Showing posts with label organic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organic. Show all posts

Friday, 24 June 2011

Gluten Free Cereal Bar - celiac, gluten free cereal bar


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These bars are very good tasting and I think very good for you! We got started on them because they are gluten free, and they are the best tasting gluten free product we have ever found period. My wife and I both have one mid-morning and mid-afternoon with our green tea---very good. The only problem is that I requested that Amazon get them several months ago, then I got the notice that they had them, so I promptly ordered six boxes, only to be told they had a limit of one box!! Now its been several weeks and they still do not have any more in???? And its not because they can not get them, because every one else has them available with no limit on how many you can buy??

We get these snack bars so that my kids, who have gluten and casein allergies, can have something to put in their lunch. But now that we have the 6 pack, there are so many around the house, that even I was able to try them. And unlike some gluten-free foods, these are really palatable. Especially good with a slathering of peanut butter on top, if your child isn't allergic to nut products, that is. We took a load with us on vacation to Wisconsin Dells, and they proved a delicious, energy-filled breakfast before we hit the waterparks. And on days when my daughter is late getting ready for school, she can just grab a bar for breakfast as I drive her in the car. In short - quick, convenient, delicious, and gluten-casein free. Perfect for a family with allergies.

These are delicious. We all love these little bars which are 4" X 1 1/2" X 1/2 " and come individually packaged. The tastes reminds me of eating a BabyRuth Candy Bar. They are very sweet and provide a quick pick me up or anythime snack. Great for quick breakfast with glass of Soy or Almond milk. They are covered in chocolate and have a few peanuts for extra flavor and crunch. They are a little sticky compared to regular rice krispy bars , because they use honey and brown rice syrup instead of marshmallows.

**gluten free but does have peanuts

My kids love these (me too) and they are very hard to please. Great snack for schools that don't prohibit peanuts. I have been trying to go organic and better quality foods for us and this company does not dissappoint. Go for it!

I can't speak for the kids, but as an adult, these rice bars make a perfect snack. The peanuts provide protein while the rice and chocolate provide carbs. These bars would be great for anyone with a busy lifestyle. They're not messy, which makes them an ideal snack while working on the computer. They're surprisingly tasty and flavorful. The consistency is very appealing - soft yet crispy. I buy these a lot.

I really like EnviroKidz' crispy rice bars, but these peanut choco ones are the best! They have actual bits of peanut mixed in, which gives them a nice little crunch, and the quality of the chocolate drizzled across the top is good. One caveat: Although these bars don't taste overly sweet, they do have 8g of sugar each. Health food they're not -- but they are a good substitute for candy bars, which tend to be much higher in fat and sugar.



Amazon's price is the best I've found thus far, especially if you do the Subscribe & Save option.

I tried these recently, bought a single box at the local grocery store. When they're room temperature, they're just ok to me. But when they have been refrigerated, they are perfect. I have been buying the berry, chocolate, and peanut butter rice bars from Amazon for years, and they are a great quality product. I am so glad I tried the peanut choco drizzle, and I am adding them to my Subscribe and Save orders. - Celiac - Gluten Free Cereal Bar - Organic - Cereal Bars - Snack Bars - Chocolate
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Thursday, 23 June 2011

Nutiva Coconut Oil - nutiva coconut oil, organic


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I've tried two of the major coconut oil brands that I order via the internet. I've been using the oil in food and on my skin for about 5 years. I ordered this just to see how it tasted because the price was so good, if it didn't taste right, I'd just use it on my skin. It is the BEST tasting oil I've tried. Tropical Traditions, Coconut Oil Supreme pale in comparison. This is truly a coconut oil you could eat right out of the jar. If you want to try a coconut oil that tastes as good as it smells, this is it. And the price is fabulous. Yea, Nutiva and Amazon!



I love this coconut oil! It has a delicate coconut aroma and flavor. I have only just started using it but have found it to be delicious when making pancakes in lieu of using butter. I have also used it as a substitute for butter when making grilled cheese sandwiches and baked sweet potatoes. It will do wonders for your hair and skin too. I especially like using it as a hot oil treatment for my hair. I mix the coconut oil with a few drops of lemon essential oil and rub it into my hair. It smells like dessert and good for my hair and scalp. Try it with your favorite essential oils!



Warning: It melts at 76F. Be careful when opening a jar that's been sitting in a warm cupboard.

The skin is a great delivery system for absorbing things into your body. So what are you putting on your skin? Read the ingredients on your handcream or body lotion. Are they good for you? Don't know? Can you even pronounce them? Let's keep it simple. Virgin organic coconut oil. Snowy white, unrefined, heavenly smell - this stuff is terrific!! Solid at room temperature, smooth and buttery and melts at 76 degrees; cook/fry with it on low heat for a healthy and fragrant alternative to all those ulgy refined oils and hydrogenated trans fats (YUCK!), use as a lighter butter or shortening alternative (there's not a lot of flavor and the smell is intoxicating); use as hand cream (rub it on - only gets greasy if you really over load the area) I use it as a body lotion all over my body (my skin feels soft and smooth like it did when I was a child), hair conditioner (a light deep conditioner); anti-fungal properties (put it between your toes for goodness sake!) make-up remover - voila! ear wax? I put a tiny bit of this on a q-tip; moist toilette wipes? ssshh... try a touch of this on your t.p. - and I could go on and on... It must be organic and virgin coconut oil - anything else is something else and unexceptable. I understand that it is fine for diets, and speeds up the metabolism (its those little medium fatty acid chains). Don't take my word for it - read all about it for yourself! And yes, I feed it to my dog and cat, my cat loves it - and he won't eat anything! Actually, I don't think that he can resist the smell, I can't! Another one of those items that I out on my favorite things list!

This is amazing. I like it better than all other coconut oils. Of course it tastes like coconut. I don't want to use oils that are so overly processed and refined that they taste like "nothing". I don't understand why the coconut flavor bothers some people. If you don't like coconut, find a different oil.



You can use this for grilling, frying, baking, sauteeing, greasing & flouring a cake pan, and all other places that you'd use butter or a Crisco-type product. Just be careful on the baking because this melts at a low temperature.



It is amazing as a skin softener, a hair conditioner, a leave in hot oil treatment, make-up remover, eyelash conditioner/glosser, shaving "cream", lip softener, cuticle oil, nail conditioner, bath oil, after bath oil, massage oil (add a few drops of essential oil if you wish), etc. Speaking of massage oil, this is an excellent product for "adult activities" . . . as a perk it is definitely edible.



If you have dry feet, slather this on, rub it in, wrap your feet with plastic wrap, cover with socks, and go to bed. In the morning your feet will feel nice and soft.



This can be used on leather such as shoes, jackets, and purses. Because it's clear, you can use it on leather products that have decorative stitching that you can't cover with regular colored polish. (In fact, I just bent over and put coconut oil on my black leather shoes with my fingers . . . the only clean up needed was to rub my hands together.)



I've even used it on my wood furniture to obtain the same results as furniture oils. I have used it to grease hinges and mechanical parts. I have heard that you can use it to add lustre to pearls but I'm too chicken to try it on my good stuff.



I know people that have used it as a laxative (in large quantities) and a diet aid. When I eat about a T. a day my skin is softer and my wrinkles are less noticable.



I keep finding new uses. I'm sure you'll find some, too.

I first tried coconut oil last fall after reading The Coconut Oil Miracle (***highly recommended book***) and Nutiva's Organic Coconut Oil was the first I tried. It spoiled me completely. I've since tried two other brands and NOTHING tastes as fresh and light as this oil. It has a nice coconut flavor and personally, I love the taste it gives fried eggs and even pancakes. I also used it to make a pie crust (after chilling the oil slightly to compensate for the friction of working the pie crust) for a coconut cream pie and it was out of this world--flaky and delicious!!! Like another poster, I also like it spread on a toasted English muffin and then topped with a light drizzle of honey.



Our family has changed our eating habits in the last year and now we use only 3 fats: 1. Coconut Oil 2. Butter 3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (but only raw---never with heat!!!!--use the coconut oil or butter for fried & sauteed foods). Our general health is much improved; my husband's cholesterol levels are finally dropping (after YEARS of using "SmartBalance" and other "healthy" spreads that just raised his cholesterol).



