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
Brittney says
This is so exciting! I've been looking to eat healthy in a relatively pain-free, diet-free way...I think this is it!!! It makes perfect sense and seems like something that once you get used to it won't be a big deal at all. My kids are 2 & 5, so I think if I detox them from processed food and only allow certain things as very occasional treats, they will be easy customers. I'm sure some of this is on here somewhere, but I can't find the mojo to look through nearly 800 comments for the answer. Two things:
1) My kids (and more detrimentally, my husband) think that truly natural peanut butter (i.e., just peanuts and maybe a little salt) tastes bad, and my husband doesn't like to mix it up. Would it be acceptable on this plan to mix in a little agave nectar or Stevia to make it a little sweet for my kids?
2) I live in a very rural area, and locally raised meats are a "what's that?" sort of thing here. Do you have recommendations for brands of meats that are minimally processed?
I really can't wait to start this, and I think I can get my husband on board with just a few minor concessions/adjustments.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Brittney. If you serve the peanut butter with jelly, the jelly will serve as a sweetener. Agave and stevia are not within the "rules". On the meat, if you can't find local, can you find organic/grass fed/no antibiotics? That might be a good option. Best of luck. Jill
Marsha says
Hey There,
Since so much of your focus is on whole wheat/grains what do you suggest for someone who is gluten free? I have a child who is gluten free and we find it easier for the whole family to be gluten free as well.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Marsha. Check out this post on gluten free...https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/06/28/food-allergies/. You can also try substituting gluten free rolled oats in many of the breakfast recipes that call for whole wheat flour. I just mix the ingredients in the blender which chops up the oats into a flour consistency. You could also try substituting almond flour, but, that's not necessarily a 1:1 substitution. Finally, you may want to check out http://www.elanaspantry.com or http://www.deliciouslyorganic.net for some other gluten free ideas. Jill
Nana says
Hmmmm great concept but this list confuses me.... even "whole wheat" flour is processed, so I don't understand how any type of bread is allowed... and you can drink beer (definitely processed....)and wine, but you can't eat a organic potato fried in olive oil?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Nana. Yes, I would agree making bread is a form of "processing", but, all cooking in general is technically a form of processing or changing your food. As for beer and wine they are allowed in moderation only. To your point on the potato, I wouldn't say it's not allowed, it would just depend on the type of oil you are cooking it in (olive oil would be preferable) and that it would not be deep fried. Hope that helps a little. Jill
nicolette says
Just discovered your blog... I've been wanting to change our eating habits, but have had a hard time as we live overseas and a lot of the "plans" I have seen require too many things that we just cannot get here. But yours seems do-able for us!
The grains is where I'm still having a bit of a hard time, just because of what is available here. so I have a few questions... what about burghul, lentils and couscous. Are those considered real foods?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Nicolette. My understanding of burghul is that the outer layer of the bran has been removed, so, therefore it would not be considered whole wheat and not part of "the rules". But, lentils are fine and couscous is fine as long as you use the 100% whole wheat variety. Jill
nicolette says
Thanks!
Jen says
I would love to take your challenge (though I am fairly sure we meet most of the guidelines 100% of the time), but I have a couple of questions, as we are dealing with an INSANE amount of food allergies here (my 5 yr old daughter has 22, 17 of which are anaphylactic). #1 - are almond and hazelnut milks allowed? #2 - We use a small amount of white rice and tapioca flours in our homemade bread (free of gluten/dairy/corn/soy/honey/palm/coconut/sunflower/safflower, etc.) along with all of the whole grain flours. #3 - are molasses and sorghum allowed? I didn't see what you said about brown rice syrup either.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Jen. 1. Yes, nut milks are allowed. Just use the unsweetened varieties or, better yet, homemade. 2. The white rice flour and tapioca starch are considered processed so are not allowed. How about almond flour? 3. The only sweeteners allowed are honey and maple syrup. Finally, I am not really familiar with sorghum flour. I would say if you are looking to use it though as an alternative that is gluten free, again, you might try almond flour. Good luck. Jill
Laurie says
How does the use of brown rice syrup fit into the plan? I've been trying to find out more info on it. Organic websites seem to like it but other sites have warnings of high arsenic in it. Just started using it in a recipe for power bars and am wondering if I should find a different alternative and if so - what? I'm already substituting maple syrup for cane sugar.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Laurie. We only use maple syrup and honey. Jill
Millie says
I am thinking of taking the 100 day pledge, but I am curious to know - what's your opinion on soy? I've heard so many conflicting views on soy, but one of the main issues is that many soy products are highly processed...my dilemma is that I'm a vegan and so like to eat tofu a couple of times a week for the calcium. Also, B12 fortified soy milk is a convenient source of B12; however, it contain's sugar and preservatives. Any suggestions?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Millie. There are many reports out there about soy that will say different things. I think if you are going to have it, I would make sure it's non GMO soy. As for the soy milk, you can get unsweetened varieties to avoid the sugar, although, I do believe it will still contain the preservatives you mention. You could also consider almond milk which you can actually make yourself quite easily. Jill
Deborah Eubanks says
I can make my own almond milk? Please send me a recipe or link for that!
