PantryPic #218: Mushrooms

-Organic Mushrooms. (Choose Organic since Mushrooms are very porous and easily absorb chemicals from soil). -Mushrooms are a fungus that is actually the fruit of Mycelium, which is a cellular network within soil that breaks down rocks and organic matter to make soil. -Mushrooms are approx 90% water, but the remaining 10% is loaded with … Read more

PantryPic #237: Beets

-Organic Beets. -Nitric Oxide content allows blood vessels to relax, aiding diabetics and those with high blood pressure. -Beets help to lower inflammation, detoxify, and combat breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. -Beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable, so be mindful as you follow your Nutrition Plan. (Fermented Beets may be a much … Read more

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

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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!

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

PantryPic #891: Chlorella

-Chlorella. -A single-celled fresh water algae available in powdered or small tablet form. -Must use ‘Cracked/Broken Cell Wall’ form for absorption. -Highest Chlorophyll content of any plant. -A natural chelator that can bind to toxins and remove them from the body. -Research shows Chlorella can benefit insulin regulation, brain & liver function, digestion, inflammation, healing, … 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 #243: Asparagus

-Asparagus. -Look for stronger spears that snap when bent. -Asparagus with “Jersey” in the name means it was bred in NJ to be all male, larger and longer, and considered to be the best tasting. -One of lowest Glycemic Index vegetables (approx 15), meaning a low insulin response. -Packed with folate (Vitamin B9) to help … Read more