So I've been missing yogurt most since I was diagnosed with my dairy allergies. I've tried to find replacements- soy yogurt, coconut milk yogurt...nothing really hit the spot. Then I decided to be brave and pick up Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt. Yes, sheep milk. I was so scared to try it, since I had a horrible experience when I first tried goat's milk yogurt (yuck) so I closed my eyes, stirred it up really well, and took a tiny bite. Now, I'm in love! This yogurt, which I tried in strawberry, has that sweet and tart kick that the old, full-fat Yoplait yogurts used to have! I am so shocked as to how good it is, I'm going to bring some to my mom and make her try it. I recommend this product completely!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Yogurt for us cow-intollerant people!!!!
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
So I've been missing yogurt most since I was diagnosed with my dairy allergies. I've tried to find replacements- soy yogurt, coconut milk yogurt...nothing really hit the spot. Then I decided to be brave and pick up Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt. Yes, sheep milk. I was so scared to try it, since I had a horrible experience when I first tried goat's milk yogurt (yuck) so I closed my eyes, stirred it up really well, and took a tiny bite. Now, I'm in love! This yogurt, which I tried in strawberry, has that sweet and tart kick that the old, full-fat Yoplait yogurts used to have! I am so shocked as to how good it is, I'm going to bring some to my mom and make her try it. I recommend this product completely!
So I've been missing yogurt most since I was diagnosed with my dairy allergies. I've tried to find replacements- soy yogurt, coconut milk yogurt...nothing really hit the spot. Then I decided to be brave and pick up Bellwether Farms sheep milk yogurt. Yes, sheep milk. I was so scared to try it, since I had a horrible experience when I first tried goat's milk yogurt (yuck) so I closed my eyes, stirred it up really well, and took a tiny bite. Now, I'm in love! This yogurt, which I tried in strawberry, has that sweet and tart kick that the old, full-fat Yoplait yogurts used to have! I am so shocked as to how good it is, I'm going to bring some to my mom and make her try it. I recommend this product completely!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The World's Best Veggie Burger
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Hey readers! Sorry I've been out of touch! Let's just say it has been an intense few months! BUT in a recent trip to Costco I found the world's BEST veggie burgers. I ate one at my good friend's house and fell in LOVE. They are made with great veggies and bread crumbs but the tastiest part are the sunflower seeds! Now, my gluten issues led me to eat these sans buns with just some pale-ale mustard. I have to say, it's an amazing lunch or dinner option! 30 seconds in the mircrowave of 8 minutes at 300 degrees in the oven and I promise you will be satisfied!
Hey readers! Sorry I've been out of touch! Let's just say it has been an intense few months! BUT in a recent trip to Costco I found the world's BEST veggie burgers. I ate one at my good friend's house and fell in LOVE. They are made with great veggies and bread crumbs but the tastiest part are the sunflower seeds! Now, my gluten issues led me to eat these sans buns with just some pale-ale mustard. I have to say, it's an amazing lunch or dinner option! 30 seconds in the mircrowave of 8 minutes at 300 degrees in the oven and I promise you will be satisfied!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Laloo's Goats Milk Ice Cream
Hey bloggers...sorry for being MIA lately, but I'll make it up to you with a new recommendation! In the February edition of Oprah magazine, the Healthwise section had an article about Laloo's (pronounced lay-looz) goats milk ice cream. This treat has half the fat of regular ice cream and also has more calcium, potassium, and magnesium...not to mention the goats are free of antibiotics and growth hormones! So is it worth a shot? It certainly sounds like it but I have been unable to find any locally so I can't give you my own opinion. Find it? Let me know what you think! Until then, check out all the awesome flavors at www.laloos.com
Friday, January 29, 2010
Jamba Juice's Dairy-free Options
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
My brother and I took a trip to our local beach town the other day and with the sunny sky and the slight hint of spring, nothing sounded better than a smoothie. BUUUUUT so many smoothies rely on milk, ice cream, or frozen yogurt to give them that smooth texture. Thankfully, Jamba Juice has created a line of "All-Fruit" smoothies that are a healthier option...and great for those with dairy allergies! They have four flavors. We tried Strawberry Whirl and Peach Perfection. The Strawberry Whirl really tasted like your regular Jamba Juice. The Peach Perfection was a little more tart (one reason why I looooved it). Both had a slightly different texture. After taking a sip, you could feel a little remnants of the piece of fruit...but I don't consider that a bad thing! Trust me- these are a great option. Check out the flavors and ingredients below.
Peach Perfection: Peach juice blend, frozen mangoes, frozen peaches, apple-strawberry juice blend, frozen strawberries, ice.
Strawberry Whirl: Apple-strawberry juice blend, frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, ice.
Pomegranate Paradise: Pomegranate juice blend, frozen strawberries, frozen mangoes, frozen peaches, ice.
Mega Mango: Orange juice, pineapple juice blend, frozen mangoes, frozen strawberries, ice.
My brother and I took a trip to our local beach town the other day and with the sunny sky and the slight hint of spring, nothing sounded better than a smoothie. BUUUUUT so many smoothies rely on milk, ice cream, or frozen yogurt to give them that smooth texture. Thankfully, Jamba Juice has created a line of "All-Fruit" smoothies that are a healthier option...and great for those with dairy allergies! They have four flavors. We tried Strawberry Whirl and Peach Perfection. The Strawberry Whirl really tasted like your regular Jamba Juice. The Peach Perfection was a little more tart (one reason why I looooved it). Both had a slightly different texture. After taking a sip, you could feel a little remnants of the piece of fruit...but I don't consider that a bad thing! Trust me- these are a great option. Check out the flavors and ingredients below. Peach Perfection: Peach juice blend, frozen mangoes, frozen peaches, apple-strawberry juice blend, frozen strawberries, ice.
