Healthy Kitchen: What Staples I Always Have in My Fridge (2024)

Fridge space is sacred around here.

Our refrigerator is packed to the brim at all times. I am one of those weirdos who actually get anxiety when there isn’t enough food on hand (especially when it’s one of my favorite products). I am also one of those odd ones who keepseverythingin the fridge. Even things that aren’t supposed to be in there, I add (like granolas for extra crunchiness).

I don’t organize our fridge in any special way. And it is by no means even that organized. It is REAL and what works for us. I know there are some people who say to store meat on bottom, veggies on top, or whatever it is supposed to be. I personally get overwhelmed following that and focus on fitting everything where it makes sense to me, and of course where it fits best to maximize space.

Today I am walking you guys through my absolute staples in our fridge. What we have on hand 99% of the time and staples that I cannot live without. A question I get most often is “where do you grocery shop?”. It is a mix of online ordering and grocery stores (nothing fancy!). I find Trader Joe’s has great prices and good veggies but their apple selection stinks! I like Whole Foods for my apples and anything else I cannot find at Trader Joe’s. I also go to a small grocery store in Hoboken called Basic Foods, which has amazing prices.

Let’s do this. Let me know if you have any questions and HAPPY EATING!

Veggies:

• organic leafy greens (i love arugula, spinach and romaine the most)
• organic brussels sprouts
• organic zucchinis
• organic carrots
• organic onion
• organic broccoli
• organic sweet potatoes (those japanese ones are my favorite)
• squash (butternut, acorn or spaghetti)

Fruit:

• organic apples
• bananas(they stay fresh longer in fridge)
• avocados (these also stay fresh longer in fridge
• organic berries (we get these

Snacks:

• perfect bars(whole foods, trader joe’s and online! my favorites are peanut butter, chocolate chip peanut butter, maple almond and the walnut brownie)
• elemental superfood bars
• eating evolved chocolate (you can find in some Whole Foods or online – code rachLcoconutcups for free chocolate with orders)
• hu kitchen chocolate (you can find in most Whole Foods or online)
• crackers (i love both these andthese )

Breakfast:

• grain-free granola (i love this, this and this one)
• grain-based granola (i love this,this,this,and this one)
• non-dairy yogurt (anything with quality ingredients and low sugar)
• brekki overnight oats (these are available in some whole foods and also online, code RACHL for 10% off!)

Beverages:

• nut milk
• Spindrift (find it at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, many retailers!) my favorite sparkling water sweetened with REAL fruit!
• REBBL (available at Whole Foods)
• Bonafide Provisions Bone Broth (this is in all Whole Foods)
• kombucha (Trader Joe’s has it too!!)
• spicy lemonades (I love this one – and it’s sold in Whole Foods)

Proteins:

• pasture-raised eggs
• grass-fed meats, chicken, bacon (we order from butcher box – use this link for $15 off, free bacon and free shipping on first orders)
• wild salmon

Random:

• ZÜPA NOMA soups and shots (you can find this in Whole Foods or order online, code RACHL for 15% off). i use them as a snack or with my cooking and the shots are amazinn extra boost!
• bee pollen (i sprinkle this on dessert snd breakfast bowls and on toast!)
• dijon mustard(i use this on everything! eggs, salads, sandwiches)
• ketchup
• avocado mayo
• unsweetened coconut flakes (my favorite to add to breakfast bowls and on toast)
• flaxseed meal (great for baking and egg replacers!)
• chia seeds (for chia pudding and egg replacers)
• bread (I love this, this and this one you can make and store in fridge)
• kimchi and kraut
• grain-free tortillas (siete is the best and they’re in Whole Foods or online)
• grass-fed butter
• sheep’s and goat’s milk cheese
• coconut aminos (my fav soy-sauce sub)
• apple cider vinegar
• probiotics! a must-have (I use these and these)

xx, Rach

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