A Little Less Toxic

Food “freedom” doesn’t have to mean abusing our bodies. A body unnecessarily burdened isn’t so free to do all the things it’s called to do or do them well, ya know?

Fun food can absolutely be nourishing. Celebrations don’t have to tax our bodies. That doesn’t feel very freeing.

Alsoooo…it’s one day. Don’t stress yourself out trying to do everything “perfectly.” Stress is toxic too. 😉

You know my motto:
✨ Do what you can, with what you’re able, and as it makes sense for you. ✨

Here’s an updated roundup of some of my favorite options for summertime gatherings and your 4th of July BBQ. They aren’t all perfect (we’re A Little Less Toxic, not perfectionists 😅), but when I have the choice, I look for ingredient transparency and simpler, real-food ingredients whenever possible.

The good news? Those options are becoming easier and easier to find because we, the consumers, are shifting the market with our purchases. 🙏🏼💪🏼🙌🏼

One last reminder: products and ingredients change over time, so always “put the thang down, flip it, and reverse it.” 😄 Turn it over and read the ingredient list so you can make informed choices for yourself, your family, and your wallet.

Back to the canned beans convo (see previous post if you missed it).

Canned foods can be a great, budget friendly, convenient, long shelf life item to keep around. See the last slide for some of my canned pantry staples. This isn’t about fearing the can. This is just sharing info that I was surprised to learn and found helpful because it may help you too!

Of course, fresh, organic, homegrown, regenerative grown, and all that is even better. I’m showing a convenience option that also happens to be very budget friendly. We don’t live in extremes in this here corner of the interwebs. Fear is toxic. Extremism is toxic. We are A Little Less Toxic around here.