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Organic Food Brands I Trust = Privately or Employee Owned (not owned by corporations)
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items I only source food from organic and grass-fed and finished small business brands. If they are owned by corporations, they shouldn't be on this list (but it sure is hard to keep up as many sell out eventually). See “Where to Order” as most of the prod...
NOTE: I only recommend brands and products owned by private or employee owned companies. But you can buy them through corporations which is sometimes the only local or online source if the brand doesn't retail their products online. And sadly, most b...
For example, Chewy is publicly traded and 80% owned by private equity. Vitacost sold out to Kroger = corporate owned. The problem is they both are massive and have deals with shippers, so their prices are vastly lower than anywhere else.
NOTE: I only recommend brands and products owned by private or employee owned companies. But you can buy them through corporations which is sometimes the only local or online source if the brand doesn't retail their products online. And sadly, most b...
For example, Chewy is publicly traded and 80% owned by private equity. Vitacost sold out to Kroger = corporate owned. The problem is they both are massive and have deals with shippers, so their prices are vastly lower than anywhere else.
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Where to Order
Healthy Oils and Fats
Organic Dairy: Cheese, Ice Cream, Butter, etc.)
Packaged & Canned Organic Meats, Wild Caught Fish, and Organic Poultry
Organic Dog Food, Horse & Poultry Feed
Organic Nuts - CLICK THE ARROW >>>
Where to Order
Stores or places to order online that carry the brands I buy - NOTE: Most of these brands can be purchased online from Vitacost or by joining Azure Standard (but see the details on their description here on how that works because it is not a regular ...
Best place to buy organic nuts, especially in bulk. They carry organic food staples, too.
Nuts.com | Bulk & Snack-size Nuts, Dried Fruits, Sweets, Specialty Baking Products & More!
Wild Planet has exceptional products. Try their Wild Caught sardines in place of tuna. (Tuna is high in mercury; sardines are not!)
Their cans are packed full and use quality oil unlike competing brands. And they have multiple varieties of each fish product.
They also have canned tuna, albacore, organic roasted chicken breast, and organic shredded beef with beef broth.
If you want to buy 6 or more cans at a time, buy directly from them. But if you just want to try one out, click on my Vitacost recommendation and search for them there.
Their cans are packed full and use quality oil unlike competing brands. And they have multiple varieties of each fish product.
They also have canned tuna, albacore, organic roasted chicken breast, and organic shredded beef with beef broth.
If you want to buy 6 or more cans at a time, buy directly from them. But if you just want to try one out, click on my Vitacost recommendation and search for them there.
Wild Planet | Sustainably Sourced Seafood and more
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Did you know Lehman's sells food including bulk baking supplies?
Lehman's Food, Baking Supplies, Grains - some in bulk
King Arthur organic flour provides the most consistent baking results. The company is employee-owned.
King Arthur Baking Company Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour -- 5 lbs
I love Traditional Medicinals tea, especially Throat Coat, Herbal Cold Care, and Cup of Calm.
Traditional Medicinals: All-Natural Organic Herbal and Medicinal Teas
Exceptional source of organic and bulk foods including fresh produce, ice cream, cheese, butter, and staples. You add items to your cart throughout the month. On deadline day, your credit card gets charged. About a week later, a truck rolls in to the...
Azure Standard - Azure Standard
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Best online store for finding organic and non-gmo food. BUT, you have to search for them.
Use the checkboxes on the left to specify organic and non-GMO because they do sell conventional and corporate “organic” too.
IMPORTANT: Most of the brands in this section can be purchased online from Vitacost! Excellent categories.
Be sure to check the Promo Pocket for deals.
Many of the products I recommend can be purchased from Vitacost. I've bought from them for years.
Use the checkboxes on the left to specify organic and non-GMO because they do sell conventional and corporate “organic” too.
IMPORTANT: Most of the brands in this section can be purchased online from Vitacost! Excellent categories.
Be sure to check the Promo Pocket for deals.
Many of the products I recommend can be purchased from Vitacost. I've bought from them for years.
Vitacost
I love their organic fruit especially peaches, cherries, apricots, tangerines. They have many varieties of each available when they're in season.
And they ship to you carefully packaged. If anything does get damaged, they'll refund you for it.
The fruit I mentioned is not ALL the varieties they have, only my favorites. Many others are available from types of pears and apples to pomegranates, plums, pluotts, etc.
They also sell avocados. They only carry them in season. To have a long season, they sell different varieties: Reed, Pinkerton, Bacon, and Hass.
And they ship to you carefully packaged. If anything does get damaged, they'll refund you for it.
The fruit I mentioned is not ALL the varieties they have, only my favorites. Many others are available from types of pears and apples to pomegranates, plums, pluotts, etc.
They also sell avocados. They only carry them in season. To have a long season, they sell different varieties: Reed, Pinkerton, Bacon, and Hass.
Frog Hollow Farm - AMAZING Organic Fruits & Gift Baskets shipped to you
Free shipping + organic dog food, poultry and horse feed + supplies, treats, toys.
Chewy.com: Pet Food, Products, Supplies at Low Prices - Free Shipping
Best and most affordable source for vitamins, especially if you buy their Swanson brand. They also sell some organic food and organic shampoo and cream rinse. Their Swanson teas are very good.
Swanson® - Vitamins, Supplements & Natural Health Products
Healthy Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil is excellent. And they sell organically raised grass-fed and finished beef, bison and poultry. They are the only brand I know of that tests to ensure that what they sell contains 0% Glyphosate. (Most organic ...
Healthy Traditions: Traditionally Produced Foods and Products
Eden Foods sells high quality organic foods including pasta and pizza sauce, canned beans, Japanese specialty foods, and other unique items. They're the only brand I know of that tests their products for radiation.
