USA shopping suggestions

SamandaIndia

I will be in Houston for work in 3 weeks time. I am thinking pre online shopping with delivery to my friends. MCT oil is on the list (can not find it here)and maybe other bulletproof goodies and keto supplies.

Is bulletproof ground coffee worth it?

What else would you recommend to buy?

(I can freeze and transport to Europe, if needed). I can get coconut oil, chia seeds, almond flour, coconut milk and almond milk in Europe but websites like www.bulletproofexec.com do make me wonder if there are awesome things worth trying that I am yet to find in Europe.

JinksE21

Check out Thrivemarket.com (http://thrv.me/qKtfYh). There is a yearly membership but you get the first month free to try it out which you can cancel anytime after you order. It offers some pretty good discounts on gluten-free, paleo, etc. products. Their shipping time can be a little slow depending on how far you (in your case, your friend) are from their distribution centers. For example, they have a large bottle of Now Sports MCT Oil for $16.95 (regular price $24.99). Plus, you can search for a coupon code to get 25% additional off of your first order.

Happy shopping and enjoy your trip to the States!

DianaElena76

No recommendations, but welcome to Houston (in advance). How long will you be here?

landiodo

Can you get those edamame noodles in your town? I haven't tried them yet. I don't know if they are worth the shipping.

SamandaIndia

Edamame noodles sound good. Thanks @landiodo my shipping will be to Houston where I pick up goodies.

@Mami1976D thanks! One week mid feb. Stay with a girlfriend and celebrate chinese new year.work then new orleans for work n back to houston. Not much time to shop so pre ordering online and sending to her house.

@JinksE21 many thanks, I am building up a shopping cart. Low carb crackers, mct oil etc. Looking forward to finding some things like Artisan crackers (low sugar, which is what kicked my journey off).

KarlaYP

I don't have much to offer as suggestions, since I don't know what you can't get

I wanted to say have a wonderful time! New Orleans is about an hour and a half west of me and I've been there many times! Is a very neat city, with an interesting culture. Safe travels!

SamandaIndia

@Karlottap other than bulletproof, I dont know either. Anything you love that helps you with Keto or low carb is helpful to know. I know USA has a lot more low carb crackers and protein bars than europe. Some probably taste like the package that they come in, others may be yummy. Any specific fantastic brands? What (aside from meat, cheese, coconut oil n chia seeds) do you love or use for baking amazing lchf foods??

LowCarbInScotland

Hi @SamandaIndia there are definitely lots of low carb frankenfoods in the US, but if you're still in weight loss mode or if you eat a VLC diet, I'd recommend avoiding them in lieu of whole food options. I spent years eating a low cal diet full of low carb tortillas, bagels, bread and crackers and didn't lose a pound. Those things are full of total junky filler fiber.

SamandaIndia

PaleoInScotland wrote: »

Hi @SamandaIndia there are definitely lots of low carb frankenfoods in the US, but if you're still in weight loss mode or if you eat a VLC diet, I'd recommend avoiding them in lieu of whole food options. I spent years eating a low cal diet full of low carb tortillas, bagels, bread and crackers and didn't lose a pound. Those things are full of total junky filler fiber.

Many thanks @PaleoInScotland . Perhaps a good thing I can't get anything but junkie atkins bars here which I avoid. I miss crackers with my cheese.

LowCarbInScotland

I totally understand, it's the Quest bars that do me in. It's my last remaining bad habit. I bought my husband crackers yesterday and was kind of sad that I couldn't have any, though it wasn't hard to resist. I don't think I could make those low carb cheese crackers and then put cheese on top, though maybe they'd be good with pate, which I also miss. I was trying to think of what I could spread it on yesterday and the idea of pate and celery just didn't do it for me.

KarlaYP

I bought some almond flour in the beginning, and made a fathead pizza (was really good, but filling). Other than that, I haven't bought any "low carb" stuff, or tried making any other fake food recipes (I consider artificial sweeteners to be fake food too). I haven't eaten anything out of a box, or bag, until recently with horrible results, even though it still fit in my day! Gives me more reasons not to!

