Stocking your kitchen and refrigerator with nutritious food essentials is one of the easiest and most efficient strategies to maintain a balanced diet. It is often said “You are what you eat” which means that eating good and nutritious food can reflect in a healthy and fit body. However, work life can often restrict an individual from achieving a well-balanced meal, organised and properly stocked pantry that allows you to prepare a nutritious meal in no time on busy days. The list below includes healthy ingredients to prepare a quick and nutritious meal:

Yogurt

Yogurt may be used in place of cream in sauces, curries, and soups. You may also include it into salads, dips, and baking. Despite its creamy texture and appearance, it only has 100 calories per serving. Greek yogurt is an excellent low-calorie and low-fat alternative for mayo and sour cream in recipes. For pool parties or get togethers in your 4BHK luxury villas in Goa with a private pool by Kasu Homes, this is a versatile ingredient to have to whip up quick food items with.

Eggs

Eggs are high in protein, vitamins, and other critical elements. The possibilities are limitless! They can be cooked, roasted, poached, steamed, or scrambled and according to research, eating one egg per day is not connected with coronary heart disease or stroke in healthy persons.

You can make many healthy recipes from eggs and with the internet abound with information the list is endless. However, to make these recipes you have to first pick the eggs from the refrigerator, in between your cooking process you might need to wash the veggies in the sink and then move to the gas stove to cook. This entire process may consume a lot of energy and time if not organised as per work triangle method. 

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Oats

Oats are satisfying, adaptable, and highly healthy, including protein, iron, potassium. Oats are well-known for their ability to decrease cholesterol levels, but new study reveals they may also help you regulate your hunger. Oatmeal is a nutritious food that may be prepared in a variety of ways.

Onions

Onions provide flavour to almost every meal. Cooking chopped onions with ground beef, wedges, and veggies for roasting can add a great salad accent and caramelised onions are known to jazz up simple meals. Onions contain antioxidants, which help protect your body's cells from oxidative damage, which can lead to the development of chronic illnesses.

Garlic

Garlic packs a powerful taste punch without adding extra fat or salt. Allicin, the sulphur component responsible for garlic's strong odour, may have good benefits to blood vessel health and blood pressure. To get the most out of the allicin, slice, chop, or crush the garlic and set it aside for 5 to 10 minutes before cooking.

Beans

Next on our list are beans. Beans are high in both fiber and protein. They're also high in vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent choice for anyone trying to regulate their cholesterol, lose weight, or manage diabetes. You may use it in a variety of meals and to make fast and flavorful dips to use as spreads or for dipping veggies.

Fish

Fish omega-3 fats protect your heart by maintaining healthy blood vessels, decreasing inflammation, and lowering blood pressure and lipid levels. Fatty fish such as tuna, salmon and mackerel are high in omega 3 fatty acids. Poaching and steaming are both healthful methods of cooking fish. Baking fish is another excellent low-effort cooking option.

Leafy Greens

They are high in nutrients and fiber. Consume a range of greens, including kale, spinach, and coriander. Leafy greens are best consumed by including them into soups, salads and wraps. Coriander is flexible and may be used to produce quick and tasty curries. Their soups or juices also taste good. Finely chop the coriander leaves and use it as a garnish over your dishes. 

But be careful when chopping your greens on your countertop as it can damage your surface. Use a chopping board to cut your veggies to avoid damaging your knife. If you own a house in Goa and need more information on countertops then visit Blissspace. They offer one of the best kitchen countertops Goa matching your layout or your needs. 

Bananas 

Bananas have a low/medium Glycemic Index, which implies they don't produce a substantial surge in blood sugar levels in healthy people. As a result, you will experience a slower and more prolonged flow of energy throughout the day. In addition to eating bananas raw, you may use them to make pancakes, bread, breakfast parfaits, and smoothies. To preserve peeled bananas from over-ripening, place them in plastic resealable bags and freeze them.

Honey  

It will keep for years in your pantry. In addition to being a versatile sweetener, honey may aid with hangovers, coughs, and other ailments. Make homemade marinades and salad dressings sweeter. Replace sugar with honey in recipes that call for it, and lower baking temperature by 25 degrees.