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ABC Homeopathy	ALDI	Vitacost.com
ASH Food	Amazon.com	Vitamin Shoppe
ASH Vitamins	Bulk Supplements	Walmart
ASH Amino Acids	Ethnic Stores	Supplements
ASH Herbs	H-E-B	Shopping, by Item
ASH Minerals	Kroger	Shopping, by Store
ASH Miscellaneous	Netrition.com	Shopping, Local
	Trader Joe's	Tools on the Net

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ABC Homeopathy

Arnica Montana 30 C (WHP, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
Calcarea Fluorica 30C (WHP, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
Hamamelis Virginica 6C (WHP, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
Hecla Lava 3X or 6X (WHP, 30 C, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
- RXHomeo: RXHomeo Lekla Lava (out of stock) (05/23)
Lachesis mutus 30C (WHP, 900 pills, $9.49) (05/23)
- RXHomeo: RXHomeo Lachesis Mutus 30C; 500 pellets; $8.50 (05/23)
Nitricum Acidum 30C (WHP, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
- RXHomeo: RXHomeo Nitricum Acidum 30 C; 500 pellets; $8.50 (05/23)
Paeonia Officinalis 30C (05/23)
Ratanhia 30C (05/23)
Ruta Graveolens (WHP, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
Silicea 12X (Canada, 200 tablets, $12.95 Canadian) (05/23)
- RXHomeo: RXHomeo Silicea 6X; 250 tablets; $10.75 (05/23)
- Vitacost: Hyland's Cell Salt #12 (Silicea 6X), 100 tablets; $11.24) (05/23)
Silicea 30C (WHP, 900 #25 pellets; $9.49) (05/23)
Sulphur 30C (WHP, 900 pellets, $9.49) (05/23)
- HealthCentralUSA: Hyland's Sulphur 30X; 250 tablets; $6.78) (05/23)
- RXHomeo: RXHomeo Sulphur 30C; 500 pellets; $8.50 (05/23)
HealthCentralUSA.com
- Hyland's Arnica Montana 30X, 250 tablets; $6.78 (05/23)
- Hyland's #1 Calc Fluor 6X, 500 tablets; $9.85 (05/23)
- Hyland's Chamomilla 30X, 250 tablets; $6.78 (05/23)
- Hyland's Kali Phos 6X, 500 tablets; $8.86 (05/23)
- Hyland's #7 Kali Sulphur 6X, 500 tablets; $8.86 (05/23)
- Hyland's #9 Nat Mur 6X, 500 tablets; $8.86 (05/23)
- Hyland's Nux Vomica 30X, 500 tablets; $6.78 (05/23)
- Hyland's Pulsatilla Nig 30X, 250 tablets; $6.78 (05/23)
- Hyland's Rhus Tox 30X, 250 tablets; $6.78 (05/23)
- Hyland's Sulphur 30X, 250 tablets; $6.78 (05/23)
- SolaRay Total Cleanse Lymph; 60 caps; $13.98 (05/23)

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AllStarHealth FOOD

Condiments	Protein	Thickeners
Nutritional Yeast	Snacks	Tofu
Oat Fiber	Soy Milk & Yogurt	Miscellaneous
Pasta	Sweeteners

Condiments
- Boar's Head Lower Sodium Yellow Mustard @ HEB.com; $3.94) (12/23)
  - Frisco: NE corner of Legacy & Main Street
  - Plano: 6001 Preston Rd, Suite 100 (SW corner of Spring Creek Pkway & Preston Rd)
    - Midway north to Windhaven
    - Windhaven east to merge into Spring Creek
    - Spring Creek east to Preston
  - Right side of the deli
Nutritional Yeast
- NOW Nutritional Yeast Powder (10 oz; $7.99) (03/24)
- NOW Nutritional Yeast Flakes @ amazon.com (10 oz; $9.83) (10/23)
- NOW Brewer's Yeast (contains wheat; 1 lb; $7.49) (03/24)
- Nutritional Yeast @ fdc.nal.usda.gov (10/23)
  - Glutamic acid: Glycine = 3.35
Oat Fiber
- Lifesource Oat Fiber 500 @ amazon.com (3 lb; white bag; $24.99) (10/23)
- Naturtonix Oat Fiber @ amazon.com (2 lbs; $19.95) (07/23)
  - Naturtonix Oat Fiber @ naturtonix.com (1 lb for $10.95; 2 lbs for $18.95) (07/23)
Pasta
- Hearts of Palm Pasta
  - ALDI: Simply Nature Hearts of Palm Pasta, Angel Hair (8 oz; $2.89)
  - Walmart: Absolutely Grain Free Spaghetti (14-oz can; $3.24; Aisle 12) (12/23)
    - VERY salty
  - iHerb: Natural Heaven Hearts of Palm Spaghetti (9 oz; $4.77) (12/23)
  - Sprouts: Palmini Hearts of Palm Angel Hair ($4.79) (12/23)
  - Walmart: Palmini Angel Hair (12-oz pouch; 8 oz drained; $3.98; Aisle A9) (12/23)
- Soybean Pasta
  - Amazon: Simply Nature Organic Soybean Spaghetti (currently unavailable) (12/23)
    - ALDI used to carry this one
  - Amazon: The Only Bean Spaghetti (1 box; $7.19) (12/23)
  - Liviva: Soybean Spaghetti (6 packages; $29.99) (12/23)
  - Netrition: Liviva Soybean Fettuccine (7-oz bag; $2.99; clearance) (09/24)
  - The Only Bean: Soybean Spaghetti Pasta (6 boxes; $30.80) (09/24)
Protein
- Beef Gelatin Powder, NOW (4 lbs; $47.99) (06/24)
  - Amazon: $49.51 (06/24)
  - Vitacost: $51.19 (06/24)
- Collagen Peptides, Vital Proteins (20 oz; $35.99) (08/24)
  - Walmart: $37.39 (08/24)
  - Amazon: $33.77 (08/24)
  - Swanson: $47.00 (08/24)
  - Vitacost: $43.99 (08/24)
- Eggwhite Protein, NOW (1.2 lbs; not found) (05/23)
  - Amazon: $27.19 (06/24)
  - iHerb: $26.46 (06/24)
  - SwansonVitamins: $27.19 (01/24)
  - Vitacost: $24.49 (06/24)
- Soy Protein Isolate, NOW (2 lbs; $18.79) (01/24)
  - Amazon: $21.38 (01/24)
  - Swanson Vitamins: $32.49 (01/24)
  - Vitacost: $25.59 (01/24)
Snacks
- Rice Cakes
  - Quaker Large Rice Cakes, Lightly Salted
    - Walmart: Pack of 6 ($18.27) (01/24)
    - Tom Thumb: Quaker Large Rice Cakes, Lightly Salted ($4.99 each) (01/24)
  - Quaker Large Rice Cakes, Butter Popcorn
    - Amazon: Quaker Large Rice Cakes, Butter Popcorn ($4.19 each) (01/24)
    - Tom Thumb: Quaker Large Rice Cakes, Butter Popcorn ($4.99 each) (01/24)
  - Miscellaneous Rice Cakes
    - ALDI: Fit & Active Rice Cakes ($2.19) (01/24)
- Rice Crisps
  - ALDI: Brown Rice Crisps, Black Sesame ($2.99) (01/24)
- Puffed Corn
  - ALDI: Butter Puffed Corn (01/24)
Soy Milk and Yogurt
- Soy Milk
  - Edensoy Soy Milk, Unsweetened, shelf stable; 32 oz
    - Amazon: 6 pack; 32 oz; $28.45; $4.74 each (12/23)
  - NOW Soy Milk Powder
    - NOW Soy Milk Powder @ amazon.com ($17.52) (05/24)
    - NOW Soy Milk Powder @ iherb.com ($13.64) (05/24)
    - NOW Soy Milk Powder @ netriton.com ($12.99) (05/24)
    - NOW Soy Milk Powder @ swansonvitamins.com ($14.79; out of stock) (05/24)
    - NOW Soy Milk Powder @ vitacost.com ($13.29; out of stock) (05/24)
  - Silk Soy Milk, Unsweetened, refrigerated; 64 oz
    - Sprouts: 64 fl oz; $5.99 (12/23)
    - Tom Thumb: 64 fl oz; $4.79 (12/23)
    - Walmart: 64 fl oz; $3.86 (12/23)
  - Silk Soy Milk, Unsweetened, shelf-stable; 32 oz
    - Amazon: Silk Soymilk; 6 pack; $15.79 ($2.63 each) (12/23)
      - 365 Unsweetened Soymilk (32 fl oz; $2.49) (12/23)
        