Eden Foods
Excellent source for organic non-irradiated spices, teas, dried soup blends, dried fruits and vegetables, baking staples (like cocoa, baking powder). Best price on bulk organic products in one lb. sealed Mylar bags. Also sells retail sizes and non-or...
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
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Amy's has wonderful organic soups including low salt / reduced sodium if you like that. I especially love their Mushroom Bisque with Porcini. Use it over mashed potatoes, turkey, pasta or in recipes. (Not quite as thick as a condensed mushroom soup, ...
Amy's Kitchen
Delicious organic jams - note that there is a difference between “all fruit” and “fruit spread”. Both are good, just different.
Crofter's Organic: Organic Jams and Fruit Spreads
I absolutely love Organifi. The chocolate protein is my favorite. I also buy the green juice, red juice, and gold in all the flavors.
Sometimes, I'll spring for Immunity, Pure, or Harmony. But the one thing I do my best to never run out of is the Organifi chocolate protein.
I make it in a blender with ice and water. It is so rich, that is all it needs.
And when I want to add red or green juice for health, I'll add it my chocolate protein.
So if you're not a fan of the taste of green juice or red juice drinks but want the nutrition they off, just put ½-1 scoop in your chocolate protein. Both taste great!
For a while, I did green + chocolate protein for breakfast and red + chocolate protein for lunch. Sometimes I do ½ scoop of each together.
Sometimes, I'll spring for Immunity, Pure, or Harmony. But the one thing I do my best to never run out of is the Organifi chocolate protein.
I make it in a blender with ice and water. It is so rich, that is all it needs.
And when I want to add red or green juice for health, I'll add it my chocolate protein.
So if you're not a fan of the taste of green juice or red juice drinks but want the nutrition they off, just put ½-1 scoop in your chocolate protein. Both taste great!
For a while, I did green + chocolate protein for breakfast and red + chocolate protein for lunch. Sometimes I do ½ scoop of each together.
Organifi | Plant-Based Superfood Blends
iHerb sells Swanson Health Products, Organifi, and other brands I mention.
iHerb - Vitamins, Supplements, Natural Health Products
I LOVE Ocho Candy. They ONLY make organic chocolate candy. Their dark chocolate peanut is my favorite. But the coconut, peanut butter, peppermint and caramel are also delicious.
OCHO ORGANIC CHOCOLATE CANDY
I haven't personally used Truvani, but they come highly recommended by Michael Clark, Admin of the Facebook group Clean Food Nation.
Truvani - Plant Based Protein Powder, The Bar, Collagen, and Supplements With No Nasty Ingredients
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I haven't tried this tea, yet, but it was highly recommended by Michael Clark, admin of the Facebook group Clean Food Nation.
Note that many teas are wild harvested so they're not technically organic but they are only foraged from clean areas.
Note that many teas are wild harvested so they're not technically organic but they are only foraged from clean areas.
Drink Great Tea Marketplace...A Resource for Tea and Tea Education...
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Healthy Oils and Fats
Most people consume the wrong oils and fats due to bad advice. THESE are healthy!
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is excellent; smaller quantities come in glass jars. Larger quantities in plastic.
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil -- 23 fl oz
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is high quality. If you want glass jars, buy the smaller quantity. But if jars sometimes break in shipping, buy this size or larger.
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil -- 54 fl oz
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut oil is high quality. Use it for stir fries, frying, and baking (except pie crusts). Makes your stir fries so amazing you might want to eat them every day!
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil -- 1 Gallon
Carrington Farms organic ghee clarified butter keeps really well. Stronger than butter; good for cooking.
Carrington Farms Organic Ghee Clarified Butter Grass Fed -- 12 fl oz
I love this palm shortening best because the red palm oil ingredient makes it look like butter. It is even better than the Healthy Traditions palm shortening.
Kroger - Nutiva Coconut Shortening, 15 oz
Healthiest organic avocado oil I could find. When Mamavation tested avocado oils for phalates, this was the lowest at 76 ppb of all brands tested.
And Nutiva is one of my favorite and most trusted small organic brands. This comes in two sizes.
I use avocado oil for making homemade mayo. It is much tastier than using olive oil for this purpose. And easier to find quality avocado oil than REAL olive oil!
And Nutiva is one of my favorite and most trusted small organic brands. This comes in two sizes.
I use avocado oil for making homemade mayo. It is much tastier than using olive oil for this purpose. And easier to find quality avocado oil than REAL olive oil!
Nutiva, Organic Avocado Oil, 24 fl oz (710 ml)
Italian brand of high quality olive oil
Bionaturae, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.4 fl oz (750 ml)
Bionaturae is an Italian brand I trust, so this should be 100% REAL olive oil.
I use olive oil for oil & vinegar dressings and dipping bread.
I use olive oil for oil & vinegar dressings and dipping bread.
Bionaturae Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil -- 17 fl oz
I use this for making pastry and pie crusts. Watch for sales there as they often do put the gallons 50% or 60% off.
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
1 Gallon Glyphosate-Tested Palm Shortening - 112 oz.
The least expensive way to buy coconut oil is by the 5 gallon. During times of shortages, healthy oils and fats are the hardest staples to come by. I use this for baking (except pastries and pie crust), stir fries, popping popcorn, and deep frying po...
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
Virgin Coconut Oil - Gold Label - 5 Gallons
REAL organic virgin olive oil estate-bottled in Chile. It is really challenging to find REAL olive oil that hasn't been cut with something else.
I trust this brand. After I research others more, I'll try to add additional trusted sources for organic olive oil.
Use olive oil for oil and vinegar salad dressing and dipping bread. They sell two sizes and often put this on sale. Get on their mailing list so you can buy when it is 50% off.
