People ask me all the time, "what do YOU get at the grocery store?" As though I buy secret trainers-only food they don't know about.
The other day, I read an article about how to make your blog more effective. The article said listicles are a hot thing for blogs to do, although the word itself sounds kind of like balls at the bottom of a list.
So here it is, my list - with balls:
My Top 10 Grocery Store Picks
1. Brazil nuts – high in fiber, healthy fats and Selenium (which supports thyroid function).
2. Hemp hearts – high in protein and and Omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Flax milk or coconut milk – I keep several half-gallon containers in my fridge at all times. I mostly use it as a base in my protein smoothies or in Chia pudding (see below).
4. Avocado – a versatile ingredient in everything from soups and salads to puddings. Full of healthy fats and flavor.
5. Traditional Medicinals Pau D’Arco tea – Pau d’Arco (pron. pow-DARKo) is a South American herb that has been shown to have digestive and liver support benefits.
6. Arugula – a dark, leafy green that can be used raw, cooked or in smoothies.
7. Hummus – a blend of tahini, chickpeas, lemon juice and olive oil and a great replacement for unhealthy dips.
8. Organic celery – dip celery sticks in hummus or Sun Butter for a snack.
9. Reed’s Cabernet Grape Kombucha – a fizzy probiotic beverage made by fermenting sweetened green tea. It has detoxifying compounds in it, and can be useful for my clients who need to kick a soda habit.
10. Chia seeds – Used by Mayans as early as 3500 BC. The word Chia actually means strength, because the Mayan diet consisted primarily of chia. Chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients in each serving.
Here are 2 recipes that use some of my favorite ingredients.
Chia pudding · ½ cup almond, coconut or flax milk · 1/8 cup chia seeds · 8 drops liquid stevia Mix all ingredients together and let chill in fridge overnight. Top with a palmful of fresh fruit, sprinkle with hemp hearts and enjoy. |
Avocado Pudding · 2 avocados · 6-8 T cocoa powder · 4 T sun butter · 2 T coconut butter · 2 T xylitol · 15 drops liquid stevia · Cacao nibs to taste Throw in the cuisinart for a minute, then the freezer for about 15. Try not to slap anyone when you taste how good it is.  |