        Does have a hint of vanilla
    - HEB: Silk Soymilk; $2.68 (12/23)
      - HEB Evaporated Soymilk (11.2 oz; $1.30) (12/23)
    - Kroger: Silk Soymilk; Aisle 7; $2.99 (12/23)
      - Simple Truth Unsweetened Soymilk (32 fl oz; shelf-stable; Aisle 7; $1.49) (12/23)
        
        Has thickeners and a hint of vanilla
    - Tom Thumb: Silk Soymilk; $3.99 (12/23)
      - O Organics Soymilk Unsweetened (32 fl oz; shelf-stable; $2.99) (12/23)
        
        Tastes much better than Simple Truth Soy Milk
    - Trader Joe's
      - Trader Joe's Soymilk (32 fl oz; shelf-stable; $2.29) (12/23)
        
        Sold in a tetra-pack
        Only contains soybeans and water; no thickeners
  - West Life Unsweetened Soymilk, Shelf-Stable
    - Amazon: 32 oz; pack of 12; $41.99; $3.50 each (12/23)
    - Walmart.com: 64 fl oz; online; $4.98 (12/23)
  - Calco Fresh Soymilk, Unsweetened (yellow label; 64 fl oz)
    - Ingredients: non-GMO soybeans and water
    - 99 Ranch: $3.29
    - Carrollton Plaza: $?.??
- Silk Plain Soy Yogurt
  - Plain Soy Yogurt @ silk.com (where to buy) (04/24)
  - Kroger: Silk Plain Soy Yogurt (24 oz; $5.84) (03/24)
  - Sprouts: Silk Plain Soy Yogurt (24 oz; $6.79) (03/24)
    - Trinity Mills & DNT: currently unavailable
    - Carrollton (Hebron & Josey): currently unavailable
    - Dallas (11722 Marsh Ln & Forest Ln; SE corner): available
    - E Plano (4100 Legacy Drive & Coit): available
Sweeteners
- Ace K
  - Amazon: Prescribed For Life Ace-K (12 oz; $21.99) (09/24)
  - Prescribed For Life: Ace K (12 oz; $21.99) (09/24)
- Allulose Sweetener
- Erythritol
  - NOW Erythritol @ allstarhealth.com (2.5 lbs; $12.39) (01/24)
    - Amazon: Anthony's Erythritol (2.5 lb; $19.99) (01/24)
    - Amazon: Anthony's Erythritol (5.0 lb; $30.99) (01/24)
    - Amazon: MicroIngredients Erythritol (3 lbs; $9.99) (01/24)
    - Amazon: MicroIngredients Erythritol (6 lbs; $24.95) (01/24)
    - SupplementsGeeks: $11.99 (01/24)
    - SwansonVitamins: $20.39 (01/24)
    - Vitacost: $16.99 (01/24)
- Monkfruit & Erythritol
  - Amazon: MicroIngredients Monk Fruit Sweetener (4 lbs; $28.99) (09/24)
  - MicroIngredients: MicroIngredients Monk Fruit Sweetener (4 lbs; $28.95;
    free shipping over $59) (09/24)
- Stevia
  - NOW Better Stevia (1 lb; $52.99) (01/24)
    - Amazon: $50.00 (01/24)
    - Netrition: $59.99 (01/24)
    - SupplementsGeeks: $59.99 (01/24)
    - SwansonVitamins: $79.99 (01/24)
    - Vitacost: $67.39 (01/24)
- Sucralose
  - Amazon: BulkSupplements Sucralose Powder (100 grams; $17.96) (01/24)
    - In the past, I bought this until it started tasting and smelling like chlorine
    - Some people get brown powder with a weird smell
  - Amazon: Hard Rhino Sucralose (250 grams; $26.12) (01/24)
    - Recently it has changed to a POWDER that is not as sweet as it used to be
    - Rhino used to be a little grainy
  - Amazon: Pure Original Sucralose (4 oz; $14.24) (01/24)
    - This is not like Rhino sucralose; this stuff clumps together and is difficult to spoon
    - Would buy Rhino if it weren't so expensive
  - Amazon: Sweet Solutions Sucralose (250 grams; $31.40) (01/24)
    - This POWDER does not make diluted cranberry juice taste sweeter;
      it makes it taste bitter
    - However, it does make coffee sweeter
  - Bulk Supplements: Sucralose Powder (250 grams; $12.96; free shipping > $59) (01/24)
Thickeners
- NOW Glucomannan Powder (8 oz; $10.49) (01/24)
  - Amazon: $13.73 (01/24)
  - Netrition: $14.59 (01/24)
  - Swanson Vitamins: $16.19 (01/24)
  - Vitacost: $13.89 (01/24)
- NOW Xanthan Gum @ allstarhealth.com (6 oz; $4.79) (01/24)
Tofu
- Name Brands
  - Kimbo Bean Curd Strips
    - 99 Ranch: $3.39
  - Mori-Nu Silken Tofu (shelf stable)
    - Silken (green package)
      - 99 Ranch: 12 oz; $2.29 (12/23)
        
        2532 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX, 75006
        972-242-9899
        Sun-Thurs: 9 am - 9 pm
        Fri-Sat: 8 am - 10 pm
      - Sprouts: 12 oz; $2.99 (12/23)
      - Swanson Vitamins: 12 oz; $3.39 (12/23)
    - Silken Soft (red package)
      - 99 Ranch: 12 oz; $1.79 (12/23)
      - Whole Foods: (12.0 oz; $2.69 (12/23)
    - Nigari (blue package)
      - 99 Ranch: Nigari; 11.5 oz; $1.79 (12/23)
    - Firm (blue package)
      - 99 Ranch: 12.3 oz; $1.79 (12/23)
      - Kroger: 12.3 oz; $2.69 (12/23)
      - Tom Thumb: 12.3 oz; $2.99 (12/23)
    - Extra Firm (orange package)
      - 99 Ranch: 12.3 oz; $1.79) (12/23)
      - H Mart: 12.3 oz; $2.99 (12/23)
      - Kroger: 12.3 oz; $2.69 (12/23)
      - Swanson Vitamins: 12.3 oz; $2.79) (12/23)
      - Tom Thumb: 12.3 oz; $2.99) (12/23)
      - Vitacost.com: 12.3 oz; $3.49 (12/23)
  - Nasoya Tofu
    - Silken
      - Target: 16 oz; $3.79 (12/23)
    - Extra Firm
      - Walmart: 14 oz; $2.86 (12/23)
    - Super Firm
      - Kroger: 16 oz; $3.99 (12/23)
      - Walmart: 16 oz; $3.36 (12/23)
  - House Foods Tofu Shirataki (Angel Hair, Fettacini, Macaroni, and Spaghetti)
    - H Mart: (all four varieties): $1.99
    - Kroger: spaghetti; 8 oz; $4.29 (12/23)
    - Tom Thumb: spaghetti; 8 oz; $3.99 (12/23)
    - Whole Foods: spaghetti and fettacini; 8 oz; $3.19 (12/23)
- Store Brands
  - ALDI
    - Earth Grown Organic Tofu, Firm or Extra Firm (14 oz; $?.??) (12/23)
  - Carrollton Plaza
    - House Foods Tofu (soft, firm, and medium firm; $2.49)
    - Doan Fried tofu (20 oz; $3.99)
    - Several other fried tofu options
    - Fresh tofu
    - Pressed tofu (Chinese style)
  - Kroger
  - Sprouts
    - Sprouts Firm Tofu (16 oz; $1.69) (12/23)
    - Sprouts Extra Firm Tofu (16 oz; $1.69) (12/23)
  - Target
    - Good & Gather Extra Firm Tofu (14 oz; $2.69) (12/23)
  - Tom Thumb
    - O Organics Silken Tofu (16 oz; $2.99) (12/23)
    - O Organics Extra Firm Tofu (14 oz; $2.99) (12/23)
    - House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti (8 oz; $3.99) (12/23)
  - Trader Joe's
    - Trader Joe's Organic Firm Tofu (14 oz; $1.79) (12/23)
  - Walmart
    - Azumaya Firm Tofu (16 oz; $2.08) (12/23)
    - Nasoya Extra Firm Tofu, 14 oz @ walmart.com ($2.86) (01/24)
    - Nasoya Super Firm Tofu, 16 oz @ walmart.com ($3.36) (01/24)
  - Whole Foods
    - 365 Silken Tofu (16 oz; $2.69) (12/23)
    - 365 Firm Tofu (14 oz; $2.69) (12/23)
    - 365 Extra Firm Tofu (14 oz; $2.69) (12/23)
    - House Foods Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti (8 oz; $3.19) (12/23)
Miscellaneous
- Bolner's Fiesta Brand Baker's Initation Vanilla @ walmart.com (1 pt; $3.48) (01/24)
- Vanilla Bean Powder, Native Vanilla @ amazon.com (1 oz; $9.99) (12/23)

