This list has been put together from feedback from my students. It’s a summary of foods and ingredients that most people are looking for when in their transition to a healthier way of eating. If there is anything you would like added please email Yvonne. [email protected]
Although most of these items are available on line, included are store names with addresses. Keep in mind, while packaged foods are convenient, consider them as transition foods as they tend to be high in sodium, sugar and oil. Read labels and check ingredients. I hope you find these resources helpful to your journey.
Breads & Pita
Choose loaves with at least 5g fiber per slice. Check Nutrition Facts to learn the Five-to-One Fiber Rule.
- Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted bread
- Whole Grain rye bread
- Sprouted 100% Whole Grains by Silver Hills
- Bliss Baked Goods, 10710-142 St Edm
- Breadland in Oliver Square, 11642 104 Ave, Unit 642 Edm
- Sunbake Pita Bakery, pita without oil, 10728-134 Ave, Edm
- Superstore carries Byblos, pita without oil
Coffee & Tea Substitutes
- Dandy Blend, Amaranth Foods
- Teeccino, Sobeys
- Date Seed coffee replacement at amazon.ca
- Make your own Date Seed Coffee
Crackers (with no added oil or fat)
- Corn Cakes – organic, Dollar Store
- Mary’s Organic Crackers, original
- Ryvita or Wasa Crispbread’s, several varieties including gluten free
- Suzie’s Organic Puffed Thin Cakes with brown rice & quinoa
Grocery Stores (legumes, whole grains, various foods & ingredients)
- ABC Christian Store/Bookmobile – Carries a variety of whole grains, legumes, various ingredients and packaged foods. Once a month parks at Coralwood Adventist Academy (12218 135 Street NW) Pre-ordering is an option. Phone 1-403-782-4416
- Amaranth Whole Foods – Specializes in organic, in the Enjoy Centre, St Albert
- Barb’s Kitchen Center – Whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, 9766 – 51 Ave, Edm
- Blush Lane Organic Market – Specializes in organic, on Whyte Ave, 8135-102 St, Edm
- Elsafadi’s Supermarket – Whole grains and legumes, 2 locations Edm
- Google for Ethnic International Grocery Stores – Whole grains and legumes, Edm
- Orii Vegan & Vegetarian Market – Plant-based alternatives, 10156-114 St, Unit #5, Edm
Seasonings and Ingredients
- Beet and Tomato Powder Blush Lane Edm, Enjoy Center, St Albert and Barb’s Kitchen Center, Edmonton
- Carob – Healthy substitute for cocoa powder and chocolate chips, Amaranth Foods in Enjoy Center, St Albert and Barb’s Kitchen Center, Edmonton
- Flavored Vinegars – Evoolution upstairs in the Enjoy Center, St Albert
- Liquid Smoke – Canadian Wholesale and Save On Foods
- Miso – Has a salty, savory flavor. Most grocery stores carry it, but it’s easiest to find in natural food stores and Asian markets. Miso is a live culture, look for it in the refrigerator section.
- Nutritional Yeast – Most grocery stores, natural food stores and Bulk Barn
- Salt – Consider Costco No Salt Seasoning, VegeSal, Spike and Mrs. Dash
- Soy Sauce (gluten free options) – Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, Coconut Aminos, Tamari by San-J, VH Soya Sauce.
- Ume Plum Vinegar – Adds a salty, fruity, tangy flavor. Great on salads. Also nice on steamed vegetables. Available in most health type food stores. Amaranth Foods carries this item.
Meats (vegan)
- Butler Soy Curls – These have an amazing meat like texture and are quick and easy to prepare. Available at Amaranth Foods and ABC Christian Store/Bookmobile. ABC Christian Store comes to Edmonton once a month and parks at Coralwood Adventist Academy (12218 135 Street NW) Pre-ordering is an option. Phone 1-403-782-4416 Learn more about Butler Soy Curls here.
Non-dairy Milks
- Eden’s soy milk – is shelf stable – Amazon and Amaranth
- Soy milk such as So Nice or Silk, unsweetened, refrigerated section
- Almond, hemp, cashew
- Can make your own for the fraction of the cost
Nut Butters – (with no added oil and sugar)
- Almond Butter, Nut & Seed Butter and Peanut Butter, are available in several brands and in most stores as well as Costco. Check the ingredients.
- With the right appliance you can make your own
Snacks (low in salt and no added oil)
- Roasted Edamame Beans, dry roasted without oil. Amazon and Lucky’s Supermarket at 13851-127 street NW Edm.
- Roasted Chana Masala (chick peas) dry roasted from plain to spicy flavors. Check Elsafadi’s in Edm and FreshCo stores.
Tofu (fresh made and silken)
- Fresh Made Tofu can be purchased at Ying Fat Food Products at 10512-98 street and at Lucky’s Supermarket at 13851-127 street NW Edm.
- Silken Tofu can be found in Asian markets and most grocery stores. Mori Nu comes in a shelf stable aseptic container. Check Amaranth Foods for Mori-Nu.