Taking a little time to plan what goes into your pantry and strategically placing the most nutritious items within reach can go a long way in making it easier to incorporate healthier foods into your daily life. For example, I have managed to designate a little superfoods section in one area of our tiny pantry. Each superfood is in a clear airtight container so I can see what is in there and be reminded to use it. So, when I go to make a smoothie, I have maca, cacao, chia, protein powder, hemp hearts, gogi berries, dried coconut, etc. all at eye level and all grouped together so all I have to do is grab what I want and toss it into my smoothie. It really makes a difference on those super hectic mornings when we don't have time for anything……..except a supercharged smoothie!
Also, all of my baking items are all the way at the top of our pantry, grains & sea veggies are right in your face, packaged…aka….processed foods are tucked away and surprisingly…easily forgotten about by everyone….yea! So, basicially the easiest places to see hold the most healthful items. The little dark corners where we actually have to stick our heads inbetween the shelves to see what's hiding back there, well, these days….that's where you'll find marshmallows, Hershey's Kisses and lots of other little goodies just waiting to be turned into little Halloween treats. Hey, who said we can't visit the dark side occaisionally on our quest to be healthy?! It's all about balance!