Try this coconut oil and do yourself a favor and order The Coconut Oil Miracle (Previously published as The Healing Miracle of Coconut Oil)so you can understand why it not only tastes so good, but is so good for you! - Nutiva Coconut Oil - Organic - Coconut - Health - Nutiva - Raw Foods
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Organic Food - gd food, health


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Zico's taste is the best of all the pre-packaged young coconut water I've tried. Nothing beats fresh young coconut water straight out of the coconut, but this comes close to the flavor. Don't waste your time on canned coconunt water - it's awful IMO. Zico has a lower sugar content than the other brands I've sampled (14gms/serving vs. 20gms/seving). It is isotonic, high in potassium and rich in electrolytes. You can practically live on it! If you have an upset stomach, it settles it immediately. I have an aunt who was hospitalized and unable to eat. Her potassium levels were very low. She was able to drink this and keep it down. It helped improve her postassium levels and settled her nausea. A friend of my 9 yrs. old son's had a "tummy" ache while we were at the state fair. I happened to have a Zico in my purse and gave it to him. He loved it. His stomach ache ceased and we were able to enjoy our time at the fair.



I just tried this flavor. Clear and cold with just a trace of flavoring and not too sweet - adult taste, not a kiddie juice drink. There is no strong coconut flavor or aroma.



Zico makes a great novelty mixer (vodka & bourbon too) but seems a bit pricey for daily use.

Excellent. One of the few food items I've found on here that I think I'll buy again. Remember that it's best chilled/ice cold, if you're ever gonna sample it. Not so good when not so cold, great when actually cold. Very refreshing feel either way, though, after you've had a drink.

A friend recently introduced me to coconut water and it was a hard sell - In general, I don't like coconut at all. While I was skeptical, I agreed to at least give it a try. I first tried O.N.E. Coconut Water, 11-Ounce Aseptic Containers (Pack of 12) and found that it was pretty okay, if I drank it over ice.



Then I started reading more about the hydrating benefits of coconut water as well as the similarity to components in breast milk. Being pregnant just this moment, I decided any boost to my eventual milk production would be welcome. So I tried this product and liked the flavor MUCH better than plain coconut water. I highly recommend it to anyone as a healthful beverage and particularly to those women who are, like me, "in the family way."

It's great to have an energy beverage that is truly healthy and free of unnecessary additives. It replenishes the body better and faster than water. After working out, I head straight for the Zico in my refrigerator!

The first time I tried this coconut water I thought it was kind of bland. It is not super sweet and the flavor is subtle. However, after a workout one day I tried it and it was wonderfully refreshing! It quenches your thirst like cool water, and the extra boost of electrolytes brings your strength back.

Crisp when chilled and refreshing without synthetic flavorings or added sucrose, Zico is the packaged beverage my yard men prefer. The smart-paper carton packaging created less bulk waste than canned drinks, and nature's own engineering packs this fruit punch with five electrolytes, the most overtly critical of which is potassium. I didn't think I would like this product but bought it because I cannot quite manage the full-time taste for spring water and herbal tea my yoga regime suggests. VERY helpful for those weaning themselves off alcohol and conventional mystery soda-pop.

This product tastes fine. HOWEVER, at $2.00 per box, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY too expunsive....$1.00, maybe $1.25 tops. ZICO, VOULME, VOLUME, VOLUME! I bought these cheap from AMAZON over BLACK FRIDAY. AMAZON, sell these at my prices above and I will order these from you on a subscription basis. But not at $2.00.

My kids enjoy drinking this, and the passion fruit flavor is a refreshing change to plain coconut water. I give my children coconut water instead of fruit juices because it is so much more nutritious, and we also drink it as a rehydrant when we are ill instead of Gatorade or Pedialyte. We have tried Zico, VitaCoco, and O.N.E. coconut water. Zico is my favorite in terms of flavor diversity, and O.N.E. is my favorite in terms of packaging because each drinking box includes a small extendable straw to poke through the foil and use like a juice box- a VERY NICE non-spill feature for kids.

Not sure if I would buy this again- Didn't really enjoy the taste but its good for you, and made my body feel good after a workout- Must have chilled, horrible room temp- It was ok for coconut water I suppose, interested in trying other brands :) - Gd Food - Health - Electrolytes - Natural - Organic - Food
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Sunday, 19 June 2011

Gluten Free - coconut, health


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I have tried just about every coconut water company out there (Zico, Harvest Bay, Vita Coco, etc.) and this by far is the best and the closest to the coconut water out of fresh young coconut. Nothing will be beat drinking it right out of fresh coconut but O.N.E comes the closes.



