8 foods that should be in the refrigerator

How many times a day do you open the refrigerator door, peek in, and hope for how much self-control you can muster if your refrigerator is filled with delicious food?

How many times a day do you open the refrigerator door, peek in, and hope for a percentage of self-control if your fridge is stocked with delicious foods? And does the habit of storing healthy fruits and vegetables in the bottom drawer of the fridge rather than on shelves at eye level affect your diet?

Apply the principle of "out of sight, out of mind."

Here are nine diet-friendly healthy foods that should be placed in a prominent spot in your refrigerator instead of less healthy options:

1. Fruit salad

Pull fruit from the crisper drawer and turn it into a delicious fruit salad, then wrap it in cling film so it can be seen. Place it in the most visible compartment of the fridge.

2. Raw vegetables

Cut into sticks or slices cucumber, celery, zucchini and carrots, wash and store in a clear airtight container.

3. Green salad

A salad made with nutritious spinach or lettuce, mixed with tomatoes, beans, and eye-catching nuts. This salad can quickly transform into an appetizer to accompany grilled chicken, cooked shrimp, or lean beef.

4. Whole grain pasta

Switching from refined grain products to whole grains is one of the healthiest dietary changes you can make.

Studies have shown that eating plenty of whole grains provides a range of health benefits, such as helping with weight control and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.

Keeping a pack of whole grain noodles or cereal in the fridge can inspire some quick, healthy meals.

5. Skim milk foods

Stock your pantry with low-fat dairy products or yogurt or skim mozzarella cheese instead of full-fat dairy products to get your calcium and protein needs. Just one cup of nonfat yogurt provides 1/3 of your daily calcium needs and 17% of your daily protein needs.

6.Ketchup

Tomatoes are packed with important nutrients, and your body can absorb more phytochemicals if tomatoes are cooked and eaten with a little healthy fat. Tomatoes contain alpha-carotene, lutein, lycopene, vitamin E, vitamin C, and beta-carotene.

7. Almond butter

Nuts in general contain “smart fats” (monounsaturated fats and mostly some polyunsaturated fats, including plant omega-3 fatty acids for some nuts).

Most nuts also contain phytosterols, which help lower cholesterol, boost the immune system, and may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Certain vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin E and magnesium, are also found in nuts, especially almonds. Nuts are also rich in antioxidants.

8. Iced tea

One of the best ways to cut calories is to avoid drinks that contain them. Your body will thank you if you choose a zero-calorie beverage that can still provide you with some health benefits. Tea contains plant chemicals that have health benefits. Green tea is said to be especially beneficial.

The phytochemicals in green tea have a half-life of just a few hours, so it makes sense to get into the habit of drinking one cup in the morning and one later in the day. Find a few flavors you like, and brew them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge for a refreshing drink.

According to AloBacsi.vn