The process of “unrefining” is daunting to begin and can be overwhelming once you’ve started.  That’s why we always recommend to friends and family that you give yourself time and grace.  Don’t get discouraged if it feels like a lot.  It took us a year and a half to fully transition our lives, and are still learning and changing things as we go.  The most important thing is that you stay with it – not that you get “there” quickly.

One of the reasons it can be so daunting is not knowing what products are safe, what to look out for, and where to shop.  When we first started, it would take us hours to shop for food – that’s not an exaggeration.  Now we can zip through nearly any grocery store and know what to look for, what products are within the ‘rules,’ and (more importantly) what to avoid without breaking much of a sweat.

To help you skip some of that sweating (and headache), we’ve listed out many of the products and brands that we use on a regular basis.  We’ll always keep this list updated – if a product changes or if we find a product to be unsafe for any reason, we’ll take it off or add a disclaimer.

We will also provide links to purchase these items on Amazon, Thrive, or other marketplaces.  We believe in buying local, so please do purchase at your local stores when possible.  We also know that it isn’t easy to find carrageenan-free toothpaste in every locale in the world.  Even if you live right next to a Whole Foods, you may not find all of the products you’re looking for, so it doesn’t hurt to be resourceful.  If you don’t have a Thrive Membership, this link will get you a free 30-day trial membership, as well as 25% off and free shipping on your first order!

For transparency, you should know that many of the product links are affiliate links, meaning we get a kick back if you purchase that product.  It does not mean that you are being charged extra, sometimes it’s actually the opposite.  But, know that we do not endorse nor list any products that we do not use or fully believe in using.  Period.