Beans, Lentils, Rice, and Pasta
When it comes to pantry staples, pasta, rice, beans, and lentils are the way to go. These last a long time and work great as filler in many of your healthy meals. Just remember to get them pre-processed, so beans in bags that need to be soaked, rice that you would rinse before using, pasta that has not been already prepared with seasonings or sauces.