Store cupboard STAPLES

Presenting the ultimate essentials every healthy woman needs on her shelves

23. Clearspring Organic Brown Rice Miso £4, WAITROSE

‘Miso is great for gut health and Clearspring’s is aged in cedarwood kegs for at least 12 months, where probiotic enzymes break down the complex grains and soybeans into digestible amino acids.’ MTM

25. Asda Good and Balanced Red Lentils £1.13, ASDA

‘Lentils are an ideal source of fibre. Asda’s own brand is lower in sugar and contains more protein and fibre than other brands. Because they’re split, they’re quick to cook.’ MTM

28. Farrington’s Mellow Yellow Classic Vinaigrette £3.20, SAINSBURY’S

‘The salad dressing aisle can be a processed minefield. But this has no preservatives; the rapeseed oil gives healthy fats and its sugar content is low, too.’ NS

31. Yutaka Organic Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce £1.80, SAINSBURY’S

‘Soy sauce is a quick win for healthy stir-fries. Unlike regular soy sauce, tamari is gluten-free, which is great for coeliacs. It’s high in sodium though, so use sparingly.’ RH

26. Sukrin Gluten Free Organic Coconut Flour £5, SAINSBURY’S

‘Looking for an alt flour? This one’s really versatile. As well as working for gluten-free or paleo diets, coconut flour’s low glycaemic load makes it suitable for diabetics.’ RL

29. Biona Brown Rice Syrup £2.89, OCADO

‘Many natural sugars have a high fructose content (a sugar that only the liver can break down). Rice syrup has none. I like the light taste of this; perfect for baking.’ RL

32. Gallo Venere Black Rice Pouch £2, SAINSBURY’S

‘Black rice grains pack more protein and fibre than brown. It’s packed with antioxidant anthocyanins, which are associated with reduced heart disease risk. I love this quick-cook pouch, too.’ RH

24. Tesco Healthy Living High Protein Fusilli 85p, TESCO

‘Protein-fortified foods are fashionable but this one has substance – there’s more than double the protein in this wholewheat pasta than standard packs and it’s also fortified with folate for extra energy.’ RL

27. Explore Asian Gluten Free and Organic Black Bean Spaghetti £3.35, HOLLAND & BARRETT

‘Can’t stomach wheat pasta? The protein content in this black bean version makes it the best gluten-free alternative.’ RL

30. Oliviera De Serra Extra Virgin Olive Oil £5.47, MORRISONS

‘Olive oils are often blended; not the case with this single origin, cold-pressed bottle. You’re safe to cook with it, too – its monounsaturated and saturated fats are heat resistant.’ MTM

33. Lucy Bee Fair Trade Organic Raw Turmeric Powder £5.75, ASDA

‘Make an effort to cook with this spice. Its active ingredient curcumin is proven to improve brain cell function. This one’s from a single source, which is a good sign of quality.’ MTM