Real food basically means anything not highly processed (like artificial additives) and containing only five or fewer whole ingredients. It means mostly avoiding ingredients you would not cook with at home.
Here are the seven rules we followed during our original 100 Days of Real Food pledge:
- No refined grains (such as white flour or white rice); only 100 percent whole grain. Items containing wheat must say WHOLE wheat...not just "wheat" by itself.
- No refined or artificial sweeteners (such as sugar, any form of corn syrup, cane juice, or the artificial stuff like Splenda); only honey and pure maple syrup in moderation.
- Nothing out of a package that contains more than five ingredients.
- No factory-farmed meat; only locally raised meat products.
- No deep-fried foods.
- No fast food.
- Beverages to include only water, milk, occasional all-natural juices, naturally sweetened coffee and tea, and (to help the adults keep their sanity) wine and beer in moderation!
I promise, there's still food left after eliminating everything mentioned in our rules!
What you CAN eat:
- Whole foods that are more a product of nature than a product of industry
- Lots of fruits and vegetables (we recommend that you shop for these at your local farmers' market)
- Dairy products like milk, unsweetened yogurt, eggs, and cheese
- 100% whole-wheat and whole-grains (find a local bakery for approved sandwich bread and check the Understanding Grains post for more info)
- Seafood (wild-caught is the optimal choice over farm-raised)
- Only locally raised meats such as pork, beef, and chicken (preferably in moderation)
- Snacks like dried fruit, seeds, nuts and popcorn
- Also, check out the Recipes & Resources page for a more detailed list of meal options including links to recipes
Haunted says
P.S. If you're going the whole food route, you really need to consider organics and watch the mercury levels in your fish. Pesticides and toxins like mercury are just as unhealthy as any other "additive."
Haunted says
You're doing the right thing for you and your children. Just a quick note - although cutting way back on grains is best (your body does not need grains if you're eating fruits and vegetables) sprouted grains are healthier than whole grains. Try some Ezekial bread. It's found in the freezer. Your children will love the cinnamon-raisin variety. BTW, I've been eating a whole food diet for years but I recently cut out all carbs(except fruits and vegetables) and caffeine and now I feel even better than I did before. I haven't felt this great in years.
100 Days of Real Food says
I have done some research on the sprouted grain stuff...very interesting concept! And good for you in making such great food choices as well!
Rich says
Unless you know a lot about nutrition (which you may well do or most likely do not) totally cutting out carbs in not a good idea, why did you do this?
100 Days of Real Food says
We have not cut out carbs. We just eat whole-grain carbohydrates.
Riki Juster says
I applaud you on your challenge and was wondering if have ever heard of the Weston A Price Foundation or a book called Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon, President? It has at least one chapter in North Carolina.
Another site that I'm sure would interest you is Nourishing Our Children - http://www.nourishingourchildren.org.
I hope you check these out. What a wealth of information on whole foods and much more!
100 Days of Real Food says
I am not familiar with these and will definitely check them out. Thank you!
Patty says
I use a lot of black beans - via can - how do i make them and or other beans...chick peas...
100 Days of Real Food says
When you buy them dried you typically want to rinse them and then soak them overnight in water (that is at least 2 inches above the beans). Then the next day you rinse them again, add more water (2 inches above again), and then bring them to a boil. Once they boil lower it to a simmer and about an hour and a half later (give or take) they should be cooked and tender! I use the water I boil our chickpeas in as sort of a broth to make hummus so don't throw away the water!
CeCe says
my mom taught me to make beans when i was about 12. she always said soak them overnight. rinse them in the morning and bring them to a fast boil. let them boil for about 20 minutes-the water will get dark. then rinse them again. she swore this took a lot of the gas that comes from beans away. then you bring them to a boil again, lower them to a simmer and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. during the second boil is when she would season the beans. who knows if this really takes the gas away, but this is how i have cooked beans since i was a child. i also save my broth to cook rice.
Beth says
Yeah for whole foods! And kudos to your family for taking on the challenge. I have just peeked in here for the first time... what day are you on now?
About the above comment that animal foods are not "natural": there is no society that has ever thrived on a diet entirely free of all animal foods. Milk and meat, fish and eggs, yogurt and cheese, insects and honey... all have been a part of extremely healthy cultures for thousands of years, some even thriving on milk, blood and meat as the bulk of their diets. Even mostly vegetarian cultures that have survived (meaning that their diet could sustain them past two or three generations without serious physical degeneration, including loss of reproductive capacity) have included some form of animal foods in their diets.