The coconut water is supposed to taste like fresh refreshing, slight sweet water with just a hint of coconut flavor. If you taste strong flavor of coconut, it is probably over ripe or aged. This container also doesn't have any package smell as some of the other coconut water packages have.



Just remember to buy them fresh and chill them before you drink. The flavor is much better when chilled. Highly recommend buying this over the other brands.

Each of these three products has a number of reviews. I don't have much to add to any of the individual reviews. Coconut water is great, if you are in the market for a case of it you already know this. But which of these three is the best?



I went around town and found 5 boxes of each of the three brands (15 total) each, with no two boxes of a the same brand coming from the same supplier. The goal was to get a wide range of product batches. This I am happy to report was pointless. All three brands produce an internally consistent product.



I then ordered a 12 pack of all three brands from Amazon. The only significant difference in packaging is that O.N.E. glues a little telescoping straw to each individual box, the other two brands do not. If you are a straw person this is a feature if not this is just more trash, you decide. The amount per container varies slightly by brand but given the price fluctuation on Amazon I don't consider the 0.1 Oz differences an important factor.



All three are made in Brazil, O.N.E. mentions that it is pasteurized the other two do not (nevertheless, I suspect all three are).



On pure taste, at refrigerator temperature, I found Zico to be the best (say 5/5), but only nominally better than O.N.E. (4.5/5), Vita was a distant third (3/5). Both Zico and O.N.E. taste almost exactly like drinking right from a fresh green coconut. Vita, on the other hand, has a grape aftertaste which I did not like. At room temperature the order remained the same; however, the differences in taste became more obvious: Zico (5/5), O.N.E. (4/5), Vita (2/5). Obviously all of this is subjective.



I observed the price of three on Amazon over the course of a month. Zico (~$24) was consistently more expensive than the other two (~$18-21) which traded places as the least expensive.



Considering the price and quality, O.N.E. is my choice and the brand to which I now subscribe. I consider Zico an excellent, but over priced, product and Vita an inferior product. If, however, I preferred my coconut water at room temperature I would give strong consideration to paying the extra money for Zico. If I used my coconut water as a mixer I would buy which ever one is cheapest at the time.



All three products are better than nothing (the previous option) and I am happy to see them on the market.

My mom recommended to me ONE coconut water, and it's great. Great tasting, full of electrolytes, and relatively healthy.



When my Whole Foods ran out of stock, I thought I'd try the alternatives, including Zico and Vita something. Surprisingly, both weren't that great although I think in one case it may have to do with them trying to mix other juices in (i.e. not pure coconut water). Another brand I tried was worse. That's pretty sad because other than good OJ or apple juice, nothing beats coconut water and more people ought to know about it. No matter what brand you try, I wouldn't recommend non-pure coconut water like mango or other juices mixed in because it takes away from it.



I've had coconut water straight from coconuts, and this is as good as I've had. So it was a pleasant surprise when years back they started selling this stuff. In many cultures, Coconuts are a daily staple and the source of a wide range of critical nutrients. It's something people can eat and drink literally every day.



The drink is good like Gatorade after a long excercize. I hate Vitamin water and all the other sports drinks, and somewhat tolerate Gatorade. I'm surprised they don't just imitate coconut water.



Anyways, highly recommended.

Like a few of the people who wrote a review I was born and raised on a carribbean island... Barbabdos to be exact. When I came here I tried to find coconut water that actually,.. was coconut water and guess what , One coconut water is exactly that.

It taste like the young fresh coconut water that it clams to be from ... loook at the ingrediants no additives just coconut water. There is a difference between young coconuts and more aged coconuts. The older ones are much sweeter :) but the young ones are more refreshing and much healthier.

So if you dont know what you talking about..its not right to leave a negative review, because to really know the difference between coconuts you actually would have to taste the orginal product cut fresh and drink it out the nut.

