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List of Acceptable Canned & Packaged Foods

Updated August 26, 2024

Favorite Health Food Brands and Products

Baking Ingredients

This section is categorized by ingredients rather than brands, because many brands are acceptable.

Aluminum Free Baking Powders
Argo, Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G Foods, Rumford, 365

Note: It is essential that you look for aluminum-free baking powder. We do not want any aluminum in or touching our food because of the connection with Alzheimer’s disease.

Egg Replacer
Bob’s Red Mill, Ener-G Foods

Flours
Whole wheat, all-purpose, bread flour, pastry flour, brown rice flour, gluten-free flours and most other flours are acceptable and opt for unbleached when possible.

Some of our favorite flour brands:
Bob’s Red Mill, King Arthur, Arrowhead Mills

Cocoa Powder
Wondercocoa

Baking Mixes

Bob’s Red Mill
Cake Mixes, Organic 7 Grain Pancake & Waffle Mix, Gluten-Free Cake Mixes, Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix

King Arthur Baking
Gluten-Free Pancake Mix, Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Mix

PlantStrong
Organic Pancake & Waffle Mix, Organic Cornbread Mix, Gluten Free Pancake & Waffle Mix, Gluten Free Cornbread Mix

Well Your World
Banana Pancake Mix

BBQ Sauces, Ketchup, Mustards etc.

There are many Barbeque Sauces, ketchups and mustards available that are compliant. Please check labels carefully and choose those that are low in sugar & salt and avoid any with added oil.

Well Your World
BBQ Sauce, Tomato Ketchup, Asian Everything Sauce, Indian Everything Sauce, Pizza Sauce

Note: Condiments are calorie dense by nature, even the ones with no sugar. Use only enough to flavor your meal.

Bread

Alvarado St Bakery
Sprouted Whole Wheat Bread, Sprouted Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Food For Life
Breads: Ezekiel, 7 Sprouted Grains, Genesis; Buns, English Muffins, Pocket Breads, Sprouted Tortillas

Mountain Bread
Wraps: Wheat, Barley, Quinoa, Spelt, Oat, Corn, Rice
(All varieties are acceptable except the Pea Protein)

PlantStrong Foods
Corn Bread Mix, Pancake Mix, Pizza Crust

Oasis Breads
Variety of oil-free breads

Canned Beans & Legumes

Any brand of canned or bottled beans that is oil-free is acceptable. No or low salt added is preferred. Below are some fun specialty products.

Rosarita
No Fat Green Chile & Lime Refried Beans, No Fat Zesty Salsa Refried Beans, Low Fat Black Refried Beans

Bush’s Best
Blue Zones Organic Zesty Black Bean Bowl Topper, Vegetarian Baked Beans

Eden
Baked Beans, Caribbean Black Beans, Chili Beans, Green Lentils, Spicy Pintos, Refried Black Beans, Refried Pinto Beans, Refried Kidney Beans, Spicy Refried Black Beans, Spicy Refried Pinto Beans

Heinz
Beans Original in Tomato Sauce

Heyday Canning
Apricot Glazed Baked Beans

Westbrae Natural
No Salt Added Chili Beans, No Salt Added Lentils

Canned Soup & Meals

Amy’s
Alphabet Soup, Chunky Vegetable

Bush’s Best
Blue Zones White Bean Vegetable Soup

Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods
Organic Black Bean, Organic Split Pea, Garden Vegetable, Organic Lentil Vegetable, Organic French Lentil, Organic Lentil, Organic Split Pea

Eden
Chili: Black Bean & Quinoa, Great Northern & Barley, Kidney Bean & Kamut, Pinto Bean & Spelt; Rice & Beans: Brown Rice & Kidney, Brown Rice & Lentils, Brown Rice & Pinto, Cajun Red Beans & Rice, Caribbean Rice & Beans, Curried Rice & Lentils, Mexican Rice & Beans, Moroccan Rice & Beans, Spanish Rice & Beans

Heyday Canning
Fire Roasted Sweet Potato Chili

Pacific Foods
Organic Chilis, Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth, Organic Mushroom Broth

PlantStrong
White Bean Chili, Carrot Chickpea Stew, Indian Lentil Stew, Firehouse Chili, Black Bean Chili, Spicy Cajun Jambalaya, Chunky Chipotle Chili, Spiced Lentil Chili, Split Pea Vegetable Stew, Sweet & Smoky Chili

Canned Tomato Products

Below are just a few of our favorite products but most brands of diced tomatoes, tomato sauces, etc. are acceptable. No or low salt added is always preferred. 