Milk does become indigestible when cooked. Plus all the natural enzymes, beneficial bacteria and even naturally occurring vitamin C are eliminated in the heat. Lactase, present in raw milk, is necessary for lactose conversion/digestion. The reason we see so many "lactose intolerant" people these days is modern pasteurization rather than the inherent quality of milk in general.
Finally: The only thing I see that I would consider questionable in your list is fruit juices and only because of the quantities consumed by most people and the source of the juice. Did you just squeeze or press it from whole fruits and veggies or has it been "concentrated" and reconstituted and then maybe pasteurized? Seems that concentration process is a bit too much processing to be considered a whole food. The other thing about juices is when you ask yourself: would I really sit down and eat half a dozen apples or oranges at a sitting? That is how many you are consuming when you drink a glass of juice. Lots of fructose for the poor body to handle! My kids still think excluding juice is akin to child deprivation and we do occasionally indulge but I still think it fails on the "real" food agenda unless it's freshly squeezed or pressed. Just my personal bugaboo!
I hope you are enjoying your journey and I look forward to reading more... thanks for sharing.
100 Days of Real Food says
Thank you for your comment! Someone else commented on fruit juices and while we also indulge in moderation (on organic all natural juices) I have to agree that not everyone follows those same guidelines. I appreciate your input and will have to do a little more research when it comes to juice!
CeCe says
i have always heard that juice is wasting calories. your body processes it as a liquid and you miss out on the fiber and feeling of fullness that comes from eating the actual fruit. also in my experience drinking fruit does not satisfy my craving for the fruit. i would rather drink water and eat my half a orange than drink 4oz of fresh orange juice. but that is just my 2cents.
100 Days of Real Food says
I agree and we only drink/use juice in moderation around here for the same reason. And the couple times a week my daughters get to drink it I always water it down!
BECCA says
I have a question about the rules for the 10 day pledge. Is brown rice flour exceptable? Or whole spelt flour? I eat brown rice bread and usually bake with brown rice flour or whole splet flour.
Thanks! Love your blog and hope it inspires many!
100 Days of Real Food says
Thank you! And yes, brown rice is acceptable and so is whole spelt flour. Anything that is whole grain is allowed and I was told by The Whole Grains Council that if the rice is brown it means it is definitely whole grain.
Susan Johnson says
Question- does raw sugar count as real food or only honey?
100 Days of Real Food says
Check out this article for more info on the sweeteners...http://thefoodillusion.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/sweeteners-101/ I hope that helps!
Susan Johnson says
I really think that my family may actually be able to do this! After watching Food Inc., reading its companion book and Jillian Michaels books, we have been doing some of this already. They say it only takes 15 days for something to become a habit, so here goes! I love seeing the change in my local community and national community with regard to the Slow Food movement and real food movement!
Christy says
I make all of our jam/jelly using organic local produce that I either grow myself, pick myself, or get from the local farmers market. When I make it I use sugar and pectin in addition to the fruit (the high amounts of sugar actually help preserve it). Would we still be able to eat this in moderation?
100 Days of Real Food says
Well, that would have to be up to you. I certainly won't be there watching your every move, but any sugar at all is technically against the rules! We personally decided that going cold turkey for a little while would be a great eye opening experience for us (and let me tell you it sure has been). If you are considering doing the 10-day pledge it is only for a short period of time and rather than eating different store-bought jelly maybe you could just consider going without jelly all-together during your pledge. Just a thought if you want to go all the way with this!
June Cleaver says
Wow, wish we could afford to eat like that (with the exception of I'm from the south so sweet tea with sugar and biscuits and gravy made with white flour are a must or I would just die! LOL)
What's sad is not everyone can afford to eat like that. And everyone should, in a country such as ours, be able to afford to eat good, wholesome food!
It's sad that we can afford to buy junk processed food much cheaper that real, whole foods to feed our children. And what the schools pass off as food is beyond disgusting.
We eat as whole as we can, raise our own chickens for meat and eggs. We get all the veggies we can out of our garden....but it's not enough to live off of :/
100 Days of Real Food says
I know I hope in time I can get better at doing this on more of a budget so I can share the tips with all of you. Also, I believe that we are each voting with our dollars (for those of us who can) and hope that in time we can change things to eventually make the real food more affordable!
Debbie says
I've been eating this way for a couple of years. I won't say I'm 100%, but darn close. Someone earlier asked about oatmeal. I recommend Arrowhead MIlls Steel Cut Oats. Best breakfast ever. The nicest thing about eating actual food is the new things you find to eat. About a month ago I first tasted bison. What a great meat, and healthier for you than most everything else.
Jessica says
I didn't read all of the comments here, so I'm not sure if someone already addressed it. I think what you and your family are doing is so great! We all really need a wake up call when it comes to the substances we feed our bodies. However, I have to disagree on rule #3 and rule #5. When talking about whole, natural foods, animal products would not fall into that category, especially dairy. There is nothing natural about drinking milk past the first few years of life, and there is definitely nothing natural about drinking the milk of another species. I believe whole foods include the foods that naturally come from the earth: fruits, veggies, whole grains, and legumes.
http://www.vegsource.com/news/2009/12/the-perils-of-dairy-video.html
http://www.milksucks.com/index2.asp
http://www.drmcdougall.com/
Dr. McDougall is a leading obesity specialist who advocates the use of diet over drugs when curing illnesses and diseases. He has a lot of great information on his website (the third listed) and even includes a 12-day sample menu.
Again I totally applaud what you are doing and I'm sure you and your family are greatly benefiting from this major lifestyle change. All the best : )
100 Days of Real Food says
I am familiar with a vegan lifestyle (although we have not chosen that route for ourselves) and I appreciate you sharing your point of view!
Dogfood Provider says
Wait that didn't make sense. I don't drink *coffee,* is what I meant to say, so diet coke is my caffeine source, my wake-me-up drink.
100 Days of Real Food says
Have you tried coffee or tea as an alternative for caffeine? Just a thought...
Dogfood Provider says
I know diet coke isn't like coffee in its ingredients, but it's like coffee for me in that I don't drink it. I don't quite share your confidence that Ic an do it, even if it is for "only" 10 days. I'm thinking on it, though. . .
Jennifer Austell says
I just read the the Charlotte Observer about what you and your family are doing and i think this is such a great thing and would like to try it. How do i know what to buy and what not to buy? Is there a list that tell me what to look for?
100 Days of Real Food says
Here are some meal suggestions I put together...I hope that helps! https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-resources/
Marty says
I just read this in the paper today and have enticed my twin sisters (yes we are triplets) to do this with me. We are going to sweeten the deal with a gift certificate for whichever one of us makes it the whole time. One question though, what about raw sugar?
100 Days of Real Food says
This article and the comment should hopefully answer your question! http://thefoodillusion.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/sweeteners-101/
Dogfood Provider says
I want to do 10 days. I'm going to have to find a whole wheat tortilla recipe and see how they bake up -- I love making fresh salsas and guacs this time of year, and usually eat them with Santitas chips. As far as store-bought, fried tortilla chips go, ha ha, they're not so bad. The ingredients are whole white corn, veggie oil, and salt. But they are still fried!
I am almost ready to sign up, but I am really leary of giving up my diet cokes . . . I would rather give up wine, beer, sugar, and breathing out of my left nostril. Seriously, I love my diet cokes. Maybe I'll issue an exception, and if I don't earn my bracelet, so be it?
100 Days of Real Food says
You can do it...it is only 10 days! Also, check out our whole-wheat tortilla recipe here: http://thefoodillusion.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/recipe-whole-wheat-tortillas/
Beverly says
Loved the article in the N&O this morning!
I would like to know your position on Turbinado.
Thanks!
100 Days of Real Food says
I do think Turbinado (natural brown sugar) is slightly better for you than regular brown sugar. Although while it may be a little higher in nutrients it is still high in calories and therefore not much different from any other sweetener (including white sugar, honey, molasses)...all which should be used in moderation. Check out this article for more info http://thefoodillusion.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/sweeteners-101/
Sheri says
Thanks so much for the blog. We started a "family revolution" this year, too. It started with my New Year's Resolution of "No Chocolate for a Year". Then it progressed to moving toward a no-processed / whole food diet. It is very difficult, but your tips provide some very practical and easy ways to overcome some of the obstacles. Great job!!!
(Can you give me the name of your Milk Man?)
100 Days of Real Food says
Thanks for the comment! I use Lakeview Farms for milk delivery. http://www.lakeviewfarmshomedelivery.com
Christen says
I have really enjoyed reading your blog and some of the challenges you have with going 100% real food. I started thinking about my food choices about 6 mos ago when I read "The Omnivore's Dilemma" also by Michael Pollan and I'll admit it's been a slow process. I have become very conscientious with consuming local products which luckily, is pretty easy where I live. I do have slightly different "rules" though and I was curious about your rules concerning dairy and sugar. I feel like milk and most diary is pretty highly processed and the pasturization process removes some essential nutrients. Now, I realize it also offers safety which may be necessary for children. Have you considered using raw milk? I have also allowed sugar to stay as long as it's the raw sugar. I don't use it often because of the health issues with sugar in general but I haven't considered it processed and thus not allowable.
100 Days of Real Food says
Thanks for your comment! Raw milk is a very controversial subject and it happens to be illegal here in North Carolina (for the safety issues you mentioned). We do actually get our milk delivered every week from a farm in South Carolina which pasteurizes their milk at a lower temperature than what you would find at the grocery store. It also comes from cows that are fed a diverse diet including grass. They say the milk they give us is 2 days from the cow and it tastes so incredibly fresh I believe it. In regards to sugar, I will probably occasionally use sugar once our 100 days if over (most things in moderation are okay), but we chose it as something to avoid right now b/c it is in so many highly processed packaged items at the supermarket. With only being able to have maple syrup and honey during our 100 days we pretty much have to make from scratch anything we want that is sweet. This helps control the frequency that we eat items with sweeteners and also the quantity of sweetener used. I hope that helps answer your questions!
Denny Deaton says
This is so awesome! I signed up for the pledge and I just posted a link back to the project on my web site. Hopefully more people on Humzoo will get involved as well.
Just two days ago I wrote a blog about our family challenge to cut out fast food and some alternatives for eating good, healthy food on the go. Anyone interested can check out the blog at http://www.humzoo.com/dennydeaton/blog/113/.
100 Days of Real Food says
Thanks for helping to spread the word...and good luck with your pledge!
Jenni says
Great info. I was looking to doing the 10 day pledge and it appears the link to the Real Food Resources page is not working. Can you tell me where I can find that info? Thanks!
100 Days of Real Food says
I am not sure why that happened...it is working fine for me over here when I just checked. Would you mind trying again and letting me know if you are still having any issues? And I am glad to hear you are considering the 10-day pledge!
Heather says
Thanks so much for doing this! It's such a great resource for us all and I know you've put your heart and soul into it. I have three questions and one request. First and foremost...where do you stand on vodka? (Perhaps vodka and soda with lime?) Any brand suggestions for good juice for kids? Have you noticed that you or your hubby have lost any weight during this change in diet? Last, my daughter is allergic to eggs so any egg-less recipes would be greatly appreciated! Many thanks again for your willingess to share this with all of us!
100 Days of Real Food says
I have definitely put my heart and soul into all of this so thanks for noticing! :) Also, to answer your questions...first off most things in moderation are okay so I think the same goes for vodka. Alcohol in general is best in moderation meaning no more than a glass a day (for women). I would recommend trying to mix your vodka with some all natural juices instead of soda. I think Earthfare's store brand of organic juices are a good choice. In regards to our weight loss my husband has lost about 10 pounds and I finally just weighed myself the other day (I need to do an updated post about this) to find out that I have lost about 5 pounds. Lastly, I will definitely keep the eggless thing in mind for upcoming recipes....off the top of my head here are a few that don't have eggs and that my kids like: biscuits, fajitas, smoothies, powerballs, and granola.
Heidi Fiscus says
P.S. - Eggs are not really dairy, so yes, they are okay.
Heidi Fiscus says
Quick Tips:
Wheat and dairy are on the top of the list for allergic reactions (can be mild to severe). I have seen acne breakout (in less than 24 hours) to inflamed stomachs (in a few minutes) to feeling like you were just drugged. Dairy is also really hard for humans to break down because of the casein level, better to substitute sheep or goat.
Devin Kubecka says
I feel you are too good to write Genius!Thanks for posting, maybe we can see more on this.
Candace Radebaugh says
Beautiful photos! I appreciate the post so much! ;)
Edwin Boers says
I'm a father of 7 kids and we totally are non-dependent on the grocery store for our veggies. We do indoor and outdoor gardening as well as mixing some wild edibles!
