What's in my pantry? Fruits, produce & herbs

• Fresh fruits that are kind to a sensitive stomach. Sweet Gala apples, Bartlett pears, honeydew melon, watermelon, peaches, mango. Sometimes a banana for a more filling breakfast. Berries when they’re in season and cheaper – a box of fresh raspberries are a wonderful treat that’s way better for me than pastries and chocolate!
  
• Produce that's kind to a sensitive stomach. Broccoli, carrots, yams, sweet potatoes, buttery yukon-gold potatoes, fennel for Italian dishes and a cool touch to salads, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce or beautiful red-leaf lettuce, sprouts, cucumber. Sometimes you can get tired of eating greens, so add some tomatoes, scallions and red bell peppers for some balance in flavor and color contrast! Get your produce at the local farmer's market if you can - especially the organic produce tastes superior to the supermarket stuff. Compare the scent, feel and taste of tomatoes and you'll see what I mean... Tip: buy seasonal produce to keep costs down.

• Fresh herbs. If you're on a very tight budget, fresh herbs are the #1 way to upgrade your dishes. Try basil in tomato dishes and thyme or dill with root veggies like potatoes and yams. Chives and cilantro are great with lots of vegetarian and fish dishes. If you can stick a pot of herbs on your window sill or plant them in front of your doorstep (like I did!), you'll save $$$.