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AllStarHealth VITAMINS

NOW A (Vitamin A; 10,000 IU; 100 sgels; $3.49) (05/23)
- Amazon: $6.49 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: not available
  - Swanson A (10,000 IU; 500 sgels; $9.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $4.89 (05/23)
Nature's Way B-1 (Thiamin HCl; 100 mg; 100 caps; $5.49) (05/23)
- Amazon: $9.49 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $9.49 (05/23)
  - Swanson B-1 (100 mg; 250 caps; $14.69) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $9.49 (05/23)
Nature's Way B-2 (Riboflavin; 100 mg; 100 caps; $6.99) (05/23)
- Amazon: $6.96 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $7.29 (05/23)
  - Swanson B-2 (100 mg; 100 caps; $5.29) (05/23)
- Vitacost:
  - Vitacost B-2 (100 mg; 100 caps; $6.49) (05/23)
Nature's Way B-3 Niacinamide (500 mg; 100 caps; $4.89) (05/23)
- Amazon: $27.41 (pack of 3 Nature's Way) (05/23)
  - Amazon: $15.85 (pack of 2 NOW) (05/23)
- LuckyVitamin: $8.69 (Nature's Way) (08/22)
  - LuckyVitamin: $8.39 (NOW) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $9.49 (Nature's Way) (05/23)
  - Swanson Niacinamide (500 mg; 250 caps; $7.01) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $9.49 (Nature's Way) (05/23)
  - Vitacost Niacinamide (500 mg; 200 caps; $6.42) (05/23)
Nature's Way B-5 Pantothenic Acid (500 mg; 100 caps)
- Amazon: $11.09 (500 mg; 100 caps) (05/23)
  - Now B-5 (500 mg; 250 caps; $17.29) (05/23)
- LuckyVitamin:
  - Now B-5 (500 mg; 250 caps; $19.59) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins:
  - Swanson B-5 (500 mg; 250 caps; $24.09) (05/23)
- Vitacost:
  - Now B-5 (500 mg; 250 caps; $15.99) (05/23)
  - Vitacost B-5 (500 mg; 200 caps; $14.99) (05/23)
Nature's Way B-6
- Amazon:
  - Now B-6 (100 mg; 100 caps; $7.96) (05/23)
- LuckyVitamin:
  - Now B-6 (100 mg; 100 caps; $6.29) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins:
  - Swanson B-6 (100 mg; 250 caps; $9.39) (05/23)
- Vitacost:
  - Vitacost B-6 (100 mg; 300 caps; $14.99) (05/23)
Swanson B-12 Mixed Berry Flavor (1000 mg; 60 tablets; $6.92) (08/22)
Nature's Way B-100 Complex (100 mg; 100 caps)
- Netrition: $23.99 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $23.99 (05/23)
  - Swanson Balance B-100 Complex (100 caps for $14.59; 300 caps for $26.19) (5/23)
- Vitacost:
  - Vitacost Complete B-100 Complex (100 caps for $11.99; 300 caps for $26.99) (05/23)
NOW Biotin (5000 mcg; 120 vcaps; $6.79) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $10.79 (05/23)
  - Swanson Biotin (5000 mg; 100 caps; $3.51) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $9.99 (05/23)
  - Vitacost Biotin (5000 mcg; 300 caps; $10.19) (05/23)
American Health Ester-C (1000 mg; 90 caps; $15.49) (05/23)
- Amazon: $20.52 (05/23)
- iHerb: $20.99 (05/23)
- PipingRock: $19.89 (05/23)
- Puritan's Pride: $26.39 (05/23)
- SupplementsGeeks: $14.99 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $20.99 (05/23)
- Vitacost: $22.99 (05/23)
  - Vitacost AdvanC (500 mg; 180 caps; $18.99) (05/23)
NOW CoQ-10 (30 mg; 240 vcaps; $17.79) (05/23)
- Swanson CoQ10 (30 mg; 240 sgels; $14.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost CoQ10 (30 mg; 120 caps; $6.99) (05/23)
NOW D3 (5000 IU; 240 sgels; $7.91) (05/23)
- Swanson D3 (5000 IU; 250 sgels; $11.19) (05/23)
- Vitacost D3 (5000 IU; 365 sgels; $9.99) (05/23)
NOW E (400 IU; 250 sgels; $18.99) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: Swanson E (400 IU; 250 sgels; $15.89) (05/23)
Nature's Way Folic Acid (800 mcg; 100 caps)
- Swanson
  - Swanson Folic Acid (800 mcg; 250 caps; $5.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $6.29 (05/23)
  - Vitacost Folic Acid (800 mcg; 250 tabs; $6.49) (05/23)
Vitacost K Complex (200 mg K1 & 200 mg K2; 180 sgels; $14.99) (05/23)

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AllStarHealth AMINO ACIDS

NOW Alpha Lipoic Acid (250 mg; 120 vcaps; $15.99) (05/23)
- Amazon: $18.69 (05/23)
- Swanson: $24.49 (05/23)
  - Swanson Alpha Lipoic Acid (300 mg; 120 caps; $15.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $19.99 (05/23)
  - Vitacost Alpha Lipoic Acid (300 mg; 240 caps; $35.99) (05/23)
NOW L-Arginine (500 mg; 250 caps; $12.19) (05/23)
- Amazon: $15.71 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $18.89 (05/23)
  - Swanson L-Arginine (500 mg; 200 caps; $10.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost
  - Vitacost L-Arginine (500 mg; 100 caps; $6.49) (05/23)
- Walmart: $4.88 (Spring Valley; 500 mg; 50 caps) (05/23)
NOW L-Carnosine (500 mg; 100 caps; $25.99) (03/24)
- Amazon: $31.26 (03/24)
- Swanson: $32.69 (03/24)
  - Swanson L-Carnosine (500 mg; 60 caps; $21.49) (03/24)
- Vitacost: Vitacost L-Carnosine (500 mg; 180 caps; $47.99) (03/24)
NOW Glycine (1000 mg; 100 vcaps; $7.39; out of stock) (05/23)
- Amazon: $11.99 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $9.30 (out of stock) (08/22)
- Vitacost: $9.79 (05/23)
NOW L-Lysine (500 mg, 250 caps; $9.99) (12/23)
- Amazon: $16.18 (12/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $16.89 (12/23)
  - Swanson L-Lysine (500 mg; 300 caps; $7.50) (12/23)
- Vitacost: $13.39 (12/23)
NOW L-Proline (500 mg; 120 vcaps; $8.39) (05/23)
- Amazon: $9.92 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $12.19 (05/23)
  - Swanson L-Proline (500 mg; 100 caps; $7.34; out of stock) (08/22)
- Vitacost: $10.99 (05/23)
NOW Taurine (1000 mg; 250 vcaps; $12.99; out of stock) (05/23)
- Amazon: $17.03 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $18.19 (05/23)
- Vitacost: $15.50 (05/23)
  - Vitacost Taurine (1000 mg; 100 caps; $6.29; out of stock) (05/23)
NOW L-Theanine (100 mg; 90 caps; $10.89) (05/23)
- iHerb: $15.26 (200 mg; 60 caps) (05/23)
- Puritan's Pride: $18.49 (200 mg; 180 caps) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $13.89 (100 mg; 90 caps) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $11.99 (100 mg; 90 caps) (05/23)
- Walmart: $5.94 (Spring Valley; 100 mg; 100 caps) (05/23)
NOW L-Tryptophan (500 mg, 120 vcaps, $18.79) (05/23)
- Amazon: $16.97 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $21.99 (05/23)
  - Swanson L-Tryptophan (500 mg; 60 caps; $12.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $21.99 (05/23)
  - Vitacost L-Tryptophan (500 mg; 120 caps for $12.99; 240 caps for $24.99) (05/23)