Hunts
No Salt Added: Diced, Petite Dices, Stewed, Whole, Crushed, Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste

Eden Foods
No Salt Added Crushed Tomatoes

Muir Glen Organics
Fire Roasted Tomatoes, Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Green Tomatoes, No Salt Added Tomatoes

Pomi
Aseptically Packaged No Salt Added Tomatoes: Strained, Chopped, Puree, Finely Chopped, Tomato Sauce

365 by Whole Foods Market
No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes

Jovial
Glass Jarred No Salt Added Tomatoes: Whole, Diced, Crushed

Cold Cereals

Arrowhead Mills
Plain Puffed Grains, Oat Bran Flakes, Multigrain Flakes

Back to Nature
Classic Granola

Bob’s Red Mill
Classic Granola

Cascadian Farm
Purely O’s, Honey Nut O’s, Raisin Bran, Multi-Grain Squares

General Mills
Cheerios, Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex

Kashi
Whole Wheat Biscuits

Kellogg’s
All Bran, Corn Flakes, Crispix, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Special K Original, Special K Red Berries

Nature’s Path Food
Bagged Organic Puffed Cereals, Bagged Organic Whole Grain Flake Cereals

Post
Grape-Nuts, Shredded Wheat, Raisin Bran, Bran Flakes, Weetabix, Uncle Sam’s Wheat Berry Flakes

365 by Whole Foods Market
Organic Wheat Waffles, Organic Morning O’s, Organic Bran Flakes, Organic Corn Flakes, Organic Brown Rice Crisps, Raisin Bran

Crackers

Devonsheer
Melba Rounds ‘Classic’

Edward & Sons Trading Company
Brown Rice Snaps: Black Sesame, Tamari Sesame, Tamari Seaweed, Unsalted Plain, Unsalted Sesame

Finn Crisp
Sourdough Rye Thins: Caraway, Hi-Fibre, Multigrain, Original, Original Wide Size, Multigrain Round, Original Rye Round, Sesame Round Crispbread, Traditional Crispbread

Hol-Grain Crackers
Brown Rice Crackers

Mary’s Gone Crackers
Black Pepper, Herb, Original, Super Seed

Ryvita
Crisbreads: Dark Rye, Multigrain, Sesame, Original, Pumpkin Seeds & Oat, Cracked Black Pepper, Sweet Onion

Wasa
Crispbread: Multigrain, Sourdough, Whole Grain

365 By Whole Foods Market
Woven Wheats

Dry Soups 

Anderson House
Frontier Dry Soup Mixes

Dr. McDougall’s Right Foods
Instant Soup Cups: Vegan Chicken Flavored Rames, Miso Ramen, Pad Thai, Split Pea, Spring Onion, Black Bean & Lime, Hot & Sour; Lower Sodium: Split Pea, Vegan Chicken Flavor Noodle Soup; Asian Noodles: Spicy Kung Pao, Pad Thai, Vegan Sesame Chicken Flavor, Teriyaki

Edward & Sons
Miso-Cup

Lotus Foods
Rice Ramen Soup Cups: Tom Yum, Red Miso, Garlicky Veggie; Rice Ramen Pouches

Harmony House
Dried Soup Blends (13 Varieties)

Well Your World
Tomato Rice, Butternut Squash, Kitchari Indian Stew, Potato Corn Chowder, Smoky White Bean,  

Frozen Bean & Veggie Dishes

Birds Eye
Whole Grain Rice with Broccoli & Carrots, Long Grain White Rice with Mixed Vegetables, Long Grain White Rice; Power Blend Southwest Style, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Rice with Corn, Carrots & Peas; Stir Fry Sweet & Sour; Steamfresh: Gold & White Corn, Carrots & Asparagus, Roasted Red Potato Blend

Cascadian Farms
Powered by Plants: Farro, Broccoli, Carrots & Chickpeas; Farro, Sweet Potatoes, Black Beans & Spinach; Brown Rice, Corn, Black Beans & Bell Pepper; Ready to Roast Vegetables; Frozen Riced Cauliflower with Sweet Potatoes & Kale

Forks Over Knives
Simple Skillets: Indian Curry, Veggies & Rice, Southwestern Pasta & Veggies, Rotini Pasta, Veggies & Marinara, Unfried Rice & Fancy Veggies

NoBull
The True Veggie Burger: The Original, Savory Mushroom, Sundried Tomato

PlantStrong
Skillet Burgers: Black Bean, Portobello Mushroom, Sweet Curry

365 by Whole Foods Market
Organic White Quinoa, Organic Indian Basmati Rice, Organic Root Vegetables

Frozen Potatoes
Many generic or store brands of frozen potatoes are oil-free and compliant. Always check labels for a hidden gem!

Cascadian Farm
Organic Frozen Southwest Potato Hash, Organic Hash Browns, Organic Root Vegetable Hash Browns, Organic Fire Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ore-Ida
Shredded Hash Browns, Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, Potatoes O’Brien with Onions and Peppers

Reser’s Fine Foods
Hash Browns, Diced Potatoes

Simply Potatoes
Diced Potatoes, Diced Potatoes with Onions, O’Brien Hash Browns, Shredded Hash Browns, Signature Seasoned Diced Potatoes

SnoPac Foods
Organic Cottage Fries, Organic Southern Style Hash Browns, Organic Shredded Hash Browns 

365 by Whole Foods Market
No Salt Added Shredded Hash Browns

Hot Drinks

We are not a caffeine-free program, but many people choose to avoid caffeine on this lifestyle. Below are some coffee alternatives. Herbal and caffeinated teas are also great. A splash of plant milk and sweetener is allowed in hot drinks.

