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Trying out this lower-tox TJ’s bar shampoo for when I’m not at the home base. The ingredients are pretty clean - from what I understand, the Titanium Dioxide is less than ideal, but it’s better than 99% of the traditional shampoos on the market. Most importantly it’s convenient to grab at a local TJ’s wherever one may be traveling. #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #traderjoeslove #traderjoesbeauty #shampoobar #shampoobars #lowtoxliving #lowtox #lowtoxlife #lowtoxlifestyle #travelshampoo #traderjoeslist #traderjoesdoesitagain (at San Pedro, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPzU6Uzp5YP/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I friggin’ love ice cream, but most of the options at the store stink. A few months back, Maya introduced me to @thejoeduff and his SUPER easy homemade ice cream recipes. This is a slightly modified version of his chocolate mason jar ice cream (I make sure to specifically use organic heavy cream and cocoa powder, and I use a little less allulose than his recipe calls for) It can be somewhat tricky to find organic whipping cream depending on where you shop and live, but there are several brands out there including Horizon Organic, Organic Valley, and my favorite, @kalonasupernatural This ice cream is SUPER easy to make and only takes 5 minutes to prepare, and 4-6 hours to set in the freezer. I also love that shaking the ice cream is a great arm and shoulder workout. Most importantly, you can avoid all of the less-than-ideal ingredients that run rampant in even the “healthy” store bought options like Natural Flavors, Added Sugar, Sunflower Lecithin, Gums, Wheats, and crummy sweeteners like Malitol. I hope that y’all enjoy this homemade mason jar ice cream as much as we do - you may find yourself making it several nights a week 😅. Enjoy #healthyicecream #keto #ketorecipes #ketodessert #ketoicecream #sugarfree #sugarfreedessert #diabeticfriendly #cleaneating #organic #cleanketo #quickketo #lowcarbdessert #healthydessert #eatclean https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwklEsJ1Hc/?utm_medium=tumblr

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NEW Costco find Erin Baker’s Better Cookies This is another new discovery for us. These cookies are paleo, gluten free, vegan, and non-GMO. But furthermore, the ingredients are just pretty darn clean. Cassava Flour Date Paste Organic Coconut Nectar Almond Flour Almonds Organic Coconut Oil Almond Butter Unsweetened Coconut Organic Apple Cider Vinegar Baking Soda Cinnamon Sea Salt Nutmeg The flavor is reminiscent of cinnamon spice cookies / pan dolce from the corner bakery. They still have a fair amount of sugar from the dates and coconut nectar, so we still need to watch out portion size, but definitely way better than 99% of cookies on the market. #paleodessert #paleo #grainfree #grainfreeliving #cleaningredients #cleaneating #cleaneats #cleanfood #cleandessert #healthycookies #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfree https://www.instagram.com/p/CPt_JkDpDeT/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Is this the BEST clean, ready-to-eat popcorn on the market?! A few days back I shared the newly-discovered Cretor’s popcorn which is organic, super-clean, and $2.99 for a 4.4oz bag ($0.67/oz) Today, we found this Organic popcorn at Trader Joe’s that is just as clean (same ingredients as the Cretor’s) and is only $1.99 for a larger 5oz bag ($0.398/oz) This is the best price we’ve seen for ready-to-eat popcorn with truly clean ingredients. #traderjoes #traderjoesfinds #cleaneating #organic #additivefree #cleaningredients #healthylifestyle #cleaneats #healthysnack #healthysnackideas #eatclean #popcorn #popcornlover #organicpopcorn #traderjoeshaul https://www.instagram.com/p/CPrZIMjJXi3/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This body butter makes you smell like CHOCOLATE 🍫 I’ve been working on switching out all of the personal products in our house to cleaner, non-toxic options, including all of the random lotions and creams that we leave throughout the house. I heard about this @foursigmatic Superfood Body Butter in Tim Ferriss’ Five Bullet Friday newsletter. It’s Organic and it’s EDIBLE. After you put it on your face, hands, knees and lip, you can put a teaspoon in your morning coffee. The Ingredients are best of the best: Organic plant butters & oils 🌱: Organic mango seed butter organic cacao butter organic babassu oil organic extra virgin olive oil and organic walnut oil organic sweet almond oil organic jojoba oil Mushrooms 🍄: Organic Reishi Spore oil Honeysuckle 🌸: Honeysuckle flower extract (Lonicera caprifolium and Lonicera japonica) The 1.5oz jar is $32 with subscribe and save ($21.33/oz), so it’s definitely a little pricey. Thay said, a little does go a long way, so we’re going to see how long the jar lasts to determine if we’ll reorder. I paused the subscription for the time being. Sidenote: Four Sigmatic’s packaging is super fun. I included a photo here If you’ve tried this stuff, let me know in the comments! #nontoxicbeauty #toxinfreebeauty #reishimushroom #plantbasedskincare #nontoxic #parabenfree #phthalatefree #toxinfree #nontoxicliving #nontoxicskincare #additivefree #toxinfreeliving #nontoxichome #cleanliving #healthylifestyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CPgKXhopwKH/?utm_medium=tumblr

