The next time you go to your local health food store or grocery store, make sure you keep this list handy (I’ve also provided some links to Amazon for some of the products if you like to shop online):
Produce
Avocado, Beets, Bell peppers, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Cucumber, Dark, lettuce, Eggplant, Garlic, Herbs (fresh), Jicama, Kale, Leeks, Lemon, Lime, Onion, Parsley, Red, new potatoes, Seasonal fruit (when in balance), Spinach, Squash, Tomato, Zucchini
Refrigerated Section
Borage Oil, Fresh salsa (no vinegar), Flax seed oil, Hummus, Sprouted Wheat Tortillas (by Alvarado Street), Tofu, Udo’s Choice- Perfected, Oil Blend
Freezer Section
Boca burgers (vegan), Manna bread, (Sun seed or Whole Wheat)
Seafood/Meat Section
Salmon, Trout, Free range turkey (to be eaten on rare occasions)
Water
Distilled water
Spices
Spice Hunter Brand (All Purpose Blend, California Pizza, Cowboy BBQ Rub, Curry Seasoning, Deliciously Dill, Garam Masala, Herbes de Provence, Italian Spice, Jamaican Jerk, Mexican, Pasta Seasoning, Spicy Garlic Bread, Szechwan, Thai Seasoning, The Zip), Cinnamon, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Parsley, Thyme
Health Food Section
Almond butter, Almond milk, Amaranth, Basmati rice, Brown rice cakes, Buckwheat, Dulse flakes, Flours (spelt, millet, amaranth, etc), Grape Seed Oil, Hummus, Kamut, Millet, Olive oil, Quinoa, Rotini (quinoa, spelt), Soba noodles (rice or buckwheat), Spelt, Soy milk, Sprouts (any), Sun-dried tomatoes (in olive oil), Tahini, Vegetable broth (yeast-free), Wild rice
Salts
Bragg’s Aminos, Sea Salt, Real Salt Brand
Legumes
Adzuki, Black, Black-eyed, Cranberry, Garbanzo, Kidney, Lentils, Mung, Pinto
Nuts/Seeds
Almonds, Brazil nuts, Flax seeds, Filberts, Macadamia nuts, Pecans (seasonal), Pine nuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (seasonal), *all nuts/seeds should be raw and unsalted
**Remember to read all labels!! Watch for citric acid, mushrooms, yeast, vinegar, peanut products, corn products, etc.