Honestly, I used to be in a situation where whenever I would find myself in a grocery store… I felt overwhelmed. Having a healthy organic kitchen and living a healthy lifestyle sounded great on paper…
But in reality, making the change was much harder than I thought!
With that said, I’ve learned a ton of valuable information about having a truly healthy organic kitchen since I dedicated myself to it.
It’s almost unbelievable how big of a difference a few little items can make!
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Now, I spend a single day every week, having fun and planning out my healthy and organic meals for the whole week.
But by far the biggest surprise was how easy it all was!
In order to save you the hassle of going through that “learning” phase of having a healthy organic kitchen, I compiled a list of the top 15 essentials you need!
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15 Essentials for a Healthy Organic Kitchen
1. Pink Himalayan Salt
Pink Himalayan salt contains 84 minerals and elements making it a great addition to your healthy organic kitchen.
I switched from regular salt to Pink Himalayan Salk 2 years ago and never looked back.
Also, Pink Himalayan Salt is known for the restoration of electrolyte balance and boosting brain energy power.
It’s easily absorbed by the body so when cooking with Himalayan Salt you’re infusing your body with highly digestible minerals.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar “ACV”
I start my morning with this apple cider morning detox tea to kick start my metabolism before I start my day.
Recipe:
- 1 Cup warm water
- ACV – 2 tbsp
- Organic lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Raw Michigan honey – 1 tbsp
- Cinnamon – 1 tbsp
- Dash of Cayenne pepper
I hope you give it a shot!
3. Organic Lemons
Not only are lemons a natural body detoxifier, but
In addition, lemons fit beautifully in a multitude of meals.
Use it when you marinate your delicious meals, add it to your salad dressing or give your water that extra taste.
Lemons are infinitely useful!
Keep them handy, although they’re sour, you will LOVE having them around your healthy organic kitchen!
4. Fresh and Organic Garlic
Garlic is like the holy grail of toppings.
And, in a healthy organic kitchen, you have to have garlic on hand!
The amount of options you’ve got with garlic is insane.
Whether you want it minced, sliced, diced, crushed, roasted and probably other forms I can’t think of right now… Garlic is awesome.
Make sure you’ve got some, you’ll be glad later!
5. Fresh and Organic Onions
Onions are, just like garlic, tastes REALLY good, in just about anything!
Naturally, you’re going to need fresh organic onions at hand.
Without a doubt, having great onions can mean a world of difference with your cooking. Seriously!
In addition to being an absolute necessity, they’re healthy too!
6. Organic Grass-Fed Butter
What? Butter? Isn’t butter bad?
Not this butter!
Because this butter is made with grass-fed cow milk which means the butter is pure from all the chemicals and antibiotics that grain-fed cows have.
And since it is made with grass-fed cow milk it’s high in CLA and Omega-3s making it a powerful addition that is known to help protect against cancer and support muscle growth.
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7. Kerrygold Dubliner Cheese
Just like Kerrygold’s butter, Kerrygold cheese is made with grass-fed cow milk, making it fully packed with benefits.
It’s a great addition to any healthy organic
Because you’ve got the option to buy it as a “brick” of Dubliner cheese, your options are endless; Slice it for a snack or shred it for a meal, the choice is yours.
Its flavor is described as “sweet and nutty with a piquant bite of parmesan”, read more about it here!
8. Fresh Organic Greens
Of course, what’s a healthy organic kitchen without greens, greens and more greens?
The first greens that
Simply, add them to your favorite fruit smoothie for some added nutritional value, or mix them into an exceptionally healthy salad.
You can also incorporate them with your delicious main course!
One more thing, one of my favorite side dishes is sautéed kale and spinach, try it!
9. Dark Chocolate
Studies have shown that dark chocolate is loaded with flavanols.
Flavanols are antioxidants, naturally occurring plant-based antioxidants to be exact!
When
when found in high concentrations, flavanols have been shown to add benefits to brain function, heart health, and skin aging.
10. Organic Fruits
You knew it was coming, right?
Fruit is the holy grail of natural sweetness and health benefits.
If you ever find yourself craving something sweet, snack on some berries or strawberries, they are both filled with
Also, fruits
One more thing, just like honey, the sweetness in fruit is much healthier than the dreaded table sugar. They’re perfect for smoothies!
11. Great Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
What’s a super tasty and healthy salad if it’s ruined by an unhealthy (and preservative-filled) dressing, right?
Getting great quality ingredients for your salad dressing is key!
Of course, the tried-and-true mixture of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a fantastic start in any healthy organic kitchen.
Feel free to add other healthy ingredients, too!
12. Colorful Organic Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are an excellent snack (speaking from experience!).
Also, they make an excellent addition to your salad or even a great ingredient for your main course!
You could even sauté them for a surprisingly delicious side dish.
Bell peppers, like lemons and organic greens, are effective in a multitude of scenarios. It’s key to have them handy in your kitchen!
13. Healthy Organic Quinoa
Quinoa is your best friend.
While serving as an excellent replacement to the carbohydrate-heavy and yet unbelievably popular white rice, quinoa is also an excellent accompanying dish for any meal.
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Surprisingly, you could even have quinoa for breakfast.
My personal favorite use for quinoa is a quinoa salad.
There are loads of recipes out there, quinoa is awesome!
14. Organic Hemp, Chia and Flax Seeds
First, seeds are an excellent addition to your diet.
In addition, organic sees make a lovely addition to salads, meals
So, feel free to sprinkle them on, they’re super healthy for you!
In particular, your gut health benefits greatly from these seeds. Sprinkle them generously, you won’t regret it.
Organic Hemp, Chia and Flax Seeds – Image by ulleo
15. Professional-Grade Knives
In a healthy kitchen, you’re going to need two main types of knives.
Firstly, you need your paring knife because fruits and vegetables rock!
Secondly, you need a sharp butcher knife for meats.
Out of all essentials, this is probably the one where you can’t afford to cut corners (get it?) at all.
Seriously, the sheer quality of life upgrade having
In summery, those are my top 15 essentials for a healthy and organic kitchen.
While it’s an extensive list, this is just a good kick-start 🙂
Out of curiosity, have you noticed a trend in most of the item?
Well… First, they don’t have preservatives!
But on top of that, most of the ingredients here can be used in a bunch of different ways.
Remember to be creative when you cook!
It’s a lot of fun to make something delicious.
Lastly, if you truly stick to eating organic and healthy food, you’ll see as your lifestyle and energy levels drastically improve.
Your body’s going to LOVE you!
To Your Wellness,
Geo
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