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We ran out of popcorn kernels the other day 🙊so I ran to the store to see what I could find, because we just had to have popcorn that night. Unfortunately, Mariano’s did not have organic popcorn kernels. I figured we were out of luck, but I went and looked at the pre-packaged section just for the heck of it. I know there are a handful of brands out there doing it right. I was in luck! Spotted this bagged popcorn from @ghcretors, which is a brand I was unfamiliar with until that fateful night at Mariano’s. Most bagged popcorn is non-organic and is almost always popped in cheap, inflammatory, industrial oils like sunflower, corn, or canola oil. But not Cretors😎 This stuff is some of the best on the shelf... ✅Organic popcorn ✅Popped in EVOO ✅Only other ingredient is sea salt I was so thrilled to find this stuff that night. I bought six bags - enough for movie night, a couple for an upcoming camping trip, and a couple to keep in the pantry. #cleaningredients #cleaneating #organic #healthyliving #popcorn #popcornlover #cleaneats #organicfood #cleanfood #eatclean #healthyfood #healthysnack #healthysnacking #nongmo #additivefree https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_1rdsJ3UI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Most candles have petroleum byproducts, stabilizers, or harmful dyes in them. In the journey to make our home as toxin-free as possible, we went down the candle rabbit hole and discovered a clear winner with @fontanacandlecompany A little info on traditional candles (scroll down to see how Fontana is different): “Conventional paraffin wax is derived as a byproduct of petroleum, coal, or oil shale and contains controversial and harmful chemicals such as benzene and toulene. Typing “best natural candles” into Google reveals dozens upon dozens of options that are presented as natural and non-toxic, but in reality, most are far from that. Popular among the best natural candle articles that Google search reveals are soy candles - marketed as a healthier alternative to paraffin. While that may be true, what many of those soy candle companies won’t tell you is that they are not 100% soy, as the processing still requires small amounts of paraffin. With limited Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and regulations on claims by candle companies, manufacturers are even able to market their candles as “all natural” when they utilize soy wax derived from hexane (a chemical commonly extracted from petroleum).” Fontana Candles are different: ✅First and only candle to be MADESAFE Certified ✅100% non-toxic ✅No petroleum byproducts, stabilizers, or harmful dyes ✅Made with beeswax, which is non-toxic and clean burning, especially when combined with the all natural wooden wick ✅Scented with 100% essential oils My fave scent so far is the Cinnamon Orange Clove🔥 #nontoxic #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #nontoxiccandles #toxinfree #toxinfreeliving #toxinfreehome #cleanliving #petroleumfree #nontoxiccleaning #cleaning #cleaningmotivation #healthylifestyle #cleaningredients https://www.instagram.com/p/COy8TwKJlHg/?igshid=1lf8y6vn82242

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33 is going to be my best year yet 🎉 Looking forward to sharing it with you all. Sidenote: Cheesecake is the best cake. (at Chicago Lakeview & Lincoln Park Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/COirYL_JN7r/?igshid=nh37p5c7s5bl

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Continuing to clean-up our home and dishwashing was next🧼 Like many of you, I usually start by turning to MadeSafe or the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to help make decisions about products for our home. I was surprised to find that there was only one company that had EWG Verified products in this space - @aspenclean. This made it pretty easy choice for our first foray into this change. ⭐️ AspenClean Dish Soap is the ONLY EWG Certified Hand Washing Detergent. ⭐️AspenClean Dishwasher pods are the ONLY EWG Verified Dishwashing Pods. Both items have excelled in the kitchen so far, and it is so comforting to get rid of the harsh chemical laden mass-market pods and detergents we’ve used in the past. Onward and upward! #ewgverified #cleanhome #cleaningredients #nontoxic #nontoxicliving #nontoxichome #nontoxiccleaning #nontoxiclife #nontoxiclifestyle #toxinfree #toxinfreehome #toxinfreeliving #cleaning #dishwashing #cleaningmotivation https://www.instagram.com/p/COaZgZJJ43B/?igshid=1petc30xyfsv0