Nancy Murphy says
All you do is soak a cup of whole almonds overnight in about a quart of purified water. The next day you blend everything in a blender. Then sift the fiber out of the 'milk' with cheesecloth and you have homemade almond milk. The fiber can be used in several different recipes.
Marie says
Hi Lisa!!!
I just want to thank you for doing this blog. We (my husband and 1 1/2 year old) just finished Day 1 of the 10 day Pledge. I ahve a feeling this is going to be a lot harder for my husband and I than our little girl. She is gobbling up all the fresh fruits/veggies, homemade sauce and dips, nuts and dried fruits. I love them too, but my husband and I both work in restaurants and look at and deal with "unreal" food all day. Any suggesstions to mentally stay with it???
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Marie. Glad to hear you are doing the 10 day pledge. Honestly, my best advice which I know may not sound like much right now is that if you stick with it, you will no longer even want that other "food". Your taste buds will really start to change and things that you may have eaten before or even craved will no longer seem appealing to you. I would just say give it time and things will begin to change for you naturally. Let us know how it goes. Jill
joann says
Love this blog. I am on the whole-food journey and have pretty much done all of the listed things except for whole grain pasta and rice. Just can't get used to the consistency of the whole grains on those two things. Hoping to get there eventually. Otherwise am on board.
I go to Jazzercise classes and last week, a fellow student who is selling pricey antioxidant supplements brought in a machine to measure blood antioxidant levels. Jazzercise instructors and some vegetarian friends in the class all tested in the red zone; ie, low antioxidants. I tested heads and tails above everyone else, in the green zone, at about 80%. Everyone asked what my secret was. I take no vitamin supplements at all, so my secret was...whole foods!
Bailey says
Do the packets of Stevia count as a refined sweetener, or are they okay?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Unfortunately they do count as refined sweetener. They are processed to get them to the state at which they are packaged into those packets. Jill
Laura says
Marie- up on the top where photos are you will see the Meal Plan icon- click on that- that is where I found them. :-)
Laura says
One more question- is olive oli the best choice when cooking? How about for baked goods- which oil is best then, since you wouldn't want an olive taste at all. :-)
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Laura. You may want to check out this post on oils. https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/14/mini-pledge-week-10-no-refined-oils/. Jill
Laura says
My question is about some cereals- I know the 5 ingredient rule, but what about some cereals that list a ton of vitamins? Are added vitamins okay, or do we count those as an ingredient?
My husbands wants to know if he can take his usual vitamins during the 10 days.
Also, I am guessing Bisquik is out but just checking! I am starting with my family Friday and I am just doing final research/menu planning today!
Thanks so much! My whole family is looking forward to this (well, maybe not the oldest....but oh well!)
