Pantry Raid! How Healthy Is Your Kitchen?

January 04, 2018 "Round up your family and friends and get active together. Attend community events or races, volunteer and give back to others, go for a walk, or meet up at a park. Not only will you get some physical activity, but you'll have a new shared experience and build positive memories."— Katherine A. Zeratsky, RDN, LD Healthy Eating Stock your pantry with these healthy items What do salad greens, fruit, yogurt, nuts, oatmeal and black beans have in common? They're all staples of a well-stocked, healthy kitchen! Having the right foods on hand is essential for eating well consistently and losing weight. Being prepared takes the guesswork out of healthy choices, and once you ditch the junk food, chances are you won't even miss it! Put these foods on your shopping list » Overcome Obstacles 8 ways to beat food barriers Don't like to cook? Can't resist junk food? Use these practical strategies to overcome your biggest healthy-eating challenges. After all, you will inevitably run into obstacles on the journey to healthy eating, but it's how you respond that makes the difference. Bypass your healthy-eating roadblocks » Today's Healthy-Cooking Tip Reduce sugar in baked goods Love to bake, but don't need extra calories? Try using less sugar to reduce total calories. In most baked goods, you can leave out one-third to one-half the sugar listed in the recipe without affecting texture or taste. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Thursday January 04, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy