Health Food Products (You Probably Never Heard of Some of These)
Below are some foods that have several health benefits covering cardiovascular, gut, immune, etc.
Snacks
NOM NOM 😋
This is a great source of omega-3's. Compared to chia seeds, basil seeds have 2x the: fiber, potassium, calcium, iron, and prebiotics. Some benefits include:
- Gut health (loaded with prebiotics)
- Stress relief
- Heart strength
- Gut health (loaded with prebiotics)
- Stress relief
- Heart strength
I used to munch on these when I was in college. They're great to snack on if you're in study mode. You can also take these along on a hike or a trip!
One thing I will say is that if you're on any medication(s) for blood thinning, diabetes, or blood pressure, you may want to avoid the Cacao Goji flavor as the goji berries may negatively interact with these medications, but talk with your doctor about it first.
Nativas also has other flavors such as Blueberry Hemp, Chocolate Cacao, and Coffee Cacao. But again, always check the ingredients to see if they interact with any medications you're taking.
One thing I will say is that if you're on any medication(s) for blood thinning, diabetes, or blood pressure, you may want to avoid the Cacao Goji flavor as the goji berries may negatively interact with these medications, but talk with your doctor about it first.
Nativas also has other flavors such as Blueberry Hemp, Chocolate Cacao, and Coffee Cacao. But again, always check the ingredients to see if they interact with any medications you're taking.
Okay, these are pretty pricey, but if you're a total meat-lover or a hardcore carnivore, then you might be enticed by this.
Good-bye to beef jerky. Elevate you meat-snacking experience with Carnivore Snax. They have chicken, beef, pork, lamb, bison, and wagyu!
Good-bye to beef jerky. Elevate you meat-snacking experience with Carnivore Snax. They have chicken, beef, pork, lamb, bison, and wagyu!
Carnivore Crisps is another great alternative to jerky. What makes Carnivore Crisps a little different from Carnivore Snax is that they offer elk and organ meats!
Coffee Alternatives
Caffeine is too stimulating for me 😬
I'm a chocolate lover, so when I first came across brewed cacao, I was intrigued. During college, it was sometimes difficult to get through long hours of lectures and studying and caffeine negatively put me on edge. Drinking Crio Bru provided a nice ...here to learn more).
Here's another brand of brewed cacao/chocolate I've tried. Like Crio Bru, they have a lot of different flavors. Check out more information here on the health benefits of cacao. Brewing guide: here.
Okay, this is technically a coffee, but this is a new kind of coffee, paraxanthine coffee. Paraxanthine is a metabolite of caffeine that has less negative side effects. To be honest, I've never tried it and plan to try it sometime in the future when ...here (click “EXPAND” on the paraxanthine ingredient). If you decide to try it out, comment down below and share your experience!
Baking
If you're looking for a great gluten-free flour, try Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat! Check out the health benefits in the 5th picture!
Grains
Yummy carbs~! 🍚
I'm always intrigued by the different varieties of rice out there (and I can't help it because I'm Asian 😂). Jasberry rice appears to be a newer variety of rice. It has a hint of sweetness like other black rice. Apparently, it has a lot more antioxi...here).
Condiments
Add a little healthy pizzazz to your meals ✨
If you're watching your sodium intake, here's a great alternative. It's savory and salty, and it can help with your blood pressure (it has antihypertensive properties). Additionally, it has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer properties.
The first time I came across lava salt was at a specialty grocery store. I was quite intrigued by its dark colors and wondered what it would taste like. I haven't tried it yet, but this will be on my grocery shopping list in the future. To be clear, ...
Some benefits and considerations when consuming lava salt:
- WebMD
- Dr. Josh Axe
- Healthline
There are other brands besides Saltverk. Check 'em out here.
Some benefits and considerations when consuming lava salt:
- WebMD
- Dr. Josh Axe
- Healthline
There are other brands besides Saltverk. Check 'em out here.
Organ meats provide a lot of nutrition, but the taste can be difficult to tolerate. Pluck fixes this problem by turning organ meats into a seasoning. I have tried their all-purpose seasoning and it is delicious. Nice savory taste.
Electrolytes
I know these are normally considered supplements, but I thought I could include them here in this list too
Over the past 2.5 years, I've been on a rocky health journey. Down the line, I've come to learn that we are not just biochemical beings, but also bioelectrical. Yes, I know how it sounds. It sounds rubbish, such "woo woo.” However, I've had minor but...here.
To be completely honest, I have not tried NION yet because it's pricey and out of my budget. But I wanted to share this with you all in case it benefits you should you decide to try.
To be completely honest, I have not tried NION yet because it's pricey and out of my budget. But I wanted to share this with you all in case it benefits you should you decide to try.
Misc.
Feeling a little adventurous? Check out this section!
So this is a little bizarre. I never knew you could consume squid ink until I came across Dr. William Li who touted its antiangiogenic activity. Other possible benefits include (link):
- Antimicrobial properties
- Antioxidant effects
- Antihypertensive effects
- Combat stomach ulcers
- Boost immunity
- Antimicrobial properties
- Antioxidant effects
- Antihypertensive effects
- Combat stomach ulcers
- Boost immunity