Food & Beverage Non Toxic Shopping Guide

We'll start by saying: eat your whole foods! If you haven't yet read our Detoxing Your Diet article, it's a great place to start. You can also download our toxic ingredient cheat sheet to help you while grocery shopping.

For all of our buying guides, check out our Ultimate Toxin-Free Shopping Guide.

Drinking water

Access to clean water is essential for health and well-being, but contaminants in our water supply can pose serious risks. A high-quality water filter can make a world of difference, ensuring the water you and your family consume is as safe and healthy as possible. To choose the right water filter for you, check out this water filter guide. (scroll to the bottom of article for my personal recommendations)

Coffee & Tea

For Kitchen appliances and tools, check out our Kitchen Shopping Guide.

• Purity Coffee (doubt you’ll find a cleaner or better tasting one. We're obsessed!)
• Organic Teas by Mountain Rose Herbs (these are amazing, trying to get them into our shop!)
• We really like this style of stainless steel tea infusers because it has the least leakage!

Packaged Snacks

Sweet

• Skout Organic Real Food Bars (kid-approved!)
• Solely Organic Fruit Jerky
• Sweet Nothings Organic Squeezable Smoothie Freezer Pops
• Amara Organic Smoothie Melts
• Organic Dates
• Once Upon A Farm Organic Fruit Pouches
• That's It Fruit Bars (not organic, but it is non-GMO)
• Bulk Organic Mini-Boxed Organic Raisins (perfect for school lunch boxes!)
• Organic Pascha Chocolate Chips (perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings, low sugar)
• Organic Hot Mexican Chocolate (I just love a good Mexican hot chocolate!! 🤩)
• We generally love all the Simple Mills products for all things cookie dupes, pancake mix, crackers, etc. FYI: their crackers do use sunflower oil, but it is organic, cold-pressed (not processed with solvents) and high oleic (greater oxidative stability, high heat and longer shelf life). Use your own judgment :)

Salty

• LesserEvil Organic Popcorn
• Organic Santa Cruz Peanut Butter in Glass Jar (just peanuts and salt)
• Organic Trail Mix Snack Packs (travel friendly; does use Sunflower Oil but it's Organic - meaning no solvents used)
• Organic Ancient Grain Pretzels
• Organic Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds (8g of protein!)
• Organic Popcorn Kernels *BEST VALUE* pop in a pot with lid or this popper
• Masa Chips
• Siete Chips (note: bought out by Pepsi, but ingredients still clean)
• Paleo Valley Beef Sticks
• Chomps Grass Fed and Finished Beef Jerky
• We generally love all the Simple Mills products for all things cookie dupes, pancake mix, crackers, etc. FYI: their crackers do use sunflower oil, but it is organic, cold-pressed (not processed with solvents) and high oleic (greater oxidative stability, high heat and longer shelf life). Use your own judgment :)

Whole Food Snack Ideas

Choosing healthy snacks doesn’t have to be complicated! Stick to whole, nutrient-dense foods that provide energy and nourishment without the additives or processed ingredients. Keep it simple and aim for snacks that balance fiber, healthy fats, and protein! Here are some great ideas to get you started:

• Fresh fruit with a handful of nuts (e.g., apple slices with almonds)
• Veggie sticks (carrots, celery, cucumber) with guacamole or hummus
• Crackers or organic flat pretzels with hummus
• Hard-boiled eggs with a sprinkle of sea salt
• Greek yogurt topped with fresh berries and chia seeds or nuts (add honey if you're craving sweet!)
• Sliced avocado on whole-grain crackers or sourdough bread
• A handful of mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) and dried fruit with no added sugar
• Make your own trail mix with organic nuts, seeds, raisins, and no-sugar added dried fruits
• Roasted chickpeas or edamame
• Pickles
• Carrots or Grape tomatoes (can add a sauce like a ranch dipping sauce)
• Cottage cheese with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs
• Cottage cheese with fruits and honey or maple syrup

Clean Eating Recipe Books

Certainly this is not the place to list every clean recipe idea, nor are we cooks! However, we'd love to recommend these fantastic cook books that can help you make healthier meals at home:

• The Complete Clean Eating Cookbook (200 recipes with pictures; written by Laura Ligos (@thesassydietician))
• 5-Ingredient Clean Eating Cookbook (125 Recipes; written by @sp_nutrition_and_health)
• 5-Ingredient Cooking for Two (100+ recipes; while not perfectly focused on healthy eating, we love this book because most of us struggle with the time and effort it takes to make homecooked meals. This is an excellent start to move from takeout to homemade with minimal effort.)
• The Science-backed Anti-Inflammatory Diet Book (a good choice if you are dealing with inflammation and need a lifestyle change; 75 recipes and 21-day meal plan)

Don't forget to check out our Detoxing Your Diet article to help you make better food choices as soon as your next grocery run!