Learning how to be healthy starts with knowing which non-toxic swaps to get and how to DIY products to save you the most money!
Giving your home a toxic-free “makeover” to support a new lifestyle learning how to be healthy can seem daunting at first, but it shouldn’t be. Once you get started, you’ll quickly discover that:
- You need to replace many of the staple pantry items considered unsafe, like white, bleached sugar, and flour.
- Then, you’ll notice that you need new kitchen gadgets to prepare all those fresh ingredients and DIY projects on your to-do list.
- You start to think about other healthy product recommendations like body care, household cleaners, laundry products, and all kinds of stuff!
We get a lot of questions about where to find the ingredients and products we mention in our blog posts and recipes, and this post includes an exhaustive list of everything that we personally use in our home.
Just a heads-up that we our updated our Amazon Creator’s Store with all of our favorite non-toxic & low-tox swaps, and you’ll find ALL of the links below there and MORE!
Our prayer is that by sharing our experience and this list of our favorite products, you’ll be inspired and encouraged on your own journey to the abundant life.
Much Love,
~ Dr. Z & Mama Z
How to Be Healthy Non-Toxic Swaps by Category
We’ve come a long way in our toxic-free, healthy home makeover. We encourage you to choose your most pressing category, focusing on one thing at a time. Soon, you’ll have your own toxic-free, healthy haven!
Table of Contents
DIY & Aromatherapy Tools
Many of you have asked about our favorite essential oils diffuser and the various containers and dispensers featured in our DIY recipes. Here’s a carefully curated list of highly recommended items!
Aromatherapy Containers & Supplies
- Amber Glass Essential Oil Vials (5/8 dram)
- Amber Glass Essential Oil Vials (5-ml)
- Amber Glass Essential Oil Vials (15-ml)
- Cobalt Glass Bottles with Pump Tops (4-ounce)
- Cobalt Glass Bottles with Pump Tops (8-ounce)
- Coloring – Brown (Cinnamon Powder)
- Coloring – Light Bronze (Turmeric Powder)
- Coloring – Red (Beet Powder)
- Diffuser Reeds
- Enteric Coated Capsules
- Essential Oil Clay Jewelry
- Essential Oil Diffusers
- Essential Oils Carrying Cases
- Glass Eye Dropper
- Glass Foaming Soap Dispenser Pump
- Glass Jar (4-ounce)
- Glass Roller Bottle (1-ml)
- Glass Roller Bottle (5-ml)
- Glass Roller Bottles (15-ml)
- Glass Salve Jar (1-ounce)
- Glass Salve Jar (2-ounce)
- Glass Salve Jar (4-ounce)
- Glass Spray Bottle (2-ounce)
- Glass Spray Bottle (4-ounce)
- Glass Spray Bottle (16-ounce)
- Inhaler Tubes
- Locking Amber Spray Bottle
- Mason Jar Foaming Soap Dispenser Top
- Mason Jars for Storage
- Pipettes
Carrier Oils
- All-Purpose Carrier Oil (Organic)
- Apricot Kernel Oil (Organic)
- Argan Oil (Organic)
- Avocado Oil (Organic)
- Camellia Seed Oil (Organic)
- Carrot Seed Oil (Organic)
- Coconut Oil (Fractionated, Organic)
- Coconut Oil (Unrefined, Organic)
- Evening Primrose (Organic)
- Grapeseed Oil (Organic)
- Hazelnut Oil (Organic)
- Hemp Seed Oil (Organic)
- Jojoba Oil (Organic)
- Meadowfoam Oil (Organic)
- Olive Oil (Organic, Extra-Virgin)
- Rosehip Seed Oil (Organic)
- Sweet Almond Oil (Organic)
- Sunflower Oil (Organic)
Low-Tox Kitchen Gadgets
When you’re using fresh produce in your recipes, baking your own bread, and making your own juice, you’ll want some high-quality kitchen tools! We love these particular small appliances and gadgets and have found multiple uses for each!
