Eating Healthy on a Budget part II – Healthy Stockpile Items

There are many healthy items that can easily be stockpiled.  I define a stockpile as this, a collection of the items that your family frequently uses.  Some stockpile items like cereal can last several months, and other stockpile items like eggs, and cheese (when it’s frozen) can be  used for a good while after being purchased  (if stored properly).  Here are some of my favorite stockpile items.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRODUCE:

Carrots (especially whole carrots, or cooking carrots) maintain their flavor and texture for a long time.

Berries – you can get awesome deals on berries in the summer and freeze them. Here are some tips on Freezing Berries .

Apples

Cabbage

Celery

Potatoes

Oranges

Frozen Vegetables / Fruit

 

DAIRY

Cheese (frozen) Cheese that is pre-sliced/shredded does better

milk – milk can be frozen

eggs – the date on eggs is the best by date, it can be used for a couple of weeks or so afterward

yogurt

sour cream  (unopened)

butter / butter spreads, margarine etc. . .

cream cheese (unopened)

 

MEAT

Any meat  can be frozen to ensure a long shelf life.  These are just a few of my favorites. Keep in mind that mark down meat is a great bargain, just be sure to use it immediately or freeze.

Boneless Skinless Chicken  Breast

Chicken Legs and Thigh’s

Ground Turkey/Chicken/ Beef

Turkey Bacon

Lunch meat  (Hormel Natural Choice and Oscar Mayer Select are Preservative Free)

Canned tuna (rinsed and drained)

 

GROCERY

Tea

Truvia (and other Stevia products)

Crystal Light Pure

Whole Grain Cereals

Granola/Cereal Bars

Low Calorie/Light Condiments

Baking supplies

Light/Low Sodium Soups/Stocks

Pasta Sauces

Whole Grain Pasta

Tortilla Chips

Salsa

Whole Grain/Wheat Tortillas (frozen)

Flat Out (Frozen)

Whole Wheat Bread (Frozen)

Brown / Wild Rice

Couscous

Quinoa

Canned Beans (low sodium)

canned tomatoes

These are just some of my favorite stockpile items! What are your favorite healthy stockpile items?