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Stay on track with this wellness expert–curated list of 30 healthy pantry staples to support clean eating goals.

Having a well stocked healthy pantry is essential if you’re truly committed to living a healthy lifestyle. A well stocked pantry can take you from snacks to meals effortlessly without fear of being taunted by the midnight munchies or the deadly drive-thru. Likewise, a pantry stocked with the wrong foods can wreak havoc on your health.

Are you ready for a pantry overhaul? Here are some pantry staples for healthy eating.

1. Raw Almonds

Almonds are filled with vitamins and nutrients. They also make a nutritious snack. Stick with raw almonds that are non-GMO grown and regenerative farms like this one. In addition, if you can get sprouted almonds or sprout them yourself, you will get the most nutrition for your buck.

2. Vegetable & Corn Chips

Just because chips sport colorful colors, doesn’t make them non-inflammatory or healthy. If you choose to buy chips make sure that they are seed oil free if you care about things like inflammation, oxidative damage and your metabolism.

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3. Extra Virgin Olive oil

Olive oil is perfect for dipping and dripping. It’s great on salads too! I’m fond of this brand.

4. Canned salmon

I always always have canned wild salmon on hand to make this salmon ball recipe.

5. Dates

These sweet jewels really help to take snacking to a whole other level. You just need one of two. Try using them in place of sugar in your favorite desserts. They work well when making homemade almond milk as well.

6. Seed butter

Ohhh…pumpkin seed butter. Delicious for smearing on anything I want.

7. Coconut oil

There are so many helpful uses for coconut oil, you might as well keep it stocked in your pantry too.

8. Beef Jerky

Grass fed, pasture raised beef jerky sticks are a worthy snack in a pinch.

9. Coconut water

Coconut water is not only refreshing, but the electrolytes make it one of those things you should have on hand just in case.

10. Sardines

This small fish pack a nutritional punch. Vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids and b12 are some of the goodies you’ll get when you nosh on sardines.

By the way, did you know that sardines have some of the highest levels of levels of non-dairy calcium? A true superfood!

11. Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) are great for mixing into your favorite cereal pr tossing over a salad. Stock up on these, they’re full of nutrients.

12. Raisins

From breakfast to dessert, raisins are a “must” as a healthy eating pantry stable. Raisins are super delicious in these carrot muffins.

13. Salsa

I love making my own salsa. Buy when tomatoes are not in season and you’re having Mexican for dinner, Sure you can make your own but, stocking up on this pantry stable makes it easy to put a dollop of salsa on favorites like chicken fajitas.

14. Coconut milk

From stews to smoothies, coconut milk is a tasty way to jazz up any meal.

15. Wild tuna

Quick and healthy meals are a possibility any day of the week when you have canned tuna on hand. Look for tuna packed in water versus oil.

16. Almond flour

Healthy recipes are just a bag away when you have almond flour on hand. Here’s are some almond flour recipes for you to try: grain free cereal, creamy almond porridge, almond flour banana pancakes

17. Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a healthy and nutritious way to pack a protein punch. There are 29 grams of protein in just one cup.

18. Ghee

Ghee is clarified butter that is also shelf staple. The nest part is it has Ayurvedic properties and can be used in all your favorite recipes.

19. Prunes

When it comes to easy to make healthy snacks, prunes are often overlooked when they really shouldn’t be. Prunes are filled with fiber, great for digestion and an easy choice as a grab and go.

20. Unsweetened Shredded coconut

Whether you’re using shredded coconut as a topping for your chia pudding or as an ingredient in your morning cereal, unsweetened shredded coconut is a must.

21. Maple Syrup

If you only remember one thing after reading this post remember this, swap out your pancake syrup for maple syrup. Maple syrup is so much for better, contains essential nutrients and is full of b vitamins.

22. Chocolate Chips

Come on, you should have chocolate chips on hand. I love adding them to these gluten free chocolate chip banana muffins. If you want maximum antioxidant power then go for dark chocolate chips.

23. Ground Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a superfood high in dietary fiber with touted heart benefits. Keep some on hand in your pantry for adding to smoothies or baked goods.

24. Fruit Puree

Whether you’re talking about applesauce or other fruit pouches, fruit purees are a suitable choice as a healthy pantry staple. Make sure that they’re sugar free.

25. Beans

If your gastrointestinal track can tolerate beans, stock your shelves with dry beans and a few cans of beans as well (in case of emergency). Dry beans have a longer shelf life and are free from processed salt and preservatives. Beans are a fabulous source of protein and fiber.

26. Sun Dried Tomatoes

Sun dried tomatoes are like little pockets of sunshine in your mouth. They can wake up any recipe and are absolutely delicious. Sun dried tomatoes are a hit in Mediterranean cauliflower salad.

27. Popcorn

If you’re the family that is the popcorn eating type, then I recommend keeping some popcorn kernels on hand. Unpopped kernels are healthier than microwave bagged popcorn and doesn’t have the chemicals that traditional microwaved popcorn has. Definitely buy popcorn that is non-GMO.

28. Olives

Simple ingredients make a big difference. Olives are one of those ingredients. Want to know where to start? Add some green olives or Mediterranean olives at your next meal.

Olives are great for snacking on too!

29. Broth

Making your own broth is always the gold standard for putting nutritious meals on the table. But, in a pinch it’s nice to have some broth on hand. This can be beef, chicken or even vegetable broth.

A store bought broth can make eating meals at home more accessible and save you from the deadly drive-thru.

30. Wild Rice

Traditional rice is a staple for many diets. It’s familiar. It’s tolerable and it’s affordable. But there’s a healthier option for those that want the taste of rice without the glycemic raising and inflammatory boosting effects.

Wild rice is actually not rice. Wild rice is a member of the grass family and fluffs up just as well. It’s important when you’re buying wild rice that you read the ingredients to make sure you’re not buying wild rice mix.

The package has to say “wild rice” only and that should also be the only ingredient. Pair wild rice with the same types of foods that you would eat rice with like chicken, salmon dishes or even shrimp dishes.

Hopefully, this list of 30 pantry staples for healthy eating will get you through even the toughest meals times. Ready to stock up?

These healthy pantry staples are the perfect place to start.