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Page Title Update: As I started expanding this page, I needed a title that better reflects the contents. I decided to call it "Globally Healthy Shopping Options". I have also added more categories for the page.
Page Info Update: I am adding an additional page that can be used in conjunction with this one. While this page has basic info (or more concise info), the "expanded" page will have more details on some subjects. Thus, that page's title will be "Globally Healthy Shopping Options - Expanded".
A lot of us worry about the ingredients in our foods and beverages - and for some of us, this is due to serious health issues. There are some brands here in the U.S. that have good ingredients but, in some cases, other countries seem to have better rules about what is and is not allowed in consumables. Wherever you shop for foods and beverages, it's important to read the labels and ask questions.
Some caveats:
- I have not vetted any of these sources. That's for you to do.
- I have found sources for myself when it comes to finding the best consumables. (I am not offering advice to you on where or where not to buy food.
- This is a list that I personally use when looking for the healthiest things for myself.)
- By the way, if you do use online sites, use common sense. Watch for shipping costs, returns policy. Look up reviews about the site and check forums to see what other users have to say.
- As with anything online, always use caution to protect your financial and personal information. You are responsible for your choices.
- Finally, I noticed that a lot of the online sources are those based in the U.S. and selling imported foods. In some cases, you might be able to find a product not made in the U.S. but easily found in local stores.
Some Online Sources:
- iHerb
- World Market
- Euro Food Depot
- International Food Shop
- International Food Market on Amazon.com (You can also add to your Amazon searches "imported" or "from" the desired country of origin.)
- eFood Depot (not a secure page)
- Select Foods Market (which is a part of Bakkal International Foods)
- Euro Food Mart
- Commerce Foods
Products I've Tried (or know of):
- German-made Nivea Creme (has a different formulation from the American/Mexican-produced versions)
- Nescafe Gold Espresso (Canadian)
- Heinz Simply Tomato Ketchup (made in U.S. I think but no corn syrup sweetening)
- This is a general search page result for "cereal imported from U.K." Imports came up from Canada also and other European countries.
- I love jams, jellies, and curds and the Brits do those so well. This is the result for an Amazon search on "British jams and preserves."
- The Brits did it again with their gravy granules. I have been using Bisto for more than making gravy. I use it to season veggies and meats. It's lower in sodium than most of my other savory seasonings. I prefer the chicken but there are other flavors.
- This is just one Italian candy selection I like for what not in it: artificial colors, animal gelatin, or fake flavoring.
- Speaking of Italy, the Fabbri storefront has fruit in syrup products that my mother would have loved. I might have to send my Arizona SIL a Christmas gift of the cherries or strawberries. These are so "natural" that they are meant to be kept at room temp. Not to mention the beautiful jars they come in which, I believe are glass.
- This cranberry juice seems expensive but it's under $0.50 per ounce and... just 100% cranberry not from concentrate. Once again, no need to refrigerate after opening. The Pomegranate juice is even cheaper.
Of course, I will add to and/or amend this as needed. Below are some yumsy-looking or interesting, weird, or funny finds from my search of goods. (I'm actually thinking about getting some of them to give at Christmas!) I will call this category...
Wonderful or Weird or Wishful:
- Canned escargot snails from France (the seller has a storefront)
- Pure goose fat (from the same store). This would be a great gift for the bougie cook in your life - or the wanna be bougie cook (me!)
- Gulluoglu Cheese Pie from Istanbul. The seller has lots of goodies on their storefront.
(BTW, ChatGPT describes the pie this way: "Gulluoglu Cheese Pie, also known as "Güllüoğlu Peynirli Börek" in Turkish, is a savory pastry dish popular in Turkish cuisine. It's a type of börek, which is a pastry made with thin layers of dough, typically filled with various ingredients such as cheese, spinach, or minced meat."
- This seller's storefront has some interesting goodies, including Steak & Haggis Pies.
These are only a few of the finds. I am going to have to do a blog post listing the rest.
Searching For These:
- Cereals (hot and cold)
- Snacks (especially ones for kids)
- Beverages (excluding coffee and tea)
- Coffee (maybe for homesick folks?)
- Tea (both true and herbal)
U.S.-Sourced
- Meat & Seafood: Good Chop Good Chop (subscription-based)
- Spices: McCormick McCormick (does not add anti-caking ingredients)
- Spices, extracts, baking goods, and more: WatkinsWatkins, PenzeysPenzeys, and Eat Clean EssentialsEat Clean Essentials (all have high-quality products). Trader Joe's null(has lots of variety).
Peace
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