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7 healthy foods to fill your kitchen cupboards
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Clear your shelves of foods that don't contribute to your well-being and make room for nutritious and delicious substitutes.
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By Cary Galloway
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You've cleaned out your garage and given your fridge a makeover, so why not take care of your kitchen cupboards to complete your spring cleaning and keep your healthy-eating plans intact? Many of those expired snacks on your shelves can be replaced with healthier options that won't turn off your taste buds.
1. Get your day off to a good start: Cereal
Many breakfast cereals are filled with sugar and are very low in fibre and protein, causing a surge in blood sugar and bringing on early lunchtime hunger pains. Remove cereals like Frosted Flakes, Cocoa Puffs and Fruit Loops and replace them with mixes that will keep your energy levels up all morning. Options that are high in fibre and protein can keep cravings away and help with weight management. Good selections include Nature's Path Optimum Slim or Flax Plus with Raisins. Both can be found in the health food section of any Fortino's, Loblaws or Whole Foods Market.
2. Wipe out your whites: Pasta and rice
When you finish off all of the white pasta and rice in your cupboards, replace them with whole grains. Instead of sticking to white pasta and rice, which raise blood sugar levels, opt for whole grains that are kind to your heart and your digestion. Good examples include brown rice, brown rice pasta, kamut, spelt, quinoa, millet, buckwheat and barley. They are filled with flavour and add a nutritious punch to any dish.
3. Say farewell to fruit roll-ups: Fruit snack revival
If your family is prone to saying "no" to fruit and "yes" to candy or if you're an active person who likes to munch on snacks throughout the day, there's a simple solution to satisfy you. Many companies such as Sun Ripe and President's Choice offer fruit bars that are made from 100 per cent fruit and contain no added sugar or preservatives. They are made from dried fruit and fruit juices and help pep you up when you're faced with a pre-dinner lull.
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