I have made the cheese crackers baked in the oven! These are good to use for dipping into whatever is preferred, or just eating alone! I used to miss crackers too, but now, not so much! I've lost the desire for so many things, and I love it!

Good luck with your search!

mandycat223

I'm a big fan of protein powder. The only places I've been able to find unflavored powders (that are really and truly tasteless, so that I can use my vast armory of flavoring items) are GNC, whose real name is General Nutrition Corporation, and The Vitamin Shoppe. GNC's store location map looks as though there's one on every other street corner in Houston. Vitamin Shoppe: not so many but still handy.

DianaElena76

I don't understand the appeal of Quest bars. I bought some out of curiosity the other day, but they tasted even worse than Atkins bars to me. To each his own, though.

LowCarbInScotland

@Mami1976D it's just the Quest Cravings peanut butter cups I'm hooked on. The normal quest bars are just my back up low carb nutrition for days when I'm traveling and in meetings and can't get anything better to eat, they kind of feel like punishment, I don't like them, but I try to think of them purely as fuel.

DianaElena76

Oh, I haven't tried those. I guess I'd better not!

Panda_Poptarts

SamandaIndia wrote: »

PaleoInScotland wrote: »

Hi @SamandaIndia there are definitely lots of low carb frankenfoods in the US, but if you're still in weight loss mode or if you eat a VLC diet, I'd recommend avoiding them in lieu of whole food options. I spent years eating a low cal diet full of low carb tortillas, bagels, bread and crackers and didn't lose a pound. Those things are full of total junky filler fiber.

Many thanks @PaleoInScotland . Perhaps a good thing I can't get anything but junkie atkins bars here which I avoid. I miss crackers with my cheese.

Hi there! I was missing crackers pretty bad too. I found that dumping a good deal of shredded cheese on a baking sheet and popping it in the oven until crisp was a great substitute. Especially with goat cheese. Mmm.

vikashsinha

PaleoInScotland wrote: »

Hi @SamandaIndia there are definitely lots of low carb frankenfoods in the US, but if you're still in weight loss mode or if you eat a VLC diet, I'd recommend avoiding them in lieu of whole food options. I spent years eating a low cal diet full of low carb tortillas, bagels, bread and crackers and didn't lose a pound. Those things are full of total junky filler fiber.

agree

SamandaIndia

jessicaesqueda0409 wrote: »

SamandaIndia wrote: »

PaleoInScotland wrote: »

Hi @SamandaIndia there are definitely lots of low carb frankenfoods in the US, but if you're still in weight loss mode or if you eat a VLC diet, I'd recommend avoiding them in lieu of whole food options. I spent years eating a low cal diet full of low carb tortillas, bagels, bread and crackers and didn't lose a pound. Those things are full of total junky filler fiber.

Many thanks @PaleoInScotland . Perhaps a good thing I can't get anything but junkie atkins bars here which I avoid. I miss crackers with my cheese.

Hi there! I was missing crackers pretty bad too. I found that dumping a good deal of shredded cheese on a baking sheet and popping it in the oven until crisp was a great substitute. Especially with goat cheese. Mmm.

Good idea. Thxs. Any specific cheese for a crisp result?I am in one of the world's cheese making centres. I live within an hour of gouda and edam!

miche173

I like to eat cheese with almonds. It gives that salty crunch. Maybe 3 almonds with a slice of cracker cut sharp cheddar makes a nice snack:). I like the new Atkins trail bars (but I limit to one per week, usually four servings from one bar). Quest bars were hugely disappointing to me. I will also occasionally indulge in an Atkins shake blended with ice. For those, one shake is two servings. I also like the DaVinci sugar free syrup, but I know many avoid artificial sweeteners. One tablespoon of the French Vanilla in a cup of tea feels like a decadent treat:).

carlsoda

Personally, I would recommend when you get here this to stroll through Trader Joe's! I just love it, they have the cheapest organic HWC and tons of different cheeses and roasted salted pecans...my favorite! It's just a fun shopping experience