One... Thanks.. I always crave coconut water during pregancy because there is nothing better than young cocnut water to keep a mother and her baby healthy and you have given me something wonderfull. - Coconut - Health - Sports Drink - Organic - Raw Foods - Delicious
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Friday, 17 June 2011

Blueberries - cereal, organic


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Because of mutliple food allergies I seek out simple breakfast cereals with minimal added ingredients. For a sweetened rice cereal with added fruit, this is an excellent choice. It is low in fat and low in sodium and of course gluten free with 120 calories, 100 mg sodium, and 1 g fiber per 1 cup serving. The cereal itself has a nice crunchy texture. I eat mine with Rice Dream rice milk and thoroughly enjoy the dried fruit pieces.Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice with Mixed Berries, Gluten Free, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)



Ingredients: organic brown rice, organic brown rice syrup, honey, freeze dried blueberries, freeze dried raspberries, freeze dried strawberries, sea salt, natural flavor.



I have been purchasing this prodcut from Amazon.com for several years and their packaging and shipping of this product has improved so there is little crushing of the cereal boxes in shipment now (some of my early shipment configurations left the boxes distressed). Amazon's price is hard to beat and the service is always fast and reliable.



I thought it would be bland, but not so! Very tasty cereal... comparable to rice krispies, with freeze dried fruit in it... my only issue is the generic labeled 'natural flavors' in it... i have been hearing that manufacturers have been hiding behind that label & putting all sorts of undesirable things in our foods.. but since its 'natural'.. we don't know what exactly it IS in our food. hmmmmmmm.....

plus, there isn't a whole lot of fruit in the box. Some bowls have only a couple pieces in them.. :(

and, the fruit isnt organic, so to say that the cereal is 'organic' is slightly misleading. Still, i like it overall!

I'm not used to gluten free, brown rice cereals but have been trying to incorporate them into my diet because of stomach problems. I didn't like this that much and won't repurchase. I detected a light, bitter aftertaste and the berries literally gagged me. I like chewy berries in my cereal, not extreme dried to the point of crunch/dissolve and they were a touch sour on some and overpowering in taste. Yuck. The sweetness was so miniscule I ended up adding more sugar. Really wasn't for me and just my personal opinion.

As we all know, gluten free food is sometimes horrible! Not this cereal. It's very good. Love the dried fruit, I just wish there was more of it. The crispy rice even snap, crackle and pops! You'll like this cereal. - Cereal - Organic - Blueberries - Dairy-free - Breakfast - Celiac
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Certified Organic Grocery - organic, peanut butter


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I was surprised to see that people don't like these. I don't have kids, but I buy them for myself because they're gluten free. I like that they're not too sweet, and relatively low in calories and fat compared to many bars out there. A tasty snack to have around. I'd like a little more PB flavor, but at least they're not loaded with sugar.



I'm Gluten-Intolerant, so I'm always trying to find good-tasting foods that are gluten-free (hah). These aren't too bad. They are supposed to taste like Peanut-Butter Rice Krispie Treats. They are much lighter as far as a "bar" goes - reminds me of eating those round rice-poof cakes. They taste...decent. The first part and last part of the bite is good; somewhere around the middle to end you get a funny taste. No bad aftertaste though. They are nice to have in case you get hungry and need to avoid stuff with gluten in it. All I can say is give it a try and see if you like them. I can see kids liking them a lot more than adults too.

my daughters love this tasty PB natural snack. typically in the stores around here, one box is close to $5. but this bulk buy makes it about $2.70 - a real bargain. already one day, they've finished off one box!

My autistic grandson just loves these bars. Being on a gluten free diet there are not many snacks he can have, but enviro kidz have outdone themselves on these. Ryan asks for them by name "Can I have Panda please?" Highly recommend them.

Well, I have to put my two cents in since some folks have really been discouraging. I love these bars! And I particularly love this flavor--yes, I am a peanut butter fan. I like that they are light and very much like a rice krispy bar. I find them a good afternoon snack (I also love Clif bars, but sometimes I want something lighter, and quicker, to eat). I wonder if the folks who don't like them (if they aren't a competitor) are used to more mainstream foods that overwhelm the taste buds with sugar and artificial flavors. In any event, maybe you should buy a box before you buy a case... ;-)

I was very pleasantly surprised at how good these are, especially compared to regular crispy bars. They have a nice peanut butter flavor that's quite tasty without being overwhelmingly sweet. My 7 year old finished one and then immediately asked if we could start putting them in her lunch or snack for school. They're also a good size, so I'll probably toss one into my bag for a snack on occasion also. One box of 6 bars is over five dollars at my local grocery store; this is an awesome price and I'll definitely be ordering them from Amazon from now on.

