PantryPic #386: Brown Rice

-Organic Brown Rice. -Healthier option than White Rice considering a higher fiber content, more minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals. -Also, Brown Rice does not generate as large a spike in blood sugar levels. -When possible, choose Brown Rice from California, India, or Pakistan (due to less inorganic arsenic content). -Wild Rice and Black Rice may offer … Read more

PantryPic #834: Bone Broth

-Organic Bone Broth. -Must say ‘Bone Broth’, not ‘Chicken Broth’, ‘Chicken Stock’, etc. -Made from slowly simmering bones for up to 24-72hrs. -Longer simmering times result in a more complete release of collagen, minerals, and nutrients from the bones. -Incredible for gut health and restoring overall health. -Curative properties include helping leaky gut, autoimmune conditions, … Read more

PantryPic #599: Matcha Tea

-Organic Matcha Tea. -It is pulverized Green Tea which increases the catechins (antioxidants) availablity by 10-20x. -Also, pulzervized form allows us to absorb the beneficial EGCG 2x better (since you actually are consuming the tea leaves). -Matcha Tea is made from leaves that are grown in the shade to promote more chlorophyll synthesis in the … Read more

PantryPic #598: Green Tea

-Organic Green Tea. -Green Tea consists of leaves that have not been fermented, so they contain the highest level of antioxidants. -One incredible antioxidant, epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), is nearly 100x more potent than Vitamin C and Vitamin E. -EGCG can help with weight loss by mobilizing fat, boosting thermogenesis, and suppressing appetite. -Health benefits include protection … Read more

PantryPic #173: Summer Squash/Zucchini

-Organic Summer Squash/Zucchini (aka Courgette). -Best to buy Organic to lower risk of pesticides and contaminants since Zucchini easily absorbs a high percentage of the compounds from the soil it grows in. -Technically a fruit, related to Winter Squash/Pumpkin. -Summer Squash has a high water content resulting in a healthy low carb/low glycemic index food. … Read more

PantryPic #297: Kiwi

-Kiwifruit. -Incredible source of Vitamin C (more than an Orange) to boost your immune system and improve your skin. -Packed with Potassium, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and antioxidants to protect your health. -Known for ability to help with sleep due to higher serotonin content.  -If able to find Organic Kiwifruit you can get an even … Read more

PantryPic #361: Raw Honey

-Organic Raw Honey. -Must be raw for benefits of live enzymes. -Loaded with minerals, antioxidants, & probiotic health. -A complete source of protein. -Prominent food at ancient Olympic Games in Greece. -Honey Bees visit 2 million flowers to make 1 jar of honey (one bee makes 1/12 tbsp in its lifetime). -Avoid regular honey since … Read more

PantryPic #362: Manuka Honey

-Manuka Honey.  -Should be unpasturized and have “UMF” quality trademark label. -Can be worth the extra cost: Compared to other types of honey, Manuka honey has been shown to be more potent and health-boosting because of its higher methylglyoxal (MG) concentration. -Produced by bees that tended to flowers of the Manuka plant (also known as … Read more