I believe in having an assortment of basic pantry items so when I go to market and purchase fresh items, I have what I need to make an array of recipes. The following is what I find as my healthy go-to's to support the creation of nutritious meals in my kitchen.
- Oil
- Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (OEVOO)
- Organic Coconut Oil-(high heat resistant)
- Organic Avocado Oil-(high heat resistant)
- Grass-Fed Ghee
- Vinegars
- Apple Cider (with the mother-I like to think that's full of even more benefits)
- Balsamic
- Expansive additions:
- Red Wine (great for change in salad dressing & marinades)
- Rice - Unsweetened (great for Asian cuisine)
- Nut Butters
- Organic Almond
- Expansive addition:
- Cashew
- Dairy Alternatives & Broths
- Canned Organic Full Fat Coconut Cream
- Canned Organic Full Fat Coconut Milk
- Organic Almond Milk - Unsweetened
- Expansive addition:
- Purchase an Almond Cow and make your own nut milks--love mine and no added "stuff" that avoiding serves me well! Use this to place your order: http://bit.ly/NutMilkMaker
- Organic Bone Broth-beef, chicken
- Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Veggie &/or Beef Broth
- Seeds (Organic)
- Sesame, Chia, Flaxseed, Sprouted Pumpkin
- Nuts (Organic)
- Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans, Macadamia, Pine nuts (Pignoli)
- Thickening Agents
- Arrowroot
- Almond Meal
- Sprouted Quinoa
- Robust Flavoring
- Dijon Mustard
- Tamari - Gluten Free & Low Sodium
- Tahini-sesame seed paste
- Himalayan Salt (#1 choice), Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
- Herbs & Spices such as: Thyme, Rosemary, Cumin, Turmeric, Cayenne Pepper, Oregano, Sage, Chili Powder, Paprika, Cinnamon (I prefer fresh basil, cilantro & parsley-some dried on hand can help in a pinch), Fresh Peppercorns for fresh ground pepper
- Sweeteners
- Unsulfured Molasses
- Local Raw Honey
- Whole Grains
- Quinoa (not really a grain but works well as one)
- Brown rice, black rice
- FRESH REFRIGERATED "PANTRY" ITEMS
- Garlic cloves (a good garlic mincer is my daily "helper")
- Ginger root
- Basil (a plant in your window sill or on the deck in summer can be fun!)
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Onions--red, yellow and/or white
- Celery
- Carrots
- Avocado
STICK WITH ORGANIC!!! When purchasing beef go GRASS-FED, seafood such as Salmon & Shrimp go WILD, and chicken & turkey go ORGANIC! Read ingredients always.....if you are unsure about an ingredient or unable to pronounce it, put it back on the shelf. Spend most of your time on the perimeter of the store where most of the FRESH, REAL & WHOLE food can be found....be aware of items mixed in among the REAL stuff. Allow your food to be your medicine! The time it takes to make REAL food into a meal is worth it.....go REAL!
suggested by Char and inspired by many health experts in the world on how to eat REAL
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