If you are looking for tried-and-true recommendations for efficient and must-have kitchen appliance and cookware, healthy plant-based ingredients and supplements, natural and effective beauty care products, and books that change perspectives, you are in the right place.

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Must-Have Appliances

Vitamix Blender

The best and most efficient blender for your kitchen.

Cuisinart Food Processor

Use for making hummus, energy balls and bars, and more.

Instant Pot Mini

The 6-in-1 appliance perfect for healthy and fast cooking.

Instant Pot, 6Qt

Great for cooking big batches for parties or meal planning.

Breville Juice Fountain

Makes healthy, homemade juices within minutes.

Secura Electric Kettle

Heat water within minutes; no plastic in contact with hot water.

Aicok Electric Kettle

Elegant steel body, quick boil, and no plastic in contact with hot water

Breville Toaster/Oven

Perfect for toasting bread or baking it.

Mueller Spiral-Ultra Multi-Blade Spiralizer

Quickly turn veggies into pasta, noodles, and more.

Cuisinart Electric Spice-and-Nut Grinder

Grind fresh spices in minutes.

Cookware

Cuisinart Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Casserole with Cover

A flat-bottom pot for veggies, rice, and more.

Cuisinart Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Multi-Purpose Pot with Glass Cover

Great for making soups and broths.

Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 2-Piece Set

A must in the kitchen; great for adding a little boost of iron to food.

Le Creuset Enameled Cast- Round French (Dutch) Oven

This is my go-to soup pot

J.A. Henckels Forged Premio 17-Piece Block Knife Set

A set of knives that work is a must in the kitchen.

Hiware 12-Pack Stainless Steel Metal Straws

Protect teeth enamel; use these straws to drink anything that’s acidic—juice, soda, lemon water…

Hatrigo Steamer Basket for Instant Pot

Great for steaming veggies!

Bayco Glass Storage Containers with Lids-18 piece

A must for meal planning!

Pantry

La Tourangelle Avocado Oil

My go-to oil for cooking and baking.

La Tourangelle Oil – Extra Virgin Olive

Great for topping soups and salads.

Kirkland Organic Quinoa

A great multipurpose seed!

Starwest Botanicals Organic Turmeric Root Powder

An essential Indian spice! Always buy organic.

Starwest Botanicals Organic Garam Masala

An aromatic, flavor-dense spice in Indian Cooking!

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts

A great source of Omega-3

Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder

Vegan and chemical-free.

Bob’s Red Mill Baking Soda

Super effective, no chemicals.

Enjoy Life Baking Chocolate

Dairy and soy-free, my go-to brand for baking chocolate

Anthony’s Organic Brown Whole Flaxseed

A great source of Phyto-estrogen and Omega 3s.

ONE DEGREE ORGANIC FOODS, Sprouted Oats

Sprouted oats are great if you are looking for less ant-nutrients in oats

Books

The China Study

Learn how can you reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes—a ground-breaking scientific study.

The Omnivore’s Dilemma

An exploration of our food.

Man’s Search for Meaning

How to find meaning in life amid suffering? A great memoir.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit -change framework that works!

Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing

Not 100% plant-based, but lays out using Ayurvedic principles clearly to eat for health.

The Complete Book of Juicing

A great book on juicing!

The Candle Cafe Cookbook

Tasty, vegan recipes from my favorite vegan restaurant.

Classic Indian Cooking by Julie Sahni

If you love to cook Indian food?

Beauty & Supplements

Sunwarrior – Classic Plus, Vegan Protein Powder

Cleanest Protein powder brand, esp. if you are looking without any added vitamins.

Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein Powder (Plain, vanilla, and chocolate)

Great getting probiotics in addition to protein.

Beauty Without Cruelty Revitalize Leave-in Conditioner

A plant-based, chemical-free hair conditioner.

Herbal Choice Mari Organic Night Cream

A plant-based, chemical-free hair conditioner.
100% Natural night cream for hydrating skin while you sleep.

Yes To Blueberries Daily Repairing Moisturizer

A great, hydrating everyday moisturizer.

Organic Amla Powder

A great, natural source of Vitamin C

Molivera Organics Fractionated Coconut Oil

Works great as a natural facial cleanser as well as body moisturizer.

Organic Moringa Leaf Powder

Many health benefits in one tsp!

Starwest Organic Holy Basil Leaf

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