Make sure you have the following on your kitchen shelf: Try to have the following in your refrigerator: Try to have the following in your freezer: Once you have your kitchen stocked, it is time to turn those ingredients into wholesome, nourishing meals the whole family will love. One large part of your stocked kitchen will probably be meat, poultry, and fish. These foods can contribute a huge part of your fat content for the day, so it is important to choose cuts carefully. Certain cuts of meat, poultry and fish are leaner than others. Look for these examples when stocking your kitchen: Healthy meat, poultry, and fish stock Substituting extra-lean ground beef, ground round, or ground turkey for regular ground beef will reduce fat content by 7 to 9 grams per ounce. That’s a fat savings of 63 to 144 grams of fat in one pound of ground meat. Family favorites like Sloppy Joes, tacos, hamburgers, chili, spaghetti sauce, and meatloaf taste just as satisfying without all the saturated fat. To keep chicken, pork, or fish moist, poach it in heavy aluminum foil with herbs, onions, your favorite vegetables, and other flavorings. Secure the package well, and bake or grill.
