Below is a list of products in general you should evaluate for aluminum content for avoiding aluminum exposure. Listed are items to avoid and included are some suggestions and products that I prefer.  I hope it is helpful!

Health and beauty products, such as deodorants, toothpastes, and over the counter antacid.  The only antacid that I have found without aluminum is: Bean-o

Deodorants are loaded with aluminum. When I first started looking for aluminum free deodorants, there really was not much out there on the market. So I made my own!  And I have used it for years. Below is my recipe that you are welcome to use for yourself:

Deodorant

3/4 c jojoba oil or coconut oil

1/4 c cocoa butter or shea butter

1/2 c beeswax beads 

1 T zinc oxide 

1 t vitamin E Oil (optional)

10-20 drops essential oil (optional for desired fragrance)

Melt the oil, butter, and beeswax in a double boiler

Allow the mixture to cool for 3 minutes

Stir in the zinc oxide and essential oil

Using a funnel, pour the liquid into the deodorant containers

Allow to cool completely before putting on the lid

PS I have found that you can actually do this in the microwave which is much easier.

The good news is that just recently I discovered more and more aluminum free deodorants are on the market now!   I am currently using an Ivory product that is an aluminum free deodorant that I purchased from the store. I was so excited to find it!  It appears to be working beautifully.

• Toothpaste of your choice can be found at the health food store.  I like Xyliwhite Refreshmint.  Just my preference.
  

• Aluminum cookware - It is suggested to use stainless steel or glassware. I  love my stainless cookware but have discovered Green Life cookware as well that I use for foods that are highly susceptible to sticking such as scrambled eggs.  However, if you clean the stainless pans when they are warm, they clean very easily. 

• Food additives such as flours, baking powders and other additives - The baking powder will say aluminum free on it. I have found it to work just as well as the baking powder with the aluminum.  There is no difference in taste or texture.  I use Rumford.  
• Food Dyes - Blue, Red, and Yellow dyes are in many products.  They generally have aluminum in them.  You will be surprised how many products contain these dyes.  

• Avoid drinking from aluminum cans

• Coffee Creamers – The only one I have found to be aluminum free is Coffee Mate Natural Bliss but it has 5 grams of sugar per tablespoon.  My favorite is Simple Truth Organic Half & Half and  it only has 1 gram of sugar and is very good in my coffee.  I like Central Market Organic Half & Half, but Simple Truth is my favorite.

• Pickles - The Clausen pickles are aluminum free. They are my favorite and are refrigerated. There are organic pickles available at your health food stores and the grocery stores as well.  Just double check the aluminum factor.  

• Artificial Sweeteners – are as a general rule loaded with preservatives that are harmful. However, Truvia Blend seems to be a descent choice. I used it in my coffee before, but I found that the sugar alcohol does not set well with my system. So, you might try organic natural sugar in moderation in your coffee to give it that little bit of sweet that you may desire.  However, I have learned to drink my coffee with no sugar.  But I love to froth the half & half and I use fresh ground organic breakfast blend.   Deeeelicious!!!

• Peppermint – Most of your peppermints have aluminum in them. However, I have discovered Ice Chips in the peppermint flavor. You can find them online at www.icechips.com. They really help my occasional upset stomach after eating. They are aluminum free and sugar free. They contain xylitol, which is a sugar alcohol that has been reported to be good for your teeth, but you don’t want to overdo the xylitol, because it has a tendency to upset the bowels. These ice chips have never given me a problem though. It is a trial and error situation, however, because everyone is different.

• Chocolate - Most of your chocolates have aluminum in them. I have found Ghirardelli  to have no aluminum in most of their chocolates. I have to double check it though to make sure. Some do and some don't. Some Hershey's are okay, but you need to check it.  I love the HEB Organic Chocolate Chips for baking. When you eat the chocolate without the aluminum, you do not miss it in the taste. It is just as good to me. Be choosy about your chocolates.

• Fruits and Vegetables –  Fruits and Veggies that are canned, processed, or stored in aluminum-based packages. The best choices are fresh, frozen, organic, or homegrown fruits or vegetables.  Heck! Bring gardening back!!  I tried a regular sized garden and it was a little too much with my busy schedule to keep up with.  So I have found that planting a few of my favorite plants that in pots on my patio work quite well. I really enjoy the fresh herbs! I have a friend who has planted his garden in elevated boxes. Makes the care much easier on the back. Gardening would give your children or grandchildren something to experience as well.  Give it a try!  And a tip for cleaning fruits and veggies that are not organic to possibly clean residue of pesticides is to spray them with Apple Cider Vinegar and wash them off.  It seems to work just fine.  
• Meats – Meats and cheeses that are processed and have added preservatives and hormones are the worst. The best choices are Grass fed meats, all natural with no hormones nor additives, and free range chickens and eggs. Cheeses that are all natural and not processed are preferred. Most of these meat, poultry, and cheese selections can be found at your Whole Food Stores and most of your grocery stores are offering more and more selections of this type as well. Just look for them. Meat markets are generally known for the freshness of their meats, but based on my experience, you need to ask them if they are grass fed, all natural, and free range selections of meats and poultry before you purchase from them. And, finally, I guess if you have some land, you could raise your own meats and poultry. It is all in what you want.

