1. Eggs

Why? Eggs are rich in belly-filling protein at low calories. They are also extremely versatile and can be cooked for any meal of the day.

How to use them: Boil, fry, poached. Add to bread, rice, or simply eat on its own.

2. Honey

Why? It’ll last in your cupboard for years. And in addition to being a versatile sweetener, honey can serve as a hangover helper, cough soother, and more.

How to use it: Sweeten homemade marinades and salad dressings. It’s also a good substitute for sugar in dense In recipes that call for sugar in whole-grain baking, by swapping an equal amount of honey and reduce baking temperature by 25 degrees.

3. Canned Sardine/Tuna

Why? It’s versatile, can be eaten with sandwich, salad, crackers. Sardines stirfry with onions can form a dish on its own.

How to use it: Just open the can and eat it!

4. Chocolate

Why? Dark chocolate provides powerful disease-fighting polyphenols and has even been associated with weight loss.

How to use it: Apart for satisfying cravings and bakes, you can also use it as a surprise ingredient in sauces. For example, throw one square into a braising sauce for meat to elevate the flavor.

5. Garlic

Why? Garlic allows you to add flavor to your dishes quickly and easily without unhealthy fats or processed ingredients.

How to use it: Buy some fresh garlics, peel of the skin, some fast chopping and add to soups, stews, sautés, stir-frys and marinades.

6. Oatmeal

Why? Known for helping to lower cholesterol numbers, research suggests oats may also help you control your appetite.

How to use it: A great breakfast food, and also great ingredient for healthy oatmeal cookies.

7. Broth

Why? It’s useful in many ways, be it for soup, as a stock etc.

How to use it: Whether chicken, beef or veggie, boil it for at least an hour to let the flavours come out, then freeze it in ice cube trays for quick access.