Laura
Adam says
Bisquick is definitely out. It's made with enriched flour which is not whole grain. It also has 1.5 grams of trans fat per serving. This is the worst kind of fat there is. It's synthetic; its oil made into fat in a lab. Anytime you see 'partially hydrogenated oil' on an ingredient list, it means trans fat. Beware.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Laura. In regards to the vitamins, I would just check the ingredients. There are some with artificial flavors and colors believe it or not, so, I would just make sure yours are all natural. Yes, Bisquick is out (it actually contains hydrogenated oils). As for the vitamins, yes, they technically count, as do those ingredients listed as "less than 2%". Best of luck with your pledge. Jill
Sheldon says
My mother is a bargain shopper. She is older and already spends too much time at the grocery just shopping. She may not take the time to read the food labels. Can you provide a list of brands to purchase that are considered healthy?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Sheldon. I don't have a list to provide since many of the foods we purchase are whole foods (fruits, veggies) and, as such, have no brand per se. I would just suggest for any products purchased (dairy for example), I would focus on buying organic, all natural products. Hope that helps. Jill
Eileen says
I'm curious about the 5-ingredient rule. I've found several items with "all read food" ingredients, but there are more than 5 of them.... What's the background behind that rule?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Eileen. That rule came from Michael Pollan's book, Food Rules. Here is a link to the post. https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/06/10/mini-pledge-week-14-five-ingredient-rule/. Jill
Becky says
How do I deal with wanting to just eat whole foods myself, but my 2 teenage sons and husband are not too interested?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Becky. You may be interested in these posts. https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/07/07/convincing-a-reluctant-spouse-to-eat-real-food/ and https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/02/29/a_guest_post_-from_my_husband/. You may also be interested in some of these recommended books and documentaries for them to read/view https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/my-kitchen-essentials/. Best of luck. Jill
Bailey says
Is raw agave nectar "real food approved?" Because It's in a lot of recipes and I can't use honey because I'm vegan
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Bailey. I know Lisa and her family do not use agave, only honey and maple syrup. Here is some info on agave. http://www.foodrenegade.com/agave-nectar-good-or-bad/. Jill
Molly says
What is cane juice and why is it bad? I've noticed it on some of our things that we buy. Also, where do you buy "good" fruit juice concentrates? I read elsewhere on this site that juice concentrates contain chemicals.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Molly. Evaporated cane juice is made from sugar cane, but, unlike refined sugar, it does not undergo processing to the same extent, therefore, it retains more of the nutrients found in raw sugar cane. However, it is still processed. Keep in mind that no matter what sweetener you choose, you should always do so in moderation. I have honestly had a hard time finding fruit juice concentrates as well. Depending on what you're using them for I have sometimes made them myself just by using frozen organic fruit. Jill
Nancy says
what happens when you like very very few veggies...i mean like i can count on one hand the veggies i'll eat - not that i haven't tried them, i just can't eat them :(
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Nancy. I would just say you should continue to try them and experiment with different ways of preparing them. Or, I suppose you could stick with the few that you do like. Jill
Nancy Murphy says
A good way to get lots of fresh vegies into your diet is to juice them and add apples and pineapple for taste. Check out The Juice Master or The Juice Man for recipes. You can also make smoothies in the blender with yogurt and soft fruits and your fresh juice.
Ashley says
We are currently doing the 17 Day Diet. Is it going to be too difficult to incorporate the pledge into it?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Ashley. It sounds like many of the items you are allowed to have are whole foods. I would just try and buy organic meat products, preferably local, as well as organic fruits and veggies. On the whole wheat items, I would just make sure they are 100% whole wheat. As for bacon, you can have organic and sausage you can get local perhaps. Hope that helps and good luck. Jill
Melissa says
Has anyone tried to make their own whole wheat bread? Finding a good bakery without driving a great distance is tough.
Denise says
I use this wheat bread recipe regularly. I use all Whole Wheat Flower. It makes three loaves, stores well and is delicious!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Simple-Whole-Wheat-Bread/Detail.aspx
Andrea says
I agree I use that recipe all the time and it is delicious!!!! I also use all whole wheat flour.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Melissa. You may be interested in this recipe. https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/08/17/recipe-honey-whole-wheat-sandwich-bread-for-bread-machine/. Jill
Maria says
Is this an acceptable bread?
http://www.publix.com/featured/FeaturedProduct/PublixBakeryWWMountainBread/Home.do
charma says
If you are a bread snob ie- love great crusty/chewy European style bread, it is hard to stick with only whole grain varieties. However, I have had great success and enjoyed the recipes in this book:
Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads: New Techniques, Extraordinary Flavor
Brittany says
I have a question about salad dressings. If we go out to eat what is the best choice of dressing? Also any suggested store bought brands. Unfortunately I dont have an Earthfare close but any help would be aprpeciated.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Brittany. I would usually just opt for oil and vinegar unless the recipe is made in house with only natural ingredients. As for store brands, I don't really have a suggestion as I typically make my own. Jill
Melissa says
I was wondering about portion control. Are there certain quantities that should be consumed? I don't want to overeat :-)
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Melissa. The only advice I can really offer is to eat until you're full. You will probably find that you feel fuller more quickly when eating "real food" and that you stay fuller longer. Good luck. Jill
Adam says
Even better, try eating till you aren't hungry anymore. You'll end up eating more often, but reasonably sized meals with healthy snacks is a great way to approach portion control.
eric says
Slowing down your eating process will help with this technique. That's in part what the "chew thoroughly" advice is about: chewing thoroughly takes more time, and provides a more solid trigger for your satiety responses. (With the added benefit of better exposing the nutrients for your consumption.)
Susan says
For those who want stevia, try organic, unrefined stevia powder from a vitamin store. Ask them to order KAL brand's new "green" stevia...It isn't processed.
