Stocks, Pastes, Sauces & Seasonings
Stock & Bone Broth
Avoid the words: Maltodextrin, sugar, glucose, and preservatives.
I personally use the brand Best of the Bone and always have a jar of concentrated bone broth in the fridge – just mix 1–2 teaspoons with 1 cup of boiling water to use in place of store bought liquid stock. Available online and you can get 15% off, or, it is found in Woolworths and these places.
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Curry Pastes
Compare brands and choose one with the lowest amount of sugar per 100 g.
Make sure it has no msg.
If you are very sensitive to gluten, check the label to ensure you are choosing a gluten-free option.
Red, yellow, and green curry paste can be used interchangeably. Choose your option based on your spice preference: yellow is mildest, green is medium, and red is the hottest.
Some curry pastes are spicier than others, so if you don't like too much spiciness, start by adding half the amount. You can always add more!
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Miso Paste
Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that's been a staple in Japanese cooking for centuries.
In my recipes, it's used in small amounts in sauces and marinades to add a deep, savoury flavour.
Because it's fermented, miso is naturally rich in probiotics – the good bacteria your gut loves. It also contains a range of vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, zinc, and manganese.
Note: miso is high in sodium, so my recipes use it in small quantities to keep things balanced, and a little goes a long way.
Canned Coconut Cream & Coconut Milk (regular & light)
Choose options with minimal ingredients (coconut and water, with natural thickeners like guar gum also fine).
As a guide, choose coconut milk with at least 60% coconut extract and coconut cream with at least 75%.
Light versions are lower in fat. The recipe will specify which to use, but both can work depending on what you have on hand – just be mindful of the calorie change if you are switching one for the other in Bec’s recipes
Mayonnaise
Choose options made with minimal whole ingredients (olive oil, egg).
If you are sensitive to eggs, feel free to use an egg-free mayo like Great Guts Mayo.
For recipes using mayonnaise as a dressing, swap half the mayo for plain Greek yoghurt for a lighter option that is higher in protein.
Sauces
Choose options with minimal ingredients, no added sugars, and sweetened with monk fruit or similar alternatives.
I love using the brands Mingle and Qetoe.
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Pesto
Choose a pesto that is ideally made with olive oil and has a short, simple ingredient list.
Colvita is my top pick
My recipes will specify red or green pesto, but feel free to use them interchangeably! A recipe using green pesto can taste like an entirely new recipe if you use red sometimes!
If you’re allergic to dairy and can’t find a pesto without cheese, make your own using Bec’s Easy Peasy Pesto recipe
If you can’t find the below options, Roza’s is also a clean pesto to use and has a dairy-free option. It does contain canola oil but enjoying this a couple of times a week will do no harm!
Seasonings
Pre-made blends are great pantry staples for adding extra flavour or using in place of a mix of herbs in my recipes if the ingredients are similar!
I love using the brand Mingle
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