My Healthy Picks
Many times I get asked "what kind of things do you buy?" or "how do you eat?" Let me first say that I am mostly vegan, but I understand that not everyone is able to eat that way yet. All evidence points to the significant health benefits you get from going more plant based, so keep striving towards that direction. In the meantime, work with where you are, always trying to make healthier choices. You might not be able to do the healthiest option yet, but find a compromise until you're able to get there. It can be challenging to find healthier alternatives for your favorite foods. Below are my favorite and 'dietitian approved' options. Click on each item to purchase.
For the 'chip lovers'
If you can't find these at your store click on the picture to purchase
Gluten free, vegan. Healthier version of tortilla chips. Ingredients are more natural: cassava flour, avocado oil, coconut flour, veggie powders, nutritional yeast, chia seeds, sea salt, citric acid, natural spics and powders
Sea salt & pepper along with popcorn and sunflower oil are the only ingredients!
Healthier version of kettle chips. Only ingredients are potato, avocado oil, and sea salt
All natural ingredients and taste amazing!!
Our products are based on Scandinavian dairy traditions, such as skyr, the traditional Icelandic yogurt. Our products don’t contain any of those dreadful artificial sweeteners. We only use milk from family farms who do not use growth hormones like rBST. One serving of siggi’s yogurt uses 4x the amount of milk as a regular cup of yogurt, making a thick, protein-rich yogurt. I love fruit or 'dang coconut chips' dipped in this. I buy at Publix
This is made with almonds vs milk. I don't love it as much as regular cream cheese but there are different flavors and it's a good alternative. I buy at Publix
It's organic and taste great!
My favorite organic yogurt. I usually buy plain in the tub and use for my smoothies.
The kids love these and they're healthier than most other gogurts and organic so your getting more benefit from the probiotics. They also come in pouches and smoothies.
Siggi's plant-based yogurt will also contain about 40 percent less sugar than other yogurt alternatives. Siggi's plant-based yogurt (5.3 ounces): 8-9 grams of sugar, 10 grams of protein
Oils - use very sparingly
Cereals
This is one of my favorite cereals, I don't like many. I love it with warm almond milk or as a granola substitute on top of yogurt. It has no added sugar, is high in protein (6 grams per serving), organic, non-GMO, and filled with fiber and omega-3s.
Other Grains
Click on the hemp seeds, faro, millet, and amaranth to see recipes.
My favorite quinoa recipe is here.
Gluten free and not processed. This also offers high quality fiber.
High quality vegetable protein. Rich in fiber, iron, and thiamin B1. • Dark beans are higher in antioxidant anthocyanins found in their skin.
Snack Bars
Extras
More natural ingredients and not as expensive as Ezekial bread
The unflavored variety boasts 21 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and 120 calories per serving. It does come in different flavors which means it can be used to boost the protein in hundreds of recipes
This milk contains real honey and oats inside. The honey and oats add amazing flavor, and they also come in three different flavors. It’s lactose-free, contains 15 grams protein, 5 grams fiber, and more calcium when compared to other dairy products. This new Fairlife milk is not only good for you, but your kiddos too.
Sweet Options
Protein Powders
Multivitamins for kids +/or adults
Here’s A Quick List Of Healthier Breads:
Sprouted Grain Breads
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Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread – Food for Life (all varieties – 7 grains, sesame, genesis, flax, cinnamon raisin, tortillas, muffins)
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Sunseed Bread – Manna
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Banana Walnut Hemp Bread – Manna
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Sprouted Multi-Grain Bread – Rudi’s (contains added sugar)
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Sprouted Wheat Bread – Dave’s Killer Bread (contains added sugar)
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Sprouted Wheat Multi-Grain Bread – Alvarado St. Bakery (contains added sugar)
Gluten-Free Breads
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Buckwheat Bread – Happy Camper’s (contains added sugar)
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Gluten-Free Rice Almond Bread – Food for Life (contains added sugar)
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Gluten-Free Exotic Black Rice Bread – Food for Life (contains added sugar)
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Gluten-Free Super Chia Bread – Nature’s Path (contains added sugar)
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Good Morning Millet Toaster Cakes – Ancient Grains Bakery (contains added sugar)
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Gluten-Free Deli Rye Style Bread – Canyon Bakehouse (contains added sugar)
Ancient Grain Breads
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Gluten-Free Ancient Grains Bread – Manna (contains added sugar)
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Spelt Ancient Grain Bread – Rudi’s (contains added sugar)
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Good Seed Spelt Bread – Dave’s Killer Bread (contains added sugar)
