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​Healthy Products for You: 60 Products to Buy for a Healthy Body, Mind, and Home (2020)

By Tchiki Davis, MA, PhD
Figuring out how to live a heathy life can be insanely complicated. What do I buy? or eat? or wear? So here is a complete guide to products for health—the health products you need to create a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy home.
Healthy Products For You: What to buy to live a healthy life.
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I would have loved to have a guide like this a decade ago to help me decide which products I needed to live more healthfully. But I didn't. And it has taken me years of researching health products to figure out which ones to buy. So this list includes the products for health that I personally have purchased and used.

Hopefully, this guide will make it easier for you to research and decide which products you want to buy to make your life healthier. 
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Super Healthy Foods

Of course, eating fruits and vegetables top list of the best thing you can do to boost your health. This topic is covered in depth elsewhere (see this article for a good list of healthy foods).

​You can also get a quick overview of healthy foods by watching the video below:
In addition to veggies and fruits, there are now many great healthy food products you might not yet know about.

Most of the food products below can be purchased at Thrive Market Online and shipped to you at home (this is where I buy most of these products). Bonus: Clicking this affiliate link for Thrive Market will give you 25% of your first order.

I've also included links so you can research each of these health products more on Amazon, as that's often easier for many people (and that's what I did when I was first researching health products).

Healthy Food Products You Might Not Know About

1. Bean Spaghetti Pasta

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I have the hardest time getting enough protein when I'm eating healthy. I fill my meals with veggies, fruits, and grains but end up forgetting protein somehow. So for me, health means figuring out how to eat more protein. And I'm so glad they make healthy bean pastas. It's got more than twice the amount of protein as wheat noodles and it's way more filling. Here is another brand if you're interested in exploring more bean pasta products.
Healthy Food Products: How to find the right products to improve your health

2. Plant-Based Protein Powder

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I try to stay away from whey or soy protein, which kept me away from protein powder products for a long time. But then I found this plant-based protein product. It doesn't hurt my stomach and helps me keep my protein levels up.

3. Plant-Based Protein Bars

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Like I said, getting enough protein is hard for me. But often times, they sneak a lot of sugar into protein products for health. So I also buy these plant-based protein bars that have less than 1 gram of sugar.

4. Stevia

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Speaking of sugar, I am happy to say I have rooted out sugar from nearly every food product in my house (eating out is a different story). Anyway, one way I've done this is by using Stevia products. Stevia is a sweet plant leaf that's turned into a super low calorie, natural sweetener. I use it in my tea, oatmeal, and any time I bake.

5. Sugar-Free Peanut Butter

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It's crazy how many chemicals and sugars they cram into your typical peanut butter. Seriously, the only ingredient in peanut butter should be peanuts.
Healthy Food Products: How to find the right products to improve your health

6. Nutritional Yeast Flakes

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Nutritional yeast is packed with vitamin B and protein and it's a healthy addition to add to popcorn, soups, or stir-fry. It is definitely an acquired taste though, so try this product with caution.

7. Kombucha

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Kombucha is a great and yummy product to get healthy probiotics. You can make your own with a fermenting process using a scoby. I have tried this, but I was never very good at it, so now I just buy kombucha pre-made.

8. Apple Cider Vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar is nuts. It's been shown to kill harmful bacteria (not to mention zits) and boost health in a bunch of other ways. So I mix this product with balsamic vinegar to make a salad dressing.

9. Avocado Oil

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The reason I mention avocado oil is because I used to cook everything with olive oil. But it turns out that you're not supposed to cook with olive oil because when it gets to high temperatures it releases a toxin (referred to as having a lower smoke point). Avocado oil can be heated to higher temperatures without releasing these toxins, so it's a healthier product for cooking.
Healthy Food Products: How to find the right products to improve your health

10. Emergen-C

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If you don't yet know about Emergen-C, your missing out on a great healthy product. I mostly drink water or tea, but will pop an Emergen-C packet into my water when I need some flavor (or when I think I might be getting sick). It's just a tasty way to get a vitamin C boost.

11. Liquid Aminos

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There is some evidence suggesting products like liquid aminos can improve health. I also like the taste. So I include this product in my home-made salad dressing for a salty kick.

12. Organic Bouillon 

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Like to make soups? I found this delicious organic bouillon to put in soups or stir-fry.

