8 nutritious items to keep on hand for a healthier lifestyle

poultry broth

Try to get low-sodium or organic broth, and buy it in resealable cartons.

Margarine and butter

Only sometimes, and where it matters, use real butter. Keep sticks in a dish with a cover. (Remove any unnecessary frozen sticks.)

poultry broth

Try to get low-sodium or organic broth, and buy it in resealable cartons.

Yogurt

To get more flavour, choose low-fat rather than nonfat, just like with milk. You can use it to bake with or make yoghurt "cheese" by draining it through a coffee filter.

Citrus Juice

Choose juice that has been fortified with calcium. There is hardly any flavour change, yet one glass will provide you with one-third of your daily necessary calcium intake.

Bananas

Bananas that are too spotted to include in lunchboxes should be placed unpeeled in the freezer.

Nuts

Freeze a variety of these antioxidant-rich nuts, including peanuts, pistachios, almonds, and walnuts. Don't stress about your weight.

Soybeans

This nutritious, high-protein snack can help you kick the potato-chip habit before supper.

Yummy Snacks

Grapes taste like cold gumdrops and marshmallows become chewy with caramel when they are frozen.