Good eating habits start in the kitchen. Fiber-rich, fermented, and warming foods are easy to add to everyday meals, and many of them are pantry staples. Here are 10 vegetarian-friendly foods and spices we love cooking with, and simple ways to use each one. This page is food inspiration, not medical advice.
10 Foods to Cook With
- Golden Lakadong Turmeric: a deep golden spice with a bold, earthy flavor. Stir Golden Lakadong Turmeric into soups, rice, scrambles, and warm milk.
- Natural Makhir Ginger: a rare Meghalaya ginger with bright, citrusy heat. Natural Makhir Ginger is lovely in teas, soups, and stir-fries.
- Aromatic 3Hills Cinnamon: warm and gently sweet. Try Aromatic 3Hills Cinnamon on morning oats or in tea.
- Warm Wild Long Pepper: a slow, warm heat that is lovely in broths and golden milk. Warm Wild Long Pepper works anywhere you would use black pepper.
- Pure Perilla Pearls: a mild, nutty seed that is easy to add to meals. Sprinkle Pure Perilla Pearls on salads, yogurt, or smoothies.
- Kefir: a tangy fermented dairy drink. Enjoy it plain, in smoothies, or in dressings.
- Sauerkraut: fermented cabbage with a bright, salty tang. It is great on sandwiches, grain bowls, and savory breakfasts.
- Garlic: a savory base for countless dishes, from dals to roasted vegetables.
- Apples: crisp, fiber-rich, and good raw, baked, or stewed with cinnamon.
- Leafy greens: spinach, kale, and chard are easy to add to soups, eggs, and smoothies.
An Easy Way to Combine Them
A simple place to start is a warm spiced drink and a fiber-forward meal. Our Golden Immunity Medley blends turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, green cardamom, and wild long pepper, and is lovely in golden milk, oatmeal, or soups. See our golden milk recipe and recipes for more ideas.
Getting Started
You do not need a kitchen overhaul. Start by adding two of these foods to your meals this week, and build from there. If you have specific dietary needs or questions about digestion, talk with a qualified health professional.
