01/29/2026
Are the contents of your pantry supporting your health and weight loss goals? Here are 5 items that I always keep in my pantry.
Almond butter: I love to put almond butter on apples and in my smoothies. And almonds are filled with protein, healthy fats and antioxidants.
Beans: They are loaded with fiber, protein, iron and tons of other micronutrients and are great on salads, in soups, in quesadillas. Some of the beans that I eat most commonly are black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, and white beans.
Oats- eating oatmeal is a great source of fiber, and is beneficial for your cholesterol, your blood sugar, and your gut health. Ideally you want to eat the less processed kinds, like steel cut oats or old fashioned oats, rather than the instant oats that are often loaded with sugar.
Seeds- I aim to include a variety of seeds into my diet, including chia seeds, flax seeds, h**p seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds. I especially love Chia seeds which are loaded with omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, micronutrients and antioxidants. I add chia seeds to my homemade granola, into my smoothies, and sprinkle them on my oatmeal.
Coffee- I look forward to my cup of coffee every morning, and I feel good about it, because there is a lot of evidence that drinking coffee in moderation is good for my health. Researchers have linked drinking coffee in moderation to a decreased risk of diabetes, to a decreased risk of dementia, to a decreased risk of heart disease, and to increased longevity.
As a board-certified physician, my goal is to teach people exactly what they should be eating to lose weight while also preventing disease and adding healthier years to their life.
Follow along to learn how to lose weight sustainably while preventing chronic disease — one choice at a time. 🤍
