Sarah's Favorite Things

Often times people ask me about the products I use..."What do you use on your skin? What's your favorite shampoo? Which coconut milk do you buy?"

Most of the time I answer with a product that I make myself, but not always (I can't do everything after all), sometimes I direct them to other companies that are making amazing products as well.

So I thought it was time to collect all of these amazing things in to one place.

Foods:

Kasadrinos Olive Oil...The real deal, super yummy stuff straight from the Mediterranean

Thrive Market - kind of like the Amazon version of WholeFoods...get discounts on all kinds of great natural grocery staples

Pete's Paleo - Paleo friendly meal delivery, in case you don't have time to do it yourself.

They also have an awesome 30-day gut healing kit that I recommend to my clients often.

Bullet Proof Coffee Ingredients - have you tired this yet? I've been using coconut milk in my coffee for as long as I haven't been eating dairy (going on 7 years now...) and I'm never going back. The coffee and cocoa powder are supposedly the best stuff ever (probably something to do with cat's picking the beans or some such thing)

Aroy-D Coconut milk in boxes - I LOVE the way this coconut milk tastes, and it doesn't have any funny additives...just the coconut! It comes in small and large boxes as well as cans...but I like the box because it's for sure BPA free. I also really like this one especially for traveling as it has a re-closeable container.

Coconut Butter - makes all things better...I simply eat it with a spoon

Sardines in Olive Oil - at first I never thought I'd like these, but you may come to love them as much as I do. They are a cheap sources of protein and good omega-3's from the fishies...they mix great in salads or with mustard on top

WB Kitchen Paleo friendly Cookies & Bars - these happen to be friend's of mine and I get to taste test their new flavors...so check out how amazing they are. Everything is sweetened only with honey

Wild Zora Bars - kinda of like upgraded beef jerky these are meat snacks that are super delicious (though one flavor has dairy so watch out for that if you can't eat it) and also made by friend's of mine. I love her bars a bit more than the Epic Bars (though I also LOVE those) because they don't have any added sugar...but I get what I can find when I'm on the go and not ordering online or buying directly from them

Coconut Aminos - my replacement for Soy Sauce ('cause I'm allergic to soy)

Brazil Nuts - 4 of these a day will get you most of the selenium you need, which many people are missing!

Supplements

I take these supplements everyday and recommend them to most of my clients.

UltraNutrient by Pure Encapsulations - has all the active forms of the vitamins you need on a daily basis...I typically take only 3 (1/2 the recommended 6 the bottle says to take) and find this is perfect for most people

Vitamin D Drops by Pure Encapsulations - super simple and easy to take, one drop = 1000 IU's so this little bottle will last you a while

Calcium/Magnesium Fizz - since I don't do dairy I like to have a little bit of supplemental calcium, but mostly I take this for the Magnesium. Calms Magnesium is another good one if you don't want the calcium (which you shouldn't need if you eat dairy)

Carlson's Cod Liver Oil Liquid - you can also get it in gel caps if you prefer...I switch back and forth between these two simply because I feel like it, one isn't better than the other

Beef Liver Capsules - now I actually eat beef liver on a semi-regular basis (I get a cow share each year that comes with liver) because I happen to like the taste...pate and meatloaf are my favorite ways to eat liver, but most people don't like the taste, and for them, taking it in capsules is great. You get all the nutritional benefits and none of the ick factor

Protein Powders:

These are some of the things I add to my daily morning smoothie

Shakeology - I use the Vegan Chocolate flavor everyday (though I also like the vegan strawberry just not as much as I love chocolate). I've tried others and like them ok (like the next one down) but truly nothing tastes as good or fills me up the same way as this one does.
If you can handle dairy then there are several different flavor options that are made with whey protein...word is there will be a Mocha flavor coming out December 2015

Greens & Fiber Boosts - an easy way to add some extra greens or fiber to your morning smoothie

Vega Sport Protein - the only other vegan protein that I like the taste of that doesn't upset my stomach..doesn't have as much other awesome stuff in it as the Shakeology does (like all the cool adaptogenic herbs) but it's a good option

Beef Collagen Peptides - collagen is crucial for healthy hair, skin, nails, and connective tissues in your body (hello athletes out there...this one is for you). Beef peptides offer a convenient way to add collagen to your diet. You can add them to cold or hot beverages such as a smoothies, juices, water, tea, or coffee, as well as a variety of foods such as oatmeal and yogurt. Beef peptides will not "gel" in cold liquids and they do not alter the texture or thicken liquids.

Beef Gelatin Protein - beef gelatin protein product will solidify or "gel" in cold liquids (this is what makes Jell-o) and as a result, it is ideal for hot beverages such as herbal tea, hot juices, or a protein pumpkin spice coffee. Hot liquids with collagen protein will solidify once cooled. This Beef Gelatin Collagen Protein is a 100% Pasture-Raised Beef Gelatin and is a stable in many recipes and can be used to make fruit gelatin, healthy gummy snacks, or added to soups an broths as a nutritious protein booster and thickener

Hair & Body Care

Acure Organics Moroccan Argan Shampoo and Conditioner - I do make and use almost all of my own body and face care items, but I haven't yet found a shampoo recipe that I like, and the vinegar thing didn't work out long term for me. This is the shampoo and condition that I've used for years and love it to this day.

Health Programs

These are some great programs that I have done myself and can fully get behind you spending your money on.

Healthiest Kids University: Healthy All Year - a course created by herbalist/midwife/Doctor Aviva Romm designed to teach parents how to care for their kids naturally.

Healthy Baby Code from Chris Kresser -  a step-by-step guide on how to get your body ready for making a healthy baby

Solving Leaky Gut - A really important health issue that MOST people are probably suffering from and need to take care of (this site has a quiz you can take to find out if you need to be concerned)

Healthful Pursuit's guide to Nutritional Ketosis - If you've been curious about trying out ketosis then this is the place to start

Menopausal Weight Loss Program - yes, women in menopause are different, and need to do things differently as well. The people over at Metabolic Effect are doing amazing things combining research with actual application

Fitness Programs:

Yes, these are BeachBody programs, and yes, I do love them and have tried most of them, these are my favorite ones (in order!):

21 Day Fix - the little containers in this program seriously changed the way I look and feel, and I love the workout variety

T25 - A great next step from 21 Day Fix, much more 'cardio' focused but still really fun

P90X3 - I LOVE the variety in these workouts...strength, cardio, kickboxing, you get it all in under 30 minutes each day

CIZE - a dance fitness program...lots of fun! You sweat like crazy and never want it to end

Brazil Butt Lift - it may seem silly but your booty will be working!

BodyBeast - not just for men, this program is great for women who want to build some real strength (though the trainer can be a bit annoying at times...just ignore it)

Other Random Things

Strawesome Reusable Glass Straws - Plastic sucks! Get rid of it and try these super cool straws instead

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