Until a few months ago we liked to ask ourselves that "what would you take to a deserted island?", but after living the experience of confinement we have all changed our ideas. Although before we thought of a lighter and a television, we know that most of us go crazy for yeast and flour.
In many parts of the world they are still confined to protect themselves from contagion by coronavirus, and in others there is a new outbreak that forces us to stay at home. But this time it no longer catches us by surprise! The newbies chose toilet paper as something of vital importance, were they wrong?
Here we tell you what foods to buy to store at home in the long term.
The healthy foods you should buy to store at home
Frozen vegetables and fruits
Let's be realistic. Buying fresh vegetables and fruits to keep in the fridge or pantry is not a good idea. The best option is to buy their frozen versions so that you only have to defrost and make a healthy recipe. Some common examples may be peas, broad beans, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach or ratatouille.
Some supermarkets also sell onions, corn, bell peppers and carrots cut and frozen for better storage. The same goes for fruits. The most common are thes strawberries, mangoes and red berries, although you can freeze the fresh ones to use in smoothies or ice cream.
If it helps you, it is also valid to cook a recipe, put it in a container and freeze for the future. There are no excuses for not eating healthy!
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Nuts
Natural nuts are a good option to store at home without expiring soon. Make sure of their expiration date and protect them from high temperatures or humid places. Some examples are almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, peanuts or corn kernels to make popcorn
Nut butters or creams
In relation to the above, nut butters or creams are already part of our day to day. They have a late consumption date and are ideal for breakfast and snacks. Make sure they only have 100% natural ingredients or opt to make them homemade.
preserves and soups
In student days, if you have lived away from your parents' house, you will remember the presence of cans of preserves and soups. have some cans of legume preparations, meatballs, vegetable ratatouille or homemade soups and brothsThey will get you out of a lot of trouble. Avoid buying those instant soups, since the nutritional content is not the most appropriate for a healthy diet.
Pickles
Mmmm, who doesn't like olives? Surely you are one of those who enjoys a good snack when you meet with the family. A great idea is to always have at home olives, lupins or any mix of pickles. They also look spectacular in the freshest salads and dressings.
Bread or cookies stored in an airtight bag
Unless you have learned to make bread in the first confinement of March, you will most likely prefer to buy it to store at home. The pan It's not easy to cook, but it can last several months in the freezer.
With the cookies, cakes and biscuits exactly the same thing happens. In this case, the ideal is to look at the expiration date in case they could be consumed in the long term (unopened); otherwise we could also freeze them. So don't worry about making a lot of cookies and having to eat them in one afternoon, now you know you can freeze them for future snacks.
Protein powder
It may seem strange to you to buy protein powder if you are not a great lover of sports or you are not related to the world of fitness. Protein in this format can help us reach the most optimal levels for our body, as long as we do not have food. It is not a meal replacement! Let's think that these foods are ideal for storing, but let's prioritize real food.
Meat and fish
Both types of protein have the advantage that they can be frozen to be consumed months later. Some examples may be turkey and chicken breasts, salmon fillets, octopus, swordfish or rabbit.
Of course, we find canned fish, such as tuna, mackerel, bonito, sardines or mussels, which are recommended to consume in their natural version or in olive oil.
Milk or vegetable drinks
The milk bricks have been one of the large donations in the campaigns to the Food Bank. For this reason, they are perfect to keep at home without the risk of expiration within a year. The same happens with vegetable drinks (soy, rice, almond, oats, etc). Always look for healthy options, without added sugars and enjoy different recipes. You can use them in coffees, smoothies, creams, stews, pastries...
Oils
Along with nuts, oils are a great source of healthy fats. They should not be missing in your pantry extra virgin olive oil and of coconut. Both have numerous healthy properties for the body, and can be used in numerous recipes.
If we talk about dressings, the wine vinegar, pink salt and spices.
Legumes and cereals
Legumes are basic in the Mediterranean diet. Get packages of chickpeas, lentils or peas to taste stews, salads or hummus. You should also not lack whole grains such as rice, quinoa, textured soy or oats.
You can even store a few packets of couscous or bean pasta.
flour and yeast
Of course, the same thing that happened in the first confinement cannot happen to you again. Were you going to the supermarket and there was no flour left? And no legume either? Take the opportunity to store at home and have these foods available that allow you to make healthy bread and pastries at home.
Try different flours, such as oatmeal, rice, or chickpea, and store it in the freezer to prevent bugs from appearing due to heat and humidity.