This is one of the first food items I found after being diagnosed with Celiac disease over 1 1/2 years ago. It tastes great. I have it as a breakfast bar, snack, dessert, and it's only only 110 calories (something I now have to watch due to weight gain). Chocolate & Berry flavors are equally as good (if not better). I typically buy these in bulk from Amazon; the price is comparable to what local retail stores are selling it for (i.e. Wegmans, Whole Foods, etc.).

This is actually tasty! My son will only eat this brand and the peanut butter flavor. We tried the other flavors and for us they were terrible. It's much cheaper to buy them here than at the Grocery. Well made, tasty, healthy! - Organic - Peanut Butter - Bad - Celiac - Cereal Bars - Breakfast
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Thursday, 16 June 2011

Chocolate Milk - organic, organic milk


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For anyone who has a Whole Foods Grocery chain in their area, this same product sells for $12.99/case(18 cartons). I discovered this after I paid Amazon's high price of $25! Maybe they will adjust their price downward if more customers share competitive pricing!



My kids love this milk. Admit it is on the expensive side, but it travels well and the kids will drink it (they won't drink other milk.)

Note: Just went to BJs wholesale and paid 12.99 for the 18 pk. Won't buy from Amazon again when there's such a price difference.

My son loves these milks and we used to get them for him when we went to Starbucks. I was familiar with the Horizon brand and thought that the vanilla flavor would be fine. I began to notice a few times after drinking this he would say his tummy hurt or he would act sick(really tired) shortly after drinking them. I read the label and saw 29g of sugar...yeah holy cow!



When we serve him a flavored milk I give him Gerbers smart sips, they have vanilla and mild vanilla flavor with 11g of sugar, I think the mild vanilla has even less grams of sugar. He still loves the taste too! I find them in the babyfood aisle at the grocery store.

We have been customers of the reduced fat version of this product for 7 years. Our son is now 8 and a very picky eater (which is why he was drinking this product in the first place). He is also on the thin side, so he was getting about 800 calories a day from the milk, which he really needs. But the formulation has changed from a reduced fat (2%) to a low fat (1%) version. The taste is noticeable and he will no longer drink it. It seems ironic that a company who sells whole milk, half and half and heavy whipping cream would eliminate a 2% milk product. I applaud them for coming out with a lower fat, lower sugar variety- but they could give their (very) loyal customers the option of buying the original version. I have contacted Horizon and suggested they still provide the 2% product, but they said they "were not taking suggestions at this time". Nice, eh?

I buy these religiously for my kids lunches...until today. From now on I will not buy these ever again. For a quick dinner tonight I put in a pizza and pull out 2 milk boxes for my boys. My youngest takes a sip and shakes his head dramatically. I don't think too much of it (he just turned 2 yesterday), then 10 minutes later he takes another sip with the same reaction. I take a sip out of curiosity and race to the sink to spit out the sludge/liquid rancid milk before I vomit. Now I'm anxiously waiting to see if he gets sick. I used to work in quality control and I now have no faith in Horizon's quality assurance/control practices. Never will I buy this again!

This is almost one of the only ways I can get my daughter to drink milk. They sell it at Starbucks (much cheaper to buy it on Amazon!), so my caffeine addiction has put her into a lot of contact with this product. I recommend it for anyone trying to get their kids to meet the three daily dairy standards; because it's portable, it's easy to slip into the daily routine. Get a different straw, however, because the ones on the boxes are not very good.

There is a national boycott of Horizon products as they are not organic. This company was sold to a large conglomerate a few years ago. Horizon is practicing "Greenwashing" - where a company claims to be sustainable, green, and organic but really is not. Many Co-ops and local health food stores are boycotting Horizon products, including PCC Co-op in Seattle (largest co-op in the country)



Please do some research before paying organic prices to a bogus company.

