Shopping for Healty Foods with Dr. Oz – The Bagger!
Dr. Oz used a disguise to bag groceries in an effort to see what people were actually buying at the grocery store and just how they would respond to his questions and comments about how unhealthy or healthy their food choices were… His stealth bagger act was funny and revealing! I have done similar things to people while standing in line waiting for my turn to pay for my groceries and I have made suggestions to people walking down the natural foods aisles too many times to count. It does give us an idea of common attitudes and perceptions about food and health.
People look for convenience, buying primarily packaged and processed foods and beverages. It’s deplorable that so many of those items are contaminated with synthetic chemicals, toxins, and additives that detract from your health without you having a clue. The choices in most grocery stores chains are 99% poor and 1% healthy with organic and natural selections on their shelves. You virtually have to tell the Managers what you want them to carry and how many items of each brand you will expect to buy there weekly. They will carry it for you and keep it in inventory as long as you keep purchasing it regularly. Most Managers are interested in pleasing their customers and will accommodate your requests. Safeway carries the O brand of organics and we have fresh organic chicken breasts waiting for us weekly. We even have Turtle Island Chocolate Soy Ice Cream in the freezer to satisfy our healthy sweet choices!
The other alternatives are to locate a Whole Foods Market using Google or your favorite Search Engine in your neighborhood or at the Whole Foods website. They have everything you’ll need to get healthy and stay healthy with excellent produce, meats, and healthy packaged items.
It is also important to find your local Farmer’s Markets and Food Co-ops and Natural Foods stores. Support your Moms and Pops and buy local! Get your CSAs from your regional farmers and growers and start your own business to supply your community with whole and healthy foods.
There are healthy choices online which will provide you with excellent flavor and variety. We would prefer that you buy from our online business associates, because it helps us pay for this website and this free service of providing tips and knowledge for you. It makes a difference to you and it makes a huge difference to us! You get the best foods available and we get to keep doing what we love.
First, Dr. Oz told people to stop buying cured meats with nitrites and additives like excess salt and fat. The English woman said what few of us can tell you. These cured meats like salami and bacon and bologna have nitrites and nitrates which have been proven to be associated with cancer-causing agents in the human body and in animal studies. It is simply irresponsible for you to consume cured meats knowing full well that you are exposing yourself to high risks by willingly introducing these synthetic chemicals into your body. Don’t do that anymore!
There are healthy bacon and cured meats and fermented foods available. We will include a few Banners here for you to peruse and you can refer to previous posts for additional sources. Your meat choices make a huge difference in your health for your circulatory system, heart and other vital organs and for every cell in your entire body. Do not skimp or cheat yourself in this department…buy from Fossil Farms, Hearst, and the others here. The meats come to you directly from these suppliers delivered to your doorstep and you can trust that they are as good as it gets unless you raise your own animals.
Fermented Foods are going to really improve your health and most of the pickled items in the glass jars in your grocery stores are not prepared in the traditional way. Here is a source for fermented foods that is excellent and tasty to boot. Remember to include one to three servings of fermented foods in your daily dietary regimen for your health.
Food Sensitivities and Allergies are complex and there are many individual differences too complicated for this format, but you would be wise to get gluten-free food items from our online partner which carries the widest selection possible. From teff tortillas to healthy desert cookies and wafers to mixes for your baking needs, there are solutions here to give you packaged foods that ARE in fact healthy for you.
HerbTrader carries many brands which you will also find in your Whole Foods Markets, but you will have the added convenience of ordering online and quick deliveries of these healthy items.
Frontier carries many mixes, seasoning blends, spices, herbs, dips, sauces, herbs, teas, coffees, and so many other healthy Whole Food items including specialty items like goji berries and lavender. You’ll never get tired while exploring this site with so many choices for you that are truly healthy and the prices are reasonable.
Please don’t buy canned foods unless it is for your Food Storage program for your Preparedness Plan! We’ve talked about this issue at length. If you must buy something in a can like tomato paste, then at least buy an organic brand. These companies know what they are doing for you and because we have been asking them to provide these solutions for several decades. There are some marinara sauces like MuirGlenn and SeedsofChange which are organic and taste fantastic while being exceedingly healthy for you, if you really don’t have the time or cooking skills to make your own spaghetti sauce from scratch. You can also keep freeze-dried and dehydrated items in your pantry for both emergencies and filling out your variety of food selections.
Do think about ordering your organic and herbal teas, coffee, and healthy fizzy beverages online with us! We drink these daily and you will be assured of freshness, quality, and purity…right up there with fine ingredients for your genuine health and wellness in liquid form!
Shop with the smart choices for your health and nutrition and your taste buds will celebrate you for bagging it with Oz and our business partners which give you the absolute best natural and organic foods in the world.