Favorite Kitchen Appliances
- Air-Pop Popcorn Maker
- Air Purifier
- Aromatherapy Diffuser
- Blender, Immersion (Cuisinart)
- Blender (Magic Bullet)
- Blender (Vitamix)
- Bread Machine
- Can Opener (Electric)
- Can Opener (Manual)
- Coffee / Espresso Maker
- Electric Hot Water Pot (Glass Pitcher)
- Food Processor
- Keurig Single Serve Coffee Maker
- Large Glass Water Infuser
- Plastic Bag and Bottle Dryer
- Soap Dispenser (Deck Mounted)
- Soap Dispenser (Under Sink Mount)
- Sparkling Water Maker
- Stand Mixer
- Steamer – glass (Cuisinart)
- Toaster Oven
- Water Purifier (Reverse Osmosis for Safe Water Quality)
Kitchen Must-Haves
- Ceramic Cookware
- Containers for Bulk Storage
- Fresh Flowers, Weekly
- Glass Containers (Pyrex, Snapware)
- Herb Jar Organizing Rack
- Label Maker
- Lazy Susan
- Mason Jar Soap Pump (Caddy)
- Mason Jar Soap Pump (Stainless Steel)
- Peanut Butter Stirrer
- Wholetones Healing Frequencies Music Player
Kitchen Cleaning Supplies
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Baking Soda
- Castile Soap (Bar)
- Castile Soap (Liquid)
- Citric Acid (non-GMO)
- Dish Soap
- Dish Washing Wand
- Deluxe Steam Cleaner
- Glass Shaker Jar
- Glass Spray Bottles (2-ounce)
- Glass Spray Bottles (16-ounce)
- Glass Spray Bottles (32-ounce)
- Magic Erasers
- Scouring Pads
- White Vinegar
- Everyday Cleaner (Truly Free)
- Glass Cleaner (Truly Free)
- Odor and Stain Eliminator (Truly Free)
- Swivel Sweeper
Non-Toxic Pantry Staples
To optimize your family’s health, replace unhealthy ingredients with healthier alternatives. Having navigated food allergies and health concerns ourselves, we’ve become vigilant about our ingredients, as detailed in Mama Z’s Recipe Makeover Guide.
My wife has crafted a list of healthy swaps for everyday pantry staples. With options like gluten-free flour and dark chocolate chips, you’ll have no problem whipping up healthy treats!
Must-Have Staples
- Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic, Unfiltered)
- Baking Powder (Aluminum-Free)
- Baking Soda
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Better Than Bouillon Vegetable Base
- Bread (Gluten-Free, Organic)
- Bread & Pizza Mix (Gluten Free, Organic)
- Bread Crumbs – Brown Rice (Organic)
- Cake & Brownie Mix (Organic, Sugar & Gluten Free)
- Cacao Powder (Organic, Raw)
- Chickpeas (Organic)
- Chia Seeds (Organic)
- Chili Sauce (Organic)
- Coconut Cream (Organic)
- Coconut Flour (Organic)
- Coconut Milk (Organic, Unsweetened)
- Coconut Oil (Extra Virgin, Organic)
- Coffee or Espresso (Organic, Fair Trade)
- Corn Meal (Organic, Non-GMO)
- Corn Starch (Organic, Non-GMO)
- Chocolate Chips (Dairy & Sugar-Free, Organic, Vegan)
- Dates (Organic, Unsweetened)
- Egg Replacer (Organic)
- Extracts – Lemon, Orange, Vanilla (Organic)
- Flax Meal (Organic)
- Flaxseed (Organic)
- Flour – All Purpose (Gluten Free)
- Flour – (Almond)
- Fruit (Organic, Dehydrated, Dried, Freeze-Dried, Unsweetened)
- Fruit Jam (All-Fruit, Organic, Unsweetened)
- Ghee (Cultured Grass-Fed, Organic)
- Granola (Organic, Honey-Sweetened)
- Gravy Thickener (Gluten-Free, Organic)
- Hemp Protein Powder (Organic)
- Hemp Seeds/Hemp Hearts (Organic)
- Herbal Tea (Organic)
- Herbs & Spices (Organic)
- Himalayan Pink Salt or Sea Salt
- Hot Sauce (Organic)
- Liquid Aminos
- Matcha Green Tea (Organic)
- Monk Fruit Powder
