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Ten Kitchen Staples You Never Knew You Couldn’t Live Without

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kitchestaples2Cooking more nutritiously, relying less on processed foods, and addressing food sensitivities is one of the best things you can do for you and your family’s health and well-being. To successfully do more cooking at home it is vital to have a well-stocked kitchen. Whether you are making over the way you cook or upgrade the contents of your pantry, the following ingredients will soon become indispensable to you.

 

1.Almond Milk. Aiming to reduce or eliminate your dairy intake? Almond milk is a perfect substitute that measures cup for cup in recipe exchanges.

 

2.Sunflower butter. With the prevalence of peanut and tree nut allergies, you’ll be glad you have this tasty seed based butter around when you are making things for those with allergies. As an added bonus, it’s delicious and a good source of vitamin E.

 

3.Coconut Aminos. You won’t taste the difference between coconut aminos and soy sauce, but you’ll be glad not to have soy and its accompanying risk factors in your diet.

 

4.Refined Flour Alternatives. Try almond flour and coconut flour to cover many of your baking needs. Add in a multi-purpose gluten free flour for occasional treats or whole wheat flour if you include wheat in your diet.

 

5.Turmeric. Think outside the salt and pepper shaker with this potent super spice. Add it to everything from your scrambled eggs to your rice for a dose of antioxidants and flavor.

 

6.Cinnamon. If your only association with cinnamon is it being mixed with sugar, make room to add this antioxidant rich, blood sugar stabilizing spice to all sorts of things. Stir it in your coffee, sprinkle it on your apples, and even add a dash to your marinara sauce.

 

7.Coconut Oil. This healthy fat is great for cooking because of its high smoke point and mild flavor, but what makes it a true star is the health benefits it offers your brain and heart.

 

8.Arrowroot Powder. Looking for a corn free thickening agent? Look no further than arrowroot. Use it in place of cornstarch to thicken things or add it to your baking for increased elasticity.

 

9.Alternative Natural Sweeteners. You know sugar is bad for you, but sometimes you want foods to be a bit sweeter. Keep honey and pure maple syrup around to add a hint of sweetness.

 

10.Cayenne Pepper, Red Pepper. The antioxidants in these peppers help fight cancer and maintain healthy weight levels. The flavor it adds to your dishes will help you use less salt and other additives you may have used in the past.

 


Author: Coach Kim

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