23.07.18
WHAT’S ACTUALLY INSIDE A HEALTH COACH’S KITCHEN?
Ever wish you could take a peek into a health and wellness guru’s cabinet or refrigerator? After all, there’s nothing quite like the euphoric, reassuring feeling of realizing you use the same supplement or brand of almond butter as your favorite health influencer. When we asked Eryn Marshall, a health coach who works with busy, professional women to achieve hormone balance through nutrition, to let us look inside her kitchen, we secretly hoped we’d have some of the same items. But most of all, we wanted some inspiration for our next grocery shopping outing.
Eryn gave us healthy ideas and more — she even offered to cook us a homemade meal using some of her kitchen staples. While the cauliflower roasted in the oven (she used one of her favorite recipes), Eryn took us on a behind-the-scenes tour of her studio apartment’s kitchen. She showed us everything from the snacks she travels with to her favorite beverages (she has almost an entire shelf full of colorful kombucha bottles — a woman truly after our own heart).
Of course, we eagerly jotted down each and every item. We’re even more excited to share the following list with you, along with some pro tips from Eryn.
Spices, Vinegars, and Oils
- Trader Joe’s Himalayan Pink Salt Crystals
- Dr. Bronner’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
- Eden Organic Gomasio -“Gomasio is just sesame seeds and sea salt. Sesame seeds are a great source of iron!”
- Bragg Premium Nutritional Yeast Seasoning -“It’s cheesy! I made gluten-free, dairy-free mac-and-cheese recently. I threw this on top and it was so good. Nutritional yeast is actually really great for B vitamins.”
- Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- Napa Valley Naturals Organic Balsamic Vinegar
- Mezzetta California Extra Virgin Everyday Olive Oil
- 365 Organic Chili Powder
- O Organics Organic Caraway Seed
- Balanced Bites Savory Spice Blend
- Balanced Bites Bagel Spice Blend
- Balanced Bites Coffee BBQ Spice Blend
- Balanced Bites Taco & Fajita Spice Blend
Supplements
- Sun Potion Ashwagandha -“Ashwagandha is helpful for balancing your adrenals and energy throughout the day.”
- Sun Potion Rhodiola - “Rhodiola is a fantastic supplement for giving you energy. It works! If I take too much, I actually get super jittery.”
- Jarrow Formulas MCT Oil
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
Travel-Friendly Snacks and Sweet Treats
- Siren Snacks Bites - Snickerdoodle -“I travel a ton — mostly for work. I’m constantly packing for a flight. These are great to eat instead of salty peanuts or cookies from the flight attendant.”
- RXBar - Chocolate Chip
- RXBar - Mint Chocolate Chip
- Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Instant Oatmeal
- Health Warrior Chia Bar - Chocolate Peanut Butter
- Health Warrior Chia Bar
- 4th & Heart Ghee Butter packet - Madagascar Vanilla Bean
- Lily’s 70% Dark Chocolate - Sea Salt -“I like dark chocolate with stevia. I try to get less sugar where I can.”
- The Chia Co Chia Shots
Beverages
- Three Trees Organic Almond Milk - Unsweetened Vanilla - “This milk is just almonds and filtered water — it’s free of any additives, preservatives, or gums.”
- GTs Kombucha - Watermelon Wonder, Unity, Ginger
- Rebbl Reishi Cold-Brew
- 365 Coconut Water
PRotein
- Marys Free-Range Organic Chicken Breasts - Air Chilled
- Panorama Grass-Fed Meats - Ground Beef
- Sonoma County Meat Co. Dry-Rubbed Uncured Bacon
Fruits and Veggies
- Organic cucumbers
- Organic beets
- Organic green apples
- Organic carrots
- Organic mixed greens
- Organic strawberries
- Organic blueberries
- Organic cauliflower -“I usually make and pack salads for lunch during the week, so these veggies are key.”
- Farmhouse Culture Orange Ginger Carrots
- Farmhouse Culture Classic Caraway Kraut
- Trader Joe’s Unsweetened Organic Acai Puree Packets - “I bought these because they’re unsweetened! You can make your own acai bowls at home in a blender so easily.”
Condiments and Miscellaneous Items
- Westbrae Natural Organic Mellow Miso
- Wildbrine Probiotic Smoky Jalapeno Sriracha
- Fix Sriracha -“I found this at Whole Foods. It has super clean ingredients.”
- Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos
Consider printing out Eryn’s list the next time you go grocery shopping — it’ll be like she’s right there shopping alongside you, gently steering your cart towards the organic produce. Speaking of which, if you’re in San Francisco and interested in actually grocery shopping and meal prepping with Eryn in real life, she’s currently accepting taking new clients. You can email her to set up a consultation. Take our word for it — our pantry and refrigerator have never looked healthier, and her roasted cauliflower melts in your mouth.
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