A Healthful Kitchen

How often do you open the fridge or the pantry and say to yourself, "There's nothing to eat"? It's time to set-up...for success!  This week's episode is all about the kitchen. Covering everything from cleaning out and the must-have gadgets and knives, to grocery shopping and re-stocking. What are the staples you want to always have on-hand? Oils? Spices? Herbs? Do you choose Choice, Prime or Select grade beef? When is it critical to choose organic? How do you pick the perfect peach? Answers to all these questions and more are here for you. So grab a pen and paper to make your grocery list while you listen! Outline:Welcome Stephanie back to the podcast & intro to today's topicSetting up the kitchen, why it's importantCleaning outGetting organizedTools to keep in your kitchen - the essentialsOilsSpices & seasoningsHerbsWater filters & fruit/veg washPreparing for a trip to the grocery storePicking fruits & veggiesWhen to prioritize organicStoring fruits, veggies, herbs & spicesSelecting proteins in the store - beef, poultry, fishFarm raised  vs wild caught fishGrades of beefSell by & use by datesNon-animal proteinSpice packs (ready-made) & condimentsPro-tips for cooking veggies, fish, etc.Frozen fruit & vegGrainsFor the sweet toothLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu Plan  Jenn's favorite fish from Rastelli's (using this link earns you 9% Cashback & Free Shipping!)Quotes:"Clean out! Remove the foods without an expiration date, the food with freezer burn, the foods you can't remember buying." - Jenn Trepeck"The longer a food's shelf life, the shorter your shelf life." - Jenn Trepeck"Fridge first! Get in the habit of looking in the fridge first, then the pantry, when hungry." - Jenn Trepeck