Thanks for the source too!
100 Days of Real Food says
Michael Pollan (author)
Edwin Boers says
Thank you for your insights
100 Days of Real Food says
Thanks for the comment!
Walter Berning says
The amazing little blueberry has emerged as nature’s number one source of antioxidants among fresh fruits and vegetables.
Heidi says
Quinoa [pronounced KEEN-wah] is fantastic. Very nutritious, gluten free, versatile. I could eat it every day! You can use it in place of oatmeal for breakfast or as a side dish (in place of rice) or mixed with veggies into a salad (in place of pasta, for instance) as a whole meal. The Whole Foods website also has a recipe for a "Quinoa Loaf" (as a vegetarian alternative to meat loaf).
100 Days of Real Food says
We will definitely try it...I love when readers give me new ideas. Thank you!!
steph says
Since I have discovered quinoa, I love it and its hard to go back to other grains. Some dishes I make include a black bean, corn, tri color peppers salad with cooked and cooled quinoa. Then dress it up with jalepeno, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and S&P. Its a great southwestern side dish. I also like to mix in some soft cheese to a pot of warm quinoa and make a healthy version of mac and cheese. Heidi on 101 Cookbooks has some great cooking tips too. Best of luck with your quinoa recipes!
David says
Its good for your skin . Just rub it over your face in small amounts.
electicdeb says
This sounds like something I can get behind, especially during the summer when my 16 year old is away with his father.
We're already pretty close -- though I may have some problems getting locally sourced meats. And I'm on a "no-knead" bread kick (yummy), not sure how it will turn out with 100% whole wheat flour. I will have to experiment. I'm hoping Brown Rice is not against the rules?
100 Days of Real Food says
Brown rice is definitely acceptable. In the case of meat...what city do you live in (I can do a little research and see if I can find some options for you)?
Cheryl says
I'm IN! Have basically been eating only real food for awhile now, but will be checking the labels on my condiments and either making my own, or doing without. My pledge is to keep this up beyond 10 days -- I'm going until day after Labor Day!
100 Days of Real Food says
Great!! Also, if you are interested you can officially make your pledge at https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/take-the-10-day-pledge/ to help us keep track of everyone. And if you are going to do it until after Labor Day you will be right there with us at almost 100 days...good luck!
Ginny Carroll says
Hi! This sounds like what I have been looking for! I'm so excited to try this. I was recently introduced to quinoa which is kinda like a grain and naturally packed full of protein and amino acids. It comes in a box (or loose in the bulk foods section on Whole Foods) and I was wondering if this is considered processed? Quinoa grows with a bitter coating that is removed before eating. It is usually sold dried and ready to eat. It's really yummy. I guess I'm still trying to figure out what exactly falls under processed and what doesn't.
100 Days of Real Food says
I am so glad you found us! I did some research on Quinoa and my opinion is it is okay as long as what you are buying is the whole "grain" - meaning nothing other than the bitter outside coating has been removed. There is research that says that the removal of that coating does not affect the mineral content of the seed. I would imagine that what Whole Foods is selling out of the bulk bins would be the whole grain, and hopefully anything about of a box would disclose that detail. I hope that helps! And thanks for the suggestion...I think we will have to try some too now.
Joan P says
Hi! I read about quinoa in one of my health magazines. You can find Ancient Harvest Quinoa (Wheat-free, gluten-free/organic) at Harris Teeter on 160. It's not cheap, but it's good. Ingredients listed: "Organic whole grain quinoa."
Country of origin: Bolivia
What about chicken? Does organic chicken from Harris Teeter qualify as whole food?
100 Days of Real Food says
I actually bought some quinoa, but hate to admit I have yet to use it! I will try to fit it into one of our meals soon because we are anxious to try it. Also, in regards to chicken we believe that you have a higher chance of getting chicken that has been fed and raised properly if they are local and you can talk to farmer yourself. Organic chicken from the grocery store is certainly better than conventional, but it could be that those chickens are just fed organic corn. While chickens can eat corn they are healthiest if fed more of a variety including some greens. As Michael Pollan said "you are what you eat eats too"...I wrote a little post about it here: http://thefoodillusion.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/you-are-what-you-eat-eats-too/
Darci says
My husband and I love quinoa. I recommend cooking it in organic or homemade chicken or vegetable stock to season. We like it plain, but I have also added fresh spinach and roasted vegetables to it as well. You'll know it's done when the little white husks start coming off the grain. I tried to cook it using the "energey efficient" method (instructions on box of the Ancient Harvetst), it was very chewey and likely undercooked, not so goood. I hope you enjoy it!