An absolute favorite in my house. My son would drink ten of these a day if we let him! He even prefers them to the chocolate variety, to which my daughter is partial. This price on Amazon is crazy. I got a pack of these this morning for $13 at my local Acme!

My kids have been drinking this milk for years. My older son is essentially a vegetarian, and we have relied on this milk for a big percentage of his daily protein and calcium. He is also a very picky eater, so he noticed immediately the change to low-fat. I know, it has less sugar, but that's a deal-breaker for him. We're willing to let him have that extra sugar, if that's the price we have to pay for him to get his protein. Needless to say, we will be looking for a different brand.

BTW, I know I'm not alone. I started buying this milk on Amazon because it would sell out at all the stores in the city I live. Now there's a glut of the new low-fat milk at all the stores. - Organic - Organic Milk - Horizon - Lunch Box - Dairy - Snacks
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Monday, 13 June 2011

Electrolytes - organic, electrolytes


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I have been drinking coconut water for one year now. It has really helped me improve my health. I get far less headaches that is for sure. I used to wake up with terrible headaches and after tracing everything it could possibly be and getting rid of those triggers, I still had headaches.

Now, I drink at least 10 oz of coconut water per day and my headaches have been cut by 75%. At night, I will often hydrate before bed. At the gym, I put it in my sports bottle. It is so much healthier than the Alligator Ade and colored vitamin waters. During gym days, I'll drink as much as 22 oz.

It's just pure coconut water with so much potassium. Low potassium can cause muscle cramping and cardiovascular irregularities. A can of this stuff is perhaps one of the quickest ways you can hydrate and help yourself if you are experiencing symptoms of heat stroke or severe dehydration or JUST feeling a bit sluggish. It has been an amazing experience for me.

Google "potassium and health" and you will see all the benefits of just a few guzzles. A banana has about 450 mgs of potassium while 10 oz of coconut water has 650 mgs.

Also, it is soothing on my stomach and doesn't exacerbate car sickness and IMO, is best very cold.



About this brand, "Nature Factor". I purchased it here on Amazon as it was on sale. I like the can (vs. the box) because it chills in the frig better, but I would have to say it's not the best coconut water. It's not bad, it's just not YUMMY. It has a satisfactory taste, almost a non existent taste. Whereas other coconut waters, such as "O.N.E." and "Harvest Bay" brand tastes really good and "Vita-Coco" tastes sour-horrible.



I do not buy the waters with added sugar. That defeats the purpose of the healthy drink and it really doesn't need any added sweetness if it is a good, clean coconut water.



Also, instead of stocking my earthquake emergency stash with water, I have stocked with cases of coconut water. Think about it. If you need to hydrate during an emergency situation where resources are limited, wouldn't the electrolytes and benefits of coconut water be better than just plain old water? Each gulp would be 5 times more beneficial.



If you are curious about coconut water, this is a decent enough brand to give it a try. Since they all taste so different, it's interesting to try all the brands to see which one you prefer. Good health to you all.



I used to get several cases of ZICO on subscription here on amazon. But Zico changed their packaging AND processing (instead of fresh, it's now from concentrate). If it had still tasted the same, I prolly wouldn't care it was from concentrate, really. But when does a "from concentrate" drink EVER taste as good as natural. Have natural tangerine juice, then drink one from concentrate? Yeah, not the same.



So, I've tried O.N.E. and VitaCoco and assorted brands found in supermarkets and Latino stores over the years. But I always went back to Zico. Now that Zico is horrible (tastes and smells funny), I needed a new coconut water for my daily fix. I decided to try this since amazon offered it to me in a Gold Box Deal. Well, it arrived today and I LOVE IT.



It has a nice sweetness and a clean taste and it's got that refreshing quality that chilled coconut water gives. Heck, I even like it at room temperature. It's not the stinky-sour horror Zico now is.



I also like that it's organic. That's a bonus!



I agree with the other reviewer that the can is great for chilling it up real cold.



UPDATE: Apparently, this brand pasteurizes at quite high temps, so there is a legitimate concern that it loses nutrient content. I therefore recommend that, for those who want more than just a great taste, you either email the company and confirm if they have switched to flash pasteurization, or switch to Amy and Brian's (which flash pateurizes and has a BPA free container).



