Your Fridge, Your Health
Your fridge is more than just a place to store food—it’s the foundation of your daily nutrition. A well-stocked fridge makes healthy eating effortless, helping you stay energised, supporting gut health, balancing hormones, reducing cravings, and providing optimal nutrition for wellness. I rely on my Mitsubishi Electric WX Series Multi Drawer Fridge (700L) to keep everything fresh, organised, and easy to access, ensuring that all my healthy fridge staples stay at their freshest and last longer, with plenty of space to organise our meals and ingredients.
Must-Have Staples of a Healthy Fridge
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Fresh Produce – The More, the Better!
A fridge filled with colourful fruits and vegetables ensures you’re getting a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Dedicate ample space to store fresh produce, keeping everything crisp and ready to go. I keep leafy greens like spinach and kale in the bottom vegetable drawer of my fridge, ensuring they stay fresher longer, while snackable veggies like carrots and cucumbers are always within easy reach on the middle shelves and at eye level to encourage choosing these healthy snack options first.
Some great options include:
- Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, rocket – perfect for salads, smoothies, and stir-fries.
- Snackable Veggies: Carrots, cucumbers, capsicum, cherry tomatoes – keep them prewashed and chopped for easy snacking.
- Gut-Loving Fruits: Berries, citrus, apples, and kiwi – rich in fibre and antioxidants for digestion and skin health.
- In-season Fruits: Eating in season helps feed the gut microbiome with a variety of nutrients.
Proper storage of fresh produce helps your fruits and veggies last longer, so you always have inspiration for healthy meals, right at your fingertips. Try to separate fragile fruits and vegetables from others to prevent bruising. With my Mitsubishi Electric 700L Multi Drawer Fridge, the Vegetable Drawer has a VitaLED lighting system that slows down the wilting process, helping to keep fruit and vegetables crisper and fresher for longer. The vegetable drawer also features a tray at the top, which is ideal for storing and organising smaller items.
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High-Quality Proteins – Essential for Energy & Muscle Health
Protein is key for sustained energy, metabolism, muscle maintenance, recovery, and more. Keep a mix of animal and plant-based proteins in your fridge or freezer to create balanced meals with ease. Some healthy options include:
- Lean Meats & Poultry: Grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, turkey.
- Sustainable Fish & Seafood: Salmon, tuna, sardines – loaded with omega-3s to support brain function and hormone balance.
- Plant-Based Proteins: Tofu, tempeh, chickpeas, and lentils – packed with fibre and gut-friendly nutrients.
- Eggs: A nutrient powerhouse rich in choline, B vitamins & protein.
Pro Tip: Hard-boil eggs in advance for a quick, protein-rich snack!
Make sure to keep your protein, whether animal-based or plant-based, at the optimal temperature for freshness. The multi-drawer design of my Mitsubishi Electric fridge allows me to separate raw meats, plant proteins, and precooked proteins, making meal prep easier. Being able to separate proteins helps with easy meal planning and rotation for variety.
Keep ready-to-use protein in the main compartment of your fridge, excess in the freezer, and ensure any meal-prepped protein is appropriately cooled and stored. My Mitsubishi Electric WX Series Multi Drawer Fridge (700L) features a Hot Freezing function (where the LED Sensor detects hot food, as hot as 80°C, and adjusts the cold air flow directly onto it), as well as a Soft Freezing function (which allows food to be frozen for up to three weeks in a ‘soft’ state, making it easier to cut meat without thawing). Having a system like this for your proteins helps you have protein ready-to-go for quick and easy dinners.
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Healthy Fats – Essential for Hormone Health & Satiety
Healthy fats support hormone balance, brain function, and keep you fuller for longer.
- Avocados: A fridge must-have for heart health and glowing skin.
- Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, macadamias, chia, flaxseeds – great for snacking and adding crunch to meals.
- Olives & Olive Oil: A Mediterranean diet staple that supports longevity and cardiovascular health.
