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Wholefoods to Stock Up on from an Ayurvedic Perspective

One thing for certain in life is the unknown which has never been more magnified than now in 2020.

And that’s ok for me when I know there are lots of things I can ‘do’, and ways I can ‘be’ to feel more relaxed, robust and ready….and hopefully that means greater RESILIENCE for anything coming right?!

Starting off with some practical actions….

I’ve decided to gently acquire more food items and basically stock up a little on the essentials that allows me to keep my family eating a variety of healthy foods, should ‘shit hit the fan’ and access to grocery items become difficult.

Therefore, no need to rush or panic, to feel lack or worry…. can keep feeling positive and resilient. ☺

Here’s my list, based on how I cook ayurvedically. What would you stock up on for an emergency supply?

🌿 WHOLEFOOD STOCK SUPPLY 🌿

  • Organic grains:

Oats

Wholemeal, stone-ground plain flour or spelt

Rice

Quinoa

Semolina

Buckwheat

  • Legumes:

Split moong dal

Whole moong dal

Brown lentils, red lentils

Adzuki beans

Chickpeas

  • Nuts & Seeds:

Almonds

Pepitas

Sesame seeds, black & white

Sunflower seeds

  • Dried fruit:

Sultanas

Dates

  • Sweeteners:

Raw sugar, jaggery

Raw honey

  • Oils:

Butter to make a big batch of ghee

Olive oil

Coconut oil

  • Spices

The essential digestives, healers and immune boosters: cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom

  • Salt

  • Other essentials to my pantry...there's plenty I could add here!

Dried yeast

Baking soda and/or baking powder

Chia seeds

Linseeds or Flaxseeds

Wholegrain crackers

Coconut milk

Tea

Cacao