{"id":447192,"date":"2026-05-18T05:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T05:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/447192\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T05:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T05:28:09","slug":"the-five-food-essentials-a-nutritionist-keeps-in-her-fridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/447192\/","title":{"rendered":"The five food essentials a nutritionist keeps in her fridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"elk-8630f32d-3d2f-4856-b0df-beb0940d29b1\">Cooking is not my forte. Spending time in the kitchen feels like a chore rather than a joy, and when I\u2019m grocery shopping I find myself reaching for the same old foods on repeat.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m genuinely impressed when someone can whip up a nutritious and delicious meal from whatever happens to be left over in their fridge, so, in an effort to mix things up and bring fresh inspiration to my meals, I asked <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crsnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.crsnutrition.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cara Shaw<\/a>, a registered nutritional therapist, what five ingredients she always keeps stocked in her fridge.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-8630f32d-3d2f-4856-b0df-beb0940d29b1-2\">Her top picks are high in protein, rich in fiber\u2014helping you feel fuller for longer\u2014versatile, and good for gut health.<\/p>\n<p>Latest Videos From<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/7uepuckkxv1645106070.svg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>    <a id=\"elk-1-greek-yoghurt\"\/>1. Greek yoghurt<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d38c64aa-70b5-4cfa-8f3f-eb5b898f5243\">Greek yoghurt is naturally high in protein and one of the easiest fridge staples to build meals around, or even eat on its own. \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to keep you fuller for longer,\u201d Shaw tells Fit&amp;Well. \u201cI use it for breakfast bowls, snacks, dips or even salad dressings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-2-eggs\"\/>2. Eggs<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0f148040-5e4d-4f74-a905-1aeb0fdef324\">Another high-protein staple is the egg, which is also one of the best sources of choline, a nutrient Shaw says is \u201cfar too underplayed\u201d.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-33ecc05c-03c2-420c-8fb5-c9f7588acecd\">\u201cCholine is key for brain health and cell membranes, making it a foundational nutrient and not enough of us are getting in the recommended amount daily,\u201d Shaw explains.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Choline-Consumer\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Choline-Consumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recommended<\/a> that adults have between 425mg (women) and 550mg (men) daily, with one egg containing around 125 to 160mg. \u201cI try to have eggs in different ways across the day to top up my choline supply, from boiled eggs to poached and even stirring them into porridge,\u201d Shaw says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-3-apples\"\/>3. Apples<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d0e8626d-d4e8-4414-b4e5-3372fbb0f42a\">A great grab-and-go snack, but according to Shaw, there\u2019s another way to have apples that makes them an easy nutrition win.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always keep apples in the fridge because they\u2019re rich in fiber and easy to stew for a digestion-friendly and gut-soothing topping,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Adding stewed apples to yoghurt bowls or porridge is an easy, fuss-free way to support gut health\u2014ideal for someone like me, who doesn\u2019t want to spend too long in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>            What to read next<\/p>\n<p>    <a id=\"elk-4-rocket\"\/>4. Rocket<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-d61312f1-7666-4d07-bf81-581f1d853e74\">Rocket is Shaw\u2019s salad leaf of choice. \u201cIt\u2019s one of my favorites because its bitter compounds can help to stimulate stomach acid that supports digestion,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI often add it to my meals, and dress it with apple cider vinegar, olive oil and sea salt to kickstart my digestion, in order to properly absorb the nutrients that I&#8217;m about to eat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-5-broccoli-sprouts\"\/>5. Broccoli sprouts<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-967ec3c6-1b7d-44d7-8787-a89308e0f24d\">Perhaps the most divisive on the list, Shaw keeps her fridge well-stocked with broccoli sprouts, which are anti-inflammatory, have antioxidant benefits and support gut health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love adding them to meals because they contain compounds like glucosinolates and indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which support the body\u2019s natural hormone detoxification pathways,\u201d explains Shaw. \u201cI add them to salads, eggs, sandwiches and lunch bowls for an easy nutrient boost.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cooking is not my forte. 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