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Hello and welcome back. My name is Stephanie Safarian and you're listening to episode

293 of sustainable minimalists, a twice-weekly show about intentional and eco-minimalist living.

On today's show we are covering the why, the how, and the what behind a practical pantry declutter.

First, the why?

Why should you consider doing a deep clean of your pantry space?

Then we're moving on to the how, how do you do it step by step. And finally we tackle the what, what to

put back, what to stock up on, what to always have on hand with a nod toward items and ingredients that support holistic health.

My guest today believes that a decluttered and functional pantry is the key to regaining your energy, promoting your gut health, and

creating habits that promote wellness in all its forms for the long haul.

Today I am speaking with Board certified functional medicine

health coach Leanne Ribicov and in today's show Leanne splits the pantry into two zones

essentially. The unprocessed section is the first zone, think rice and grains and beans, and then the process section, which are the cookies, the crackers, the chips.

In this section, in the process section,

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