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Good, Better, Best- Choosing Grains

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As I stated with my last post on this subject, I fully recognize that some of you have very tight budgets or only have access to mega-marts due to your locations.  Others will have the funds and availability to choose the best of the best.  Either way, this post isn’t to condemn someone who can’t pick the best of every option, it is to help you make the best decision you can with what you have, where you are.

For the beginning of this series, we will look at your choices in purchasing grains.  We will not get into gluten vs gluten-free, whether or not you should eat grains, and the like.  If you are currently buying grains, this is to help you decide what is the best option for your budget.  This posting is my opinion, and after research, you might come to a different conclusion.  If you do, please comment and share what you found and your reasoning.  I’m always open to changing my opinion and updating this post if new or different information comes along.

 The Choices

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Good, Better, Best: When and How to Choose Organic on a Budget

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I’ve had a lot of questions come in based off of the beginnings of the Good, Better, Best series.  Lots of people are asking how I apply what I am writing, and how I make my own choices, since I haven’t been very explicit in telling you where my own lines are.  So I decided to give a quick write-up on where our lines are, and then pick back up on the series. Here’s what I do for my household. They are in order of importance

Fats

Animal fats are critical to buy organic, pastured and grass-fed, as fats are where toxins are stored. Animals raised without chemicals and on their natural diet will have the lowest levels of toxins. For vegetable based fats, like olive and coconut oil, I decide based on price. I buy [Read more…] about Good, Better, Best: When and How to Choose Organic on a Budget

No Condemnation

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I have taken both heaps of praise and heaps of criticism for the coconut milk yogurt recipe since it was published.  Praise from those who are dairy-free and looking for ways to expand their probiotic intake or are happy to have a replacement for the expensive coconut yogurt that their kids love.  I have received criticism from those who are unhappy I wouldn’t push raw milk consumption over coconut milk, even for those who are dairy allergic, and that the recipe would use canned coconut milk instead of directing people to first make their own.

First, to address those who come here for help and support- I understand that you do not have an unlimited budget and all of the time and resources in the world.  You will not receive any condemnation from me for not being able to source and use the best ingredients possible for everything that you do.  You do not have to be a food snob to be accepted here and on the CTF forums.  We welcome you, as you are, wherever you are on your traditional foods journey.

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