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
I trust this brand. After I research others more, I'll try to add additional trusted sources for organic olive oil.
Use olive oil for oil and vinegar salad dressing and dipping bread. They sell two sizes and often put this on sale. Get on their mailing list so you can buy when it is 50% off.
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
Estate-bottled Chilean Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 16.9 oz.
This is the coconut oil I use the most until I found that Nutiva seems just as high quality and is easier to get because I can buy it while I'm shopping at Vitacost for everything else.
Both are good. If you're going to buy the Healthy Traditions, get on their newsletter and watch for sales.
They often do 60% off OR two for the price of one. This is available in other sizes, too. Smaller sizes are in glass jars.
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
Both are good. If you're going to buy the Healthy Traditions, get on their newsletter and watch for sales.
They often do 60% off OR two for the price of one. This is available in other sizes, too. Smaller sizes are in glass jars.
Get on their mailing list to find out when these go on sale because they use different links to get to the sales price!
Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil
When making homemade French fries, add a TINY bit of red palm oil if you want them to taste like fast food French fries used to taste.
A TINY bit of red palm oil also really makes pasta sauces pop. It is strange and you don't want to use too much -- at least until you decide you like it.
A TINY bit of red palm oil also really makes pasta sauces pop. It is strange and you don't want to use too much -- at least until you decide you like it.
Virgin Palm Oil - 32 oz - 1 quart
If you don't know someone local to you producing beef tallow, you can buy it online here.
Beef Tallow
Duck fat can be a healthy fat if the ducks are raised organically.
Epic Bar, Traditional Duck Fat, 11 oz (312 g)
Organic Dairy: Cheese, Ice Cream, Butter, etc.)
You have to check the ingredients on dairy products carefully. These are my favorites.
My favorite flavor of the best Organic Ice Cream - great ingredients! Super clean with no suspect ingredients!
Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream, Vanilla Fudge Swirl, Organic
Best organic cow cheese I've had; does NOT contain GMO rennet.
Excellent for grating to use on pizza, tacos, salads, etc. Yummy just to eat out of hand, too.
I buy 5 lbs and share some with six children who rarely get the organic good cheese.
It was so sweet. Their sons LOVE cheese so much he offered to carry it and held onto it.
Excellent for grating to use on pizza, tacos, salads, etc. Yummy just to eat out of hand, too.
I buy 5 lbs and share some with six children who rarely get the organic good cheese.
It was so sweet. Their sons LOVE cheese so much he offered to carry it and held onto it.
Rumiano Organic Cheddar Cheese, Mild, White, Organic, Random Weight
So chocolate-y! Super clean ingredients and absolutely delicious.No problematic ingredients.
Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream, Dutch Chocolate, Organic
I don't believe you'll find a healthier and more delicious vanilla ice cream than Straus Family Creamery. Super clean with no problematic ingredients.
Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean, Organic
Straus Family Creamery makes the best ice cream. Many flavors! Check them out. Very clean with no problematic ingredients.
Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream, Caramel Swirl, Organic
Popular flavor of the best Organic Ice Cream - this flavor has a couple ingredients that require additional research by calling the brand to find out what exactly they're using. It is the only flavor I've checked that has what could be less than grea...
Straus Family Creamery Ice Cream, Cookies & Cream, Organic
I love Rumiano products and this butter is very good.
Rumiano Organic Butter, Unsalted, Organic
Rumiano Organic European style salted butter
Rumiano Organic Butter, Salted, Organic
Packaged & Canned Organic Meats, Wild Caught Fish, and Organic Poultry
Every needs protein and if it stores well, even better. These are my favorites: organic roasted chicken breast; organic shredded beef in beef broth; multiple types of salmon, and the best wild caught sardines in quality olive oil you'll ever taste.
If you just want to try these, buy individual quantities by clicking on Vitacost above under Where To Buy. But it you want to save big = as much as $1.25 per item - buy directly from Wild Planet.
Wild Planet has so many different kinds and sizes of wild caught salmon including pink and sockeye.
Choose from small, medium, and large cans or pouches.
If you want to buy only one or a few, click on Vitacost under my Where to Buy section above.
To save when stocking up, you can buy quantities of 6 to 48 directly from Wild Planet. Save up to $1.74 per can by going direct.
Choose from small, medium, and large cans or pouches.
If you want to buy only one or a few, click on Vitacost under my Where to Buy section above.
To save when stocking up, you can buy quantities of 6 to 48 directly from Wild Planet. Save up to $1.74 per can by going direct.
Wild Sockeye Salmon with Skin & Bones
Do you ever just crave a shredded beef taco? Wild Planet Organic Shredded Beef in a Single-Serve Pouch is the easy way to do it.
I have some of this on order now and can't wait to make some tacos. It sounded so good I bought four of these and both yellow and blue corn taco shells to pair with it.
There is a no salt added version, too. If you just want to try it, click on my Vitacost link under Where to Buy on this page.
But if you want 6 or to save big on a larger bulk order, buy it directly from Wild Planet. By save big I mean you can get it for $1.25 less per package!
I have some of this on order now and can't wait to make some tacos. It sounded so good I bought four of these and both yellow and blue corn taco shells to pair with it.
There is a no salt added version, too. If you just want to try it, click on my Vitacost link under Where to Buy on this page.
But if you want 6 or to save big on a larger bulk order, buy it directly from Wild Planet. By save big I mean you can get it for $1.25 less per package!
Organic Shredded Beef Single-Serve Pouch
This is the Wild Planet Organic Roasted Chicken Breast with Rib Meat I buy. The consistency reminds me of albacore tuna decades ago - chunky and delicious.
I have some on order now and can't wait to make a chicken salad sandwich on freshly baked just milled whole wheat toast! I've made chicken tacos with this.