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AllStarHealth HERBS

Swanson Banaba Standardized (60 mg; 90 caps; $4.19) (05/23)
- Vitacost Banaba Leaf Extract (300 mg; 120 caps; $8.81) (05/23)
NOW Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols (90 sgels; $21.99) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: NOW Beta-Sitosterol Plant Sterols (90 sgels; $17.49) (05/23)
  - Swanson Plant Sterols (60 caps; $5.19) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $16.49 (05/23)
Solaray CranActin (180 vcaps; $23.99) (05/23)
- Amazon: $21.99 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $36.99 (05/23)
- Vitacost: $36.99 (05/23)
Vitacost Guggul Extract (500 mg; 12.5 mg guggulsterones; 100 caps; $8.99) (05/22)
Amazon Kaempferia Parviflora (Black Ginger; 500 mg; 400 caps; $43.89) (04/20)
- Swanson Vitamins: Swanson Black Ginger Extract (2 bottles; 100 mg; 60 vcaps total; $15.99)
Nature's Way Oregon Grape (500 mg; 90 vcaps; $8.59) (12/22)
- Amazon: $8.55 (12/23)
- iHerb: $8.55 (12/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $10.09 (12/23)
- Vitacost: $9.99 (12/23)
Swanson Pygeum (500 mg; 120 caps; $9.99) (05/23)
Body First Quercetin (500 mg; 120 vcaps; $16.99) (06/24)
NOW Rutin (450 mg; 100 vcaps; $8.79; out of stock) (06/24)
- Amazon: $11.79 (out of stock) (06/24)
  - Bulk Supplements: 500mg; 180 capsules; $22.96 (06/24)
  - Nutricost Rutin: 500 mg; 180 capsules; $19.95 (06/24)
- Swanson Vitamins: $13.99 (out of stock) (06/24)
  - Swanson Rutin (250 mg; 250 caps; $20.89) (06/24)
- Vitacost: $11.99 (out of stock) (06/24)
  - Vitacost Rutin: 100 tablets; 500 mg; $13.99 (06/24)
Nature's Way Saw Palmetto Berries (585 mg; 180 caps; $15.69) (05/23)
- Swanson: $13.85 (08/22)
Swanson Triphala (500 mg (in 2 caps); 100 caps; $2.91) (08/22)

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AllStarHealth MINERALS

NOW Boron (3 mg; 250 caps; $8.79) (05/23)
- Amazon: $7.42 (100 vcaps) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: not available
  - Swanson Triple Boron Complex (3 mg; 250 caps; $9.29) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $11.49 (08/22)
NOW Calcium Hydroxyapatite (250 mg; 120 caps; $8.29) (05/23)
- Amazon: $10.31 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $13.89 (05/23)
- Vitacost: $10.82 (05/23)
Solaray Copper (2 mg; 100 vcaps)
- Swanson Vitamins: $6.99 (05/23)
  - Swanson Copper (2 mg; 300 tablets; $5.19) (05/23)
- Vitacost:
  - Vitacost Chelated Copper (2 mg; 60 caps; $2.99) (05/23)
Optimax Iodoral (12.5 mg; 180 tablets for $43.99; 90 tabs for $23.99; out of stock) (05/23)
- Amazon: $68.79 (05/23)
- iHerb: $68.89 (05/23)
  - Terry Naturally, Tri-Iodine (12.5 mg; 90 caps; $27.16) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins: $68.89 (05/23)
- Vitacost: not available
  - Terry Naturally, Tri-Iodine (12.5 mg; 180 caps; $48.76) (05/23)
Swanson Chelated Iron (18 mg; 180 caps; $5.69) (05/23)
- Vitacost Chelated Iron (18 mg; 120 caps; $5.99) (05/23)
NOW Magnesium Citrate (400 mg; 240 vcaps; $16.49)
NOW Magnesium Citrate (400 mg; 120 vcaps; $8.99) (05/23)
- Amazon (120 vcaps): $11.99 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins (120 vcaps): $11.39 (05/23)
- Vitacost (120 vcaps): $11.49 (05/23)
NOW MSM (1000 mg; 240 vcaps; $13.59) (05/23)
- Swanson: $21.29 (05/23)
  - Swanson MSM (1000 mg; 240 caps; $17.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost MSM (1000 mg; 240 caps; $15.99) (05/23)
Solaray Potassium Citrate (99 mg, 200 vcaps, $6.00) (08/22)
- Amazon: $11.87 (08/22)
- Swanson Vitamins: not available
  - Swanson Potassium Citrate (99 mg; 120 caps; $2.79)
- Vitacost: $9.85
  - Vitacost Potassium Citrate (99 mg; 300 caps; $6.99)
Nature's Way Selenium (200 mcg; 100 caps; $7.79) (05/23)
Nature's Way Zinc Chelated (30 mg; 100 caps; $5.09) (05/23)
- Amazon: $5.62 (Nature's Way) (05/23)
  - Amazon: $9.48 (NOW) (05/23)
  - Amazon: Nutricost Zinc Picolinate (50 mg; 240 vcaps; $18.95) (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins:
  - Swanson Zinc (~Nature's Way; 30 mg; 180 caps; $7.99) (05/23)
- Vitacost: $6.29 (Nature's Way) (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $10.49 (NOW) (05/23)

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AllStarHealth MISCELLANEOUS

Leg Veins and Edema
- Diosmin & Hesperidin (DiosVein)
  - Swanson: Swanson; 60 caps; 500 mg Disomin & 100 mg Herperidin; $10.19) (05/23)
  - Vitacost: Vitacost; 60 caps; 450 mg Disomin & 50 mg Hesperidin; $10.99
    (Rutin is also good) (05/23)
- Horse Chestnut Extract
- Nature's Way Leg Veins
  - Horse Chestnut (seed), Butcher's Broom (root), Cayenne Pepper (fruit),
    Dandelion (aerial parts), Prickly Ash (bark), Grape Seed Extract
  - 2 capsules = 300 mg Horse Chestnut extract
  - Amazon: (60 caps) $9.67 (05/23)
  - Swanson: (60 caps) $7.27 (05/23)
  - Swanson: (120 caps) $21.49 (05/23)
- SolaRay CircuLegs
  - Amazon: 120 vcaps; $32.99 (05/23)
  - Swanson: 60 caps; $17.99 (05/23)
- Swanson Vitamins
  - Swanson Leg Vein Essentials - Delayed Release (60 caps; $8.23) (05/23)
    - Horse Chestnut, Butcher's Broom, Gotu Kola, Bilberry, Grape seed, Hawthorn
    - 1 capsule = 200 mg Horse Chestnut extract
Lymph
- Solaray Total Cleanse Lymph (60 vcaps)
  - Amazon: $14.99 (05/23)
    - Peak Performance Lymphatic Support (2 fl oz; $18.95) (05/23)
  - HealthCentralUSA: $13.98 (05/23)
  - Swanson: $14.99 (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $14.99 (05/23)
  - Hoxsey Formula @ hoxseyherb.com (4 fl oz; $30.95) (05/23)
  - Gaia Hoxsey Red Clover Supreme Extract (1 fl oz; $9.65) (05/23)
Miscellaneous
- Astaxanthin
- NOW 7-Keto (25 mg; 90 vcaps; $10.99) (05/23)
  - Amazon: $11.86 (unavailable) (05/23)
  - iHerb: $13.18 (05/23)
  - Swanson Vitamins: $13.99 (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $13.99 (05/23)
- NOW Castor Oil (120 sgels; $7.09) (04/20)
- NOW D-Mannose (500 mg; 240 vcaps; $27.49) (05/23)
  - Amazon:
  - Swanson Vitamins (120 vcaps): $17.99) (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $32.99 (05/23)
    - Vitacost (120 vcaps): $17.99) (05/23)
  - Walmart: $12.88 (Spring Valley; 500 mg; 120 caps) (05/23)
- NOW Omega-3 Ultra (500 mg EPA; 250 mg DHA; 180 sgels; $16.63) (05/23)
  - Amazon: $23.01 (05/23)
  - Swanson Vitamins: $28.59 (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $30.99 (05/23)
    - Vitacost Mega EFA (1200 mg Omega-3 EPA & DHA (per 2 sgels); 240 sgels; $13.99; out of stock) (05/23)
- NOW Shark Cartilage (750 mg; 300 caps; $21.99; out of stock) (05/23)
  - Swanson Vitamins:
    - Swanson Cartilage (750 mg; 250 caps; $19.99) (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $26.99 (300 caps) (05/23)
    - Vitacost Shark Cartilage (750 mg; 300 caps; $23.69) (05/23)
- Source Naturals Melatonin 5.0 mg; 200 lozenges; orange flavor; $37.27 (05/23)
  - Amazon: $16.88 (05/23)
  - Vitacost: $37.28 (05/23)