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If Natural Flavors are so natural, why not just list the ingredients? LaCroix and most other sparkling water brands use the deceiving term Natural Flavors to hide the use of synthetic additives such as solvents, preservatives and emulsifiers in the processing of said Natural Flavors, which the FDA permits and does not require food and beverage manufacturers to disclose on the ingredient statement. #nonaturalflavors #cleaningredients #noartificialflavors #healthyliving #sparklingwater #lacroix #spindrift #cleaneating #healthy #additivefree #noadditives #naturalfood #healthyfood #cleanliving #cleaneats https://www.instagram.com/p/COA8Lo1pMyL/?igshid=ul8lcdjiu2pf

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70% of non-organic produce sold in the US contains harmful chemical pesticides. Not good. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes its list of the Dirty Dozen - the twelve product items that rank highest in pesticide contamination based on an analysis of more than 46,075 samples taken by the USDA and the FDA. Some highlights from EWG’s Dirty Dozen ⚠️ More than 90 percent of samples of strawberries, apples, cherries, spinach, nectarines, and leafy greens tested positive for residues of two or more pesticides. ⚠️ A single sample of kale, collard and mustard greens had up to 20 different pesticides. ⚠️ On average, spinach samples had 1.8 times as much pesticide residue by weight as any other crop tested. ⚠️Hot peppers and bell peppers had the most pesticides detected, 115 pesticides in total and 21 more pesticides than the crops with the second highest amount – kale, collard and mustard greens. The Clean Fifteen are the 15 items with the lowest amounts of pesticide residues, according to EWG’s analysis of the most recent USDA data. Some highlights from EWG’s Clean Fifteen: ✅Avocados and sweet corn were the cleanest. Fewer than 2 percent of samples showed any detectable pesticides. ✅The first seven Clean Fifteen crops tested positive for three or fewer pesticides on a single sample. ✅Almost 70 percent of Clean Fifteen fruit and vegetable samples had no pesticide residues. ✅Multiple pesticide residues are extremely rare on Clean Fifteen vegetables. Only 8 percent of Clean Fifteen fruit and vegetable samples had two or more pesticides. Save and Screenshot these for future reference. #organic #dirtydozen #cleanfifteen #organicfood #organiclife #organicgardening #organicbaby #organicproduce #organicvegetables #organicfruit #cleaneating #cleaneats #healthyeating #organicfarming #healthy #healthyliving https://www.instagram.com/p/CN8mlbmpxQK/?igshid=acp98m7m46fp

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Another new drink discovery w/ #nonaturalflavors from @mykaruna Whole Plant Wellness Drinks & Karviva ACE antioxidant, collagen, and electrolyte sports drinks ✅Certified Organic (Karuna) ✅No Natural Flavors🙌 ✅Superfood ingredients like the Ashitaba plant (Angelica Keiskei), also called the “longevity plant”, and Goji, which is believed to strengthen our immune system and improve “Qi” or the energy generation system in our body ✅Collagen in the ACE recovery drinks Everyone in our house was feeling a bit under the weather today, so we cracked open the Mango & Goji Berry as an afternoon sipper. Super rejuvenating🌟 #organic #cleaningredients #cleaneating #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #healthylife #collagen #cleanliving #organicdrinks #immunebooster #healthy #healthychoices #naturalremedies #immunesupport (at Chicago Lakeview & Lincoln Park Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN59hksJ7uz/?igshid=11qhbwy3umtv