And I plan to get more to add to turkey gravy to serve over mashed potatoes or toast.
Watch for BOGO deals on these and stock up so you always have a healthy protein on hand.
I have some on order now and can't wait to make a chicken salad sandwich on freshly baked just milled whole wheat toast! I've made chicken tacos with this.
And I plan to get more to add to turkey gravy to serve over mashed potatoes or toast.
Watch for BOGO deals on these and stock up so you always have a healthy protein on hand.
Delicious! Organic Roasted Chicken Breast with Rib Meat
These are my favorite wild caught sardines. The oil is high quality and you won't believe how many sardines they can pack into each can. It is FULL of sardines!
I've tried other brands and their cans only hold a few little sardines and the oil is mediocre.
They also sell variations of this and sardines in water. To try one can, click on Vitacost under my Where To Buy section at the top of this page.
If you want to stock up and really save big, you can buy in larger quantities starting at 6. Save big on the largest quantities: just under $1 off each can if you want 48 and smaller discount for other amounts.
I've tried other brands and their cans only hold a few little sardines and the oil is mediocre.
They also sell variations of this and sardines in water. To try one can, click on Vitacost under my Where To Buy section at the top of this page.
If you want to stock up and really save big, you can buy in larger quantities starting at 6. Save big on the largest quantities: just under $1 off each can if you want 48 and smaller discount for other amounts.
My Favorite Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin High Quality Olive Oil
This is the no added salt version of Wild Planet's Organic Shredded Beef in Beef Broth. Do you ever just crave a shredded beef taco? Wild Planet Organic Shredded Beef in a Single-Serve Pouch is the easy way to do it.
If you just want to try it, click on my Vitacost link under Where to Buy on this page. But if you want 6 or to save big on a larger bulk order, buy it directly from Wild Planet. By save big I mean you can get it for $1.25 less per package!
If you just want to try it, click on my Vitacost link under Where to Buy on this page. But if you want 6 or to save big on a larger bulk order, buy it directly from Wild Planet. By save big I mean you can get it for $1.25 less per package!
Organic Shredded Beef Single-Serve Pouch No Salt Added
Sometimes you just feel like a chicken salad or chicken sandwich on toast. This is the no added sodium version of Wild Planet's organic roasted chicken breast in a can for those who need that.
Organic Roasted Chicken Breast with Rib Meat No Salt Added
You can buy all the Wild Planet products in bulk from their website. Free shipping for orders $75+. Flat rate shipping of $10 for orders of less than $75.
Wild Planet | Sustainably Sourced Seafood and more
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iHerb is another place to get Wild Planet products. Compare prices on the Wild Planet site + iHerb + Vitacose
See all Wild Planet products sold by iHerb
30% OFF Wild Planet products through 11/11/24 at Vitacost. Compare prices with the Wild Planet and iHerb websites. And don't miss the “DEALS” section or forget to use the discount code!
30% OFF all Wild Planet products sold by Vitacost through 11/11/24.
Organic Dog Food, Horse & Poultry Feed
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: While organic feeds are more expensive, my dogs consume far less of them which makes a difference in what they cost. For example, the Tender & True dry dog food recommends only ½-¾ cups for a 15 lb dog and 1.5-2 cups for a 45 lb dog. Most dog foods are full of fillers so dogs eat far more of them.
It is nearly impossible to find organic dog food brands that haven't sold out to corporations. But these two exist so here's what I buy from them that is readily available.
My dog and puppy both love this canned organic dog food. I like to add it to food I cook especially for them along with free-range organic duck eggs.
Since I started cooking their food for them and feeding them more organic human food, my dog doesn't have itchy skin or bouts of incontinence like she did on commercial foods.
Since I started cooking their food for them and feeding them more organic human food, my dog doesn't have itchy skin or bouts of incontinence like she did on commercial foods.
Tender & True Organic Wet Dog Food Chicken & Liver -- 12.5 oz
My dog and puppy both love this canned organic dog food. I like to add it to food I cook especially for them along with free-range organic duck eggs.
Since I started cooking their food for them and feeding them more organic human food, my dog doesn't have itchy skin or bouts of incontinence like she did on commercial foods.
Since I started cooking their food for them and feeding them more organic human food, my dog doesn't have itchy skin or bouts of incontinence like she did on commercial foods.
Tender & True Organic Wet Dog Food Turkey & Liver -- 12.5 oz
Chewy's sells cases of 12 Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe
Tender & True Organic Chicken & Liver Recipe Grain-Free ...
Chewys sells cases of 12 Tender & True Turkey & Liver Recipe canned dog food.
Tender & True Organic Turkey & Liver Recipe Grain-Free ...
My dog and puppy do great on Tender & True organic dry dog food and nothing else really. The older dog itches all over when eating other brands of dog food. And she has bouts of incontinence. Both issues stopped when I switched her to home-cooked...
My puppy is doing great, growing like a weed, and so energetic eating the same thing.
This is the 20 lb. size but it also comes in 4 lb bags.
My puppy is doing great, growing like a weed, and so energetic eating the same thing.
This is the 20 lb. size but it also comes in 4 lb bags.
Tender & True Organic Grain-Free Turkey & Liver Recipe Dry Dog ...
Tender & True Organic Chicken recipe - 4 lb size. I alternate this with the turkey & liver.
Tender & True Organic Chicken Recipe Small Breed Grain ...
Sadly, Newmans has discontinued their organic canned dog food. But you can still find some (for now) on Amazon.
Very high quality. My dogs love it.
Very high quality. My dogs love it.
Newman's Own Chicken & Liver Dog Food 12.7oz
Sadly, Newman's no longer makes this. But you can still snap some up on Amazon if you hurry.
