Welcome... What is REAL FOOD?
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we've compiled a list of REAL FOODS to eat for optimal living.
Taste the Love
List of Real Foods
VEGETABLES
Vegetables are vital for your body as they provide nutrients such as essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Dark and Green
Spinach, Kale, Chard, Rabe, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Bok Choy, Microgreens, Asparagus, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Mustard Greens, Water Cress, Collards, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Butterhead, Parsley
Red and Orange
Sweet Potato, Acorn Squash, Carrots, Pumpkin
Beans, Peas and Lentils
Edamame, Kidney, Pinto, White, Black, Lima, Fava, Green Peas
Other Vegetables
Garlic, Beets, Cauliflower, Celery, Artichokes, Green Beans, Onions, Zucchini
FRUITS
Nature's Candy and full of Fiber
Apples and Pears
Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, McIntosh, Red Delicious
Berries
Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Black currants, Cranberries, Acai berries, Red currants, Goji berries, Gooseberries
Citrus
Grapfruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Mandarins
Exotic Fruit
Avocado, Bananas, Mangos
Melons
HoneyDew, Watermelon
Stone Fruit
Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches, Plums, Dates
Seed Fruit
Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Grapes, Kiwifruit, Passion Fruit
PROTEINS
Highly Complex, Building Blocks and Structural Support for Cells
Dairy
100% Grass-fed Organic Whole Milk, Organic Yogurt, Organic Sour Cream, Cheeses (fresh, pesticide and antifungal free)
Eggs
Pasture Raised Organic
Fish and Seafood
Wild Caught
Clams, Crab, Lobster, Mussels, Oysters, Prawns, Scallops, Sardines
Lean Meats
100% Grass-Fed and Finished Beef, Lamb, Pork, Uncured Meats, Veal
Poultry
Pasture Raised Organic Chicken, Duck, Turkey
Seeds and Nuts
Almonds, Cashews, Pine Nuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamias, Pistachios, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts
OILS
These are the best oils for optimal health
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Avocado Oil
Ghee
SPICES
Be aware that many spice mixes contain salt and artificial flavors along with the spices, so check the ingredients.
Basil - Use in sauces, vegetables, egg dishes and salads.
Bay Leaves - Use to flavor soups and stews.
Cayenne Pepper - Use to spice up vegetables, meats, eggs, stews, and sauces
Chillies / Chilli Powder - Add to vegetarian chili, meat, and poultry.
Cilantro - Add to whole grains and Mexican and Asian influenced dishes.
Cinnamon - Sprinkle on fruit, cooked whole grains, toast, coffee grounds. A
Cumin - Use in stews, grains, vegetables, poultry, beef, and fish.
Curry - Add to vegetables, poultry, and fish.
Dill - Add to fish, chilled cucumbers, and eggs.
Ginger - Add fresh or powdered ginger to stir-fries, soups, stews and salad
Oregano - Use in sauces, vegetables, cooked grains, meats, and poultry.
Paprika - Use in soups, stews, fish, meats, and poultry. Note: Paprika spic
Parsley - Use for garnishing stews, salads, and vegetables.
Rosemary - Use with roasted vegetables, root vegetables, and poultry.
Rosemary - Use with roasted vegetables, root vegetables, and poultry.
Tumeric - Use in curries, soups, stews, baked goods, salad dressings, rice
ADDED SUGARS
Not essential and harmful, but if you must stick to these two
Honey
Raw, unfiltered, 100% honey
Maple Syrup
Pure, Organic
GRAINS
Best Options to be consumed in moderation (no more than 30% of your entire meal.)
Quinoa
It's a seed, but consumed like a grain.
Barley
Bulgar
Buckwheat
Steel Cut Oats OR Rolled Oats
Sourdough Bread
Sourdough starter, 100% organic, unbleached four, filtered water, sea salt
Rice
Preferably wild rice, cooked and refrigerated over night.
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