10 Healthy Foods to Have in Your Kitchen

Make room for fish, fresh veggies and lean meats.

What’s in Your Fridge? - Eating healthy can be hard if you don’t know what staples you need to start with. So make room for these 10 foods everyone should have for better health. Hint: There are no sweets or chips on this list. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: 68/Ocean/Corbis)

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What’s in Your Fridge? - Eating healthy can be hard if you don’t know what staples you need to start with. So make room for these 10 foods everyone should have for better health. Hint: There are no sweets or chips on this list. —Kellee Terrell(Photo: 68/Ocean/Corbis)

Yogurt - Full of acidophilus and lactobacillus (healthy bacteria commonly known as probiotics), yogurt is essential in maintaining a healthy pH level within your honey pot. If you’re not a huge yogurt fan, there are other sources of probiotics that work just as well, such as pickles, sauerkraut and miso.  (Photo: Janssen, Valerie/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Greek Yogurt - Plain low-fat Greek yogurt is great for pairing with berries and honey for breakfast; amazing sour cream substitute; great for salad dressings, marinating meat and adding to smoothies. Read more about the endless possibilities of Greek yogurt here. (Photo: Janssen, Valerie/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Low Fat Milk - Calcium is important for our bones, but drinking straight up 2 percent milk can be as fatty as French fries. So opt for skim milk/1 percent milk or nut and rice milk to get your calcium minus the fat. (Photo: Nenov/GettyImages)

Fresh Veggies - We all know that we need to eat seven or more servings of fruits and veggies a day. You can’t make that goal if you don’t own them. Stock up on veggies such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, corn and peas. Also grab some frozen veggies, too. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

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Fresh Veggies - We all know that we need to eat seven or more servings of fruits and veggies a day. You can’t make that goal if you don’t own them. Stock up on veggies such as carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, corn and peas. Also grab some frozen veggies, too. (Photo: Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Understanding “Good” Cholesterol - “Good” cholesterol, also known as HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is called this because it helps remove the “bad” cholesterol from your blood. It finds the LDL and whisks it away. Having a good level of HDL can protect you against diabetes, heart disease and strokes. Salmon, tuna, veggies and nuts are foods with healthy fats that can boost your HDL.  (Photos from left: Tetra Images/GettyImages, Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

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Salmon and Canned Tuna - Low-mercury fish such as salmon and tuna are high in good fats and omega 3's (which are great for your heart). Try eating three servings of fish a week.(Photos from left: Tetra Images/GettyImages, Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

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Nuts - Nuts — walnuts, peanuts, almonds, etc. — are great for your heart and are deep in good fats. Stock up on raw nuts for snacks during the day and nut butters, too. (Photo: Stepan Popov/Getty Images)

Lean and/or Organic Meats - If you are going to eat meat, opt for leaner meats and/or organic chicken, beef and poultry. Say no to processed meats and high-sodium cold cuts.  (Photo: 2/Alex CaoLKL/Ocean/Corbis)

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Lean and/or Organic Meats - If you are going to eat meat, opt for leaner meats and/or organic chicken, beef and poultry. Say no to processed meats and high-sodium cold cuts.  (Photo: 2/Alex CaoLKL/Ocean/Corbis)

Brown Rice - Just say no to white flour and try brown rice instead. Make it as a side dish with stir fry. You can buy minute and even frozen cooked brown rice nowadays to make cooking it easier. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Brown Rice - Just say no to white flour and try brown rice instead. Make it as a side dish with stir fry. You can buy minute and even frozen cooked brown rice nowadays to make cooking it easier. (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Bagged Salads - Whether it's spinach, kale or mixed greens, bagged and packaged greens are crucial in making sure you eat your veggies. Use them for salads, add them on top of an English muffin with light cream cheese or to sandwiches.  (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Bagged Salads - Whether it's spinach, kale or mixed greens, bagged and packaged greens are crucial in making sure you eat your veggies. Use them for salads, add them on top of an English muffin with light cream cheese or to sandwiches.  (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Fruits and Berries - Gotta stock up a range of fruits each week. Opt for apples, oranges, avocados, tomatoes, grapes and berries. Remember to also try to shop in season and locally if you can — they taste better and are more nutritious.  (Photo: Jasmina/Getty Images)

Whole Wheat Bread and Pasta - Same as the rice, try ditching white bread and pasta and incorporate whole wheat. It's better for your heart and your cholesterol. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)  

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Whole Wheat Bread and Pasta - Same as the rice, try ditching white bread and pasta and incorporate whole wheat. It's better for your heart and your cholesterol. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)