100 Days of Real Food says
Sounds good! How long do you usually cook it (for whenever I get around to making ours!)?
W Smith says
We love quinoa!! I just cook it about 20 min. One other tip I read in Cooking Light: Take your rinsed and drained quinoa and put it in a nonstick skillet and lightly toast it a bit before cooking. So I do that and then add my water (or chicken broth or half of each) to the skillet (and toss in some onion and cranberries). Bring to a boil then lower to simmer for that 20 (ish) min. Soooo good. Lightly salt usually too.
W Smith says
BTW, you probably assumed, but that should be dried cranberries.
amanda says
Yes, Quinoa is considered a "whole" food. It is natural, unprocessed, and 1 ingredient! It is luckly, also highly nutritional. You can find it by the rice/couscous isle at Walmart, or Kroger etc...
David says
Its said to be packed with protein. It depends how much of it you swallow.
Elizabeth says
Hey Lisa, Are wine and beer considered whole foods? I've never looked at an ingredient label, but I can't imagine they have a lot of other stuff in them - grapes or barley and hops. Just curious what makes them "legal". Do you buy organic or locally made?
100 Days of Real Food says
Well, it is not that we necessarily think wine and beer are whole foods - we basically just made an exception. Although, I will say that they don't break any of our rules. Both wine and beer typically have less than 5 ingredients with no sweeteners added. Also, Michael Pollan does say that drinking alcohol "moderately and regularly" (especially red wine) can actually "reduce the risk of heart disease" and to reap this benefit "most experts recommend no more than two drinks a day for men, one for women." Based on that information we honestly just thought it would be okay as an exception and that our 100 days would be much more pleasurable since we both enjoy drinking socially!
Rupel says
I'm getting excited to start! Have you looked into Indian style Lentils/Chickpeas. They are very tasty, loaded with various spices (cumin, turmeric, coriander, etc) and protein! :)
100 Days of Real Food says
I love the idea of trying some Indian dishes. If you have any family recipes you could send my way that would be wonderful!
Stephanie says
Do you have a recommendation for oatmeal? My 16-month-old son and I both love oatmeal for breakfast and have been eating Kashi oatmeal. There are definitely more than 5 ingredients on the label...
100 Days of Real Food says
Hey Stephanie! Oatmeal is a great option for breakfast. You just want to make sure you are buying plain oats (with nothing added). Our supermarket has a store-brand labeled as "Organic Old Fashioned Oats", and I have also seen a similar option by Bob's Red Mill, a national brand. There only needs to be one ingredient which is oats. You can provide your own flavoring by adding a little honey, dried fruit, cinnamon and/or nuts. Anytime you buy a product that already has flavoring added (oatmeal and yogurt are two prime examples), chances are the food company has added much more sweeteners and other ingredients than necessary! So with most anything you are better off buying plain and flavoring it yourself. That way you can control exactly what you are consuming, and after a while you will probably end up preferring the flavor of the homemade variety anyway. I hope that helps!
Dawn says
Stephanie, Just a reminder for the baby, no honey until he is over 2 years. His digestional system is not equipped to handle the bacteria in it. Stevia or maple syrup are good options for either one of you.
Erin says
Hello, which oils are/are not ok during the pledge? Thank you!
Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says
Hi Erin. Here are the details: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/14/mini-pledge-week-10-no-refined-oils/. :) ~Amy
Sara says
Try some of the recipes out at Allrecipes.com - my 2 year old and I love some of the made-from-scratch recipes we can tweek to make organic!
amanda says
However, Kashi is a natural food. Sometimes, there is more than 5 ingrediants, but they are HEALTHY ingredients! Whole grains, no weird sweeteners, and as much protein as an egg! We also do an oatmeal I'm in LOVE with.
1/3 c steel cut oats
3/4 c water
1 pkt stevia powder
5 dark chocolate chips
sprinkle of organic coconut shreds
1 TB coconut oil
microwave for 9 minutes on medium power and add vanilla almond milk.
Maggie Sanders says
oh wow I just read the rules...I get to keep wine...now I know I can do it....maggie