What’s In Dr. Nandi’s Pantry

I get asked what kinds of foods I eat and what I feed my family. Those who follow me know we eat a diet with LOTS of organic fruits and vegetables with fish, some chicken, and very little meat- only a few times a year at holidays or weddings with family.

So today, I’d like to share what’s in my pantry with you. I am such an advocate of REAL food from the produce section that we rarely buy things shopping down the isles at the store.

I am so impressed with the organic section at Kroger, though! You really can find almost anything you need there, even organic turmeric! Click here to shop for Kroger’s Simple Truth Organic Line – you can even use their ClickList Program for easy online ordering and quick pick up! So let’s get started.

Ghee

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• High smoke point
• Packed with fat-soluble vitamins
• Free of lactose and casein
• It contains conjugated linoleic Acid
• Loaded with butyrate
• It has a strong, buttery flavor
• Strengthens your bones
• It promotes healthy weight loss.
• Improves digestion
• Reduces inflammation

Organic Quinoa

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• Complete protein source
• Twice as much fiber as most other grains. …
• Contains iron
• Contains lysine
• Rich in magnesium
• Rich in Riboflavin (B2)
• Rich in manganese

Coconut

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• Supports immune system health
• Anti-viral
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-parasitic
• It provides a natural source of quick energy and enhances physical and athletic performance
• Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals
• Improves insulin secretion and symptoms associated with diabetes

Organic Sunflower Seeds

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• Promotes cardiovascular health
• It contains phytosterols which promote healthy cholesterol levels
• Good source of magnesium
• Supports mood and mental health
• It contains selenium; a potent antioxidant that supports the thyroid
• Improves insulin secretion and symptoms associated with diabetes

Almonds

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• Contain healthy fats,
• Good fiber source
• Contain protein
• Help to lower blood sugar levels
• Reduce blood pressure 
• Lowers cholesterol
• Suppresses appetite
• Support healthy weight loss

Organic Olive Oil

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• Rich in healthy monounsaturated fats
• Rich in antioxidants
• Strong anti-inflammatory properties
• It may help prevent strokes
• Protective against heart disease

Dark Chocolate

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• Rich in antioxidants
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Helps prevent diabetes
• Contains anti-cancer benefits
• Supports bone health
• Supports dental health
• Improves cognitive function

Organic peanut butter

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• One serving contains 3 mg of the powerful antioxidant vitamin E
• 49 mg of bone-building magnesium
• 208 mg of muscle-friendly potassium
• 0.17 mg of immunity-boosting vitamin B6
• May decrease the risk of heart disease
• May reduce the risk of diabetes
• It helps to protect against chronic health conditions

Organic Coffee

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• It helps protect against type 2 diabetes
• It helps prevent Parkinson’s disease
• Supports the liver
• Promotes a healthy heart

Organic Honey

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• It may help to prevent cancer
• Help to prevent heart disease
• Contains flavonoids
• Rich in antioxidants
• It may help control ulcers 
• Anti-bacterial properties
• Anti-fungal properties
• Improves athletic performance
• Reduces a cough and throat irritation

Organic Tahini

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• It’s rich in minerals such as phosphorus, lecithin, magnesium, potassium, and iron
• It’s a good source of Methionine, which aids in liver detoxification
• It’s one of the best sources of calcium out there
• It’s high in vitamin E and vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5 and B15
• It helps to promote healthy cell growth
• Prevent anemia
• It helps to maintain healthy skin and muscle tone has 20% complete protein, making it a higher protein source than most nuts
• It’s easy for your body to digest because of its high alkaline mineral content, which is excellent for assisting in weight loss
• It is high in unsaturated fat (good fat!)

Organic Raw Sugar

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Everything is in moderation, right?! If you need sugar, please just eat natural sugar. I take just one teaspoon of my coffee. So you are probably saying to yourself, now come on, Dr. Nandi, You have a snack on something? What about your kids? Honestly, I just snack on nuts and cut up veggies, but we do buy things like Organic Pretzels and organic fishies. We put peanut butter on them for some protein.

You can find all of these items and their health benefits on my website.

Now you know you don’t have to starve to be healthy, and you don’t have to spend a fortune either! Just focus on staying as close to nature as possible. Fresh foods and foods with short, simple ingredient lists. 

To your health and happiness!

Make Healthy Living a Part of Every Day!

Namaste.