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ALDI

Aldi.us (02/19)
- Recipes @ aldi.us (03/19)
- 9 AM -- 9 PM
- 3632 Frankford Rd, Suite 200C, Dallas, TX
  - East of Marsh & Frankford
- 3044 Old Denton Rd, Suite 200, Carrollton, TX
  - Old Denton & Frankford (SE corner)
- 13548 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX
  - East side of Preston & south side of Alpha Rd
- 3128 Forest Lane Suite #245, Dallas, TX
  - Webb Chapel Village (south of Forest & east of Webb Chapel; next to Golden Corral)
- 6150 North Josey Lane, Lewisville, TX 75056
  - East of North Josey Lane & south of Windhaven Pkway
- 2300 Coit Rd, Plano, TX
  - Park West Plaza (east of Coit & north of Park Blvd)
Cheese
- Daily Basics Imitation Singles (16 slices; $0.99)
  - Fake cheese made with oil, whey, and gelatin
  - ALDI fake cheese costs 6 cents/slice, and Walmart fake cheese costs 49 cents/slice
- Earth Grown Vegan Mozarella Shreds @ youtube.com ($3.29) (08/19)
  - Ingredients @ instacart.com (07/19)
Chips & Crisps
- Popcorners Flex Barbecue Vegan Protein Crisps
  - $2.99/bag at ALDI (ALDI find; 5 oz bag)
  - Popcorners Flex BBQ @ netrition.com (5-oz bag; $3.39) (02/20)
    - Barbecue, Buffalo, and Cheddar & Sour Cream
  - Popcorners Flex BBQ @ amazon.com (5-oz snack bags; 12 bags; $39.00; $3.25/bag)
- Simply Nature Cauliflower Crackers, Cheddar Cheese @ amazon.com ($7.01/box) (12/19)
  - $2.99 at ALDI
- Simply Nature Cauliflower Crackers, Sea Salt @ amazon.com ($7.45/box) (12/19)
  - $2.99 at ALDI
- Simply Nature Green Pea Crisps ($1.57) (07/20)
  - Simply Nature Green Pea Crisps @ amazon.com (2 bags; $9.99) (12/19)
Food, Misc
Ice Cream
- Sundae Shoppe Protein Ice Cream
  - Sundae Shoppe High-Protein Ice Cream @ popsugar.com (02/20)
  - Chocolate, vanilla bean, and mint chip
  - Packaging is VERY similar to Halo Top
- Target also sells high-protein ice cream (Archer Farms brand)
Meat
- Never Any! Country Style Chicken Breakfast Sausage ($2.99)
  - Discussion @ thealdinerd.com (03/19)
- Roseland Marinated Pork Loin Filet (06/19)
  - "Fresh Right Now"
  - Mesquite BBQ (great!) and Lemon Garlic
- Simply Nature Organic Italian Chicken Sausage, Mild Sweet (12 oz)
Pasta
- Simply Nature Soybean Spaghetti (7.05 oz; $2.89) (06/23)
  - 200 gram box has 4 servings
  - 1 serving (~2 oz): 190 calories, 4 grams fat, 7 carbs, 13 grams fiber, 24 grams protein
  - Black Soybean Spaghetti is a "New Item at ALDI" ($2.89)
  - Simply Nature Soybean Spaghetti @ instacart.com (06/23)
  - Simply Nature Soybean Spaghetti, 2 Pack @ amazon.com ($19.99) (06/23)
- GAFELL Soybean Noodles @ amazon.com (5.64 oz; currently unavailable) (06/23)
  - Noodles look like little bird nests (noodle cakes)
  - One serving has 117 calories, 7 carbs, 8 grams fiber, and 16 grams protein
  - Made of soybeans and water
  - Cook them for 5 minutes for a bouncy noodle, or cook for 15 minutes if you enjoy
    a classic colder noodle (chewy texture)
- The Only Bean - Soybean Spaghetti @ theonlybean.com (8 oz; 6 pack; $28.99) (06/23)
- The Only Bean - Soy Bean Spaghetti Pasta @ amazon.com (8 oz; $7.99) (06/23)
- Zeroodle Soybean Spaghetti @ netrition.com (200 grams; currently unavailable) (06/23)
  - Boil water; add pasta to the boiling water
  - Simmer gently for 4-6 minutes or until cooked through
  - Immediately rinse under cold running water
- Zeroodle/Liviva Soybean Fettuccine @ netrition.com (200 grams; $4.29) (06/23)
- Zeroodle Soy Bean Fetuccine and Spaghetti Pasta @ amazon.com (7 oz; currently unavailable) (06/23)

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Amazon.com

Amino Acids
Baking Ingredients
- Corn Extract
  - Amoretti Sweet Corn Extract (2 oz; $16.35 & free shipping) (08/22)
  - OOOFlavors Corn Bread (2 oz; $14.99 & free shipping) (08/22)
    - Keto Corn Bread Recipe @ oooflavors.com (08/22)
      - Small batch of cornbread used 10-15 drops of OOOFlavors Corn Bread Flavor
    - Powdered Flavors @ oooflavors.com (08/22)
- LifeSource Foods Oat Fiber 500 (3 lb; $26.99) (05/23)
Candy Ingredients & Sweeteners
- Ace-K (12 oz; $19.79 + free shipping on orders over $25) (08/22)
- Anthony's Coconut Milk Powder (1 lb; $14.98) (08/22)
- Anthony's Erythritol (5 lbs; $30.99) (05/23)
- Cocoa Butter
  - Anthony's Cocoa Butter Wafers (1 lb; unavailable) (08/22)
  - Terrasoul Cacao Butter (1 lb = $14.49; 2 lbs = $25.99; unavailable) (08/22)
- Sucralose (Hard Rhino; 250 grams; $32.99) (05/23)
Flavoring
- LorAnn Orange Oil, 1 ounce $8.25 (08/22)
- LorAnn Wintergreen Flavor, 1 ounce ($6.1) (08/22)
Headphones
- Headset for Mike's Laptop
  - Plantronics Blackwire 5220 (C5220) Wired, Dual-Ear Headset with Boom Mike
    (USB-A), WW @ amazon.com ($67.94) (09/24)
    - There are three versions: 2018 (USB-A only), 2021 (USB-A only), and
      2024 (USB-C & USB-A)
    - Part Number: 207576-01
    - Support for Blackwire 5200 Series @ poly.com (09/24)
- Wireless headphones for watching TV
  - Sony MDR-RF985RK Wireless RF Headphone @ amazon.com (used; $169.99) (09/24)
    - We own an MDR-RF985R
    - It takes 3.5 hours to recharge the headsets (MDR-RF985RK)
    - Built-in lithium ion battery
  - Sony MDRRF912RK @ amazon.com ($29.99) (09/24)
    - Newer version (NOT a direct replacement)
    - 2 AAA batteries required; apparently does recharge
    - Genuine Sony Rechargeable Battery BP-HP800-11 for Sony MDR-RF995RK (09/24)
    - Reviews are mixed
  - Sony RF995RK Lightweight Wireless Headphone @ amazon.com ($87.70) (09/24)
    - Includes HD MDR-RF995RK Wireless Headset Transmitter and Charging Dock
    - Impedance: 60 Ohm; 40mm driver units; active noise cancellation
    - Not the most comfortable headset to wear
  - Sony Wireless Headphones for TV Watching (WHRF400R) with
    Transmitter Dock (TMRRF400) @ amazon.com ($138.00) (09/24)
    - THIS may be the replacement
    - Connectivity is Bluetooth, RF
    - HD Wireless Headset Transmitter/Charging Dock
    - Y-Adapter w/3 5mm Stereo & 2 NeeGo RCA Plugs
    - Radio Frequency Headphones Let You Move Freely Up to 150 Ft Through Walls & Ceiling
    - Battery Life Up to 20 Hours Per Charge
    - Soft Adjustable Over Ear Pads
    - Can connect one transmitter to two headphones
    - User's Manual @ crutchfieldonline.com (09/24)
    - WH-RF400 Home Wireless Headphones @ sony.com ($139.99) (09/24)
- Batteries
  - Genuine Sony Rechargeable Battery BP-HP800-11 for Sony MDR-RF995RK (09/24)
- Earpads

