GMO, Organic, High Fructose Corn Syrup oh my. Information on healthy eating can be daunting and overwhelming. The onslaught can be paralyzing; forcing you to throw your hands up in resignation and continue to do what\u2019s comfortable and familiar.<\/p>\n
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Well, the holidays are upon us and I think it’s the perfect time to examine our health, honor<\/a> our temples and be purposeful about making decision that NOURISH LIFE<\/em>. Everything we eat either improves or detracts from our health. So to get you started (or to keep you motivated) here are 10 Simple Swaps for Nourishing Life. Since you are probably going to take several trips to the grocery store between now and Thanksgiving, just print this out and take it with you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Olive Oil<\/p>\n Grapeseed Oil<\/p>\n Coconut Oil<\/p>\n Rice Bran Oil<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 100% Maple Syrup<\/p>\n 100% Organic Honey<\/p>\n Rapadura & Turbinado are natural, organic unrefined sugars<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sea Salt<\/p>\n Himalayan Salt<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Annie\u2019s Naturals<\/p>\n Homemade is the best. Chances are you have most of the ingredients at home. Your basic dressing will generally have a balance of oil, acid (i.e. balsamic vinegar), sweet (honey).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spike<\/p>\n Virtuous Living Spices<\/a> I can personally vouch for this line of spices which I use frequently in my kitchen. These products are responsibly sourced, gluten-free, Kosher and non-GMO. And the owner is a sweetie too!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Organic Brown Rice<\/p>\n Quinoa<\/p>\n Millet<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 100% Whole Grain Bread<\/p>\n Sprouted Bread (Ezekiel is a popular brand and sold in most conventional grocery stores)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Milk: Almond with no Carrageenan<\/p>\n Cheese: Organic. Non-dairy cheese<\/p>\n Yogurt: Plain Greek, Coconut Milk Yogurt<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make your own infused water: citrus (orange, lemon, lime), raspberry lime, mint lime, pineapple mint<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Frozen vegetables<\/p>\n Fresh produce from local farmer’s market<\/p>\n Fresh produce from \u2018pick-your-own\u2019 farm or CSA<\/a> (community supported agriculture)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n *The 1st<\/sup> item listed is more commonly known and readily available in most conventional grocery stores. Subsequent items may be found in conventional grocery or may require a trip to your natural food store.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have questions about any of the items listed, please comment below. And after you\u2019ve purchased something from the list, come back and let me know.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\u00a010 Simple Swaps*<\/h2>\n
1. Vegetable\u00a0Oil\/Canola Oil<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. White\u00a0Sugar<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u00a03. Iodized\u00a0Salt<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u00a04. Salad Dressing<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u00a05. Seasoning Salt<\/strong><\/h4>\n
6. White\u00a0Rice<\/strong><\/h4>\n
7. White\u00a0Bread<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u00a08. Dairy<\/strong> (Overall limit intake of dairy. Will expound on this in a future post)<\/h4>\n
\u00a09. Soda\/Fruit Drinks\/Juice<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u00a010. Canned Vegetables<\/strong><\/h4>\n