Fruit and Vegetables
There's no need to go out and buy all of these ingredients, but it's to get an idea of the foods to stock most regularly in your fridge and pantry.
Fruit:
Organic fruit is ...
Nuts, Seeds and Nut Butters
Nuts and Seeds
These should be unsalted and raw, not roasted. It's best to store them in the fridge as this prevents rancidity and increases their shelf-life. Aim to soak small quantities for at le...
Gluten-Free Grains and Flours
Gluten-Free Grains:
Oats (Preferably certified gluten-free)
Oat groats
Millet flakes
Buckwheat flakes
Buckwheat groats
Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes
Bulgar wheat
Brown rice
Wild rice
Gluten-free Oat ca...
Beans and Legumes
Beans and Legumes
Buy dried beans and lentils to soak and cook at home, rather than tinned versions. Look out for beans sold in cartons (Tesco stocks them) or sprout your own at home!
Chickpeas
Bor...
Oils and Vinegars
Oils and Vinegars
Organic virgin coconut oil
Organic virgin Olive Oil
Flaxseed Oil
Sesame Oil
Cold pressed Pumpkin seed oil
Walnut oil
Cider vinegar
Red wine vinegar
Raw Apple Cid...
Plant-Based Milks
Plant-Based Milks
Make sure to buy the unsweetened version, even those sweetened with agave syrup. Most of these are fortified with calcium and vitamin D3, depending on the brand.
Avoid brands contain...
Condiments/ Specialist Ingredients
Condiments/ Specialist Ingredients
Pictured are many of the more specialist ingredients in my kitchen, that feature in my recipes. I usually buy them in health food stores, including Nourish, H...
Herbs and Spices
Herbs and Spices
It's a great idea to stock up on plenty of herbs and spices. Many have medicinal and healing properties, and they really help to add flavour to dishes without using refined sugar, salt o...
Drinks
Drinks
Dandelion coffee
Redbush/rooibos tea
Herbal teas: Ginger, chamomile, peppermint, green tea, liquorice, cinnamon, chai etc.
Coconut water
Green Juice (It's better to a...