Honey
It'll last in your cupboard for years. And in addition to being a versatile sweetener, honey can serve as a hangover helper, cough soother, and more.
Garlic
"Garlic allows you to add flavor to your dishes quickly and easily without unhealthy fats or processed ingredients,".
Bananas
They're economical, available all year, and supply a nice sweetness to foods like smoothies and plain yogurt without adding sugar, says Braddock.
Eggs
One egg contains six grams of belly-filling protein for only 70 calories. One study found that overweight women who ate egg breakfasts lost twice as much weight as women who started their days with bagels.
Fresh herbs
Packed with a surprising number of antioxidants in their little leaves, they add a wonderful flavor to any dish. Herbs also give new life when used on leftovers or make already-prepared foods taste homemade.
Sea salt
Although the CDC recommends limiting your salt intake, excess sodium is often a problem in prepared and processed foods, not the foods you cook yourself. Adding a sprinkle of salt to the foods you cook in your kitchen helps flavors pop.
Mustard
The condiment is packed with the immune-boosting mineral selenium and turmeric, a spice (that gives it its yellow pigment) with cancer-fighting properties.
Frozen shrimp
Four large shrimp are only 30 calories and contain virtually no fat. Shrimp also offer up a hefty dose of protein.
Nonfat Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is packed with 18 grams of protein per 6-ounce serving. Though it's creamy and seems indulgent, it contains just 100 calories per serving.
olive oil
olive oil is one of the reasons why the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world.
Flavored vinegar
This specialty ingredient is actually really versatile, says Braddock, and it's heart healthy: "Vinegar helps open up your blood vessels to improve blood flow," she says.
Beans
Not only inexpensive, they're also a great source of protein and fiber. (One cup of chickpeas, for example, contains a whopping 15 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber.)
Canned olives
They have a long shelf life, they can be thrown into a variety of dishes, and they have heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Go for all-natural without added sodium.
Quinoa
For one cup of cooked quinoa, you get 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber for just 222 calories. Plus, the hearty whole grain is a good source of energizing iron and B vitamins. Chef and registered dietitian Allison Stevens also likes it because it's one of the speediest grains to cook; it's ready in 15 minutes.
Tomato paste
"Tomato paste adds a great umami flavor, or a richness to food that you're trying to keep low in calories and fat,". Even better: tomatoes, particularly tomato paste, are bursting with cancer-fighting lycopene.
Chocolate
Dark chocolate provides powerful disease-fighting polyphenols and has even been associated with weight loss.
Oatmeal
Known for helping to lower cholesterol numbers, research suggests oats may also help you control your appetite.
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