TOC_Pocket_Guide_pdf.jpg' alt='Healthy Foods To Buy' title='Healthy Foods To Buy' />While unprocessed foods are best, you dont have to feel guilty about buying all packaged foods. Save time and stay on track with these healthy convenience foods. Where to Buy Healthy Foods The Healthy Eating Site. Here are some places Ive found where you can buy specialty foods, like superfoods and raw foods, equipment and some other sites with recipes you might be interested in. Kombucha SCOBY Starter Kits and Supplies. I highly recommend Kombucha Kamp if you want to buy kombucha starter kits and supplies. The kombucha is grown in organic tea and organic sugar. They only ship live kombucha SCOBYs the mother culture and starter tea. Making your own milk kefir couldnt be simpler. But you need to buy milk kefir grains to get started. After that you can just reuse them indefinitely, and they will grow. To make your own water kefir dairy free, youll need to buy water kefir grains, and sugar. I have been using this Organic Sucanat because its high in natural minerals, and the water kefir grains love minerals. Superfoods Raw Foods. Use the discount code WEZ3. Home Food Delivery Service providing allnatural meats, poultry and organic vegetables to counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware Maryland since 1994. Herb has some of the very best prices on superfoods, raw foods, medicinal mushrooms and herbs and more. They have a large selection of raw food products though not all their products are raw, and the products that I have ordered have been of excellent quality. They are based in the USA, but ship overseas. Their prices are so good including shipping that its cheaper for me to order from i. Herb than to buy from companies in NZ and depending on the shipping option you choose just as fast. Ive been really pleased with their service so far. Visit i. Herb. Probiotic and Fermented Foods. If youre looking for probiotic starter cultures, probiotic drinks and supplements I highly recommend all the products from Body Ecology. Youll also find a tremendous amount of great information on their site. I encourage you to sign up for their newsletter. As a bonus for doing that youll receive an audiobook with the best information about the important role that probiotic and fermented foods play in our health that Ive ever come across. Surprisingly Healthy Packaged Foods. Youve probably heard this advice before For a healthy grocery trip, shop the perimeter of the store. Avoiding the middle aisles is a good tactic to help you make great choices and pick the most nutritious foods, but if you stick to this advice completely youll be missing out on some of the nutritious items that do come in packages. These packaged foodsnot to be confused with processed foodscan give you some great nutrients and make meal planning easier, saving you precious time. You can feel good about buying some boxed, canned and jarred items when youre equipped with the right information. Understanding what youre looking for is the first step to healthy choices within the supermarket aisles. Heres a list of the healthiest convenience foods you can buy from the center of the grocery store. Canned Beans. Though dried beans are cheaper than canned, they can take a lot of time to cook. Canned beans pack an impressive amount of fiber and protein and can be a quick addition to many meals. Pinto, kidney, cannellini white kidney, black, Great Northernname any bean, theyre all great sources of nutrition for your body. When youre choosing your beans, look for ones without added salt or seasoning. Before using your beans, drain and rinse them in a colander when youre ready to cook. This will help wash added sodium down the drain 4. Oats and Flaxseed. Prepare to have a heart healthy breakfast by combining old fashioned oats and ground flaxseed, both found packaged in either cartons or bags. One cup of cooked oatmeal with 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed will give you 8 grams of much needed fiber, as well as a dose of omega 3 fatty acids, which each protect the heart. Choose old fashioned oats over quick oats or instant oatmeal to ensure youre getting the maximum amount of fiber without added salt and sugar. Frozen Vegetables. These can be nearly as nutritious as fresh and are conveniently prewashed and chopped. To ensure youre getting the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals available, use the vegetables within a few weeks as some nutrients may begin to degrade over time. Also, steam or microwave your veggies rather than boiling them to make sure youre not losing water soluble vitamins. Grab some edamame for a nutrient packed snack, heat up some chopped broccoli as a side dish or combine a stir fry mix with shrimp in a shallow pan and heat with a bit of olive or canola oil. Frozen Berries. When it comes to meeting your daily fruit requirement, you cant beat frozen. Many frozen berries do not have added sugar, but some do. Double check that the ingredients list contains berries to make sure youre not getting extra calories from refined sugars. Then, add them to oatmeal, cereal, yogurt or make a smoothie. Granola Bars This one can be tricky, as not every granola bar is good for you. Shop carefully and read labels to pick out the healthiest option. Be cautious not to fall into an advertising trap Flip the products over and check out the ingredients. Some of the healthiest bars will be found near the products made for athletes or in the natural foods section. Brands that use dates as their main sweetener can give you a good amount of fiber. Some of these higher quality bars do have more calories. Best Chili Recipes. Consider splitting one in half for a small snack or share it with a friend. Soups. Soup that comes in a can or carton can be a healthy choice if you shop carefully. Many are packed with plenty of fat and added sodium, but some brands are lighter in both. A non condensed, organic soup made with real vegetables is going to be the healthiest option. These are sometimes found in cans near the condensed soups but are also packaged in boxes in a separate section. Watch out for high sodium soups and read labels for serving size. Most people eat a whole can of soup as one serving, only to discover that what they thought was a healthy option actually contained 2. Cereal. Breakfast cereal can be a toss up. Either youre eating an overdose of sugar or youre getting a good amount of fiber and vitamins. Pick the right cereal, and youll be supporting your heart and intestinal health with each bite. Look for at least 5 grams of fiber per serving and keep in mind the amount of added sugar. There isnt an established limit to an amount of sugar to stay under, but if you aim for about 5 grams or less, youre usually grabbing a healthy cereal. You can add even more fiber by mixing in some plain bran cereal with your favorite lightly sweetened cereal. Brown Rice. For a boxed fare that is both versatile and nutrient packed, pick up brown rice on your next grocery trip. This fiber rich grain is a great side for nearly any meat, bean, and vegetable or combination of all three Try it with kidney beans, diced tomatoes and cilantro, or top it with shrimp, streamed carrots and broccoli with your favorite low sodium sauce. Learn more about the benefits of whole grains and how to cook them. Tuna Fish Packed in Water. When it comes to getting a bang for your buck out of canned food, this is almost as good as it gets. This convenient food is high in omega 3 fatty acids and protein, and also gives you a good amount of vitamins D and B 1. Top a bed of greens with tuna, veggies, fruit and nuts or scoop it onto whole wheat pita, crackers or bread for a healthy combo on the go. Yogurt This tangy concoction found in the dairy aisle can be a great snack or breakfast staple. There are so many options you could go cross eyed looking at the cooler full of colorful packages Many brands are advertising natural products that do not have artificial colors or sweeteners, but what you choose should depend on your own preferences and nutritional goals. Make sure you check the label for calories to ensure you meet your daily goal. Learn how to pick the healthiest yogurt.