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Nearly all cough drops at the store are full of artificial colors and sugars. In Europe, manufacturers using these artificial colors would need to put a warning on the packaging saying “May Have an Adverse Effect on Activity and Attention in Children”. In the US, it’s cheap for companies to use artificial colors and they don’t have to put any kind of warning on the label - despite the links discovered between artificial colors and hyperactivity in children. As if the artificial colors weren’t bad enough for your family, almost all cough drops have multiple forms of sugar added (glucose syrup and sucrose). Kind of crazy that we would put these in our body, especially when we’re already sick! These @herbion.usa Sugar Free Cough drops, while not perfect, are a much better option. No artificial flavors and no added simple sugars. I wish they didn’t have Isomalt and Natural Flavors, but once again, this is about Harm Reduction for you and your family. #noartificialcolors #sugarfree #sugarfreelife #diabeticfriendly #diabetic #cleanmedicine #coughdrops #eatthisnotthat #cleaningredients #healthyliving #cleanliving #cleanfood #healthylifestyle #healthy #healthychoices https://www.instagram.com/p/CN5S1L8pCfZ/?igshid=7wgxpocgwks5

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Nearly all cough drops at the store are full of artificial colors and sugars. In Europe, manufacturers using these artificial colors would need to put a warning on the packaging saying “May Have an Adverse Effect on Activity and Attention in Children”. In the US, it’s cheap for companies to use artificial colors and they don’t have to put any kind of warning on the label - despite the links discovered between artificial colors and hyperactivity in children. As if the artificial colors weren’t bad enough for your family, almost all cough drops have multiple forms of sugar added (glucose syrup and sucrose). Kind of crazy that we would put these in our body, especially when we’re already sick! These @herbion.usa Sugar Free Cough drops, while not perfect, are a much better option. No artificial flavors and no added simple sugars. I wish they didn’t have Isomalt and Natural Flavors, but once again, this is about Harm Reduction for you and your family. #noartificialcolors #sugarfree #sugarfreelife #diabeticfriendly #diabetic #cleanmedicine #coughdrops #eatthisnotthat #cleaningredients #healthyliving #cleanliving #cleanfood #healthylifestyle #healthy #healthychoices https://www.instagram.com/p/CN5ME58p3qa/?igshid=1plbtd35zrwii

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Another fun & healthy drink w/ no natural flavors from @drinkwildwonder ✅100% Certified Organic ✅All very low sugar (and zero cane sugar 👏) ✅Pre and probiotics ✅No natural flavors #nonaturalflavors #prebiotics #probiotics #lowsugar #healthydiet #organic #nongmo #eatrealfood #eatclean #healthylifestyle #readtheingredients #healthydiet #organic #diet #cleaningredients #cleaneating #healthy https://www.instagram.com/p/CNyXgBzJgVo/?igshid=14e1j9ffpwr17

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Another one - no natural flavors, no added sugar🌴😎 Here is another fun clean drink I discovered from @drinkartizn. Love love love that there are no natural flavors. I wish the ingredients were organic, but other than that, it’s pretty darn clean. And the glass bottle is always a plus. From the Artizn website: At the heart of our tonic is a handcrafted, naturally fermented vinegar from South Korea, sourced from a family institution. Its recipe has been passed down for 35 generations due to its unique health benefits... ...Artizn tonics is rich in organic acids, enzymes and antioxidants, properties that have been cultivated and intensified during the vinegar's 3-year ageing process. We honor these benefits with a recipe that is purely transparent, low in sugar, with no artificial ingredients or preservatives. If you like vinegar-based drinks, there’s a good chance you’ll like this. I’m personally a big fan of #applecidervinegar in the morning, so this is right up my alley. #noaddedsugar #healthydrink #cleaningredients #healthytreats #nobooze #alcoholfree #figvinegar #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #healthydrinks #nonaturalflavors #plasticfree #noplastic #healthylife #healthy #readtheingredients (at Chicago Lakeview & Lincoln Park Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtZFgHprXG/?igshid=1w7mhqvrkwrdk

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Finding canned/bottled drinks without Natural Flavors is HARD. We’ve gone out and found a few good options and are gonna share them with you here over the next week or so. This Blood Orange Sparkling water from @drinkfreerain is enhanced with Ginger and Ashwaganda. I love it because it has no natural flavors and no added sugar. Pretty rare for a flavored sparkling water. I wish the ingredients were organic, but that’s the only knock on this otherwise delicious, clean bevy. Adding to the fridge. #healthydrinks #ashwagandha #sparklingwater #cleaneating #cleaningredients #healthylifestyle #adaptogens #nobooze #boozefree #alcoholfree #cleanliving #healthydrink #readtheingredients #bloodorange #healthy https://www.instagram.com/p/CNquPyeJ7fd/?igshid=4psw4tgpbbs2