Newman's Own Chicken Dinner For Dogs, 12.7-Oz
My dogs love this dog food. Sadly, it is discontinued. But you can still find some on Amazon at least for now.
Newman's Own Turkey Dinner For Dogs, 12.7oz
Organic horse feed - if it is out of stock at Chewy you can get it at newcountryorganics.com/loyalty-senior-horse-pellets.html
New Country Organics Loyalty Senior Pellets Horse Feed ...
ORGANIC DUCK FEED = hard to find - this is organic duck layer feed
NEW COUNTRY ORGANICS Layer Duck Feed, 40-lb bag
Organic Chicken Layer Feed - they also have grower feed and both in pellets.
New Country Organics Classic Layer Feed 17% Protein ...
Organic Nuts - CLICK THE ARROW >>>
Nuts.com is the best source of organic nuts I've found. Their prices are usually lower ON NUTS, especially if you want a larger quantity. For other products there, be sure to compare prices as they used to be cheaper on bulk staples until they weren'...
Organic brazil nuts in varying quantities. They've always been good when I ordered them.
Organic Brazil Nuts | Nuts.com
I absolutely adore organic pecans; pieces are cheapest. When I can't find any locally, I buy them from Nuts.com.
Organic Pecan Pieces | Nuts.com
When I want pecan halves for a special dish, I buy these raw organic pecan halves.
Organic Pecan Halves | Nuts.com
These are ORGANIC walnuts.
Organic Walnuts | Nuts.com
Organic Pastas and Sauces
My favorite and most trusted brands of organic pasta and pizza sauces.
My favorite pasta / pizza sauce of all. Eden Foods is an amazing brand. And this is a very versatile sauce. If you live alone, you can open a jar, use part of it for pasta. Refrigerate it and use another part for pizza or a different pasta dish. Some...
Eden Foods Organic Pizza Pasta Sauce Heirloom Variety -- 14 oz
Eden Foods is my favorite brand for pasta sauces. While I typically buy the pizza/pasta sauce most, sometimes I'll buy this spaghetti sauce or one of the other flavors.
Eden Foods Organic Spaghetti Sauce Heirloom Variety -- 25 oz
Great thick tomato paste perfect for making tomato soup, or adding to soups, beans, etc.
I use this to make tomato soup. For one person, I use half the jar in 2 cups of water. Add salt and sugar to taste. Start with 1 Tablespoon of sugar and adjust up or down from there.
For two people, use the full jar and 4 cups of water, double the salt and flour.
Use every drop by using part of the water to rinse the jar.
First scrape out the tomato paste, then add a thumb's width of water to the jar, put the lid on tightly, shake well and pour into your pan.
Do that more than once as necessary or use some of the water to rinse the rim or lid.
I use this to make tomato soup. For one person, I use half the jar in 2 cups of water. Add salt and sugar to taste. Start with 1 Tablespoon of sugar and adjust up or down from there.
For two people, use the full jar and 4 cups of water, double the salt and flour.
Use every drop by using part of the water to rinse the jar.
First scrape out the tomato paste, then add a thumb's width of water to the jar, put the lid on tightly, shake well and pour into your pan.
Do that more than once as necessary or use some of the water to rinse the rim or lid.
Bionaturae Organic Tomato Paste No Salt Added -- 7 oz
These are my favorite egg noodles. Note that they make wider noodles, too. But I consider these more delicious. They taste so buttery on their own that they don't need butter added.
Sometimes I do make a butter and cheese sauce to make a variation on macaroni and cheese. I still miss Annie's Grass-fed Classic mac&cheese, but since they sold out to a corporation, I don't buy that brand anymore.
Sometimes I do make a butter and cheese sauce to make a variation on macaroni and cheese. I still miss Annie's Grass-fed Classic mac&cheese, but since they sold out to a corporation, I don't buy that brand anymore.
Bionaturae Organic Tagliatelle Traditional Egg Pasta -- 8.8 oz
This Organic Capellini is so delicious. Similar to angel hair pasta, it cooks quickly. And it is very creamy. This brand doesn't even really need butter or sauce. I just boil and eat as is.
Montebello Organic Pasta Capellini -- 16 oz
This is my favorite organic pasta to use for pasta salads. Montebello is an Italian brand known for high quality and clean ingredients.
Montebello, Organic Conchiglie, 16 oz (454 g)
If you want a healthy alternative to cranberry sauce, try this out. I've had it every year for a while now. It tastes more like the chunkier cranberry sauce you make - not like the smooth kind from a can.
Appalachian Naturals Organic Cranberry Sauce -- 10 oz
Sweeteners
You'll find things like maple syrup, honey, stevia, and dehydrated cane syrup here.
Great for anything you would formerly have used white sugar for including baking.
Organic Evaporated Cane Juice
Cleanest organic Stevia I know of, it contains ONE ingredient: “Certified organic stevia leaf extract." Buy in bulk to save money!
NOW Foods, BetterStevia, Organic Extract Powder, 1 oz (28 g)
Rocky Ridge is my favorite brand of maple syrup. Much thicker than other pure maple syrups.
Rocky Ridge Maple Dark Robust Pure Maple Syrup Grade A -- 12 fl oz
Most delicious maple syrup EVER! So very good.
Rocky Ridge Maple Pure Maple Syrup Grade A Amber Rich -- 12 fl oz
Not as thick as Rocky Ridge, but still tasty. Buy in singles or cases.
Maple Valley Coop Maple Syrup, Grade A Amber, Organic
Not as dark as Rocky Ridge, but still pure maple syrup. Buy in singles or cases.
Maple Valley Coop Maple Syrup, Grade A Dark Robust, Organic
Wholesome has an amazing number of sweeteners including some you've never heard of before!
I buy their brown sugar, dark brown sugar, and powdered sugar regularly. But check out all the other types they sell. Amazing choices.