- Nut Butters (Organic, Unsweetened)
- Nutritional Yeast (Organic)
- Nuts & Seeds (Organic, Raw)
- Oatmeal (Organic)
- Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
- Organic Mulling Spices
- Pasta – Brown Rice (Organic)
- Pectin (Sugar and Preservative Free)
- Popcorn Kernels (Organic, Non-GMO)
- Pumpkin Puree (Organic)
- Rice – Brown (Organic)
- Rice – Basmati (Organic)
- Rice Cereal – Brown (Puffed, Organic)
- Quinoa (Organic, Tri-Colored)
- SCOBY (Organic, for Homemade Kombucha)
- Sesame Oil (Organic)
- Snacks – Chips (Organic, Non-GMO)
- Snacks – Bars (Dairy & Sugar-Free, Organic)
- Sundried Tomatoes Packed in Oil (Organic)
- Super Greens Super Foods Powder (Living Fuel)
- Tahini (Organic)
- Tapioca Granules (Organic)
- Vanilla Bean Powder (Organic)
Sweeteners
- Coconut Sugar/Crystals (Organic)
- Date Sugar (Organic)
- Honey Crystals (Organic)
- Honey – Manuka (Organic)
- Honey – Raw Local (Organic)
- Maple Sugar (Organic)
- Maple Syrup (Organic, Grade A Dark Amber)
- Molasses (Organic, Unsulfured)
- Stevia (Liquid)
- Stevia (Powdered)
In The Fridge
- All-Fruit Spread (Naturally Sweetened)
- Butter (Organic, Grass-Fed)
- Coconut or Almond Milk (Unsweetened)
- Coconut Water (Raw, Unsweetened)
- Cold Brew Coffee (Organic, Fair Trade)
- Cold Cuts, (Organic, Nitrate-Free)
- Condiments (Naturally Sweetened, No Preservatives)
- Cheese – Block, Shreds, Slices (Dairy-Free)
- Cream Cheese (Dairy-Free)
- Eggs (Organic, Free-Range)
- Fermented Foods (Kimchi, Pickles, Sauerkraut)
- Fish (Wild-Caught)
- Fruits and Veggies (Follow Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Guidelines)
- Homemade Dressings and Sauces
- Mayonnaise (Soy-Free, Avocado-oil or Grapeseed oil)
- Probiotics (Organic)
- Yogurt (Unsweetened, Almond, Coconut, or Oat Milk)
Food Prep Tools
- Apple Peeler Corer
- Blender (Immersion)
- Blender (Magic Bullet)
- Blender (Vitamix)
- Can Opener (Electric)
- Can Opener (Manual)
- Chef’s Knife
- Colander (Stainless Steel, Various Sizes)
- Cookie Scoops (Various Sizes)
- Cutting Board
- Dehydrator
- Dehydrator Sheets (Non-Stick)
- Double boiler
- Egg/strawberry cutting tool
- Egg Poacher
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Food Processor
- Food Mill
- Food Scissors
- Food Scraper
- Funnel
- Garlic Press
- Glass Bottles
- Gnocchi Maker
- Grater
- Ice Cream Maker
- Jar Funnels
- Jar Lifter
- Juicer (Citrus – Electric)
- Juicer (Citrus – Handheld)
- Juicer (Fruit & Vegetable – High Speed; Centrifugal )
- Juicer (Fruit & Vegetable – Low Speed; Cold-Pressed – Masticating)
- Juicer (Hand Cranks, Manual)
- Label Maker
- Lettuce Cutter
- Magnetic Lid Wand
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Melon Baller
- Mezzaluna
- Mini Pancake and Waffle Maker
- Mortar & Pestle
- Nut Milk Maker
- Nutcracker
- Nylon Knife
- Oil Mister
- Pastry Roller
- Peeler
- Pizza Cutter
- Potato Ricer
- Pressure Canner
- Reusable Tea Bags
- Salad Spinner/Washer
- Spaetzle Maker
- Sprouting Jar
- Wok
Non-Toxic Laundry Must-Haves
With the amount of laundry we handle (hello, parenthood), it’s clear what natural laundry products are effective and which aren’t. Since our clothes are in constant contact with our skin, it’s crucial to avoid using harmful chemicals in our laundry routine. Here are a few tried and true favorites to get your laundry sparkling.