13. Sugar-Free Chocolate

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I'm not a saint. And I can't live without my regular chocolate fix. But, I have found a way to have the goodness of chocolate without any of the unhealthy sugar. That's thanks to Lily's Chocolate. It's sweetened with stevia, so it contains no sugar and is still dark and sweet and wonderful. 
Healthy Food Products: How to find the right products to improve your health

Healthy Fabrics and Clothing Products

Although many people are aware of the chemicals in food and bath products, many people are unaware of the chemicals in fabrics—fabrics that touch their skin almost 24/7 through their clothing, towels, sheets, blankets, etc... That's why products for health include natural fiber clothing.

Watch the video below to learn more about synthetic fibers and why avoiding them is a good choice for good health.
So we know that many fabric products made of plastic, synthetic fibers are unhealthy. But how do we avoid them? The answer? By replacing them with plant-based or animal-based fiber products, like cotton, silk, wool, and rayon.

​Here are some healthy products that get your closet and bedroom into better shape.

Healthy Products for Your Bedroom

We all spend 8 hours per day touching our bedding fabrics. So making sure that those fabrics are healthy is essential.

1. 100% Cotton Sheets

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Most of us still have cotton sheets. Phew! But just in case you don't, this is another really important product. You spend around 8 hours per night touching your sheets. Making sure you choose a healthy product goes a long way.
Healthy Products at Home: Find the right products to improve your health

2. 100% Cotton Comforter

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I always used to wonder why I'd wake up sweaty in the middle of the night. It turns out it's because by old comforter was made of synthetic fibers. It was like sleeping under a sheet of plastic as far as my body was concerned. This never happens to me anymore now that I have this goose down, cotton comforter. I also bought this cotton cover for it to keep it clean, but it's not required.

3. 100% Cotton Pillows (and Pillow Covers)

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Have you ever bought a new pillow and it stinks? That is the chemical smell. So I'm always sure to get cotton, hypoallergenic pillows. Gotta keep the face healthy even while I sleep. I also bought these cotton pillow covers.

4. 100% Cotton Blankets (for the Couch and Bed)

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I don't know about you, but I spend a lot of time on the couch in front of the TV. When I started cleansing my house of plastic, I realized my favorite couch blanket was 100% nylon (and unhealthy fabric). Perhaps even worse, my entire couch is made of synthetic fiber. And by law, couches must be coated in flame retardant, an unhealthy chemical. Ugh. So my husband bought me a huge couch blanket that I could both sit on and throw over myself while hanging out on the couch. 
Healthy Products at Home: Find the right products to improve your health

5. 100% Cotton ​Towels

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Who knew that towels are now often made of polyester cotton blends!? I didn't... until I looked at the tag of my old set of towels. I immediately replaced them with cotton towels. They're super soft and healthier for my skin. I also throw one of these cotton towels over my desk chair since my chair is made of synthetic fibers.

Healthy Clothing Products

In addition to bedding products, the fibers in our clothes can affect our health.

6. 100% Cotton Socks

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Ok. Well, having no elastic (which is plastic) in your socks does kinda suck. They slide down and don't fit super snuggly. I feel like having snug socks keeps me happy at the gym, which is super important for health, so I have a mix of socks—some 100% cotton and some that still have a small amount of elastic in them. 

7. 100% Cotton Sweatshirts

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It couldn't believe it when I found out my "cotton" hooded sweatshirt was actually 50% polyester. It seems that men's hoodies are more often cotton so I bought this men's hoodie to wear around the house and around town.

8. Laundry detergent without harmful chemicals

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Let's say you've done all the work and purged yourself of products made of harmful fabrics. But then you wash all your clothes in chemicals between wearing them. Well then all of that cotton is just covered in chemicals anyway. Instead, try using detergents free and clear of dyes and chemical fragrances. 
Healthy Products for Your Skin: Find the right products to improve your health

A Few More Healthy Clothing Products for Women

Sorry lads. I have a bit more knowledge of women's clothing products for health, so here are few more healthy product suggestions for the ladies.

9. Fair Indigo Organic Cotton Clothing

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It's painfully hard for women to find professional-looking clothing that is made of 100% cotton. That's why I was thrilled when I discovered Fair Indigo cotton clothing. It's a bit pricy for me, so I just have a few pieces that are super soft, professional looking, and none of them are made of unhealthy plastic materials.

​Here is another article with more healthy clothing brands.

