CBS Good Day Sacramento: Healthy at Home

 

Today on Good Day Sacramento, I shared what to stock up on next time you are at the grocery store.

Produce that lasts: My first tip is to stock up on produce that lasts like winter squash and apples. I love the pocket-sized Rockit Apples from Raleys. They’re crisp, sweet, only 60 calories, a good source of filling fiber and vitamin C important for immune health.

Plant-based frozen meals: In the frozen aisle, Sweet Earth makes award-winning vegetarian foods. For recipes that call for chicken, you can add a plant-based twist with their protein-packed vegan Mindful chik’n. The Entrée bowls and burritos make for quick and easy meals, made with fresh veggies, savory flavors and packed with protein.

Pantry staples: Next we have pantry staples. The Lee Kum Kee products make it easy to whip up quick and delicious meals, snacks and baked goods. In stir-fry’s I use the Pure Sesame Oil, which is made from roasted sesame seeds and adds rich, nutty flavor.

For baking and cocktails, I use the keto-certified Monk Fruit In the Raw, which is a zero calorie, zero-net carb sweetener so it’s a lower glycemic sugar substitute. One packet packs the sweetness of two teaspoons of sugar.

Snacks: Next choose satisfying snacks that contain protein and fiber like crunchy roasted chickpeas – these are by Saffron Road. They also make nutritious shelf-stable meals you can find at Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart, Sprouts & Costco.