Laundry DIY Supplies
- 3 Glass Gallon Containers
- OxiClean Baby Stain
- Pump Top for Glass Gallon Container OR 5 Gallon Plastic Bucket
- Pump top for Plastic Bucket
- Soap (Unscented)
- Washing Soda
Laundry Products
- TrulyFree Dryer Angel
- TrulyFree Enzyme Stain Remover
- TrulyFree Final Rinse
- TrulyFree Laundry Wash Jug
- TrulyFree Laundry Wash Refill Pack
- TrulyFree Non-Toxic Stain Stick
- TrulyFree OxyBoost Brightener
- Wool Dryer Balls
Non-Toxic Home Medicine
Whether tending to children’s bumps and bruises or caring for under-the-weather adults, it’s essential to keep these natural first-aid essentials stocked in your medicine cabinet.
First-Aid Kit Must-Haves
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Arnica Oil
- Baking Soda
- Bentonite Clay
- Calendula Oil
- Echinacea Liquid Extract
- Hemp Oil
- Herbal Tonics
- Homeopathics
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Lice Spray (Enzyme-Based, Pesticide-Free)
- Manuka Honey
- Sovereign Silver (Gel, Liquid, Spray)
- Nit-Free Comb
Supplements & Nutrition
- Acai Powder
- Activated Charcoal Capsules
- Apple Cider Vinegar Powder
- Baobab Fruit Powder
- Barley Grass (Organic)
- Bee Pollen Powder (Organic)
- Beet Powder (Organic)
- Blood Builder – Iron Supplement
- Camu Camu Powder (Organic)
- Chlorella Powder (Organic)
- Dandelion Root Powder (Organic)
- Echinacea Powder (Organic)
- Electrolyte Powder
- Essential Oils (Find out how to best to choose a brand)
- Feminine Cream
- Fenugreek Powder (Organic)
- Flax Oil
- Garcinia Cambogia
- Ginkgo Leaf Powder (Organic)
- Glucomannan Powder (Organic)
- Goji Berry Powder (Organic)
- Gotu Kola Powder (Organic)
- Green Tea Extract
- Guarana Powder (Organic)
- Hawthorn Berry Powder (Organic)
- Heart-to-Heart Essential Amino Acids
- Liposomal Vitamin C
- LivingFuel Super Greens and SuperBerry®
- Maca Super Food Drink
- Mangosteen Powder (Organic)
- Matcha Green Tea
- Mulberry Leaf Powder (Organic)
- Natural Vitality Calm – Cherry
- Natural Vitality Calm – Calmful Muscles
- Noni Powder (Organic)
- Nordic Naturals – Algae Omega
- Pomegranate Powder (Organic)
- Powdered Kelp (Organic)
- Pumpkinseed Powder (Organic)
- RAW Probiotics Women – Acidophilus and Bifidobacteria Probiotic
- Red Maca Powder (Organic)
- Prenatal Multivitamin Supplement with Folate
- Spirulina Powder (Organic)
- Strawberry Powder (Organic)
- Super Colon Cleanse (Capsules)
- Super Colon Cleanse (Powder)
- VitaCherry Powder (Organic)
- Wild Blueberry Powder (Organic)
- Wild Maqui Powder (Organic)
- Wormwood Parasite Control
- Yacon Powder (Organic)
- Yumberry Powder (Organic)
Non-Toxic Bath & Body
Body care products should nourish and heal your body, yet many expose your family to harmful carcinogens and other toxins. Try these natural hair care products, oral health items, and more.