I buy their brown sugar, dark brown sugar, and powdered sugar regularly. But check out all the other types they sell. Amazing choices.
Wholesome Sweeteners
Organic Staples, Grains, Bulk
Organic beans, rice, lentils - you'll find that kind of product here. See baking supplies for things like flour and salt. See sweeteners. Some bulk products here are also for baking.
50 lbs Hard Red Winter Wheat - this is used for baking. It stores better than flour. We turn it into flour using a grain mill. See my recommended grain mills list.
Hard Red Winter Wheat - 50 lb
25 lbs Hard Red Winter Wheat Berries.
Wheat berries store better than flour. We turn them into flour using a grain mill. See my recommended grain mills list.
Wheat berries store better than flour. We turn them into flour using a grain mill. See my recommended grain mills list.
Bronze Chief Hard Red Wheat Berries - 25 lb
Save money by using organic dry pinto beans instead of canned. If you want them in bulk, go to my “Where to Order” section and use it to visit Azure Standard.
Eden Foods Organic Pinto Beans -- 16 oz
Almost all cornstarch is GMO because almost all corn is GMO. But THIS is one of the few or only sources of organic corn starch! Great for gravies, puddings, and whatever else you need cornstarch in.
Frontier Co-op, Organic Cornstarch, 16 oz (453 g)
I usually just make pancake mix from organic milled wheat berry flour or organic flour and organic baking powder. But sometimes I'll use this organic 7 grain pancake mix.
The cornstarch in it is not organic even though all the other ingredients are.
The cornstarch in it is not organic even though all the other ingredients are.
Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain 7 Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix -- 24 oz
Organic Baking Supplies
Black Tai Himalayan Crystal Salt
King Arthur organic flour delivers the most consistent results. King Arthur is an employee-owned company. Use All Purpose flour for cakes, pastries, and in bread recipes if you want a lighter loaf of bread.
King Arthur Baking Company Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour -- 5 lbs
King Arthur organic bread flour delivers the most consistent results in baked goods and breads. King Arthur is an employee-owned company. Use bread flour and all-purpose together to make lighter loaves of bread. TIP: For maximum rise, add eggs, ideal...
King Arthur Baking Company Organic Unbleached Bread Flour -- 5 lbs
I know the owner and have bought from him for years.
Black Tai Salt Co. Himalayan Salt, Cooking, Wellness, Salt Spa & Salt
YES, you CAN buy ORGANIC (non-GMO) cornstarch. Use it to make your own organic baking powder when you can't find organic baking powder. Recipe:
Ingredients to make baking powder:
Baking Soda: 1/4 teaspoon
Cream of Tartar: 1/2 teaspoon
Cornstarch (optional): 1/4 teaspoon (to prevent clumping if storing)
Ingredients to make baking powder:
Baking Soda: 1/4 teaspoon
Cream of Tartar: 1/2 teaspoon
Cornstarch (optional): 1/4 teaspoon (to prevent clumping if storing)
Frontier Co-Op Non-GMO Organic Cornstarch -- 16 oz
The only organic baking powder I've ever found that is sold in the U.S.
Doves Farm Organic Baking Powder 130g - 2 Pack
European / UK Organic baking powder
Vilgain Organic Baking Powder
Organic Soups
This is my all-time favorite soup! Besides having it as a soup, I sometimes use it over turkey on toast or mashed potatoes, or for biscuits and gravy. It isn't as thick as condensed mushroom soups are, but it is very thick for soup. If you want it th...
Amy's Organic Soup Mushroom Bisque with Porcini -- 14 oz
Amy's is my favorite brand of organic soup. They sell Cream of Tomato, but I usually make mine from tomato paste + salt + sugar because that is cheaper.
Amy's Organic Soups Cream of Tomato -- 14.5 oz
Amy's sells low fat and low salt versions of their soups.
Amy's Organic Soup Low Fat Cream of Tomato -- 14.5 fl oz
This one is also very good.
Amy's Organic Hearty Soup Minestrone with Vegetables -- 14.1 oz
Lentil vegetable soup is also very good.
Amy's Organic Soup Lentil Vegetable -- 14.5 fl oz
Southwestern Vegetable is another favorite of mine.
Amy's Organic Soup Southwestern Vegetable -- 14.3 fl oz
Organic Snacks
Shiloh Farms Organic Mini Pretzels are tasty. These organic spelt pretzels are my favorite.
Eat in moderation because it does contain organic sunflower oil.
Ingredients: Organic spelt (wheat) flour, organic sunflower oil, yeast, and soda.
Eat in moderation because it does contain organic sunflower oil.
Ingredients: Organic spelt (wheat) flour, organic sunflower oil, yeast, and soda.
Shiloh Farms Salted Organic Spelt Mini Pretzels -- 8 oz
You don't have to give up chocolate to eat healthier. Ocho Candy bars and minis are AMAZING!
My current favorite is the dark chocolate peanut butter. But all of their flavors are really wonderful.
You may be able to find them locally in stores that sell organic food. Sometimes, online stores have them.
But I usually plurge once or twice a year and order directly from the manufacturer. Buy the minimum and get free shipping. Then store in refrigerator.
I have NEVER had these arrive in anything but still very cold and solid condition. They pack them very well in insulated foil bags with ice packs.
My current favorite is the dark chocolate peanut butter. But all of their flavors are really wonderful.
You may be able to find them locally in stores that sell organic food. Sometimes, online stores have them.
But I usually plurge once or twice a year and order directly from the manufacturer. Buy the minimum and get free shipping. Then store in refrigerator.
I have NEVER had these arrive in anything but still very cold and solid condition. They pack them very well in insulated foil bags with ice packs.