10. Wool Sweater Coat

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I did a lot of research before choosing to buy a wool sweater coat. Cotton seemed impractical for a winter coat, but the regular wool coats have a plastic lining (and they are too hot for my climate anyway). So I'm officially trying our this wool sweater coat this year instead of my old polyester coat. It's pretty, but I haven't really gotten to test it out yet.
Healthy Fabrics: Find the right products to improve your health

11. Mostly Cotton Bras

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Sheesh it's hard to find a cotton bra! I settled for cotton sports bras, but honestly, I'm hopeful that some sexier cotton bras come on the market in the near future.

12. Mostly Cotton Gym Pants

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It kills me when I go to the gym and see healthy, active, fit people dressed from head to toe in spandex. A healthier product choice is breathable cotton. Now, I haven't been able to find 100% cotton gym pants too often, so I have settled for these, which Amazon says are 92% cotton. So they still have a bit of stretch to them.

13. 100% Cotton Tank Top Shirts

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I wear cotton tank tops pretty much everywhere except to work. They're cheap, easy, and super comfy.

​14. Pashmina or Rayon Summer Scarf

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I live in a climate with chilly summers, so a super warm scarf just won't do most of the time. Instead, I opted for Rayon. Rayon is still made of plant fibers, but rayon has to undergo more processing and treatment before it become fabric. You can also find summer scarfs made of pashmina (wool) and silk if rayon doesn't fit your idea of a healthy lifestyle.
Healthy Fabrics: Find the right products to improve your health

15. Cashmere Winter Scarf

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Of course, a light silk scarf won't do you much good if it's blizzarding out. For cold winters, I opted for something a bit more heavy duty, made of cashmere.

Products for a Healthy Body

It turns out that in addition to the fabrics on our skin, there are tons of chemicals in our home—chemicals that can harm our health, hurt our kids, and even cause cancer.
We know that reducing the number of chemicals in our homes is good for our health, but we just don't know how to do it.

To start, let's take a look at how to remove products made from harmful plastics and replace them with healthier alternatives.

Healthy Products for Your Hair and Body

1. Organic Shampoo and Conditioner

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I'll always loved Avalon Organics. I tried a few other organic shampoos before going back to this one because the other ones irritated my scalp. This is the only shampoo I've found that doesn't feel or smell chemically.

2. Healthy Body Soap

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There are lots of healthy soaps, soaps that don't include parabens and other cancer-causing chemicals. I've tried many brands but have settled on Bali Soap. It feels so gentle and has such a subtle scent that it's become one of my favorite products.
Healthy Bath Products: Find the right products to improve your health

3. Healthy Hand Soap

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There are more and more healthy brands of hand soap as well. I've tried a bunch but my favorite product is currently Myers Soap.

4. Healthy Deodorant

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Most people use gland clogging chemicals under their arms every day. That just can't be good for our health. That's why I used the deodorant crystal. It's 100% chemical free. I will admit, it's not for everyone, and I have tried other healthy deodorants. But I always go back to the crystal.

5. Healthy Lotions

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After growing up in a dry dessert climate, I have become addicted to using lotion. But I didn't want to rub gross chemicals all over my body everyday. I've used a few different healthy lotions, but always go back to Alba, scent-free lotion.
Healthy Bath Products: Find the right products to improve your health

6. Natural Baby Powder

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It's so important for your health not to use regular baby-powder, on you or your baby! Johnson and Johnson just paid millions in settlement fines to people who were able to convince a jury that baby powder caused their cancer. So if you need baby powder, get a natural brand.

7. Healthy Hair Gel

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I'll be honest. I don't love the healthy hair gels I've tried. Without all the chemicals, they don't work as well. But I'm just not willing to risk my health, so I use Alba's hair gel products. Hopefully I'll find a better hair product one day.

8. Healthy Toothpaste

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Keep those chemicals out or your mouth.

9. Healthy Mouthwash

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Some suggest that rinsing your mouth with neem is a healthy alternative to traditional mouthwash.

10. Healthy Bath Products in Travel Sizes

Personally, I never use the free mini-shampoo or soap products they offer at hotels. I don't know what's in it. That means I have to get all my healthy bath products in travel sizes to bring with me on trips. It's not easy. For some products, I'll just poor from my bigger bottle into a little bottle. And for other products, they sell them in travel size.

Here are a couple of healthy options in travel sizes:
  • Travel Soap
  • Sun Screen
  • Burts Bees Lotions and Chapstick
  • Toothpaste​​
Healthy Bath Products: Find the right products to improve your health

A Few More Healthy Bath Products for Women

In addition to regular bath products, women are exposed to chemicals from feminine products. Here's how to root them out.

