Foodstuffs
This is a list of the unique, necessary and hard-to-find ingredients that we use in our recipes and kitchen adventures. Most of these products can be found at your local health food store, so try looking there as well. Also, ask your grocer to carry certain items for you. If you’d like to know more about certain products, be sure to visit our ingredients glossary for more information.
When you click on products here, you will be taken to the site of the company that sells the product you are interested in. Those companies will handle orders, product-specific questions and shipping for you.
 SAMBAZON Organic Freeze-Dried Acai Powder Drink Mix $14.59 Acai is a small purple berry from the Brazilian Amazon found to be one of the most nutritious and powerful foods on the planet. This is the first organic Acai whole food drink powder, which, unlike extracts, completely captures the unique synergy of health benefits found in this miraculous little fruit. One scoop of Powerscoop is equivalent to over 3 servings of fruits and is a great way to supplement your healthy diet.Try it out in: GoTime Cacao SuperFood Smoothie Raw, Cacao Pudding |  Eden Agar Flakes, 1-Ounce Package (Pack of 3) $23.11An odorless, tasteless, 100 percent vegetable gelatin made of a variety of wild sea vegetable with strong bonding properties. Naturally freeze dried, made without chemicals. A healthy alternative to commercial animal or chemical gelatins. Use to thicken vegetable or fruit aspics, custards and pie fillings. A great way to enjoy the benefits of sea vegetables in a very low sodium, convenient and easy to use form.br>Try it out in: Dairy-Free Ricotta Cheese GF, DF Vegetable Lasagna |   Raw, Organic Premium Blue Weber Agave Nectar (46 oz) $17.94 RawGuru agave has never been heated or exposed to temperatures higher than normal desert temperatures where cactus grow—118°F and lower. Many manufacturers heat it up to 140 degrees or better and some can be boiled. RawGuru’s raw agave syrup or nectar is about 93% fruit sugar and contains no sucrose, it is in its natural form. This is a great source for truly raw agave nectar. |
  Raw, Organic Dark Agave Nectar (32 oz) $21.00 RawGuru dark agave has never been heated or exposed to temperatures higher than normal desert temperatures where cactus grow—118°F and lower. Many manufacturers heat it up to 140 degrees or better and some can be boiled. RawGuru’s raw agave syrup or nectar is about 93% fruit sugar and contains no sucrose, it is in its natural form. This is a great source for truly raw agave nectar. Dark agave goes best in cacao recipes and can be used to create chocolate cake or chocolate chip cookie tastes in raw dessert treats and smoothies. |   Raw, Organic Sproutable Almonds (2.5lb) $24.95 These almonds have been steam pasteurized, but are still enzymatically active and sproutable. Almonds are one of the most nutritious nuts containing high levels of vitamin B2, fiber, antioxidants and they are known for having a high digestibility, especially when soaked. They are very flexible when it comes to recipes and you will find them in many of ours. These almonds are packaged in a dairy-free, peanut-free, gluten-free, vegan facility. | Raw, Organic Unpasteurized Almonds (1 lb) $14.20 These are truly raw, unpasteurized almonds. Almonds are one of the most nutritious nuts containing high levels of vitamin B2, fiber, antioxidants and they are known for having a high digestibility, especially when soaked. They are very flexible when it comes to recipes and you will find them in many of ours. These almonds are packaged in a dairy-free, peanut-free, gluten-free, vegan facility. |
 Raw Herbal Aloe Force Juice (33.8 Fl Oz) $21.55This organically grown, unprocessed whole raw aloe juice promotes healthy digestion, it supports the immune system and gastrointestinal tract, naturally promotes increased absorption, purifies, detoxes and even helps the skin look clean, clear, smooth, toned, hydrated and glowing with health. Can also reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sun damage. Mix it with a glass of water and drink through the day or drink straight. |  Aloe Vera Gel (16 fl oz) $5.53This aloe gel is made with certified organic aloe leaves and contains a full range of valuable aloe polysaccharides. Taking aloe vera juice with other supplements helps increase absorption. It also helps maintain stomach pH balance while supporting digestion and regularity. |  Organic Amaranth Seeds (2.5 Lbs) $11.95Amaranth seeds were a staple food source for the Incas & Aztecs and are used as a cereal grain today in Africa & South America. They are are an excellent source of protein, fiber and essential amino acids. When toasted, Amaranth seeds pop like popcorn. It can be ground into flour and used in breads, noodles, and generally as a flour substitute. Of course when sprouted, amaranth sprouts are a delicious addition to salads and sandwiches. Try it out in: Amaranth, Hemp Protein Poppers Amaranth Cakes with Mushroom Gravy |
 Bob's Red Mill Organic, 100% Stone Ground Amaranth Flour, 22-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4) $28.31Bob's red mill organic, 100% stone ground amaranth flour, 22-ounce bags (pack of 4) is gluten free flour originally from South America. Its cultivation, appearance and uses are similar to grains and can be used to replace 25% of the flour in your own recipes. It is 100% stone ground and great for gluten free baking when combined with another non-grain flour or starch. It's especially high in lysine which is lacking in many grains. |  Raw, Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar (32 oz) $10.35Certified Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar is unfiltered, unheated and unpasteurized. Aged in wood, this Apple Cider Vinegar is a wholesome way to add a delicious flavor to most foods not to mention a myriad of natural medicinal uses like lowering blood glucose levels and regulating alkaline acid imbalances. Try it out in: Chesapeake Veggie Cakes Sundried Tomato Quinoa Salad |  All Natural Arame Seaweed (2.1oz) $7.99Arame is a species of kelp that is high in calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, and vitamin A. It’s alkaline-forming as well as being a good dietary source for many other minerals. Arame is a good introduction to sea veggies for folks who are unaccustomed to them since it has a mild flavor instead of a strong sea flavor. You can season soups and make salads out of sea vegetables like Arame.Try it out in recipes from: Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life  |
 Bob's Red Mill Arrowroot Starch Flour, 20-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4) $20.74All natural Arrowroot is made from the dried root of a tropical plant. It is a thickening agent that may be used in place of cornstarch. As a thickener, it can be used for soups, sauces and puddings. It has no flavor or its own and is the easiest starch to digest. Arrowroot is best used at the end of your cooking just before boiling, as continued heating will cause it to loose its thickening ability. It is also an excellent ingredient for gluten-free baking or breading. |  Fresh, Organic Bee Pollen Whole Granules (16.0 oz) $17.08Nature's most nutritionally balanced single Super-food. The essential plant life depends on the flowering cycle for reproduction. During this peak cycle, incredibly high levels of plant nutrients (phyto-nutrients) are densely concentrated and prepared for life formation. These ever finding phyto-nutrients from hundreds of different plants sources are naturally occurring nutritional complexes of: vitamins Complex, Carotenoids, Phytosterols, Bioflavnoids, Naturally chelated minerals, Amino acids, Essential Fatty Acids, Enzymes and Coenzymes.Add it to: Raw Blueberry Hemp Milk GoTime Cacao SuperFood Smoothie |   Lithuanian Bee Bread (10oz.) Naturally fermented Bee Pollen— The way bees eat it—A true complete super food with super energy. Beebread is about 20% proteins, 24-34% carbohydrates and 1,5 % of lipids. It has almost the same amount of calories as products from vegetables: flour, rice or peas. BeeBread has a large variety of minerals and has high quantities of iron, cobalt, phosphorus, calcium. It is one of the richest natural foods containing selenium (other are Brazil nuts, walnuts). Beebread is also an excellent source of potassium and B-group vitamins. |
