Fridge Basics

No matter who you are you probably have some kind of food in your fridge. We all do .However do you have the right foods ?Some people just have the detritus of left over take out or cold cuts and store bought salads. In order to have a healthy lifestyle there are some basics you should have stock up on .

Every refrigerator should have basic  foodstuffs. This includes milk and eggs. These are the bases for many dishes plus you need them if you have kids.Another must have is either butter and/or margarine. These are used for every thing from cooking to spreads. Fresh produce is another fridge have to have. No matter what the season , always have some kind of tomatoes on hand. These  are great as a side with sandwiches for lunch or in a  side salad at dinner.You can include lettuce along with fresh crudites. This last can be used in everything , from stir fries or as a snack with a low cal dip.

What's next is up to the individual. Keep a small variety of cold cuts in the fridge for hot or cold  sandwiches if you want .Other extras include your choice of condiments  such as ketchup, mayo and mustard. Jams and jellies can also be stored  however don't cram up your shelves with a wide variety of these. Stick to just one or two flavors. If you want you can also store cheeses too . Sliced cheese is always good to keep around on hand. Pair it with bread to make quick grilled cheese sandwiches if you're pressed for time for a hot meal.

A well stocked fridge is one that has the basics. These everyday and simple food stuffs can be used in a variety of ways to make all sorts of dishes ,Make sure you have them handy. Your diet will benefit with having them at the ready.