You swing open the fridge door. How are things looking in there?Sparkly and clean, or more like where healthy eating goals go to die?
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If your shelves are a graveyard of condiments with a tangle of takeout containers, there’s a reason why making good choices has become a struggle.
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If your goal is to get back in shape,set yourself up for success, and start by completely clearing out and organizing your fridge.
Here's howyou can do it
Wash &chop fruit
As soon as you get home from the grocery store, rinse bite-size blueberries, strawberries, red grapes, and cherries, pat dry with paper towels, and arrange them in bowls.
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Scrub &bag veggies
Clean and trim vegetables and drop them in easy-to-grab bags.Then find a good spot for them, prime for packed lunches and pre-dinner snacks.
Love low-fat dairy
Go for low-fat milk instead of cream, and part-skim mozzarella cheese sticks are a smarter snack than regular cheddar.Also, Greek yogurt deserves top-shelf treatment!
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Pump up the lean protein
Stock up your fridge on lean protein, like chicken, salmon, tofu, and eggs.Extra points if you prep your protein at the beginning of the week.
Pre-cook whole grains
At the end of a long day, waiting for brown rice to cook can feel like eternity.But you can totally make it ahead and it holds up beautifully in the fridge, in a small pot.
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Freshen upyour condiments
Chuck the mayo, ranch, and ketchup, they’re high in unhealthy fats and sneaky sugar and sodium.Then replace them with fresh and flavorful salsa, hummus, pesto and mustard.
Get your sparkle from water
Most Americans consume way too much sugar, and nearly half of that comes from sugary drinks.Stop buying soda, juice, and even diet drinks. Nothing’s better than water!