healthy kitchen: sharing all of my fridge staples!

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 keeps everything in 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!healthy kitchen: sharing all of my fridge staples!healthy kitchen: sharing all of my fridge staples!

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:

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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