Already Prepared Body Care Staples
Opt for all-natural, organic options available on Amazon and local stores, but ALWAYS evaluate the labels. Below are some of our top picks:
- Baby Hair Conditioner
- Baby Powder
- Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
- Body Wash (African Black Soap)
- Deodorant
- Kid-Friendly Lice Prevention Conditioning Spray
- Kid-Friendly Lice Prevention Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hairspray
- Lotion (Frankincense & Myrrh)
- Lotion (Shea Butter)
- Magnesium Gel w/Seaweed Extract
- Shampoo
- Soap – All-Purpose (Kids)
- Soap Bar
- Soap – Liquid (Black Soap)
- Soap – Liquid (Unscented)
- Toothpaste
- Witch Hazel Toner (Alcohol-free)
Looking for non-toxic skincare that actually works? Check out Mama Z’s favorite ultra-hydrating skincare. Try some sample kits here!
DIY Staples for Bathroom Cleaners and Body Care Products
- 190 Proof Alcohol
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Beeswax (Yellow)
- Bentonite Clay
- Castile Soap (Bar)
- Castile Soap (Liquid)
- Citric Acid (non-GMO)
- Castor Oil (Organic)
- Coconut Milk (Organic)
- Epsom Salt
- Manuka Honey
- Shea Butter
- Vegetable Glycerin
- Vitamin E (Liquid) (With carrier oil)
- Vitamin E (Pure)
- White Vinegar (Organic)
- Witch Hazel (Alcohol-Free)
- Zinc Oxide Powder
Additional Products in the Bathroom
- Cellulite Smoothing Massager
- Cheesecloth for Skin Wraps
- Exfoliating Body Scrub Gloves
- Fascia Blaster
- On-Mirror Vase
Non-Toxic Garden & Outdoors
For Seed & Soil
- All-Purpose Organic Plant Food (Garden Safe)
- Bamboo Stakes or Skewer Sticks
- Bone Meal (Organic)
- Blood Meal (Organic)
- Coffee or Espresso Grounds (Organic, Fair Trade)
- Earthworm Castings (Organic, OMRI)
- Pine Bark Chips (Mulch)
- Pots (Used and Recycled)
- Manure (Organic)
- Rooting Hormone (Garden Safe)
- Rose & Flower Plant Food (Organic, Ecoscraps)
- Seeds (Non-GMO or Organic, Heirloom)
- Seed Box
- Starter Fertilizer (Organic)
- Stepping Stones
- Trellis Materials
- Twine or Velcro Ties
- Watering Globe
- Weed Mat
- Wheelbarrow
Pest & Weed Control
- Bucket (5 gallon)
- Castile Soap (Liquid)
- Diatomaceous Earth (Garden Safe)
- Essential Oils (Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Orange, Wintergreen)
- Fungicide3 (Garden Safe)
- Garden Spray Jug
- Glass Spray Bottle
- Garden Tools
- Insecticidal Soap (Garden Safe)
- Neem Oil (Garden Safe)
- White Vinegar (Distilled, Organic)
Garden Tools & Equipment
- 7-in-1 Gardening Tool
- Axe
- Blower
- Boots
- Cinder blocks
- Drain boxes/Pipes
- Gloves
- Handaxe
- Hatchet
- Hose Reel
- Knife
- Multi-Sprayer for Hose
- Non-toxic Sunblock&Bug Repellent
- Pruners & Trimmers
- Rain Gauge
- Rake (Hand & Garden)
- Refuse Bag
- Shovel (Flat & Pointed)
- Soaker Hose
- Spade
- Sprinklers
- Sunglasses
- Sun Hat
- Trowel
- Washers (For Hose Sprayers)
- Watering Can
Special Gardening Resources
How to Be Healthy Books & Resources
As your health knowledge expands, so will your library. With the wealth of books out there, it can be daunting to know what’s legitimate. To clarify the path, we’re sharing some excellent resources for mastering the7 Key Areas of the Abundant Life.
