I often get asked about health food products. What? Where? Why?   So I made up this handy dandy little list of common health products I use and why. Enjoy!

Top of the list!

Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Organic Coconut Oil – I usually buy Nutiva Brand at Costco.  I cook everything with coconut oil.  It’s a staple in my house.  Plus it can be used for a million and one other things!  http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/11/18/coconut-oil-uses.aspx

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/12/08/coconut-oil-combats-tooth-decay.aspx

A close 2nd on the list – Apple Cider Vinegar AKA Magic.

Braggs brand is the only way to go!  You gotta get the raw unfiltered.  Also a million and one uses!

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/06/02/apple-cider-vinegar-hype.aspx

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/16/apple-cider-vinegar-beauty-benefits_n_3589264.html

While we’re on the Braggs Parade……

Braggs Liquid Aminos and Braggs Nutritional Yeast

Both are great salt free, gluten free, nutritious seasonings!

 Chia Seeds

I buy Organic ones on sale at iHerb but you can get these at any health food store…. They have lots of uses!

http://wellnessmama.com/4981/10-uses-for-chia-seeds/

Cacao Powder –  I use this in smoothies and recipes for a chocolatey flavor…. its rich and dark not sweet and it has lots of antioxidants and is a raw food!

PAMELA’S!!! – I can’t say enough about this Gluten free mix….. I LOVE IT!    Pancakes Sundays are a weekly thing now at my house because of Pamela.  Not to mention the biscuits and the pumpkin bread.  YUM!

I am sure I would/could/will add more to this list but for now this is what I have.

iHerb and Vitacost are great ways to save some dollars if you live in an area that may not have a lot of options for health foods.  On that note I encourage you to ask your health food stores and groceries in your area if they can get things for you, often times they can and will!

Happy Shopping/Eating!