Lisa - instead of cow's milk, have you considered coconut milk? We buy the unsweetened "SO" brand smaller carton that is NOT in the refrigerator section..Has a longer shelf life. 0 sugar. or almond milk, rice milk, etc...Cow's milk is high in sugar. Even organic.
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Susan. Thanks for the information on the coconut milk. Jill
sara says
cow milk is so high in sugar, even when organic, because it has been processed. Raw milks, goat as well, is much healthier if it comes from a clean environment. Like eggs the contaminents are not in the eggs but in the fecies of the animals it comes from. Grass fed raw milk tastes so much better than store milk too, we switched a year ago and will never go back.
Bridgette says
HI Lisa, I am going to be taking the pledge soon (I've been making gradual changes over the past few weeks, since I found your blog!). I want to know what about alcohol - I see you can have beer and wine, but 1) does that have to follow the rules as far as no preservates? (I know a lot of wine had preservates) and 2) can you have hard alcohol like vodka? Thank you, I really love your blog and have been talking about it to everyone I know!
Lisa says
Wine is an accepted traditional "real food" in moderation...if you want to go organic with no preservatives then that's totally fine, but not required. Hard alcohol doesn't have the same health benefits as something like red wine so it's not allowed during the pledge. Good luck with your pledge!
Allison says
Lisa - this may be on your website somewhere but I haven't found it yet - what are your thoughts on Sugar in the Raw as a sweetener? I know honey and maple are preferable, but wasn't sure where Sugar in the Raw would fall?
Lisa says
Allison - Sugar in the Raw is probably between refined sugar and something more natural like honey. The bottom line though is that added sugar is added sugar and no matter which one you choose be sure to avoid the artificial stuff and always consume sweeteners in moderation! I hope that helps.
Kris says
Hi - great website; I'm planning to start this week. One question: what about enzymes found in cheese? Would this be considered a processed food? I know rennet is an animal product and "enzymes" are typically vegetable-based; the production of both sounds like "processing" to me and I'm hard-pressed to find any cheeses without either (needed in order to coagulate the cheese). Thanks!
Lisa says
Thanks! Here's a post that covers cheese..https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/06/18/cheese-and-other-dairy-products-are-they-processed/
Brandy says
Is stevia an acceptable sugar substitute?
Thanks :)
Lisa says
For the real food challenge just honey and maple syrup! Although stevia leaves are a whole food...just not the processed white powdery version...
Marion says
Ok. I think I have the hang of things, but what can I "naturally" sweeten my coffee with? I can put honey in my tea...but coffee...Im stuck! lol
Lisa says
This is what I have every morning! https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/03/04/recipe-maple-mocha/
Allegra says
I just want to say thank you Lisa for your website! I'm excited to see so many people taking the Real Food challenge :)
Niki Head says
I just found your website and have decided to give the 100 Days of Real Food a try. My husband is serving in the Navy and is currently deployed. If I can do this for the next 100 days, he'll be home shortly after I hope, and this will be a much better homecoming present than whatever I can buy at a store. Thanks for the options!
Katelin says
I'm sorry if this question has already been addressed, but why do you say no to plain white flour and regular sugars like brown sugar and white sugar. Do you only use raw sugar then? How do you make cookies!?
I have always thought eating whole foods was the way to go but it was difficult as I was in college in the dorms without a kitchen. Now that I have an apartment I'd like to really get going on it, but the flour and sugar part of this website is a roadblock for me and I just wondered what your reasoning is. :)
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Katelin. You can read about sugar here https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/06/mini-pledge-week-9-no-refined-sweeteners/. This post on understanding grains should help you understand why we don't use white flour https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/07/22/understanding-grains/. Best of luck. Jill
Gigi says
I've been reading your blog for a few days now and I'm really excited by what I see here. I'm working towards going in this direction, but starting on the mini-pledge front. I was just wondering what your thoughts are on Trader Joe's Sprouted Flourless Whole Wheat Berry Bread. I know it breaks the 5 ingredient rule (there are 7), but just curious if you think it is a legitimate alternative. Here's the ingredient list:
Sprouted organic whole wheat berries, filtered water, wheat gluten, organic dates, fresh yeast, sea salt, organic raisins, soy lecithin (emulsifier), cultured wheat.