Living a balanced life in all 7 areas is the true definition of “Biblical Health!”
- Spiritual Abundance – Having a thriving relationship with your Creator.
- Physical Abundance – Maintaining a strong, healthy body.
- Mental Abundance – Being intellectually sound and having the Mind of Christ.
- Emotional Abundance – Being at peace and enjoying a balance of healthy feelings.
- Financial Abundance – Having enough to provide for your family and to be BIG givers.
- Occupational Abundance – Truly enjoying the work of your hands.
- Social Abundance – Fostering deep, mutually beneficial relationships with friends, family and people that you encounter every day.
Dr. Z’s Essential Oil Books
- The Truth About Essential Oils and Cancer
- Heal Your Gut With Essential Oils
- Using God’s Medicine for the Abundant Life: An Evidence-Based Approach to Essential Oils
Dr. Z’s Online eCourses & Programs
- Essential Oils for Abundant Living Masterclass
- Toxic-Free, Healthy Home Makeover
- Organic Gardening Made Easy
- Gluten-Free Italian Cooking Class
- Simple Sensational Salads Cooking Class
- Fit40 & Beyond Exercise Class
- Hope for Breast Cancer Documentary
- Essential Oils Club
- Heal Your Gut Summit
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Health System
Bragg Book Series
- Bragg Healthy Lifestyle: Vital Living to 120!
- Build Powerful Nerve Force: Cure for the Dull Dragged-Out Hopeless, Helpless Life
- Build Strong Healthy Feet: Banish Aches & Pains
- Healthy Heart: Keep Your Cardiovascular System Healthy & Fit at Any Age
- Super Power Breathing: For Super Energy, High Health & Longevity
- The Miracle of Fasting: Proven Throughout History for Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Rejuvenation
- Vegetarian Health Recipes: For Super Energy & Long Life to 120!
- Water: The Shocking Truth That can Save Your Life
A – Z Health Resources
- Bible Cure Series (Don Colbert, MD)
- Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professions 2nd Edition
- Food Allergies and Food Intolerance: The Complete Guide to Their Identification and Treatment
- Pat Crocker’s Recipe and DIY Series (Including How to Preserve, Healing Herbs, Juicing Bible, Smoothie Bible, etc.)
- Prescription for Nutrition Healing
- The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
- The Encyclopedia of Medical Breakthroughs and Forbidden Treatments
- The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook: A Home Manual
- Truth About Cancer: The Quest for the Cure
Other Biblical Health Resources
- Beyond The Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill
- Cooking for Hormone Balance: A Proven, Practical Program with Over 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Boost Energy and Mood, Lower Inflammation, Gain Strength, and Restore a Healthy Weight
- Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money: The Handbook of Financial Peace University
- How to Win Friends and Influence People
- My Utmost for His Highest
- Power of Prayer Series (Stormie Omartian)
- Supernatural Childbirth
- The Bait of Satan, 20th Anniversary Edition: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense
- The Bondage Breaker®: Overcoming *Negative Thoughts *Irrational Feelings *Habitual Sins
- The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It
- The Power of Positive Thinking
- Torrey’s How to Pray
- Torrey’s New Topical Textbook
- Torrey’s The Power of Prayer
- Victory Over the Darkness: Realize the Power of Your Identity in Christ
