One of the first steps toward developing healthier eating habits is to stock your pantry with a variety of fresh, frozen, and pantry staples so you can easily make better meal and snack choices. If healthier food is visible when you open the fridge doors, you are much more likely to grab it. 

Here are five healthy foods for faster weight loss that you should always keep in your fridge.

SALAD DRESSING OF SUPERIOR QUALITY

A good-quality salad dressing for drizzling on vegetables or to enhance the flavour of any dish is the way to go. Many pre-made salad dressings are high in calories and fat, so choose a high-quality one or make your own salad topper! For example, you can keep some lemons in the fridge to add a bit of zesty flavour to your greens.

SEASONAL FRUITS

When you're craving something sweet, reach for in-season fruits instead of pantry items like chocolate chip cookies and sugar-laden candies. According to a study published in PLOS Medicine, adding fruit to your diet can help you lose weight. Over a four-year period, the study discovered that increasing fruit consumption was associated with weight loss. Apples, berries, and pears are the fruits that provided the most benefits.

PORTABLE HIGH-PROTEIN SNACKS

Stock up on high-protein snacks that you can easily transport. Yogurt and cottage cheese, as well as hummus and guacamole packs to dip those veggies into and use as a spread on sandwiches. Consider purchasing individual cheese sticks and bars as well. Enjoy them with your fruit for a tasty snack that will keep you full.

VEGGIES

Always keep a few veggie options in the produce drawer to toss into scrambled eggs, make as side dishes, salads, or use in a variety of other ways to add volume and nutrients to your diet. There is a lot of research out there that investigates the positive relationship between vegetable consumption and weight loss. Previous studies, for example, show that increasing vegetable intake can lead to weight loss and a lower risk of becoming obese, according to research published in Nutrients.

EGGS

No matter what time of day it is, eggs can be used to easily prepare healthy meals ranging from omelettes to egg muffins. Consider hard boiling your eggs and storing them in the fridge for a nutritious snack you can grab and eat whenever you want.