This Graphic Shows How To Keep Your Pantry Well Stocked (And When To Toss Things Out) [Infographic]

Nothing lasts forever, especially the items you store in your pantry or the fridge. This graphic from Fix is a great resource listing the ingredients you might want to regularly keep in your pantry and how long they will last there.

The infographic covers everything from dry goods to root vegetables. Some of these items can be stored in places other than the pantry, as suggested in the chart, and expiration dates will vary depending on if the items were opened or where they were stored.

It also assumes your pantry meets these optimal conditions (70 degrees Fahrenheit is around 22 degrees Celsius):

Head to Fix, below, for more tips, including the smart idea of writing down the ingredients you use for your ten favourite recipes.

Pantry Power: Make Healthy Home Cooking a Habit by Stocking the Essentials [Fix via Food and Wine]