BE SHELF AWARE From tasty nut butters to root ginger, asks healthy eating experts for their store cupboard essentials
NUTRITIONISTS and dieticians are in the business of giving advice. From making sure we understand how to get our essential vitamins and minerals, to translating the latest research into digestible information, it’s their job to tell us about what we should be eating to support our health and wellbeing.
But what about their own day-to-day diets?
The reality is, most food experts are busy people, just like us – but they know how to utilise quick and easy store cupboard staples that pack in a lot of health-boosting benefits.
Curious about what those things are? We asked some of the UK’s top healthy eating pros to share the one store cupboard staple that would make their desert island list, and why they’re great for your health. You might want to pop some of these in your shopping trolley.
JENNA HOPE
they’re the key component to my favourite food – hummus. “They have a long shelf life, they’re cheap, and can be added to soups, stews, curries, bolognese, or used as pie topping as an alternative to potato. I also roast them with paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil and chilli, to make the perfect crunchy mid-afternoon snack.
“They’re great for your health as they’re rich in plant-based protein, fibre, complex carbohydrates, iron and calcium. Iron is essential for transporting oxygen around the body and maintaining energy, whilst calcium is pivotal for bone health and fluid balance.”
LUCINDA MILLER
at breakfast time. I also use it to make creamy salad dressings. I find it makes my meals much more filling and
delicious.”
LIZ CONNOR
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LILY SOUTTER