead of opting for a high-calorie dessert, grab a helping of Greek yogurt topped with fruit. Greek yogurt also makes a healthy replacement for sour cream, butter in baking, or any of these other Greek-yogurt substitutes.

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7 Eggs

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A few hard-boiled eggs in your fridge make opting for a healthy, protein-filled breakfast an easy choice. It doesn't stop there — try these creative recipes that use hard-boiled eggs.

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8 Hummus

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The high-protein condiment pairs great with cut-up veggies for a low-calorie snack, and you can use it in place of salad dressing or mayo. Go ahead — get creative and make your own flavorful hummus recipes.

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9 Baby Spinach

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Baby spinach is an easy way to add nutrients to almost any meal. Top on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soups — basically anything — for a dose of vitamin A and other nutrients. You can also add to smoothies without changing the taste.

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10 Almond Milk

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It's as versatile substitute for dairy milk in many recipes, with fewer calories and fat. Throw into smoothies, use in vegan baking, or eat with granola or cereal. If you've got a blender, you can even make your own almond milk.

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Healthy Foods You Should Have in Your Fridge

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