To Your Health!

With a little push from Xee, I have been inspired to turn this into a regular thing with my new blog-To Your Health. As a busy mommy, I hope to be able to post regularly and keep up with both blogs. It is still in a bit of a rough stage, but if you want more of To Your Health, check it out at www.to-yourhealth.blogspot.com.

To Your Health

Some of been wondering when I might post the next To Your Health. I have had many in the works in this head of mine, but have yet to get down to it. So I am taking the easy route (just this once) and referring you all to my friends over at Ebenezer Forest Farm, and their post, Pork Anyone. Now, I love bacon as much as anyone, but I have had my share of food poisoning and even... dare I say it, I've had a parasite! (It is more common than you think...you have probably had them too.)

Xee and I have given up pork a number of times, only to give in for the annual Christmas ham, or for parties here in Hawaii where Kalua Pig is a staple. Recently we are back on the "no pork" wagon. So click on the title above and read for yourself the alarming statistics on pork related illnesses. Just a little food for thought. Here's to your health!

To Your Health

I often get questions from people about health products. People bounce things off of me, I guess, because I am "one of those". I am into preventative health care practices, like chiropractic and massage, I shop at the health food store, etc. But I am not a vegetarian! Not that there is anything wrong with that....it is just funny, because people often assume that I don't eat meat. I gave up processed sugar and starches years ago for health reasons, so people are a little shocked to find that I love a good burger (on sprouted grain bread, of course!).

So I decided to include a little healthy section in my blog as a way to share with others, some tips on healthy living and some of my favorite products. This first To Your Health is dedicated to my friend, Vanessa, who stayed with us for a few days recently. While eating a bowl of my new favorite ice cream, she asked if I had blogged about it. When I said "no", she (while licking her spoon) said, "You have to blog about it. The world needs to know about this." Okay V, it is pretty safe to say that the entire world is not reading my blog...but to the few who do, I bring......

Coconut Bliss! This is the best non-dairy ice cream I have ever tasted. And I have tried a lot. Now, I don't have a problem with dairy. But I do have a problem with sugar. I'm hyperglycemic so I avoid processed sugar. It is very difficult thing to do, but just so necessary for me to even function...without chronic fatigue and headaches, etc. And I am just healthier for it in the long run. Anyway, I have yet to find a sugar-free dairy ice cream that doesn't have a chemical sweetener in it. And lots of people are allergic to dairy. I mean, we are the only species who drink the milk of other animals.

Coconut Bliss is all natural and very yummy. It is definitely not low fat, but since it is made from coconut milk, it is rich in nutrients and healthy fat. It is sweetened with agave nectar (a delicious, low-glycemic syrup) and is perfectly creamy and smooth. Finally! My ice cream addiction will no longer be my demise! I can eat as much as I want.

If you want to try this yummy treat, you can find Coconut Bliss at Whole Foods and other health food stores. My favorite flavors are Vanilla Island, Cappuccino, and Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge.

Here's to your health!