Home Improvement

Beer Can Coolers Thick Foam Non-Collapsible Royal Blue (6; $14.95 + free shipping) (08/22)

Personal Products

Silicon Pans

Dehydrator Triangle Chips Mold, Silicone Sheet Mat for Excalibur ($18.99) (08/22)
- Makes 20 triangular chips (3-inch chips)
- Mold is 14" x 14"
- 100% FDA FOOD GRADE SILICONE
- Deep mold makes perfect triangle tortilla chips every time
HIC Brands Silicone Square Cake Pan (9" x 9"; $9.79) (08/22)
Lekue Burger Kit @ youtube.com (08/22)
Lekue Cake Portion Mold @ amazon.com (8 portion mold; $29.28) (08/22)
Lekue Waffle Mold @ amazon.com (set of 2; $22.41) (08/22)
Wilton 24-Cavity Silicone Mold Pan (2105-4923; 1.5" x 1.5" x 3/4"; $10.39) (08/22)
X-Haibei Happy Birthday Silicone Mold @ amazon.com (7-inch dia x 2-inch height; $8.99) (08/22)
X-Haibei 5-inch Round Silicone Mold @ amazon.com (5-in dia x 1.6-inch height; $7.89) (08/22)

Supplements

T-2
- Thyro-T2 (60 caps; $27.50) (08/22)
  - 100 mcg of 3,5-Diiodo-L-Thryonine

Tools

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Bulk Supplements

Orders over $59 ship free
D-Ribose
- D-Ribose Powder (06/23)
  - 500 grams (1.1 lbs): $24.96
Essential Amino Acids
- Essential Amino Acids Powder (06/23)
  - 1 kg: $29.96
Glycine
- Glycine Powder (06/23)
  - 1 kg: $47.96
Inositol
- Inositol (Vitamin B8) (06/23)
  - 1 kg: $57.96
Sucralose
- Sucralose Powder (free shipping > $59) (06/23)
  - 50 grams: $12.96
  - 100 grams: $16.96
  - 250 grams: $26.96 <== matches Amazon's price
  - 500 grams: $48.96
- Amazon: BulkSupplements Sucralose Powder (250 grams; $26.96) (06/23)
  - In the past, I bought this until it started tasting and smelling like chlorine
  - Some people get brown powder with a weird smell
  - People were told the problems were due to the hot Amazon warehouses
Taurine
- Taurine Powder (06/23)
  - 1 kg (2.2 lbs): $23.96

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Ethnic Stores

Online Stores
- Bob's Red Mill
  - Bob's Red Mill TVP @ netrition.com (12 oz; $4.49) (08/22)
  - Bob's Red Mill TVP @ swansonvitamins.com (12 oz; $7.09) (08/22)
- Butler Soy Curls @ amazon.com (pack of 3; 8 oz; $17.99) (06/19)
- Butler Chik-Style Seasoning @ butlerfoods.com (07/19)
- Harmony House Better Than Chicken @ harmonyhousefoods.com (06/19)
- Honeyville Soy TVP @ shop.honeyville.com (06/19)
  - Bacon, Beef, Chicken, Ham, Sausage, Taco, and Unflavored TVP
- Lokubox.com (Sri Lankan Grocery shipped to your doorstep) (07/19)
  - Delmege Curry, Chicken, Cuttlefish, Regular, Mixed Vegetables, Mutton, Prawn ($1.29 each)
- Wholesome Provisions Just Like Chicken @ walmart.com ($15.49) (06/19)
Asian Grocery Stores
- Carrollton Plaza Supermarket
  - 3040 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007
  - SE corner of Frankford and Josey
  - Hours: 08:30 am - 09:30 pm
  - Richin Trading Thit Chay (dried bean curd; shredded, slices, chunks, dark/light)
  - Frozen bean curd as well
  - Only sells VERY SWEET Jackfruit Chips
- H Mart
  - 2525 Old Denton Rd, #200, Carrollton, TX 75007
  - NW corner of Old Denton Rd & George Bush
  - Hours: 8:00 - 23:00
  - Sells Yamamotoyamo Soy Wrappers (Paprika)
- 99 Ranch Market (07/19)
  - 2532 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
  - SE corner of Old Denton & Trinity Mills Road
  - Located in Carrollton Town Center
  - Hours: 9 am - 9:30 pm
  - Doesn't have any soya meat (Americanized store)
  - Has bean curd rolls (deli counter)
  - Has spring rolls made with soy wrappers (deli counter)
- z.TAO Marketplace (08/19)
  - 2049 Coit Rd, #300, Plano, TX 75075
  - NW corner of Park and Coit Rd (across from ALDI)
  - Hours: Mon-Sun: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
  - Asian food
Indian Grocery Stores
- Carrollton, TX
  - Al Markaz @ yelp.com (08/19)
    - Indian, Pakstani, Asian Fusion (grocery store and restaurant)
    - 1205 W Trinity Mills Rd, Suite 112, Carrollton, TX 75006
    - South of Trinity Mills, east of Dickerson Pkway, & west of Camp Ave
    - Hours: Sun-Mon: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    - No jackfruit chips
  - Indo Pak Kitchen (07/19)
    - 2548 Dickerson Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75006
    - SE corner of Dickerson & Trinity Pkway
    - Hours: 10 am - 11 pm
    - Sells Nutrela Soy Chunks for $1.99/box (large chunks)
    - No jackfruit chips
  - National Imports
    - 2830 N. Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75007
    - NE corner of Josey & Bush Turnpike (north end of shopping center)
    - Hours: Mon-Sat: 10 am - 8 pm: Sun: 1 pm - 8 pm
    - 972-446-9880
    - Delmege Curry Soya Meat
      - How to Make Sri Lankan Devilled Soy Meat using a Delmege package (07/19)
      - Sri Lakan Soya Meat Curry Recipe with English @ youtube.com (07/19)
    - Naadan Snaky Jackfruit Chips (250 g; 9 oz; $2.79)
      - 1 oz (1/4 cup): 83 calories, 3 carbs, 2 grams fiber, and 0 grams protein
    - Double Horse Soya: Chunks and Nanos
    - Eastern Curry Powder
    - Vembanadu Foods Banana Chips (400 g)
      - Serving (1/4 cup or 1 oz): 74 cals; 2 net carbs; 3 gms fiber; 0 g protein
      - Amazon: currently unavailable
      - Subhlaxmi Grocers (400 g; $5.25)
  - Spice Valley Asian Food (05/20)
    - 3108 Old Denton Rd, Suite #114, Carrollton, TX
    - Mon closed; Tu-Sat: 10 am - 8pm; Sun: 11 am - 8 pm
    - 972-492-7616
    - Vembanadu Foods Banana Chips (400 g) (not in stock)
- Garland, TX
  - Subzi Mandi, Garland, TX (08/19)
    - 4550 W. Buckingham Road, Garland, TX 75042
- Lewisville, TX
  - India Bazaar, Lewisville
    - 2151 S Edmonds Lane, Lewisville, TX 75067
    - NE corner of Round Grove Rd & S Edmonds Lane
    - W of 35E and 121; N of Round Grove Road (aka Hebron Parkway)
    - Hours: Mon-Thu: 10 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sun: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    - 972-312-0114
    - This is part of a chain of stores
    - This is really a gocery store
    - They only sell generic soya meat
  - Indopak Supermarket, Lewisville
    - 297 W Round Grove Rd, Lewisville, TX 75067
    - W of 121 & E of S Edmonds Lane
    - NE corner of Round Grove Rd & Deer Run (on north side of Round Grove Rd)
    - This IS an Indian grocery store, but India Bazaar is better
    - Sells Nutrela Soy Chunks (large chunks)
- Plano, TX
  - India Bazaar, Plano
    - 832 W Spring Creek Pkway, Plano, TX 75023
    - SE corner of Spring Creek Pkway & Alma Drive
    - Hours: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
    - 972-312-0114
  - India Bazaar, West Plano (07/19)
    - 8450 Angels Drive, Plano, TX 75024
    - East of Preston; West of Ohio Drive; South of McDermott Rd; North of Headquarters/Rasor Blvd
    - Hours: Mon-Thu: 10 am - 10 pm; Fri-Sun: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    - This is part of a chain of stores
    - They carry Nutrela and generic soya chunks/granules
    - Anand Jackfruit Chips @ amazon.com (08/19)
      - India Bazaar carries this brand
      - $8.68 at amazon.com, and $2.99 at India Bazaar (locally)
      - 1 ounce: 120 calories, 17 carbs, 5 grams fiber, and 2 grams protein
      - MUCH more carby than the Jackfruit Chips @ National Imports
  - Patel Brothers (08/19)
    - Spring Creek Marketplace, Plano, TX
    - 6205 Coit Road #201, Plano, TX 75024
    - North of Spring Creek; west of Coit
    - Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30 - 9:30; Sat-Sun: 10:00 - 9:30
    - 972-398-1166
    - Email: Plano@patelbros.com
    - Anand Jackfruit Chips
    - Anand Jackfruit, Green (frozen)
      - Serving size: 1 ounce (28 grams)
      - 26 calories, 0 grams fat, 7 carbs, 0 grams fiber, and 0 grams protein
      - This is NOT correct; green jackfruit has a lot of fiber
    - Nutrela soya -- chunks, nanos, and granules
    - They also sell generic soya meat
    - This is a nation-wide chain of grocery stores
Snacks

