In The Fridge

Milk - reduced fat, fat free, lowfat and lowfat flavored

Pre-shredded cheeses - include, Monterey Jack, lowfat Cheddar, feta and mozzarella

Lowfat yogurts - plain and fruit-flavored

Reduced fat sour cream and cream cheese

Part-skim Ricotta and lowfat cottage cheese

Butter

Eggs

Fresh vegetables - carrots, celery, peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes

If you're too busy to slice and dice, stock ready-to-eat baby carrots, coleslaw and broccoli slaw, pre-washed baby spinach, pre-sliced lettuces, and other cut and sliced veggies like mushrooms and celery.

Fresh fruits - include a wide variety, including apples, oranges, bananas, pears, lemons and limes

100 percent fruit juices

Lean deli meats

Condiments - salsa, mustards, ketchup, mayonnaise, lowfat salad dressings, garlic and ginger

Pesto

Sun-dried tomatoes

Roasted red peppers

In The Bread Box

Whole wheat and whole grain breads and rolls

English muffins

Whole grain crackers

Pita bread

Bagels

Hamburger buns and sub rolls

Bread crumbs

Breakfast cereals

In The Freezer

Frozen vegetables - corn, peas, carrots, mixed veggies, spinach cauliflower and potatoes, broccoli florets, mixed peppers

Fruits - frozen blueberries, strawberries, mangoes, peaches, raspberries for smoothies and desserts

Juices

Meats and Seafood - lean cuts of beef, pork, and boneless, skinless chicken, shrimp and fish

Lowfat breakfast sausage

Frozen pastas - ravioli and tortellini

Ice cream or frozen yogurt

In The Pantry

Cooking oils - canola, olive, peanut and sesame oils

Nonstick cooking spray

Canned fruits - in water or natural juices

Canned vegetables - canned pumpkin, sweet potatoes, baby corn, artichoke hearts

Canned beans - black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, cannelli beans (white beans) and chickpeas

Canned fish - salmon, minced clams, tuna packed in water and baby shrimp

Canned soups - low sodium and lowfat varieties

Broths - chicken, vegetable and beef broths

Pancake mix

Biscuit mix

Cornbread mix

Muffin mix

Peanut Butter

Dried Pasta - various shapes and sizes

Rice - brown and white

Tortillas and taco shells

Pizza crust

Bulgur, couscous

Flavor-enhancer sauces - lite soy, teriyaki, oyster, hoisin and Thai peanut

Spaghetti sauce

Vinegar

Nuts - walnuts, pecans, almonds and peanuts

Sunflower seeds

Dried fruits - raisins, plums, cranberries and apricots

Baking essentials - whole wheat and all-purpose flours, quick bread and cake mixes, unflavored gelatin, vanilla extract, chocolate chips and maple syrup

Herbs and spices - basil, cayenne, curry, dill weed, garlic powder, ginger, mint, oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cinnamon, tarragon, cloves, nutmeg, curry powder

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