Strawberry Whirl: Apple-strawberry juice blend, frozen strawberries, frozen bananas, ice.
Pomegranate Paradise: Pomegranate juice blend, frozen strawberries, frozen mangoes, frozen peaches, ice.
Mega Mango: Orange juice, pineapple juice blend, frozen mangoes, frozen strawberries, ice.
Amy's Gluten-free Dairy-Free Spinach Pizza
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥
In the hopes of finding a replacement for my intense love of pizza, I picked up Amy's spinach pizza made with rice crust and soy cheese. Bake it in the oven for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 2-3 to melt the cheese on top. I actually enjoyed it! The crust does NOT get extremely crispy, for those of you who like a crunchy pizza. It's softer and has a different texture than the typical doughy crust. The cheese does taste quite good and the spinach flavor really makes up for the lack in taste. Overall, I'd say this is a pretty good option for lunch or dinner but buy one and check it out. I have a feeling this is one of those hit-or-miss items...it's all up to personal taste.
In the hopes of finding a replacement for my intense love of pizza, I picked up Amy's spinach pizza made with rice crust and soy cheese. Bake it in the oven for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 2-3 to melt the cheese on top. I actually enjoyed it! The crust does NOT get extremely crispy, for those of you who like a crunchy pizza. It's softer and has a different texture than the typical doughy crust. The cheese does taste quite good and the spinach flavor really makes up for the lack in taste. Overall, I'd say this is a pretty good option for lunch or dinner but buy one and check it out. I have a feeling this is one of those hit-or-miss items...it's all up to personal taste.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Trader Joe's Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I started eating these delicious little cookies waaaay before I knew I was allergic to dairy! You can buy them from any Trader Joe's and I can gaurantee you and your family will love them! In fact, they're my dad's favorites! Now, I have to be careful, as they are not gluten-free, but those of you lucky ducks without gluten sensitivities can eat as many as your heart desires! Careful though...each cookie comes at the price of 170 calories! So watch your portions or binge every once in awhile. Trust me, they are worth it!
I started eating these delicious little cookies waaaay before I knew I was allergic to dairy! You can buy them from any Trader Joe's and I can gaurantee you and your family will love them! In fact, they're my dad's favorites! Now, I have to be careful, as they are not gluten-free, but those of you lucky ducks without gluten sensitivities can eat as many as your heart desires! Careful though...each cookie comes at the price of 170 calories! So watch your portions or binge every once in awhile. Trust me, they are worth it!
Monday, January 18, 2010
It's made with WHAT?
Need a translator for your ingredient labels? These are a few key words all dairy allergics should know by heart. Big thanks to the Los Gatos Chiropractic and Wellness Center for providing me this list when I was diagnosed with my food allergies.
DAIRY/CASEIN
Always contain dairy/casein: Casein, Caseinates, De-lactosed whey, Lactalbumins, Lactoglobulins, Lactose, Nougat, Rennet, Whey, Whey powder, Whey protein concentrate, Anything labeled with a "D"
May contain dairy/casein: Artificial butter flavor, Caramel Color or Flavor, Natural or artificial flavorings
Common sources: Baby food, Baked goods, Breaded foods, Candy, Canned fish, Dressings, Mayonnaise, Margarine, "Non-Dairy" substitutes, Processed meat, Pudding and custard, Sauces, Soy cheese, Sherbert
EGGS
Always contain eggs: Albumin/albumen, Globulin, Livetins, Lysozyme, Ovalbumin, Ovamucin, Ovamucoid, Ovoglobulin, Ovovitellin, Simplesse, Vitellin, Yolk
May contain egg: Binder, Coagulant, Emulsifier, Lecithin
Common sources: Baby Food, Baked goods, Bouillon/consomme, Candy, Ice cream, Mayonnaise, Meringue, Pasta, Processed meat, Salad dressings (ceasar), Sauces (hollandaise, bearnaise, newburg), Specialty coffee, White wine
DAIRY/CASEINAlways contain dairy/casein: Casein, Caseinates, De-lactosed whey, Lactalbumins, Lactoglobulins, Lactose, Nougat, Rennet, Whey, Whey powder, Whey protein concentrate, Anything labeled with a "D"
May contain dairy/casein: Artificial butter flavor, Caramel Color or Flavor, Natural or artificial flavorings
Common sources: Baby food, Baked goods, Breaded foods, Candy, Canned fish, Dressings, Mayonnaise, Margarine, "Non-Dairy" substitutes, Processed meat, Pudding and custard, Sauces, Soy cheese, Sherbert
EGGSAlways contain eggs: Albumin/albumen, Globulin, Livetins, Lysozyme, Ovalbumin, Ovamucin, Ovamucoid, Ovoglobulin, Ovovitellin, Simplesse, Vitellin, Yolk
May contain egg: Binder, Coagulant, Emulsifier, Lecithin
Common sources: Baby Food, Baked goods, Bouillon/consomme, Candy, Ice cream, Mayonnaise, Meringue, Pasta, Processed meat, Salad dressings (ceasar), Sauces (hollandaise, bearnaise, newburg), Specialty coffee, White wine
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