PantryPic #1011: Shaker Bottle

-Shaker Bottle.
-Stainless Steel is always preferred instead of Plastic.

-Ideal for mixing your Protein Shakes.

-Plastic Shaker Bottle.
-Generally cheaper than Stainless Steel.
-Be sure to only use BPA-Free bottles
(should also be free of Phthalates, BPS, and Tritan).

-Be sure to never put any plastic in the dishwasher (even on the top rack) due to the leaching of toxic hormone-disrupting chemicals.
-Use a convenient Bottle Brush to hand-wash Plastic Shaker Bottles.

PantryPic #1007: Mason Jars

2 Cup (16oz) and 4 Cup (32oz) Wide Mouth Ball Jars shown here

-Mason Jars.

-Great for storing your Grains, Legumes, Nuts, & Seeds and essential when Soaking or Sprouting them. 
-Store your homemade Nut Butter.
-Transport your Steel-Cut Oats, Chia Seeds, or Trail Mix. 
-Meal Prep your Shakes or Salads so they are ready to grab on the go!

How To: Soak & Sprout (click to view my article)
Scott’s Famous Nut Butter (click for recipe)
Overnight Loaded Steel Cut Oats (click for recipe)
De-flame, De-tox, De-licious Blueberry Shake!

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