• Eating Out - When you eat out, you have no idea what ingredients are in the food, how they are prepared and/or processed. It just might be the biggest culprit in our eating habits that play havoc on our bodies. And I have to be honest in saying that it has been and still is my biggest challenge! I love to eat out and enjoy good food in good restaurants with great company! While I will not give this up, I have become very choosy about which restaurants I frequent. And, I do my best to limit myself on eating out. And everyone is different and might be able to eat out more often without a problem given the selection of restaurants near them as well as their body being able to eliminate the excess elements obtained in dining out. But, I have been blessed with about 3 little restaurants and cafes that serve all natural foods with homemade dressings, etc... By the way my body handles it, I feel comfortable that it is a good choice.  Everything is fresh. We enjoy it very much.  The good news is that most of the restaurants today are adhering to fresher food policies, but it is your call!  Simply make good choices!  HAPPY DINING!

It is true that going as natural as possible and organic as often as you can is a little more expensive, but you are worth it. 

Below is a list of specific products that we have found to be good clean products.  Hope is it helpful!

 Apple Cider Vinegar  (ACV)- It is one of the best things you can do to your body!   It helps your blood sugar and cleanses your liver which keeps your body clean from toxins. There are two products that I am currently using.  The Liver Cleanse from Complete Natural Products is great!  It has ACV in it.  I use it at least once a week.  This company offers various body cleanses.  But I love their liver cleanse!  You can find their products at  www.completenaturalproducts.com.  

I use a product named Pure ACV Gummies that I have found on Amazon and I take 2-3 gummies each morning.  Good stuff!

I love my ACV!!  In fact I bathe in it on occasion as well!  And NO!  You don't smell like vinegar afterwards.  Your skin is clean and soft feeling!  I can't say it enough!  I love my ACV!!! 

Organic Valley Half and Half - Organic Valley has multiple products.  I have not found one that I didn't like!  

Simple Truth Organic Half and Half - This is my favorite!  Love it in my coffee!

Central Market Half and Half

Horizon Organic Half and Half   

Clausen Pickles - Love the Bread and Butter flavor.  My hubby loves the dill.

Nature's Plus Energizing Oatmeal Exfoliating Cleansing Bar

Grandpa's Oatmeal Soap - This is my favorite!

Ivory Bath Soap - when you really need to get clean!

Ivory Dish Washing Liquid

Ice Chips - Peppermint is my favorite!  There are many other flavors though.

Zuma Soap Products

Arm & Hammer Simply Saline - Love my saline!  

Refresh eye drops - For mild to moderate and severe dry eyes respectfully

NutriCology Buffered Vitamin C - It was recommended by my doctor to begin taking these when a cold or allergy is coming on.  It usually nips it in the bud.  I have found that it My husband used to get upper respiratory infections.  He started taking this product and he has not had one in a long time!  Good stuff!

Solaray Turmeric and Olive Leaf Extract

KAL Apple Pectin

Nature's Way Kelp

Guafenisin 400 mg immediate release - Used as a decongestant and available in Mucinex, Equate product that compares to Mucinex [much cheaper and just as good] and Robitussin.  I use this when I have a little congestion in my nasal passage.  Takes care of it!

Ghirardelli Chocolates - Please check the packages to make sure there is no aluminum.  Most of them don't, but there are some that do.

Hershey Chocolates - Please check the packages to make sure there is no aluminum.  Some do and some don't.

Grass Fed beef - HEB is my favorite. 

NATURAL chicken breasts, thighs, and tenders - HEB is my favorite.

Cage Free Brown or White Eggs - HEB is my favorite.

Purely All-Natural Harvest Land Chicken products - Found at Walmart

Fresh Fruits - I prefer organic, but I if they are not organic, I wash them with ACV.

Fresh and Frozen Vegetables - I prefer organic, but I if they are not organic, I wash them with ACV. 

Central Market (CM) Products - Generally good and free from aluminum.  Just double check it.

Fresh Seafood

HEB Organic products - I have tried several of the HEB Organic products and cannot think of any that I was not satisfied with.  You will need to try them for yourself as you need them.   

Pepperidge Farm Bread and Sliders - There is not one Pepperidge Farm product that I have not liked.  They do not hurt my system.  

King Arthur's Organic Flours

HEB Organic Flours - This is my favorite.

100% Pure Beauty Products at www.100percentpure.com 

Annie's Homegrown Organic Products at www.annies.com Annie's has a lot of good organic products.  You will need to experiment with them to know if you like them or not. You can find them in the stores very easily. 

BabyGanics All Natural Baby Products at www.babyganics.com -You can find these in your stores and there are the grocery stores have more and many brand of organic products for babies.  Just look for them.

MORE TO COME ON NEXT UPDATE...  

Wishing you JOY and a cleaner life

as natural and organic as possible!