As you clean out the unhealthy foods in your house and make way for new, better alternatives, there are a few kitchen staples you’ll want to have on hand at all times. These staples help with the prep of many different meals and also offer a good nutritional profile, so are items that you’ll reach for time and time again.

Remember that succeeding with your fat loss diet is as much about being prepared as anything, so you’ll want to ensure that you get these in place.

Here are the six ingredients you’ll want to have.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the healthiest fats you can consume and is used widely in an array of recipes. Having it on hand will ensure you are always prepared whether you’re cooking a stir-fry, making a salad dressing, or simply sautéing some vegetables.

Coconut Oil

Another oil to have in your kitchen at all times is coconut oil. More people are making the switch to using this oil more often in their cooking and for good reason. It boosts your immune system, helps to improve your metabolic function, provides a quick source of energy, and can help to ward off your risk of disease as well.

Coconut oil offers a nice light taste and is a great alternative to olive oil once in a while.

Spinach

Of all the vegetables to ensure you have in your menu, spinach is a must. This leafy green is loaded with nutrition, comes with very few calories, and can be used raw in salads or cooked in one of the many dishes you prepare.

Always stock some so it’s easy to reach for and incorporate into your menu.

Fresh Or Dried Garlic

To help add flavor to your foods, you’ll want to ensure that garlic is a mainstay in your kitchen. Whether you choose to buy fresh garlic and simply chop it yourself or you buy it chopped up already and freeze dried, you’ll want to be adding plenty of garlic to your menu. Not only is it virtually calorie free as well, but it also offers a number of great health benefits.

Chicken Breasts

As a protein staple, you just can’t go wrong with chicken breasts. They’re highly versatile, loaded with protein, low in fat, and can be cooked in so many different ways.

Keep some on hand or in your freezer at all times.

Eggs

Finally, as another protein staple, you’ll want to ensure that you have eggs in the house. Eggs are a great breakfast source of protein, which is something that most people are lacking. They can also make for a great snack anytime during the day as well.

Keep both eggs and egg whites in the house for when they’re needed.

So there you have the top pantry and kitchen staples you’ll need to succeed with your healthy eating diet plan. Are you missing any of these?

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