How to do a healthy food haul: Tips from a hungry (vegan) couple

In light of the coronavirus and being told to stock up on food, here are some tips for having a solid supply without compromising your health or needing to break out the piggy bank. For those of you working from home or choosing to not eat out while the coronavirus runs rampant, these tips will ensure you always have something to make at home. As a hungry couple, you can count on us to know a good stash of food. Here’s a sample list: 10 staples, 10 items of fresh stuff, 5 freezer items, and 3 just-for-fun splurges.

PSA #1: For the sake of humanity, do not raid the grocery store shelves. If you’re looking at your cart and wondering “Have I gone too far?” you probably have. Get enough for two weeks and you’ll be fine. These tips will show you that you don’t need the whole shelf of beans to keep you going, nor will you run into the “rice and beans again?” debacle. So, please, be a good human and just get what you need.

Note: The food tips are based on a vegan diet but meant for anyone and everyone. 🙂

Staples:

1. Quick cook brown rice: great for making your own festive bowl
2. Lentils: simple dahl and curries are hearty and stretch past one meal
3. Oats: oats with mixed fruit is a simple no-fuss breakfast