I'm thinking soy lecithin=bad?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Gigi. Wheat gluten is actually processed as well as the soy lechitin you mention. Soy lechitin is extracted from soybeans either mechanically or chemically. Great Harvest Bread Company has a honey whole wheat bread with only 5 ingredients. Hope that helps. Jill
Kristie says
I love your site and have started buying better foods for my family. I do have a few questions though:
1.) I have a 2-year-old with a wheat allergy. It's hard enough to find/make food for him that doesn't have wheat in it; I'm having a hard time trying to make stuff that is natural, that follows all the food rules, and that is wheat free. I did see the entry today from the woman that is dealing with the same issue. Her husband probably has lots that he will eat; my son is 2...he needs kid-friendly foods.
2.) I have 5 children, ages 19 to 2. The older kids have been eating the same foods since they were little. It's been hard, if not impossible, to get them to change how they eat. Do you have any suggestions? They don't even want to try most of the stuff lately.
3.) With older kids, we ALWAYS have other kids at our house...always. We usually have several other kids at our house. I guess I'm feeling a little bit selfish because I am spending all of this extra money on organic produce, spending extra time making stuff from scratch, etc., and these kids that don't live here don't want it. Am I supposed to have "real" food, for our family and "bad" food, for friends??? I think that if they don't want to eat what I have, then that's fine, they'll just be hungry. But I also think that if they do decide to eat my food, I have spent extra time and money on it and they're just going to go home and eat crappy food again. Is my extra effort going to waste? It's hard to spend $5 on organic apple slices for my 2-year-old, only to find out that my 12-year-old son's friend ate the entire bag. Am I making sense?
4.) How do I handle what my kids eat at other people's houses? I'm speaking about the 9 and 12-year-olds, who are a little bit willing to try the new foods that I'm making.
Thanks for all the help. Typos compliments of my iPhone.
Amberthyme says
I'd like to do the 10 day pledge but before I start I need to figure out the carbs for the meals. My daughter has type 1 diabetes and to give here the appropriate amount of insulin I calculate the carbohydrates. Can you recommend how to do this with non-packaged food such as bread, granola cereal, etc? We've got fruits & veggies figured out but homemade stuff is tougher. I choose cookbooks & web recipes that have the nutrition info already figured out. Thanks! amber
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Amberthyme. There are some websites where you can enter a recipe and it will calculate the nutritional information for you. I don't know specifically which ones calculate complete nutritional data (versus calories only), but, I'm sure you can google them and find one that will work. Good luck. Jill
Donna says
My husband is also a type 1 Diabetic. A great site I use to calculate nutritional info is the following:
http://www.google.ca/reader/view/?hl=en&tab=wy#overview-page
If that link doesn't work, google search Sparks people recipe calculator.
Ginger says
Hi my name is Ginger and I'm new to this site. I took the 10 day pledge and will begin on July 4 since its close to when I get paid and will make a shopping trip. Anyways, how do you recommend I eat yogurt if it's plain but I want it to taste good? Should I sweeten it with honey and fruit? Also, how can I find out if the meat I'm buying is local or if the seafood is wild caught? Last but not least, do you have a good salmon recipe to share?
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Hi Ginger. For plain yogurt, I recommend the berry sauce to sweeten it. https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/03/recipe-berry-sauce/. You could also sweeten it with a little honey or maple syrup and some fresh fruit. The seafood should be labeled as wild caught or farm raised. As for local meat, I usually find mine at a local farmer's market. You could always just ask where you are purchasing it from as to whether or not it's local. I don't have a salmon recipe to share, but, there are 2 fish recipes for white fish on the following page: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-resources/recipe-index/. Hope that helps. Jill
Ginger says
Thanks!
Ashley King says
Going to try this. Cleaning out the pantry this weekend, going to Trader Joes and possibly the Farmer's Market on Monday and gonna give it a go!
Katie says
This is great! I always eat this way but didn't realize there was a name for it. I'm so glad you have inspired people to eat in a more healthy and natural way. Personally I feel great knowing exactly what is in my food. I also had to cut out dairy and soy due to allergies and that alone cuts out a lot of processed food options. Soy is in everything!
Michelle says
I have Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn's and find that most sweetener's and dairy bother my stomach. As an alternative I use Rice, Almond and Coconut products. I also recently discovered Coconut Crystals as a substitution for sugar--but now I'm wondering if this is, in fact, a healthy alternative? Any thoughts? Thanks!
Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says
Michelle - Sorry but I'm not familiar with the coconut crystals. As with any sugar though, it should be used in moderation. Jill
Linda says
I just found your site thanks to Food Renegade. So far I love it. I have been making life style changes and at the top of that list is whole foods! I have a huge garden and will know what is in more and more of what we eat as the season gives us more and more harvest :) I am not ready yet to go all in for the challenge but will continue working in that direction. Thanks for being there!!