I disagree with the reviewer that says those other brands are tastier. I grew up drinking coconut water (my dad would split them open with a machete for us to sip straight out of the coconut), and this one tops O.N.E., which has been my Zico substitute until now, and VitaCoco (which I do agree is sourish and way down the choice list). But what "tastes good" is subjective and we won't agree on best taste. But I can tell you this tastes really close to real coconut water fresh from a tree in your backyard (though nothing beats the real, fresh thing). I'm assuming changes in flavor are to be expected since coconut water will vary from nut to nut. Even Zico was not consistent formerly, sometimes sweeter, sometimes more water, depending, I assume, on the batch of coconuts. Any drink that's from actual fresh juice will have variations (and I guess Zico went to concentrate in part to standardize the flavor). So, I may just have a crazy good batch here in my hands. :)



I've just signed on for a subscription and three cases are on their way to me, yay! Thanks, Amazon, for this alternative now that I'm exiled from Zico. Heh.



Update: I tried Amy and Brian's CW after this one, and I actually prefer the A&B due to the sweetness. It has that lovely light, clean, fresh taste that Nature Factor has, just sweeter. That may not be the best for everyone (some folks will want it less sweet, not more, due to the difference in carbs). But for me, I love sweetness, so I'm hooked. But you can't go wrong with either NF or A&B. Enjoy either or both--as I will. So great to discover fabulous new beverages that are healthful.



Addendum re Potassium: This possible potassium-compromising may end up being great for those who want, not just organic, but to minimize potassium intake but enjoy coconut water (ie, those on Ace Inhibitors or potassium sparing drugs, those with kidney function issues). I'd check with the company first--definitely-- to make sure of actual postassium content before considering it safe for the K-avoiding crowd. Something to consider, though, what with so many Americans on high blood pressure meds. But until the company confirms or denies or makes clear what it's ACTUAL end-product electrolytes/Potassium content is, K-avoiders should avoid all coconut water unless your docs okay it. - Organic - Electrolytes - Coconut - Health - Magnesium - Potassium
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Sunday, 12 June 2011

Soy Milk - health, natural


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I have been drinking Soy Milk for about 18 years. I don't think there is a single soy product in the grocery, natural food, organic food stores that I have not tried. Recently I found that my favorite Silk Soy had cross contamination from coconut & almonds both of which I am highly allergic to. After a trip to the ER I went on a quest for another product and purchased Soy Dream from amazon. I purchased three (3) cases and not one was broken unlike the other reviewer.



For Baking I use West Soy Unsweetend as who wants their scalloped potatoes sweetened. For those of you who bake & cook Soy acts just like milk in cakes, scalloped dishes, etc. I never use milk.



But for my cereal, a pick me up during the day, to drink with my evening snack I use Soy Dream. The taste is great and it has a little more substance than other soy products. I often drink a half a box for a lift during the day when I am busy.



I heartily recommend it. My husband drinks it too and loves it on his cereal and uses it also for his Oatmeal Muffin snack in the evening.



Amazon's shipping is great on this product and as a prime member I receive mine in two days.



In the first place, I am completely satisfied with the taste of this product. As said by another reviewer, the taste is quite milky and not beany at all. In addition, the price is comparatively cheap.



What frustrates me is the terrible shipping. When I got the package, 2 boxes were leaking and all my other products in the package were drenched! I cannot imagine what kind of shipping service can cause 2 well-packed boxes to leak?





If shipping service could be improved, I recommend this product to anyone who likes milky drinks.

Of all the soy milks I've tried, this is the best tasting one, the one that tastes most like milk, not beany at all. This is what I put on my cereal. I particularly dislike the vanilla-flavored milks on cereal.

I've been an avid drinker of Silk, probably the biggest brand name of soymilk, for years. I would use the unflavored Silk for cooking, the very vanilla for cereal, and just drink the chocolate as a stand alone drink.



Always curious to try new products, I gave this one a shot but was expecting a taste similar to the unflavored Silk. This is, by far, the best tasting soymilk I've ever tried. It has a natural sweetness, but it's not so sweet that it would prohibit it from being used for any recipe.



I will definitely be be purchasing this product again, probably quite frequently. My days of drinking Silk are over. - Health - Natural - Organic - Soy Milk
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