11. Feminine Products like the Diva Cup

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Who knows how many chemicals are in pads and tampons. Save your body exposure to these chemicals by investing in a Diva Cup or Cotton Pads.

12. Healthy Perfume

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Solid Perfume made with natural fragrances can help you avoid other harsh chemicals that are often in sprays.
Healthy Bath Products: Find the right products to improve your health

13. Healthy Body Hair Removal

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Many of us do some sort of hair removal, and if we're not careful we end up using all sorts of unhealthy products to get the job done. Instead of waxing, you can use natural sugar paste to remove hair. It's basically just honey and lemon.

14. Healthy Makeup

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There has been a lot more talk about swapping out unhealthy makeup from products that are free of harsh additives. I don't wear a ton of makeup, so you can learn more about healthy makeup brands in this article.
Healthy Makeup Products: Find the right products to improve your health

Products for a Healthy and Safe Home

In addition to the harmful chemicals in our bath products, food, and fabrics, there are other hidden unhealthy products in our homes.
How can we make our homes healthier? By swapping out products with chemicals, or made of plastics.

1. Water Filter

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I clean my water with a filter but I don't like the idea of the filtered water sitting in plastic all day, so I filter my water into a giant glass jar. It's a huge pain the the but, but until they make a water filter with a glass jug, it'll have to do.

2. Glass Food Storage Containers

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We can buy all the healthy food we want, but if we store it all in plastic containers, toxins can still get into our food. Try glass storage containers instead both for your leftovers and for your shelf goods like rice and beans. I also bought silicone container lids to replace the plastic lids on these storage containers.

And I use mason jars to store grains, beans, and herbs.
Healthy Kitchen Products: Find the right products to improve your health

3. Glass Cups and Plates

It turns out that those colorful dishes you have might have traces of lead or cadmium in them that could potentially leak into your food. This is why I donated my old dish set from Target and bought glass plates, bowls, and glasses. As a bonus, they don't break as easily.
  • Glass Dinner Plates
  • Glass Salad Plates
  • Glass Bowls
  • Juice Glasses (I use small glass mason jars)
  • Milk and Beer Glasses
Healthy Glass Products: Find the right products to improve your health

4. Healthy Food Wrappers

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Sometimes I'll eat half of an apple or want to save a slice of pizza and don't want to wrap it in plastic or tin foil. So I use biodegradable food wraps. I also have these cloth sandwich bags to take sandwiches to work.

5. Healthy Cookware

There has been some concern about the negative health effects of non-stick coating on pans. So I just avoid them all and have a set of iron and stainless steel pans for cooking.
  • Cast Irons Pans (I have a small one for eggs and a big one for stir-fry)
  • Stainless Steel Pot Set
  • Plastic-Free Spatula
  • Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • Wooden Cutting Board
Healthy Kitchen Products: Find the right products to improve your health

6. Glass Blender and Food Processors

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​I desperately wanted a NutriBullet blender because I make smoothies all the time. Alas, I can't find one that is plastic-free. So I just stick with my glass blender that I've had for like 10 years.

7. Healthy Cleaning Products

Cleaning products are notorious for having unhealthy chemicals. So which home cleaning products do you use instead? Here's some ideas:
Myers multi-surface cleaner concentrate 
​Myers multi-surface cleaner spray
Myers surface scrub
Myers dish soap
​Plastic-free sponges

8. Bamboo Silverware Holder

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I used to keep my silverware in a plastic holder and have since switched to trying to keep plastic away from anything that comes near food products.

9. Stainless Steal Tea Kettle

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I swapped out my cheap plastic tea kettle for a stainless steal one years ago.
Healthy Kitchen Products: Find the right products to improve your health

10. Stainless Steel Lunch Box

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I'll often bring leftovers with me when I need to bring lunch to work. And my favorite way to do so is with a tiffin lunch box. It's a fun and fantastic plastic-free product and it keeps me eating healthier.

Products for a Healthy Mind

In addition to all the products that can help you have a healthier body and home, it's a good idea to work on building a healthier mind. And you can do that with our products below.
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Even more products for health that we missed

New and improved healthful products are coming on the market all the time (that's a good thing!) so we'll keep an eye out for more products for health, so you can create a healthier body, mind, and home.

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