OCHO ORGANIC CHOCOLATE CANDY
If you have a craving for corn chips, these might be ok in moderation. I would prefer they used a healthier oil to make them, though.
Ingredients: Organic stone ground yellow corn, organic stone ground white corn, organic sunflower oil and/or organic safflower oil, sea salt.
Ingredients: Organic stone ground yellow corn, organic stone ground white corn, organic sunflower oil and/or organic safflower oil, sea salt.
R. W. Garcia Organic Corn Chips Yellow Corn -- 8.25 oz
Or maybe you prefer Bar-B-Que corn chips?
R. W. Garcia Organic Corn Chips Bar-B-Q -- 7.5 oz
If you prefer blue corn chips, here you go.
R. W. Garcia Organic Corn Chips Blue Corn -- 7.5 oz
Or maybe you like chili cheese organic corn chips?
R. W. Garcia Organic Corn Chips Chili Cheese -- 7.5 oz
I love organic popcorn and eat a lot of it. NOW is a trusted small brand so I often buy theirs.
I pop mine in Nutiva coconut oil (shared under Healthy Oils and Fats on this board) using a Whirley-Pop.
Pick up a Whirley-Pop as it ensures almost every kernel pops. I've even tested and found that the kernels it didn't pop weren't going to pop anyway.
I pop mine in Nutiva coconut oil (shared under Healthy Oils and Fats on this board) using a Whirley-Pop.
Pick up a Whirley-Pop as it ensures almost every kernel pops. I've even tested and found that the kernels it didn't pop weren't going to pop anyway.
NOW Foods Certified Organic Popcorn -- 24 oz
Multi-colored organic popcorn is a super treat. I pop mine in Nutiva coconut oil using a Whirley-pop on top of the stove. No butter needed as the oil makes it so tasty!
Shiloh Farms Organic Multicolor Popcorn -- 1 lb
Eden Foods organic popcorn tends to me more expensive, but I sometimes get it on sale.
Eden Foods Organic Popcorn Kernels -- 20 oz
These come in many flavors. Eat in moderation as they are likely to contain oils that aren't the healthiest. But great for a treat sometimes.
Madegood Granola Bars & Mini Cookies
Organic raisins - unsulphured. Very healthy snack!
Shiloh Farms Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins -- 12 oz
Tasty in small quantities; Extremely sweet if you eat too much at once!
Nature's Path Organic Granola Cereal Vanilla Almond + Flax -- 11.5 oz
Very tasty organic raisins. The ones I bought were quite fresh.
Shiloh Farms Organic Thompson Seedless Raisins -- 12 oz
These are VERY wet? Juicy? Surprising, I guess. Tasty enough. And they didn't mold which I was concerned might happen.
No Added Sugar • Unsulfured Deliciously Juicy Whole Fruit, Sun Sweetened and Infused with Water Certified Gluten Free Certified Vegan USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified Kosher Dried and Pitted Apricots, Plums, Figs
No Added Sugar • Unsulfured Deliciously Juicy Whole Fruit, Sun Sweetened and Infused with Water Certified Gluten Free Certified Vegan USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified Kosher Dried and Pitted Apricots, Plums, Figs
Fruit Bliss Organic Fruit Snacks Fruit Medley -- 5 oz
Made With Nutrients from Vegetables Organic, Free from Nuts & Safe for Schools Includes 5 Portion Packs for Convenient Snacking Non-GMO Project Verified Gluten Free Vegan & Kosher
MadeGood Organic Gluten Free Soft Baked Mini Cookies Red Velvet -- 5 Pouches
Organifi Protein and Juice Powders
I absolutely LOVE Organifi's organic chocolate protein. It is worth the price, it really is. I'd rather drink Organifi chocolate protein made with ice and water than eat ice cream! I've tried every other organic brand and didn't like any of them. Com...
Abolutely the best tasting, cleanest ingredient chocolate protein drink you can buy. I love it!
Organifi Chocolate Protein
Organifi Green Juice: Ashwagandha - Chlorella - Spirulina. Many people link to drink this alone. I put mine in my Organifi chocolate protein smoothies.
Organifi Green Juice
Organifi Red Juice contains Red Beet • Cordyceps • Rhodiola and superfoods and super fruits.
This originally came in a white screw-top jar; then a black jar; and now in a package. But it is still very similar. I pour my packages into the jars I already had.
This originally came in a white screw-top jar; then a black jar; and now in a package. But it is still very similar. I pour my packages into the jars I already had.
Organifi Red Juice
Turmeric • Lemon balm • Reishi mushroom tea. Tastes best hot, but you can drink it cold, too. Very relaxing and delicious.
Seasonally, you can also buy Chocolate Gold and Pumpkin Gold. Save by buying multiple packages or in combination with other products.
This originally came in a screw-top jar, but now comes in a package. I like to pour the package into a jar I already have.
Seasonally, you can also buy Chocolate Gold and Pumpkin Gold. Save by buying multiple packages or in combination with other products.
This originally came in a screw-top jar, but now comes in a package. I like to pour the package into a jar I already have.
Organifi Gold Tea
If you love hot chocolate, but want a healthier version, you have to try Organifi Chocolate Gold. So delicious. Best served hot, but you can drink it cold, too.
Organifi Gold Chocolate
Organifi Immunity Whole-food vitamin C • Zinc • Beta-glucans
Organifi Immunity
Homeopathic Remedies
There are more natural ways to ease pain, swelling, inflammation, and bruising.
This is my go-to for headaches, muscle aches and the prevention and treatment of inflammation.
MediNatura, T-Relief, Arnica +12, Extra Strength, 100 Tablets
Any time I sprain something or get an injury, I add the use of T-relief creme to also using the tablets.
I've had excellent success preventing swelling, bruising, sprains, and inflammation. It also works if you already have swelling and bruising.
