What Do I Eat?

It came by request by an out of state subscriber to write about what to buy when shopping. Here is a "short list" of what you want to stick to. Other great things can be added but these are the majors that come to mind...

• Spend MOST of your time in the produce section: You'll find the veggies most people don't buy such as Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Alfalfa Sprouts, etc are extremely cheap though they are very powerful foods. ANYTHING that's a veggie or fruit (preferably organic) makes it on my list.
• Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil: In very dark bottles. Organic Virgin Coconut oil is better but must be ordered from www.tropicaltraditions.com.
• Herbs and spices: Fresh garlic, ginger, parsley, green onion, cilantro, or even jarred spices all have their benefits but make sure they have NO additives. There is an awesome website, www.HerbalAdvantage.com where you can get organic herbs for very cheap.
  
• WILD Salmon: Packed with powerful oils and nutrients but make sure it's NOT farm raised.
• Organic Free-Range Chicken: Watch the videos at www.Goveg.com and you will NEVER eat another "factory" chicken. (No I am not completely vegetarian and I DO NOT support PETA)
  
• Grass Fed, antibiotic & growth hormone free beef: "Laura's" is a brand found in many grocery stores. (TIP: Look for Sirloin Tip Roasts. They are the same cuts as sirloin steaks and you can have them cut however you want, yet they are usually half the price)
  
• Powerful organic grains such as Quinoa, Wild Rice, Brown Rice, Pearled Barley, and others can be purchased dirt cheap at www.sunorganicfarm.com. Organic Beans as well!
  
• Nuts and Seeds: preferably organic such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, flax seeds, and sesame seeds. Again these can be found cheap at www.sunorganicfarm.com.
• The best milk substitute to use is Almond Milk, but Edensoy soymilk, or even rice milk are ten times better than cow's milk (www.notmilk.com).
• NO dairy, pork, shellfish, catfish, packaged foods, or canned foods and drinks should be consumed except on RARE occasion. If you eat right 95% of the time you CAN splurge occasionally and not feel guilty.

If you follow this basic guide you will spend far LESS TIME and even LESS MONEY on groceries. Surprised?