Grocery Store Tour
From confusedto confident.
So many products say “healthy” on the front. This hands on tour shows you what’s really inside, one aisle at a time.
You can be doing everything right and still be buying what keeps you inflamed.
Why this tour matters
Flip it over. Read the ingredients.
Chronic inflammation, digestive issues, hormone imbalances and fatigue are often rooted in what goes into our carts. Healing starts with the choices we make every day, and many of them start at the grocery store.
“We read labels. Not the nutrition facts. The ingredients. Look at how many chemicals. Look how much sugar is hiding in everything we eat.”
This tour is about more than shopping. You learn how to nourish your body on purpose, avoid hidden triggers, and feel confident about every food decision you make.
What you’ll learn
Your grocery list, turned into a wellness strategy.
- Lesson oneLabel decoding
Read the ingredients, not just the numbers, and spot hidden inflammatory ingredients before they reach your cart.
- Lesson twoHealthy food myths
Plenty of products are labeled healthy. We find out which ones actually earn it.
- Lesson threeBlood sugar strategies
See how much sugar hides in everyday food, and what to reach for instead.
- Lesson fourGut friendly options
Meet the unsung heroes of gut health, and the powerful plant medicine in all the different colors of food.
- Lesson fiveSmart substitutions
Alternatives most people don’t know are on the shelf. Coconut aminos instead of soy sauce is a favorite.
- Lesson sixSimple meal planning
Meal planning and simple meal tips you can use at home.
Straight from the aisles
The labels I always make people flip.
- Flip oneThe plant milks
Almond, oat, coconut. Everyone thinks switching is enough, but they’re not all created equal. The creamiest ones often get there with added oils and preservatives. I hold one that’s just oats, water and salt next to one with sunflower oil and a few preservatives, and we compare.
- Flip twoThe tortillas
There’s an almond flour tortilla and a cassava flour tortilla with clean ingredients until the very end, where xanthan gum shows up, an emulsifier that can irritate the gut. If your family needs tortillas, that’s the best one on the shelf. For you, a burrito bowl or taco bowl is the better choice.
- Flip threeThe nuts
Cashews show sugar on the nutrition facts, and people panic. Then we read the ingredients: cashews. That sugar occurs naturally in the nut. I teach people to read ingredients, not nutrition facts, so you know what you’re actually putting in your body.
Is this tour right for you?
If any of these is a yes, it probably is.
- Food labels confuse and frustrate youYou want to know what you’re actually buying.
- You want smarter, healthier choicesWithout guessing in the aisle every week.
- You want better gut health and digestionAnd to know which foods help.
- You need help with your blood sugarStarting with what goes in the cart.
- You want to reduce inflammation through foodOne aisle, one swap at a time.
Not near Vancouver? I walk the store for you, take pictures, and text them one at a time with what you need to know about each. One client told me it felt as good as being there.
In their own words
Real People. Real Healing.
“A New Path To Health In Our 60’s.”
My husband and I felt so much better after the elimination eating plan and my husband’s constant body aches completely went away. We’re on a new path to health in our 60’s since going thru this program.
“Transformation Has Been Remarkable!”
I’ve lost 35 pounds, my digestive issues have become far more manageable, and I’m enjoying better sleep and increased energy levels.
“An immense help”
Her comprehensive field trips to the grocery store to show best options and recipes were an immense help in staying true during the elimination phase.
“How and what to eat”
Shalli is exceptionally knowledgeable and does a tremendous job sharing it in the program. I learned so much in how and what to eat.
“There’s science behind it”
The program showed me that my desires for a healthy lifestyle are not just something that felt right to me, but there’s science behind choosing a healthy lifestyle and foods.
Where does the tour happen?
In person at a grocery store in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. If you live farther away, we can do it by text, one photo at a time.
Is the tour part of the 8 Week Food Adventure?
Yes. Every 8 Week Food Adventure includes a personalized grocery store tour. You can also book a tour on its own.
Do I have to give up everything I like?
No. The tour is about smart substitutions and knowing what you’re choosing.
Your next step
Let’s Start Your Healing Journey Together
Have questions? Ready to take the next step? Whether you’re curious about services, want to join a wellness talk, or are simply looking for someone who truly listens, I am here for you.