{"id":62666,"date":"2017-10-17T11:15:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T15:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=62666"},"modified":"2017-10-17T12:25:48","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T16:25:48","slug":"rocco-dispirito-pantry-staples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/rocco-dispirito-pantry-staples\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Pantry Staples on Rocco DiSpirito&#8217;s Grocery List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L9Vcrlpd7XU\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u201cReal food is what our grandparents simply called food.\u201d That\u2019s the first line of Rocco DiSpirito\u2019s new book,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2yJJyOj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Rocco\u2019s Healthy + Delicious<\/em><\/a> (out today), and the foundation of the nearly 250 recipes in the cookbook.<\/p>\n<p>DiSpirito advocates for eating \u201cmostly\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/plant-based-supplements-buying-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant-based<\/a> \u2014 meaning the majority of your diet is veggies and fruits, but you can feel free to enjoy some lean meat, too. In his book, DiSpirito offers tips on how to get back to healthy eating basics. Consume more plants (and keep them raw when you can), have <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/how-to-cook-meat-cooking-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">meat<\/a> in moderation, cut down on dairy and go for gluten-free grains.<\/p>\n<p>While the recipes in DiSpirito\u2019s book meet all of these guidelines, he also suggests essential grocery-list items that\u2019ll make cooking healthy, <em>real <\/em>food extra easy. So what\u2019s on his list? DiSpirito mentions 15 pantry staples for plant lovers in his book, but on a recent episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2yIRz66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Burn 365<\/a>, he narrows it down to just four. Check out this list of DiSpirito\u2019s must-get ingredients, plus suggestions for how to use them. After you hit the aisles, you\u2019ll be set up for <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/how-to-start-clean-eating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clean eating<\/a> success.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/diy-organizing-ideas-healthy-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 DIY Kitchen Projects to Clean Up Your Eating Habits<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4 Healthy Pantry Staples, According to Rocco DiSpirito<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Dark Chocolate<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cChocolate is a top-five superfood,\u201d says DiSpirito. \u201cIt\u2019s good for your heart; it\u2019s good for your brain,\u201d and that\u2019s due to its high antioxidant content. He recommends buying products with 70 percent cacao and opting for raw varieties.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use it: <\/strong>Two words: Chocolate bark. <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/rocco-dispirito-chocolate-bark-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for DiSpirito&#8217;s exclusive Coconut-Almond Chcolatate Bark Recipe<\/a>\u00a0from <em>Rocco&#8217;s\u00a0Healthy + Delicious<\/em>. Other ideas: dark chocolate protein bars and slimmed-down cookies and candies.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Rolled Oats<\/h3>\n<p>Opt for certified <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/gluten-free-shopping-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gluten-free<\/a> products to give your gut some love. \u201cRolled oats are nature\u2019s scrub brush \u2014 full of fiber and great nutrition,\u201d DiSpirito says. Make them one of your go-to grains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use it: <\/strong>Overnight oats and other breakfast dishes, plus burgers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/easy-overnight-oats-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes to Make Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Coconut Nectar<\/h3>\n<p>Meet your new favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/truth-stevia-honey-natural-sweeteners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sweetener<\/a>. While it does pack some calories, coconut nectar is also rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/how-much-fiber-high-fiber-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fiber<\/a> and amino acids. It\u2019s low on the glycemic index scale, too, so it\u2019s a smart substitute for those watching their sugar intake, DiSpirito says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use it: <\/strong>Drizzle like maple syrup over pancakes, on top of fruit or in place of brown sugar in baked goods.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Protein Powder<\/h3>\n<p>Beef up the fill factor of your foods with <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/how-to-use-protein-powder\/\"   title=\"protein powder\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"82\">protein powder<\/a>. DiSpirito suggests looking for those made of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/best-vegan-protein-powders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant-based proteins<\/a> (like hemp, pea or rice) or egg, and choosing those without added sugar, dairy, fat or soy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to use it: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/protein-pancake-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pancakes<\/a>, smoothies, muffins and bars are all great, protein-ready options.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Want more healthy eating tips \u2014 and a new workout every day? Sign up for <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2yIRz66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Daily Burn<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>. Your first 30 days are free!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/printable-meal-planning-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Printable Meal Planning Templates to Simplify Your Life<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/cheap-meal-prep-grocery-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Easy Ways to Meal Prep for Less Than $20 a Week<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/raw-food-diet-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Raw Food Diet: Here\u2019s What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make healthy eating easy with these essential pantry staples, suggested by chef and cookbook author, Rocco DiSpirito. 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