An Herbalist's Shopping List

Time for a little fun! It's important fun though! This is just a glimpse at what my personal shopping list is like ( of course I don't always buy exactly what's listed, but this is a general idea of what I buy or try to buy , sometimes I can't find what I want ) I'm also doing this to give you an idea of what a healthy diet is and how to afford it, and also to tell you where to buy organic. I know a lot of you may not know where to buy organic or how to go about picking out good fruits and veggies. So I'm here to help! BTW at the bottom of the blog page there is a little gadget that lists all produce that is in season!


                         Shopping List :

1. Organic Salad Greens ( lettuce, arugula, what ever you like ) 

2. Organic Fruits ( apples ( in season!) , grapes, pears, bananas ( for my sister, I'm allergic myself) , mangoes, kiwi, peaches ( in season! ), plums , ect. ) 

3. Organic Veggies ( Squash,( summer and now Winter squash! Go for a nice butternut or acorn squash ),Radishes, Peppers (Chili, and Bell peppers ), Carrots, Parsnips, Onions, Corn, Turnips, Okra, Just whatever you like. 

4. Organic Quinoa 

5. Organic Salad Dressing ( or make your own! Grab a bottle of Your fave Vinegar, Fresh or dried herbs and some Olive oil ! ) 

6. Organic Yogurt 

7. Organic Milk or Nut Milks 

8.  Organic Cheese or Vegan Cheese

9. Good Whole Grain Organic Bread.  

10. Organic Veggie Juices ( I don't have my own juicer or even a really awesome blender, so I cut corners and buy organic kale or other veggie juices , except tomato..I can juice those beauties in a pot) 

11. Good Sprouts or Micro-Greens ( Or Make your own! ) 

12. Hormone Free, Organic Chicken

13.  Organic Seafood ( Salmon is a great fish for your heart! ) 

14. Organic Ground Turkey 

15. Organic, Free Range Eggs 

16. Organic Granola and Trail Mixes. 

17. Organic Soba Noodles and Rice Wrappers 

18. Organic Natural Peanut Butter or other Nut Butters 

19. Organic Honey and Organic raw Brown Sugar 

20. Organic Maple Syrup 

21. Organic Molasses 

22.  Organic Flour and Cornmeal 

23. Organic Beans and Lentils  

24. Olive Oil and/or Grape Seed Oil 

25. Organic Barley or Spelt 

26. Chia Seeds 

27. Assorted Herbs and Seasonings and Spices 

28. Organic Ice Cream  ( Low Sugar if possible or fruit pops for a treat! ) 

29. Organic Chocolate (  For a treat or special occasion ) 

30. Organic Tea ( Green Tea is awesome)
  

So that's a typical list, I don't buy ALL of that every time..but usually buy veggies and greens and fruits and certain meats and yogurt often.  Now I'll
list places to order or shop for Organic foods. Also If you can't afford certain Organic things..choose the best of the normal products , like fruits ( soak in vinager and water to clean well ) 

  You can find a variety of Organic products at these store that can be affordable. They have brands such as Cascadian Farms, Annie's, Amy's, Wild Oats, Simply Organic, Nature's Path, Kashi, Spectrum,  Muir Glen, Earthbound Farms, Nature's Greens, and Morning Star
Walmart

Food City 

Kroger

Whole Foods

Target 

Trader Joe's

Sam's Club




Hope this helps! :)