Top 10 must have Wholefoods for a healthy pantry
- by K V
Filling your kitchen with nutritious wholefoods simplifies eating well every day. Having ready access to wholesome ingredients allows you to quickly prepare tasty, nutritious meals and snacks for you and your family.
Stock up on essential wholefood items from Maven Wholefoods UK to create the ultimate healthy pantry. Try the below must-have wholefoods for nourishing home cooking:
Top 10 must have wholefoods:
With its fluffy texture and mild nutty taste, quinoa is a gluten-free protein all-star. Use our organic quinoa from Maven Wholefoods UK in infinite dishes like quinoa bowls, stir fries, salads, and even porridge. Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids, making it a complete vegetarian protein.
Nutritious chickpeas serve up fiber, protein, iron, potassium, and folate. Purchase dried organic chickpeas online from Maven Wholefoods UK to make hummus, chickpea curry, veggie burgers, and more. Chickpeas also work well added to soups, salads, and sides.
Go for minimally processed whole grain cereals and flakes like oatmeal, muesli, granola, and puffed rice. Avoid sugary kids' cereals. Use them for breakfast, in baked goods, and as salad toppers. Buy healthy cereal options from health food stores or online retailers like Maven Wholefoods.
Dried fruits like raisins, apricots, and dates concentrate natural sweetness and nutrients. Their chewy texture curbs snack cravings. Order unsulfured dried fruits online from Maven Wholefoods UK to always have this wholesome treat available. Add them to cereal, salads, bakes, or enjoy on their own.
Stock up on nutrition-packed nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, chia, and pumpkin seeds. They provide important fats, fiber, protein, and minerals. Add our organic nuts and seeds from Maven Wholefoods UK to DIY trail mixes, yogurt, salads, and more. They also make a perfect healthy snack on-the-go.
For baking nutritious breads, muffins, pancakes, and more, keep whole wheat flour in your pantry. You can use 100% whole wheat flour in many baked goods or combine it with all-purpose flour. Store in an airtight container away from heat and moisture. Shop online at Maven Wholefoods UK to find the best selection of whole wheat flour.
Infuse dishes with antioxidants, unique flavors, and aromas using spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin and herbs like basil, thyme, and cilantro. Shop our range of spices and herbs online at Maven Wholefoods UK to liven up curries, soups, baked goods, and other creations.
Beans and lentils provide vegetarian protein, fiber, and important minerals like iron, potassium, and folate. Order dried varieties like kidney beans and red lentils from Maven Wholefoods UK to conveniently use in tacos, stews, burgers, and more. They're pantry staples made easy.
In addition to oats, stock up on nutritious whole grains like brown rice, millet, farro, and quinoa from Maven Wholefoods UK. They cook up more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains. Use them for bowls, pilafs, sides, and salads.
Boost flavor in your cooking with high quality mineral salts like Himalayan pink salt or sea salt instead of regular table salt. Pure natural salts can really enhance the taste of your dishes. Shop online at Maven Wholefoods UK to find the best selection of quality mineral salts to stock your pantry.
Conclusion
Having a well-stocked pantry of healthy wholefoods is the first step towards improving your diet. Be sure to include nutrient-dense foods like beans, lentils, whole grains, and many more. Meal planning and batch cooking will become much easier when you have wholefood ingredients on hand. Shop online at Maven Wholefoods UK to purchase the healthiest options and keep your kitchen ready for whipping up nutritious meals.