Passion 4 Paleo: Things I keep in my pantry at all times

I have been asked many times what foods I eat and what I keep in my pantry at all times. Well I finally decided that I would start writing down all the items that I refuse to run out of because they are daily staples in my diet and life. I learned my lesson when I ran out of shredded coconut while in the middle of baking cookies, which called for shredded coconut, and I forgot I had used it all. I just stared at the empty container willing more to magically appear at that moment. Tragic I know. Then I did the only logical thing to do, I went and bought a few pounds at Whole Foods. What can I say, I wanted the cookies.

First I would like to say that I like to only keep foods in my pantry and refrigerator that I can eat. I don't want to have to think about it or have a weak moment when I look in my cabinet and see chewy chips ahoy cookies because, well, I will eat them.... ahhh cookies (I found a paleo version that I like even better than the store bought stuff that I will share soon). I bet you guys didn't know I was such a dessert freak. Well I am. That's why it is a good thing I eat this way now because I would have been a hundred pounds heavier if I didn't.

I plan on keeping this list up to date with things that I may have forgotten because believe it or not, I am human :) So keep checking back. Without further ado, here is a list of my must haves:

Pantry

Almond flour - Whole Foods baking section
Coconut flour - Whole Foods baking section (I usually make my own)
Baking powder - Baking section
Baking soda - Baking section
Arrowroot powder - Whole Foods or Fresh Market in the spice section
Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips - Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Publix in the baking section
Ghee - Whole Foods or Fresh Market in the baking section
Canned wild tuna and salmon - Most grocery stores
Canned pumpkin - Most grocery stores in the baking section with pie filling
Unsweetened cocoa - most grocery stores in the baking section
Coconut Aminos - Whole Foods in the ethnic section
Coconut butter - Homemade is best or Whole Foods, Fresh Market, or online
Dried fruits - Trader Joe's has a good selection
Shredded coconut - Whole Foods has it in bulk
Canned coconut milk - Trader Joe's is my favorite place for this
Coconut oil - I buy in bulk online from Swansons but Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and Fresh Market also have it
Curry Paste - Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Publix in the ethnic section
Local honey - Most grocery stores and flea markets
Mustard - Any kind that is free of sugars
Fish Sauce - Whole Foods or Fresh Market in the ethnic section, Red Boat brand
Nuts/seeds (Almonds, cashews, hazelnuts)
Nut butters - Avoid peanut butter, sunbutter is allergy friendly, I personally like making my own roasted cashew butter
Olive oil - Buy high quality
Olives - Good for snacking, Trader Joe's has good ones
Stevia in the Raw - Most grocery stores carry this in the baking section
Liquid Stevia - Whole Foods has many flavors in the baking section
Salsa - Make sure it has no added sugars
Tomato (sauce, paste, diced) - No added sugars
Palm shortening - Whole Foods in the baking section (the tub says vegetable shortening but the ingredients are expeller pressed palm)
Vinegar (coconut, balsamic, apple cider)
Tons of spices