World Finer Foods
Cafix, Pero

Teeccino
Coffee Alternatives

Kaffree Roma
Roasted Grain Beverage

Postum
Roasted Wheat Bran & Molasses Warm Drink

Jellies, Jams and Syrups

Fruit-only jams and jellies are best but even ones with added sugar would be acceptable. 

St. Dalfour
100% Fruit Jam

The J.M. Smucker Co
Smucker’s Simply Fruit

Polaner
All Fruit Jam

100% Maple Syrup (any brand)

Pure Brown Rice Syrup (any brand)

Pure Honey (local or any brand)

Pasta

Whole-grain pasta is always the preferred choice, however, we allow for the use of refined flour when a whole-grain option is not available.

Ancient Harvest
Quinoa Pasta, Lentil Pasta, Gluten-Free Corn, Brown Rice and Quinoa Pasta, Supergrain Pasta

BioNaturae
Organic Gluten-Free Rice & Lentil Pasta, Organic Whole Wheat Pasta

Cucina & Amore
Potato Gnocchi

Eden
Organic Soba Noodles, Organic Udon Noodles, Organic Kamut Pasta, Organic Spelt Pasta

Jovial
Organic Brown Rice Pastas, Organic EinKorn Whole Wheat Pastas

Lotus Foods
Organic Whole Grain Ramen Noodles, Organic Pad Thai Rice Noodles, Organic Pho Rice Noodles, Organic Soba Noodles, Organic Udon Noodles

Tinkyada
Organic Brown Rice Pasta, Brown Rice Pastas, White Rice Pastas

Plant Based Milks
(All unsweetened)

Silk
Soy, Cashew, Almond

Eden Soy

West Life Soy

Califa
Almond

Elmhurst
Oat, Cashew, Almond, Hazelnut

Popcorn

Black Jewell
Microwave no salt, no oil popcorn

PlantStrong
Organic whole grain, unsalted & oil free microwave popcorn

365 by Whole Foods Market
Organic No Oil or Salt Added Microwave Popcorn

Rice and Corn Cakes

Lundberg Family Farms
Organic Brown Rice Cakes: Lightly Salted, Salt-Free, Tamari Seaweed, Wild Rice

Quaker Oats Company
Rice cakes: Lightly Salted, Salt Free

Real Foods
Corn Thins (Sesame)

Trader Joe’s
Organic Brown Rice Cake Thins

Salad Dressings

Bragg
Oil-Free Vinaigrette 

Simple Girl
Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette, Organic Sweet Vinaigrette, Organic Sweet Mustard, Organic Citrus Ginger

Well Your World
Balsamic Vinaigrette, Desert Catalina Dressing, Italian Dressing, Sweet Heat Dressing, Sweet Mustard Dressing

365 by Whole Foods Market
Organic Fig Balsamic Dressing

Seasoning & Sauce Mixes

Benson’s
Salt-Free Seasoning Blends

Frontera
Red Chile Enchilada Sauce

Maine Coast Sea Vegetables
Sea Seasonings – Kelp Granules, Dulse Granules, Sea Salt with Sea Vegetables

Simply Organic
Grilling Seasoning Packets: Buffalo, Cajun, Peppercorn Garlic, Savory Steak; Sheet Pan Mixes: Umami Ginger, Cilantro Lime, Mediterranean Lemon; Italian Dressing Mix; Garlic & Herb 

Dip Mixes: Creamy Dill Dip, French Onion Dip, Onion & Chive Dip; Italian Dressing Mix; Garlic & Herb; Sweet Basil Pesto Sauce Mix

Well Your World
Mushroom Gravy Mix, Calypso Caribbean Seasoning Blend, Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, Date Powder, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Fiesta Fire Blend, Galaxy Dust Salt Substitute, Lemon Pepper Pizzazz, Stardust Salt Substitute, Voodoo Cajun Seasoning, Zesty No-Salt Seasoning Blend

Spaghetti Sauces

365 by Whole Foods Market
Fat-Free Marinara Sauce

Well Your World
Marinara Magnifica, Mushroom Basil Marinara

Tortillas

Most corn tortillas are free of oil but always check the label. Try and avoid flour tortillas because they tend to contain high amounts of oil and fat.

Guerrero
White Corn Tortillas, Yellow Corn Tortillas, Oil-free Baked Tostadas

La Tortilla Factory
Handmade Style Corn and Wheat Tortillas, Sonoma Yellow Corn Tortillas

Mi Rancho
Organic Corn Tortillas

Mission
Yellow Corn Tortillas, White Corn Tortillas