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Stocking a Real Food Kitchen


You’re ready to eat real food, rooted in traditional wisdom, but where should you shop and what should you buy? Here you’ll find recommendations for where to buy real food, what to look for, how to connect to local food sources (for the freshest, most nutrient-dense food you can buy), how to get your family on board with real food, real-food shopping lists for major grocery stores, and how to take a budget-friendly approach to real food groceries (no matter your budget). Start with how to stock a real food kitchen, foods to stop buying and start making, healthy food swaps to make at the grocery store, and 16 ways to stretch your food budget without sacrificing quality. 

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  • Healthy Eating Basics
    • What is Real Food
    • Stocking a Real Food Kitchen
    • Where to Buy Real Food
    • Meal Planning
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    • Meal Prep
    • Faster Way to Fat Loss
  • Recipes
    • Meal
      • Breakfast
      • Appetizers
      • Lunch & Dinner Mains
      • Lunch & Dinner Sides
      • School Lunch
      • Snacks
      • Soups
      • Muffins & Breads
      • Salads
      • Dessert
      • Drinks
    • Meat
      • Chicken & Turkey
      • Beef
      • Pork
      • Fish & Seafood
      • Egg
      • Beans
    • Flour
      • Einkorn
      • Spelt
      • Whole Wheat
      • All Purpose White
      • Oats
      • Almond
      • Coconut
    • Method
      • Instant Pot
      • Slow Cooker
      • Oven
      • Stove Top
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      • No Bake
      • Fermentation
      • Sourdough
      • Blender
      • Food Processor
    • Convenience
      • Sheet Pan
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      • 30 Minutes
      • Make-Ahead Meals
      • Freezer Meals
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  • Natural Cleaning
    • Get Started
    • Cleaning By Room
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      • Sal Suds
      • Hydrogen Peroxide
      • Alcohol
      • Washing Soda
      • Essential Oils
      • Beeswax & Soy
    • Cleaning Products
      • Surface Spray
      • Tub, Shower, & Sink
      • Toilet
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