I use T-relief tablets for aches and pains and the cream with the tablets for injuries including sprains, bruising, swelling, and inflammation.
If used right when I've sprained my ankle or been kicked by a horse, using both prevented most of the swelling, bruising, and pain.
The first time I used T-relief was after a horse pawed me in the forehead and cut it open. After getting stitches, I asked a European friend for recommendations.
The next day, my equine dentist came to do teeth. He took one look at the injury and insisted I wouldn't be holding any horses because my eyes would swell shut and my face would be black and blue and the pain wouldn't permit it.
I just used both and overnight there would be some swelling, but the next morning I'd use some more and it would go down.
It worked so well that I didn't take any prescription pain killers. I haven't been without both on hand any time since then.
I've had excellent success preventing swelling, bruising, sprains, and inflammation. It also works if you already have swelling and bruising.
I use T-relief tablets for aches and pains and the cream with the tablets for injuries including sprains, bruising, swelling, and inflammation.
If used right when I've sprained my ankle or been kicked by a horse, using both prevented most of the swelling, bruising, and pain.
The first time I used T-relief was after a horse pawed me in the forehead and cut it open. After getting stitches, I asked a European friend for recommendations.
The next day, my equine dentist came to do teeth. He took one look at the injury and insisted I wouldn't be holding any horses because my eyes would swell shut and my face would be black and blue and the pain wouldn't permit it.
I just used both and overnight there would be some swelling, but the next morning I'd use some more and it would go down.
It worked so well that I didn't take any prescription pain killers. I haven't been without both on hand any time since then.
MediNatura, T-Relief™, Arnica +12 Cream, Extra Strength, Chamomilla, 3 oz (85 g)
While I haven't personally used any T-relief products for pets, I include it here so that people will know they exist.
MediNatura, T-Relief, Pet Arthritis Arnica +12, 90 Tablets
Seeds for Gardening, Container Growing, Microgreens and Sprouts
Where to buy organic, non-GMO, heirloom and microgreen seeds for gardens, raised beds, growing in containers or flats, and sprouting.
My source for seeds for growing microgreens and sprouts and some garden seeds.
True Leaf Market | True Leaf Market Seed Company
These are the sources I actually use or have researched, listed in order of how often I buy from them.
https://www.trueleafmarket.com/ All non-gmo, some organic, some heirloom: microgreen seeds in many size packages + supplies.
https://www.highmowingseeds.com/ all organic, all non-gmo, some heirloom
https://theseedguy.net/ all non-gmo, heirloom, but most not organic
https://www.organic-heirloom-seed.com/ all organic, all heirloom, all non-gmo
https://www.clearcreekseeds.com all non-gmo, all organic, all heirloom, in Oklahoma
https://www.woodprairie.com/ certified organic seed potatoes, kitchen potatoes and veggie seeds, all non-gmo and organic
https://www.everwilde.com/ native, heirloom, organic, non-gmo
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/ all non-gmo, some organic, some heirloom
https://www.gurneys.com all non-gmo, some organic, some heirloom
https://www.reneesgarden.com/ all non-gmo, has organic, but not ALL organic
https://www.rareseeds.com more commonly known as Baker Creek - all non-gmo; all heirloom; not organic https://www.bearmountainseeds.com/
https://www.trueleafmarket.com/ All non-gmo, some organic, some heirloom: microgreen seeds in many size packages + supplies.
https://www.highmowingseeds.com/ all organic, all non-gmo, some heirloom
https://theseedguy.net/ all non-gmo, heirloom, but most not organic
https://www.organic-heirloom-seed.com/ all organic, all heirloom, all non-gmo
https://www.clearcreekseeds.com all non-gmo, all organic, all heirloom, in Oklahoma
https://www.woodprairie.com/ certified organic seed potatoes, kitchen potatoes and veggie seeds, all non-gmo and organic
https://www.everwilde.com/ native, heirloom, organic, non-gmo
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/ all non-gmo, some organic, some heirloom
https://www.gurneys.com all non-gmo, some organic, some heirloom
https://www.reneesgarden.com/ all non-gmo, has organic, but not ALL organic
https://www.rareseeds.com more commonly known as Baker Creek - all non-gmo; all heirloom; not organic https://www.bearmountainseeds.com/
Seed Sources for the Best Organic, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Vegetable, Microgreens, Sprouts.
True Leaf Market growing kits
True Leaf Market Microgreen Growing and Sprouting Kits
Organic or Wild Harvested Teas
It is easy to give up soda if you switch to herbal teas. I like to mix many together to make what I call “herbal tea punch”. Sweeten with a little Stevia leaf or your favorite sweetener.
Hibiscus flower is the other base I use for my herbal tea punches.
Frontier Co-op, ORGANIC Cut & Sifted Hibiscus Flowers, 16 oz (453 g)
Peppermint is a tasty addition to any herbal tea punch.
Frontier Co-op, Organic Peppermint Leaf, Cut & Sifted, 16 oz (453 g)
Red Roobois is an inexpensive and tasty base for herbal tea punch mixes.
J&R Port Trading, ORGANIC Rooibos Tea, Caffeine Free, 1 lb (454 g)
Red Raspberry Leaf adds a nice color and taste to my herbal tea punch mixes.
Frontier Co-op, ORGANIC Cut & Sifted Red Raspberry Leaf, 16 oz (453 g)
Spearmint is very aromatic and blends nicely with the other herbal teas.
Frontier Co-op, Organic Cut & Sifted Spearmint Leaf, 16 oz (453 g)
I add just one rose hip to each batch of herbal tea punch I make. Too many will make you pucker!
Frontier Co-op, Organic Cut & Sifted Seedless Rosehips, 16 oz (453 g)