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H-E-B

H-E-B Plano (02/24)
- 6001 Preston Road, Suite 100, Plano, TX 75093
  - SW corner of Preston and Spring Creek Pkway
  - Parkwood North to Windhaven; East to merge with Spring Creek; East to Preston
  - Mon-Sun: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Bouillon (Aisle 8)
- Canned Goods
  - H-E-B No Salt Added Cut Green Beans (Aisle 8; 8.25 oz; $0.71) (02/24)
- Condiments
  - Boar's Head Lower Sodium Yellow Mustard (right side of deli; 9 oz; $3.94) (02/24)
  - Colgrin Natural Mesquite Liquid Smoke (Aisle 6; 4 oz; $1.96) (02/24)
- Miscellaneous
  - Dynasty Shiitake Dried Mushrooms (Aisle 7; 1 oz; $2.88) (02/24)
  - Hill Country Fare Cocnut Oil Cooking Spray (Aisle 10; 5 oz; $2.87) (02/24)
- Psyllium Husk, Whole (Aisle 4)
  - Central Market Steam Treated Whole Psyllium Husk (12 oz; $10.80) (02/24)
  - Yerba Psyllium Husk (12 oz; $16.10) (02/24)
- Snacks (Aisle 5)
  - Snacklins Nacho Plant Crisps (Aisle 5; 3 oz; $3.98) (02/24)
- Sweeteners (Aisle 10)
  - Splenda Multi-Use Syrup with Allulose (Aisle 10; 8 oz; $5.98) (02/24)
  - Wholesome Liquid Allulose (11.5 oz; $7.16) (02/24)
H-E-B Frisco
- 4800 Main Street, Frisco, TX, 75033

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Kroger

Kroger @ Frankford Rd
- 3939 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287
- Phone: (972) 662-1000
- Hours: open 6 am --> 1 am
North of me
- Kroger @ Windhaven Plaza
  - 3305 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093
  - Phone: (972) 608-4698
  - Hours: open 6 am --> 1 am
- Kroger @ Castle Hills Marketplace
  - 4620 TX-121, Lewisville, TX 75056
  - N Josey and Windhaven Pkwy (south of TX-121)
  - Phone: (469) 535-2479
  - Hours: open 6 am --> 1 am
South of me
- Kroger @ Belt Line Road
  - 3770 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75001
  - Belt Line and Marsh Lane
  - Phone: (972) 620-0001
  - Hours: open 6 am --> 1 am
West of me
- Kroger @ Old Denton Road
  - 4038 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX 75007
  - Old Denton Road and Hebron Parkway (SE corner)
  - Phone: (972) 512-3354
  - Hours: open 6 am --> 1 am
East of me
- Kroger @ Preston Trail Village
  - 17194 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75248
  - Preston and McCallum Blvd (east side of Preston)
  - Phone: (972) 931-5794
  - Hours: open 6 am --> 1 am

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Netrition.com

Flavoring
- LorAnn Oils (1 fl oz; $4.49-$6.99) (08/22)
  - Black Cherry; Buttered Popcorn; Chocolate; Cream Cheese Icing
  - Orange Cream; Peppermint
Food
- Konjac Foods Glucomannan Powder (great, but discontinued) (05/19)
- LC Foods Konjac Glucomannan Powder (6.5 oz; $19.99) (08/22)
- LifeSource Oat Fiber 500 (1 lb; $5.09) (08/22)
- NOW Nutritional Yeast Flakes (10 oz; $10.69) (08/22)
- Liviva Organic Soybean Spaghetti (200 grams; $3.29) (08/22)
Pickles
- Mt. Olive No Sugar Added Bread and Butter Chips (16 fl oz; $4.59) (08/22)
  - Sold at Albertsons and Tom Thumb locally
- Mt. Olive No Sugar Added Sweet Gherkins (16 fl oz; $5.79) (08/22)
  - Sold at Kroger, Albertsons, and Tom Thumb locally
- Mt. Olive No Sugar Added Sweet Relish (16 fl oz; $4.59) (08/22)
  - Sold at Albertsons and Tom Thumb locally
- Vlasic No Sugar Added Sweet Relish (9 fl oz; $2.89) (08/22)
Snacks
- SmartCake (Chocolate; Cinnamon; Coconut; Lemon; Tangerine; $3.69; $29.39 for 8) (08/22)

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Trader Joe's

Food
- Tofu Sheets (6.25 oz; $2.99) (02/24)

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Vitacost.com

Food
- Bob's Red Mill Large Flake Nutritional Yeast (5 oz; $5.79) (08/22)
- Bragg Nutritional Yeast (4.5 oz; $5.99) (08/22)

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Vitamin Shoppe

7-Keto DHEA (25 mg; 120 caps; $26.99) (08/22)
Beta Sitosterol (120 tablets; $12.99) (08/22)
- Beta Sitosterol 120mg, Campesterol 60mg, Stigmasterol 40mg
Magnesium Citrate Complex (160 mg; 300 capsules; $24.99) (08/22)

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Walmart

Chewing Gum
- Extra Peppermint Chewing Gum, Bulk (15 ct, 8 pack; $8.34) (06/23)
- Orbit Peppermint Chewing Gum, Bulk (8 pack; $8.34) (06/23)
Dairy Products
Drinks
- Great Value Distilled Water (1 gallon; $1.16) (06/23)
- Ocean Spray Diet (5) Cranberry Juice (64 fl oz; $3.36) (06/23)
Flavors
- McCormick Strawberry Extract (2 oz; $4.42) (06/23)
Medical Supplies
- Great Value Disposable Vinyl Gloves (Aisle A29; one size fits most; 100 count; $9.97) (06/24)
Protein
- Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides (20 oz; $38.98) (06/24)
Spices
- Kinder's
- McCormick
Tofu
Vegan
Vegetables
- Libby Canned Pumpkin (15 oz; $2.62; available in Carrollton Supercenter) (06/23)

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Supplements

HMB Powder
- Bulk Supplements HMB Powder @ amazon.com (1.1 lbs; $29.96) (01/22)
- Power Life by Tony Horton @ muscledefense.com (video about HMB and D3) (01/22)
  - Take 3000 mg HMB and 2,000 IU D3 per day
- HMB Paired with Vitamin D3 @ nutritioninsight.com (01/22)
Phosphorus Supplement
- GeriCare Phosphorus Supplement @ amazon.com (100 1.5 g packets; $35.79) (08/21)
  - Potassium Phosphate Monobasic, Potassium Phosphate Dibasic,
    Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, Sodium Phosphate Dibasic, Mannitol, Citric Acid,
    Natural & Artificial Strawberry Flavor, Sucralose and Silicon Dioxide
  - It contains 280 mg potassium, 160 mg sodium, and 250 mg phosphorus
  - Compare to the dietary ingredients in Phos-Nak
  - This is taken to prevent kidney stones; it acts as a uninary acidifier
  - It may be used as a mineral supplement to treat other conditions
  - GeriCare Phosphorus @ healthykin.com ($46.95) (01/22)
  - GeriCare Phosphorus @ lifeirl.com ($63.99; 40 in stock) (01/22)
- Cypress Pharmaceutical Phos-NaK @ amazon.com (100 pkts; $38.64) (01/22)
  - Phos-Nak @ theonlinedrugstore.com ($36.80) (01/22)
  - Phos-Nak @ ebay.com ($46.87 when buying 2 or more) (01/22)
  - Phos-Nak @ ebay.com ($36.99) (01/22)
- Rugby Na K Phosphorus 100 packets @ ebay.com ($19.99) (01/22)
  - Seller has been on eBay since 2007
  - Based in the United States
NaCl Eye Drops
- Akorn NaCl Eye Drops, 5% solution @ theonlinedrugstore.com (0.5 fl oz; $8.25) (01/22)
- CVS Hypertonicity Eye Drops, 5% solution (0.5 fl oz; $23.49; buy 1 get 1 50% off) (01/22)
- Walgreens Eye Drops, 5% solution (0.5 fl oz; $19.99; buy 1 get 1 @ 50% off) (01/22)
  - Inactive Ingredients: Boric Acid, Hypromellose, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol,
    Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Borate, Sodium Hydroxide
    and/or Hydrochloric Acid may be added to adjust pH

