These are a few of my favorite things. None are listed in any particular order. When you get really creative you start mixing and matching for the best combinations like quinoa, with avocado and sauerkraut, yum. To see what I mean simply click to expand any of the sections below to review a list of our favorite things. Enjoy!
Top 10 Favorite Greens…
- Spinach and all leafy greens for that matter
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Green Peas
- Brussel Sprouts
- Snap Peas
- Celery
- Kale
- Watercress
- Sprouts
- Spinach and all leafy greens for that matter
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Green Peas
- Brussel Sprouts
- Snap Peas
- Celery
- Kale
- Watercress
- Sprouts
Favorite Gluten Free Grains…
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat
- Millet
- Amaranth
- Brown Rice
- Wild Rice
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat
- Millet
- Amaranth
- Brown Rice
- Wild Rice
10 Must Try Superfoods…
Avocado- Papaya
- Grapefruit
- Kale
- Sauerkraut
- Quinoa
- Blueberries
- Lemons
- Garlic
- Alfa-Alfa Sprouts
- Avocado
- Papaya
- Grapefruit
- Kale
- Sauerkraut
- Quinoa
- Blueberries
- Lemons
- Garlic
- Alfa-Alfa Sprouts
10 Must Have Kitchen Gadgets…
Vitamix Blender- Cuisinart Food Processor
- Apple De-corer
- Garlic Press
- Lemon Juice Squeezer
- Sharp Knives by Henckel
- Bamboo Wood Cutting Block/Board
- Sturdy Iron Pans
- Stainless Steele Pots
- Steam Basket
- Vitamix Blender
- Cuisinart Food Processor
- Apple De-corer
- Garlic Press
- Lemon Juice Squeezer
- Sharp Knives by Henckel
- Bamboo Wood Cutting Block/Board
- Sturdy Iron Pans
- Stainless Steele Pots
- Steam Basket
10 Must Use Herbs & Spices…
- Quality Sea Salt (note: standard table salt, like Morton’s, is not the same)
- Cayenne Pepper (note: this is hot, use sparingly)
- Curry Powder
- Cinnamon
- Basil (fresh)
- Parsley (fresh)
- Cilantro (fresh)
- Italian Seasoning (dried, just herbs, not the kind with a salt blend)
- Ginger (fresh)
- Turmeric
- Quality Sea Salt (note: standard table salt, like Morton’s, is not the same)
- Cayenne Pepper (note: this is hot, use sparingly)
- Curry Powder
- Cinnamon
- Basil (fresh)
- Parsley (fresh)
- Cilantro (fresh)
- Italian Seasoning (dried, just herbs, not the kind with a salt blend)
- Ginger (fresh)
- Turmeric
Best Oils For Cooking…
- Quality Organic Virgin Olive Oil for salads (note: bottle should not be clear)
- Organic & Refined Virgin Coconut Oil for high heat cooking
- Grapeseed Oil for low heat cooking
- Quality Organic Virgin Olive Oil for salads (note: bottle should not be clear)
- Organic & Refined Virgin Coconut Oil for high heat cooking
- Grapeseed Oil for low heat cooking
Favorite Workouts…
- Hot Yoga @ Baptiste
- Pilates @ Exhale
- Bootcamp style workouts with Fitness by D or following BodyRock TV
- Spin Bike right in my living room
- Jillian Michaels’ 6 Week Six Pack
- Insanity Total Body Workout
- Hot Yoga @ Baptiste
- Pilates @ Exhale
- Bootcamp style workouts with Fitness by D or following BodyRock TV
- Spin Bike right in my living room
- Jillian Michaels’ 6 Week Six Pack
- Insanity Total Body Workout
Favorite Blogs…
- Gluten Free Goddess – vegan and gluten free
- Oh She Glows – vegan, sometimes gluten free
- Pure 2 Raw – gluten free and vegan
- Healthful Pursuit – gluten free not vegan
- Choosing Raw – vegan and raw food, sometimes gluten free
- My New Roots – vegetarian, sometimes gluten free
- Elena’s Pantry – gluten free but not vegan
- Lunch Box Bunch – vegan but not gluten free
- Gluten Free Goddess – vegan and gluten free
- Oh She Glows – vegan, sometimes gluten free
- Pure 2 Raw – gluten free and vegan
- Healthful Pursuit – gluten free not vegan
- Choosing Raw – vegan and raw food, sometimes gluten free
- My New Roots – vegetarian, sometimes gluten free
- Elena’s Pantry – gluten free but not vegan
- Lunch Box Bunch – vegan but not gluten free
Favorite Books…
- Gluten Free Girl: How I found the food that loves me back – Shauna James Ahern
- Omnivore’s Dilemma – Michael Pollan
- Every bite is divine – Annie B. Kay
- Fast food nation – Eric Schlosser
- Food Inc.
- Eating mindfully – Susan Albers
- In defense of food
- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A year of food life – Barbara King Solver
- The China study – comprehensive study of nutrition
- Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life – Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung
- The beauty detox solution – Kimberly Snyder
- Gluten Free Girl: How I found the food that loves me back – Shauna James Ahern
- Omnivore’s Dilemma – Michael Pollan
- Every bite is divine – Annie B. Kay
- Fast food nation – Eric Schlosser
- Food Inc.
- Eating mindfully – Susan Albers
- In defense of food
- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A year of food life – Barbara King Solver
- The China study – comprehensive study of nutrition
- Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life – Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung
- The beauty detox solution – Kimberly Snyder
Be sure to check in on Pinterest to find all of our favorite things. You can also read more about our favorites here. And be sure to read through our list of must-know resources for vegans and those who follow a gluten free diet.
Nowadays it's much too easy to gravitate towards junk food when following a gluten free and/or vegan diet.
