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GET THE RIGHT FOOD

Foods to Stock in Your Kitchen

Food Form Potential Types

Vegetables Fresh, frozen • leafy greens

• fruit vegetables
• cruciferous
• starchy vegetables
• root vegetables

Fruits Fresh, frozen, dried • berries, melons

• citrus fruits
• tropical fruits
• apples, pears, plums
• dry: dates / raisins

Grains Dry • stock at least 3

different ones
Legumes Fresh, dry, frozen • peas, beans, lentils
• tempeh / tofu
• bean sprouts
Mushrooms Fresh, dry • stock any available
Nuts and Seeds Raw* Whole, Butters • cashews, almonds
• sunflower seeds
• sesame seeds / tahini
• flax seeds, chia seeds

Herbs and Spices Fresh, dry • stock any available

• unrefined salt
Sea Vegetables Fresh, dry • stock any available

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Food Quality

Focus on the following for most

health benefits and value:

• Organic
• Local
• Seasonal
• Enjoyable
• Pure (no additives)
• On sales/specials

*Note: Peanuts and peanut butter are the exception; raw peanut products can be rare.

Optional Other Plant Foods

• Vinegars: apple cider, balsamic (for sharper meal flavors and sauces)

• Nutritional Yeast (for umami and cheesy flavors)

• Maple Syrup (or similar wholesome sweetener; date or coconut)

• Pure Cacao Powder / Nibs (for chocolate treats)

• Pure Carob Powder (raw or roasted; for treats)

• Pure Mustard (for meals and sauces)

• Pure Coconut Milk (canned in BPA-free can; for coconut curries)

• Pure Dried Coconut (unsulfured; for treats and grain bowls)

• Pure Tomato Purée (glass jar; for stews and chilis)

• Pure Vanilla Bean or Extract (for treats)

• Other plant foods you feel comfortable with (refer to food guide in resources)

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