Whole Foods to Require GMO Labeling

From a story in the New York Times…

Although the requirement to label all genetically modified foods sold in Whole Foods will not be in place for five years, it is a step in the right direction.

I promise more posts when I return from vacation …

Paleo Snacks and Staples

So, what does a typical shop at Whole Foods look like when you have most of your weekly meals delivered? It’s still expensive, but most of the food will last beyond the week. We just came back home after a Whole Foods outing, and here’s what we had in our bags:

• So Delicious Almond Milk
• Bacon! (Applegate Organic Thick Cut Uncured Bacon & Niman Ranch Bacon)
• A few desserts from Zia’s Cafe (Raw/Vegan – Apple Cobbler, Mint Chocolate Cheesecake, Coconut Layer Cake)
• Some drinks for immediate consumption (Naked Berry Blast & Blueprint Gold Pineapple Apple Mint)
• Produce snacks (baby carrots, organic baby lettuce, celery)
• Raw cow’s milk and goat’s milk cheese (Appalachian Jack, Murcia Curado D.O., and Meadowcreek Grayson)
• Cage-Free Organic Eggs
• Go Raw Super Cookies (Ginger and Chocolate)
• Just Apples
• Organic Cocoa Powder
• Organic Fruit Spread (Strawberry and Raspberry)
• Fresh Almond Butter & Artisana Almond Butter packs (for lunches)
• Shelled, unsalted, raw pistachios
• Unsalted, raw cashews
• Brad’s Leafy Kale
• Banana Chips (dehydrated and with coconut oil)
• Seasnax (wasabi flavored)

Adventures in Paleo Shopping

Shortly after starting Crossfit, I decided to take a look at changing the way I was eating. My box had an arrangement with Power Supply DC – a local company providing freshly made, paleo-compliant meals delivered to certain locations throughout the region. I decided to give it a try. Although expensive, it essentially meant little to no grocery shopping because I would receive 10 meals per week (lunch and dinner Monday through Friday). Although the meals consistently improved over time, the one downside with Power Supply is the lack of a selection. The company sets a menu – 5 lunches and 5 dinners for the week (Mon-Wed lunches and dinners; Thu-Fri lunches and dinners).

Beginning in January, my box added a new option, Custom Fit Meals – a meal delivery service offering fresh, all natural meals, including paleo and primal options. One great feature of Custom Fit Meals is that it offers a number of different meal selections each week and permit the customers to make selections from that list.

Despite ordering these meals, I have found it necessary to do a bit of shopping in order to stay paleo-compliant on weekends and in between meals. The hunt was on for paleo friendly snacks and foods.