Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Since your new diet uses unusual items, do you still shop at grocery stores and what do you buy?

A: We shop at grocery stores only for organic items, generally produce and some meats and poultry.  Many of the local markets are now carrying organic foods.  Watch your labels closely, each time you purchase the product.  I have found that some companies change their ingredients regularly.  The rest of the time we shop through co-ops or specialty stores in larger cities.

Q: Which items should I remove from my shopping list to help my family's diet?

A: Beverages: Drink a lot of fresh "pure" water. Limit juice intake unless you make it yourself. Canned and bottled juices work in the system like sugars. Herbal teas are good, hot or cold.  Treat sodas (soft drinks) like the plague, as they generally contain caffeine, sugars of all sorts, chemicals and High Fructose Corn Syrup (not true corn syrup, but a chemical), which has been proven to cause diabetes, extreme weight gain, etc. 

   Bread & Grains: Remember, any grain that is pre-ground could be hazardous to your health. Within 24 hours 25% of the nutrients are gone. In three days 90% of the nutrients are gone and the flour is growing mold. This includes store-bought breads, pastries, cereals, grits, oatmeal, pre-ground flour, etc.

   Dairy Products: (milk, cream, sour cream, 1/2 & 1/2, butter, ice cream) Purchase organic only from a reputable dairy.  Raw dairy products are best. If purchasing raw milk, please thoroughly check the cleanliness of the dairy and handling of the dairy product. Keep these items in your refrigerator or freezer.  Non-organic cheeses should raise a red flag.  Many contain unhealthy ingredients and some, like yellow cheese foods, are next to being plastic.

   Eggs: These should be fresh and locally-farm raised, if possible. Go to:  Recipes: Dairy and Egg Dishes.  You will find: "How to tell a bad egg." Use this helpful hint when you buy your eggs. It might save a life or stomach upset.

   Meats, Poultry, Fish: Purchase only organic. If you can obtain organic/kosher, this is best. Fish should not be pond or farm raised, due to the chemicals in feeds.  Poultry, like meats, should be free-roaming and organic (no antibiotics, hormones, vaccines).

    Oils & Butter: Canola, corn, soy (vegetable), shortening, margarine.  The very best oils for your diet are:  first-cold pressed, organic olive oil.  Some nut oils like macadamia and virgin coconut and palm oils from Tropical Traditions are good. Use only organic butter, not synthetic margarine or butter-type spreads.

   Salt: The safest salt comes from two companies that I recommend: Real Salt and Celtic Sea Salt.  Regular table salt is not healthy.

   Sugars & Sweeteners: We use only these: local honey, Sucanat w/ Honey Crystals (Savannah Gold) in moderation, Xylotol in moderation, maple syrup.  We have cut back quite a bit on our intake of sweeteners and rely mostly on fresh and dried fruit as a snack or dessert.

   Veggies & Fruit: Try to purchase organic. The fertilizers and pesticides used on produce been found in the flesh and the skin of fruits and vegetables. Also, check out local growers. Many folks do not use chemicals and are more than happy to sell their produce to others.

Q: How do I know if a food product is unsafe?

A: Read all labels, each time you purchase the product.  Be a wise shopper and know what is healthy and what is being sold for profit.  Be aware of the latest jargon like: natural flavors, naturally healthy, all natural, etc. If you don't know what a certain item is under the product's ingredients list, write it down and check it out on the InterNet.  Under a search engine type in the item name followed by the words "dangers of" or some other phrase to get the info you need.  Example: sodium phosphate, dangers of

Q: Organic foods are very expensive.  How do you afford to purchase them?

A: We cut out all unnecessary food items and eat only the best.  This saves a lot of money to purchase organics.  Many times local markets even have sales on organic foods.  Watch your store ads.  Another way to save is by purchasing in bulk.  Buy a case of organic chickens and freeze them.  A case is generally 5 chickens.  They can be cut up or frozen whole.  Can't use all of them?  Buddy-buy with a friend or neighbor.  We purchase most everything in bulk: meats, poultry, fish, veggies, fruit, oils, butter, salt, yeast, grains, etc.  We also make good use of our co-op from Breadbeckers and shop via the InterNet.  Many local health food stores allow discounts for bulk purchasing.