Pro-tip: Store nuts and seeds in the fridge to keep them fresher longer, as their fragile oils are sensitive to heat and light.
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Smart Carbs – For Sustained Energy
Carbs are not the enemy—it’s about choosing the right ones that support energy and metabolism.
Wholefood carbohydrates for optimal energy include:
- Whole Grains: Brown rice, quinoa, sprouted grain bread – fibre-rich and blood sugar-friendly.
- Starchy Veggies: Sweet potatoes, pumpkin – slow-digesting carbs that nourish and fuel the body.
- Cooked & Cooled Pasta/Rice/Potato: A great source of resistant starch that supports gut health.
Pro-tip: Keep prepped whole food carbs sealed in clear containers in the fridge, ready to add to quick and nutritious meals.
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Gut-Loving Fermented Foods
A healthy gut is key to digestion, immunity, and hormone regulation. Keeping your fridge stocked with natural probiotic-rich foods is essential. With the spacious design of my Mitsubishi Electric fridge, I store kombucha, kefir, and sauerkraut in dedicated spaces, where they stay fresh and ready to support my gut health. The extra room makes it easier to keep these items in view and within easy reach, so you’re more likely to use them regularly.
Some great gut-loving fermented foods include:
- Greek Yogurt or Coconut Yogurt: A fantastic source of probiotics for gut health. Greek yogurt also provides a quality protein boost to keep you satisfied and energised.
- Sauerkraut & Kimchi: Fermented veggies that promote gut health and a healthy microbiome.
- Kombucha & Kefir: Natural probiotic drinks to support gut health.
Pro Tip: If you’re new to fermented foods, start small. Going too hard too fast can cause bloating and gas—this is not a case of “more is better”!
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Hydration & Beverages That Support Your Health
Proper hydration is key for energy, focus, and detoxification. I keep hydration essentials like coconut water and herbal iced teas in the fridge, helping me stay refreshed and energised throughout the day.
Some healthy hydration options include:
- Filtered Water & Herbal Teas: Essential for everyday wellness.
- Coconut Water: A natural electrolyte-rich alternative to sugary sports drinks.
- Hydration Helpers: Clean Hydration Electrolytes and Icy Poles
Fridge Organisation Hacks for Maximum Freshness & Less Waste
A well-organised fridge means less food waste, easier meal prep & fresher ingredients. Here’s how I set up my fridge for maximum efficiency:
- Top Shelf: Spreads, fermented foods, and leftovers.
- Middle Shelves: Prepped veggies, meal-ready proteins, and snackable options.
- Bottom Drawers: Fresh produce (store greens in airtight containers lined with paper towels to keep them crisp).
- Door Storage: Condiments, nut spreads, and beverages.
Final Thoughts: Your Fridge = Your Nutrition Powerhouse
Stocking your fridge with nourishing, whole foods makes healthy eating effortless. The Mitsubishi Electric WX Series Multi Drawer Fridge (700L) has truly been a game-changer in my kitchen for keeping my food fresh, organised, and easily accessible. Mitsubishi Electric was also awarded CHOICE Best Brand Fridges (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024), and it is a brand I have personally been using for over 6 years.
When good food is easy to grab, you’re more likely to make nutrient-dense choices that support energy, gut health, and hormone balance.
Now that you know what to keep in a healthy fridge, discover how to organise your fridge for freshness, efficiency, and better meal prep in our post:
The Ultimate Guide to Organising Your Fridge for Healthier Eating
My Mitsubishi Electric WX Series Multi Drawer Fridge (700L) makes organisation effortless, thanks to its multi-drawer design, spacious interior and generous freezer and fruit and veggie crisper.
*Partnership post with Mitsubishi Electric.
Casey-Lee Lyons is a nutritionist, naturopath, and recipe creator behind Live Love Nourish. Known as your wellness wingwoman, she’s here to make healthy living simple, tasty, and sustainable.
