Luna and Larry's Coconut Bliss Bars
Dietary Needs:
Soy Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Low Glycemic, Gluten Free
Thank you Luna and Larry for creating such a healthy alternative to ice-cream! This product is organic, dairy free & made with coconut milk and agave syrup. Most recent, trusted research reveals that agave must be processed through the liver, just like corn syrup, so we deducted one star for the agave. Coconut milk has germ fighting and heart-protective properties. Unlike other fats, medium chain fats do not need to be broken down and can be used immediately by the body as energy; it's the ideal fat for people who commonly have trouble digesting fat, such as those with a slow metabolism, colitis, and hypothyroidism. Coconut fat actually stimulates metabolism. Ingredients in Coconut Bliss are Fair Trade as well, which is always a huge plus. Stellar product that we are proud to have on our site!
Company Website: http://www.coconutbliss.com/

Company: Luna and Larry's
Category: Low-Glycemic Desserts/Sweets
Posted: December 6, 2011
Newman-O's
Dietary Needs:
None
Newman-Os are a HUGE upgrade from Oreos. The first ingredient in Oreos is sugar which means that is really all they are whereas the first ingredient in Newman- Os is Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour. Their ingredients are certified organic. While they use sugar, at least it's real sugar and not high fructose corn syrup. And the oils are palm fruit oil and canola oil which are much better than the soybean oil that Oreos uses. We would not have such an obesity and diabetes epidemic in this country if we ate real food and less chemicals. Newman-Os taste just like Oreos but they are much better for you. Check out their other varieties of wheat-free, dairy-free products. We are so thrilled that Newman's created this product. The reason it gets 2.5 stars is because, well, it's a treat and we suggest you keep sugar to bare minimum.
Company Website: http://www.newmansownorganics.com/

Company: Newman's
Category: Low-Glycemic Desserts/Sweets
Posted: December 6, 2011
Food for Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Cereal
Dietary Needs:
Vegan, Dairy Free, Low Glycemic
If you like Grapenuts, then you will like Ezekiel cereal. Switching to this cereal is a huge upgrade because it is from organic, sprouted wheat which the body will digest like a vegetable instead of a carbohydrate. It is non-GMO and much less acidic than the wheat found in conventional grocery stores. Extremely low in sugar, this cereal will keep you full for hours. Try it with hemp, coconut or almond milk, a handful of raw nuts, a bit of ground flax and maybe a few drops of stevia. Surely a great way to start the day.
Company Website: http://www.foodforlife.com/

Company: Food for Life
Category: Cereal
Posted: December 6, 2011
Pacific Hemp Milk
Dietary Needs:
Soy Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
The hemp seed is a nutritional powerhouse – packed with vitamins, minerals and 10 essential amino acids, it also features a balance of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Sweetened with brown rice syrup and flavored with natural vanilla, Pacific hemp milk delivers 4 grams of protein, 50% of the RDA of calcium and is an excellent source of Vitamins D, B12 and Riboflavin. A huge upgrade to dairy milk. We would love to see organic ingredients and a few less preservatives, but all of these boxed milk alternatives have something to keep them shelf stable. All and all a great product. We are wishing they come out with an unsweetened hemp milk too.
Company Website: http://www.pacificfoods.com/

Company: Pacific
Category: Dairy Alternatives
Posted: December 6, 2011
Amy and Brian's Coconut Juice
Dietary Needs:
Soy Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Low Glycemic, Gluten Free
Coconut Water is Nature's Gatorade! Amy & Brian Coconut Juice is a natural isotonic beverage that is high in potassium and other electrolytes. Great for any active lifestyle, it is an effective rehydration beverage for before, during or after exercise. Made from the water of young coconuts, Amy & Brian Coconut Juice doesn't contain the added sugar or artificial additives found in other sports drinks. Coconut juice is nature's sports drink. In addition to tasting great, coconut juice is the healthy choice. It has more potassium per equivalent serving than a banana, is lower in natural sugar & calories than most fruit juices including grapefruit and has 10% of the sodium found in tomato juice. It absorbs into the body quickly because it resembles plasma in its salt concentration.
Company Website: http://amyandbriannaturals.com/

Company: Amy and Brian's
Category: Beverages
Posted: December 6, 2011
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