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Shopping, by Item

Clear Jel
- Clear Jel @ barryfarm.com (12/18)
- Clear Jel and Pomona Pectin @ gardenweb.com (12/18)
Carob Powder
- Carob Powder @ nuts.com (1 lb; $4.99; free shipping over $59) (01/22)
Pomona's Universal Pectin (12/18)
- High-methoxyl pectin requires a sugar concentration above 55% to gel whereas low-methoxyl
  pectin gels in the presence of calcium ions.
- It is a sugar-free, low-methoxyl citrus pectin that is activated by calcium.
- It does not require sugar to jell.
- Sources of Pomona's Universal Pectin
  - Pomona's Universal Pectin @ amazon.com ($7.63) (12/18)
  - Pomona's Universal Pectin @ barryfarm.com ($6.25) (12/18)
Pyure, Sugar Free Honey Alternative @ iherb.com (13.05 oz; $8.80) (07/19)
Shirataki Noodles and Tofu Shirataki Noodles
- House of Foods Shirataki Noodles (12/18)
- LowCarbU.com (House Foods Shirataki and Tofu Shirataki Noodles; very good selection) (12/18)
- MiracleNoodle.com (12/18)

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Shopping, by Store

BarryFarm.com (12/18)
- Candy Making Supplies (12/18)
Honeyville.com (12/18)
House Foods (Konnyaku Noodles) (12/18)
King Arthur Flour (12/18)
Konjac Foods (Konnyaku & Shirataki noodles; Yam Noodles) (12/18)
- Shirataki (wet noodles) (12/18)
Learn Low Carb (recipes) (12/18)
Low Carb Connoisseur (12/18)
LowCarbU.com (12/18)
Natures Hollow (products with Xylitol) (12/18)
SteviaSmart (12/18)

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Shopping, Local (Dallas, Texas)

Ace Mart Restaurant Supply (12/18)

3128 Forest Lane (@ Webbs Chapel)
Phone: 214-351-5444 or 888-658-0005
Hours: M-F 8:30 -> 5:30; Sat 8:30 -> 5:30

Dishers (Volrath) (12/18)

Disher Sizes (12/18)

Color Code for Portion Control (12/18)

White	Size 6	0.667 cup	5.33 oz	10.7 tbsp	6 portions/qt
Gray	Size 8	0.500 cup	4.00 oz	8 tbsp	8 portions/qt
Blue	Size 16	0.250 cup	2.00 oz	4 tbsp	16 portions/qt
Black	Size 30	0.133 cup	1.07 oz	2.13 tbsp	30 portions/qt
Orchid	Size 40	0.100 cup	0.80 oz	1.60 tbsp	40 portions/qt
---	Size 100	0.040 cup	0.32 oz	0.64 tbsp	100 portions/qt

Cake Carousel (12/18)
- Richardson location: 1002 N. Central Expressway, Suite #501
- Northbound access road of Central Expressway, north of Arapaho
- Phone: 972-690-4628
- Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri: 9:30-5:30; Thu: 9:30-7:00 Sat: 9:30-4:00; Sun: closed
- Sells the LorAnn Oils for candy
Central Market (12/18)
- 320 Coit Rd, Plano, TX
- Phone:(469) 241-8300
- Hours: 8:00 am -> 10:00 pm
- Doesn't carry the Estee brand
Hobby Lobby (12/18)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; closed Sunday
- Dallas
  - 14858 Preston Rd
  - Dallas, TX 75240
  - 972-980-1192
- Plano
  - 900A W 15th St (NE corner of Alma and 15th St; big store)
  - Plano, TX 75075
  - 469-467-6018
Kroger (12/18)
- Frankford & Midway (Dallas, TX)
  - 3939 Frankford, Dallas, TX
  - Phone: (972) 662-1000
- Preston & Park (Plano, TX)
  - 2400 Preston Rd, Plano, TX
  - Phone: (972) 867-8808
Market Street (12/18)
- 1929 Preston Road, Plano, TX 75093
- Phone: (972) 713-5500
- Hours: 6:00 am -> 10:00 pm (7 days a week)
- Doesn't carry the Estee brand
Michael's (12/18)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sun 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Dallas
  - 5301 Beltline Rd, Suite 101
  - Dallas, TX 75254
  - 972-385-9228
- Lewisville
  - 2325 W Stemmons, Suite 402 (NW corner of I35 and Round Grove Rd)
  - Lewisville, TX 75067
  - 972-316-0837
- E Plano
  - 801 W 15th, Suite A (NE corner of Alma and 15th St)
  - Plano TX
  - 972-422-9990
- W Plano
  - 6401 W Plano Pkwy, Suite 130 (NW corner of Plano Pkwy and Hebron Pkwy)
  - Plano, TX 75093
  - 972-473-7313
Sugarless deLite (12/18)
- Dallas location: 1389 W. Campbell Road
  - SE corner of Coit & Campbell (about 1 block east of the intersection)
  - East of the octagonal restaurant
- Phone: (972) 644-2000
Tom Thumb (NE corner of Preston & Frankford)
- 18212 Preston, Dallas, TX 75252
- Phone: (972) 985-2240
- Doesn't carry the Estee brand
- Call Bryce after 1 pm
Totally Low Carb Foods
- 11613 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 109
- Dallas, Texas 75243
- 214-739-6200
Whole Foods (12/18)
- 2201 Preston Rd, Plano, TX 75093
- Phone:(972) 612-6729
- Hours: 8:00 am -> 10:00 pm (7 days a week)
- Doesn't carry the Estee brand

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Tools, etc on the Net

Baking Sheet/Pan
- Cracker Sheet @ pastrychef.com ($23.99) (12/18)
Blender
- Oster Blend N Go Smoothie Kit for Oster & Osterizer Blenders (OS-BLNGO-CLR; $14.87) @ goodmans.net (12/18)
  - 1 Blend N Go cup
  - 1 bottom cap and 2 sealing rings
  - 1 drinking lid, and 1 lid cover
  - Ice Crusher blade (OS-015)
- Oster Ice Crusher Blade (OS-015; $4.99) @ goodmans.net (12/18)
- Oster Fusion Blender Blade 4980 (OS-118530-001; $7.82) @ goodmans.net (12/18)
  - Heavy duty ice crusher (6 point) steel blender blade
  - Designed for the Oster Fusion Blender and Food Processor models
  - Can be used as an upgrade to the OS-015 blade (see above)
- Oster Fusion Blender Blade @ ereplacementparts.com (12/18)
- Oster 6670 Milkshake Blade for Oster Blenders (OS-6670; $7.99) @ goodmans.net (12/18)
- Oster 4888-3 Mini Blender Jar Set, 2 Pack (OS-4888-3; $7.86) @ goodmans.net (12/18)
Perforated Baking Sheet/Pan
- Paderno/World Cuisine Aluminum Perforated Baking Sheet @ amazon.com
  (model 33057; 18" x 13" x 2"; 1/4" perforations; $25.00) (09/14)
Silicone Baking Mats
Silicone Pans
- Comments about silicone pans
  - Muffins don't brown; they just dry out
  - They are difficult to clean (crumbs stick to the silicone)
  - Blue silicone pan dyed a Yorkshire Pudding blue
  - They are awkward to use; they need support from another pan
- Slim Rectangle Silicone Mold @ pastrychef.com (good for power bars) (09/14)
Sources
- Chef's Catalog (12/18)
- Crate & Barrel (iSi Whipped Cream Dispenser) (12/18)
- iSi Store.com (12/18)
- Pastrychef.com (12/18)
  - Cracker Sheet @ pastrychef.com ($23.99) (12/18)
  - Muffin Top Pan by Chicago Metallic ($14.99) (12/18)
  - Ice Cream & Sorbet Stabilizer (Cremodan 30 & Cremodan 64; $34.99) (12/18)

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