Below are some ingredients used in Live-Food preparation:  Try to use organically-grown ingredients whenever possible.  Not only are they more flavorful and nutritious, but supporting organic farming is a great way to take part in improving our environment.  Organic produce is grown without the use of pesticides, so it is free of harmful chemicals and it receives more care during the growth process.

NUTS:

Pecans

Walnuts

Almonds

Hazelnuts

Brazil Nuts

Coconuts

Hemp Kernels

Buckwheat Kernels (groats)

SEEDS:

Flax

Chia

Sesame

Pumpkin

Sunflower

FATS & OILS:

Avocados

Sesame Oil

Hempseed Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Extra Virgin Coconut Butter

Extra Virgin Cacao (cocoa) Butter

SPICES: (try using whole spices when possible and grind them in a coffee grinder right before using)

Clove

Cumin

Allspice

Nutmeg

Turmeric

Coriander

Cinnamon

Star Anise

Cardamom

Chili Powder

Garam Masala

Cayenne Pepper

Black Peppercorns

White Peppercorns

Hing (a garlic / onion substitute, also known as asafoetida)

Sea Salt (use a high-mineral salt such as Himalayan, Celtic or Real Salt)

DRIED HERBS: (fresh herbs are always best, but these few dried ones are quite useful)

Sage

Thyme

Oregano

Italian Seasoning Blend

FRESH HERBS:

Dill

Mint

Basil

Thyme

Parsley

Cilantro

Oregano

DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

Figs

Raisins

Coconut

Goji Berries

Sun-dried Tomatoes

Dulse, Nori and other Sea Vegetables

CONDIMENTS & MISCELLANEOUS:

Miso

Limes

Ginger

Lemons

Agave Nectar

Carob Powder

Mesquite Powder

Apple Cider Vinegar

Vanilla Beans or high-quality vanilla extract

Olives (high-quality olives, no preservatives)

Raw Cacao (cocoa) Powder, nibs and paste

Probiotic Powder (for making sauerkraut and other fermented foods)

Stevia Powder (the only natural sweetener that has no glycemic effect)

Spirulina (a blue-green algae that is an excellent source of protein and other nutrients)

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

The Sky is the Limit!  Just be sensible about limiting the high-sugar fruits such as pineapple, mangoes, grapes, etc.  Some of the most common ingredients include zucchini, tomatoes, celery, spinach, kale, cabbage, lettuce, cucumbers, apples, grapefruit, oranges, peaches, plums, all berries... etc.