Eating clean is all the rage these days. An amazing partnership has been established between NEAT Method and Clean Cuisine that really takes the meaning of ‘clean’ to a whole new level. Neat Method is an expert in home organization and Clean Cuisine, run by husband and wife team, Andy Larson, M.D. and Ivy Larson, offers a complete healthy lifestyle program encompassing nutrition, fitness, recipes and more. NEAT Method and Clean Cuisine collaborated to put together a pantry make-over that will leave you feeling clean from the inside out.
Here are a few clean pantry tips from the experts that are sure to leave your eyes and your tummy saying yummy!
Tip #1 :: Your food will thank you
Every NEAT pantry has a fabulous assortment of storage canisters that will keep your food as fresh as the day you bought it. The NEAT girls suggest that the Oxo Good Grips Storage Pantry Set is a great place to start.
Tip #2 :: Cupboard Essentials
It’s impossible to consistently eat well if you don’t keep clean and nutrient-dense staples on hand. Basic ingredients such as raw nuts, raw seeds, whole grains, beans, unrefined flours, unrefined oils, spices, etc. should be on stock in every pantry. Download the Clean Cuisine Pantry Staples guide for more suggestions.
Tip #3 :: Expiration station
Nothing says unhealthy like eating expired food. Pantries can be famous for housing items that have long outlived their freshness. If you do nothing else purge those immediately.
Tip #4 :: Gadgets & Gizmos
To keep clutter to a minimum we recommend investing in just a few superior quality kitchen appliances. Clean Cuisine’s must-have major appliance is a Vitamix or Nutribullet. High-speed blenders make eating clean easy!
Tip #5 :: You gotta keep ‘em separated
Separate your food items by type. For example, dedicate one shelf to all breakfast items, another to snacks and yet another to sweets. Basket these items to keep them contained and easy to find.
Tip #6 :: Crazy for Condiments
Let’s face it condiments can do wonders to boost flavor, but commercial varieties are anything but healthy. Instead buy a collection of mason jars and replace the condiments in your pantry with the clean alternatives – recipes can be found in Clean Cuisine’s book.
For more information about how NEAT Method can help you live more organized visit www.neatmethod.com or call South Florida’s organizing professional Marissa Hagmeyer at 630.750.3774.
For more information about how Clean Cuisine can help you clean up your lifestyle, reduce inflammation and change the way you age, look and feel visit www.CleanCuisine.com Be sure to sign up for our FREE 8-Week Challenge and weekly newsletter too!
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I live in aus and I am having so much trouble organising my pantry
Hi Charlotte! You should reach out to the Neat Method girls. Maybe they can give you some advice!! [email protected]