It’s helpful to keep some staples on hand in case of unforeseen circumstances. You do not need to buy all of these items at once and you should not buy foods you will not use. Ask a registered dietitian for more information.
Fruits and Vegetables
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Carrots
Onions
Turnip/rutabaga
Winter squash
Canned vegetables (corn, tomatoes, carrots, peas, etc)
Shelf-stable soups
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Dried seaweed/kelp
Dried mushrooms
Canned fruit (peaches, pears, pineapple, etc)
Applesauce
Grains
Pasta
Rice
Oatmeal
Quinoa
Barley
Bulgur
Cereal
Crackers
Bread products that freeze well
Protein
Dried or canned beans, peas, and lentils
Nuts
Seeds
Nut butters
Frozen meats and poultry
Frozen or canned fish
Shellfish
Dried seafood
Dried tofu
Eggs
Milk
Powdered milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Other Items
Infant cereal
Infant formula
Hydrating foods like gingerale, juice, jelly powder, freezies, ice pops, and sports
drinks in case you don’t feel well
Oils
Spices
Broth
Bottled water if you do not have a safe source of drinking water at home
Foods for enjoyment like chocolate, cookies, chips, or popcorn
Remember...
Use up fresh foods first.
Read food labels to choose foods with less added salt and sugar.
Whole grain foods have more fibre than ref ined grains.
Plant proteins l ike beans, peas, lent i ls, nuts, and seeds won’t spoil quickly.
Buy meat, poultry, and fish on sale and freeze it.
Additional Resources
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