There are many compelling reasons to cook and incorporate natural foods into your diet. This section talks about what I've done over the past few years to shift from a fairly typical All-American way of eating, to one that is focused on minimally-processed, natural foods.

I get a lot of emails asking me about the ingredients I choose to cook with. People are particularly curious about the fats and oils I select, and why I choose the ones I do.

A list of minimally processed sweetneners I like to use and explore - includes honey, agave nectar, natural cane sugar, brown rice syrup, and more.

A list of a few of my favorite grains to cook with - from barley to farro, wheat berries to millet and teff, and more.

A simple list of some of the ingredients that are in high rotation in my kitchen - from beans to lentils, sprouts to seitan.