Use these recipes with coconut milk that is preservative free. Try this brand:AROY-D Coconut Cream & MilkManufactured by Thai Agri Foods Public Company Limitedmarketing@thaiagri.comUse as a substitute for any type of milk. The milk is amazingly creamy in cereal, and can be used to substitute in anything!Coconut Cream Ice Cream4 cups coconut cream10 dates (remove pits)1 tsp vanilla1 pinch saltBlend these ingredients in the vitamix until smooth.  Pour into a container to freeze it.  After it is frozen, remove chunks to put back into vitamix add coconut milk or more coconut cream to help it blend up a bit.  Enjoy.Quick version- a little more shake texture- combine ingredients in the vitamix, but add 8 -12 ice cubes. Enjoy immediately!No Bake CookiesPut the following ingredients in a saucepan on low - med heat, you may want to use a wisk to combine.1 1/2 cup brown sugar or date sugar1/2 cup coconut cream8 tbsp cocoa1/3 cup coconut oil1/2 cup peanut or almond butterBring it to a boil and take off heat.  Add the following1 tsp vanilla3 cups oats1/2 cup coconut shredded1 cup chopped pecansScoop out on wax paper and put in the fridge until they reach desired texture…Enjoy!

MSG is a  food additive MSG (Mono-Sodium Glutamate) is a slow  poison. It hides behind 25 or more names, such as ‘Natural Flavoring, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, hydrolyzed yeast, Natural Meet Tenderizer etc. It is an ecxitotoxin. MSG is found in so many of the foods we feed our children and consume ourselves everyday. Canned soups, dressings,  seasonings, fast foods restaurants (almost all the foods they sell), chicken, soy, bullion cubes, Doritos, Cheetos, Pringles, Top-Ramen, cold cut meat, gravies, etc etc etc.John Erb wondered if there could be an actual chemical causing themassive obesity epidemic in America, He was aresearch assistant  at the University of Waterloo in Ontario , Canada ,and spent years  working for the government.  He made an amazing discoverywhile going through  scientific journals for a book he was writing called’The Slow Poisoning of America’.In hundreds of studies around the world, scientists werecreating obese mice and rats to use in diet or diabetes test studies.  Nostrain of rat or mice is naturally obese, so  scientists  have to create them.  They make these  creaturesmorbidly obese by injecting them with MSG when they are  first born.The MSG triples the amount of insulin the pancreas creates, causingrats (and perhaps humans) to become obese.  They  even  have a name forthe fat rodents they create:  ’MSG-Treated Rats.’WHY IS MSG ADDED TO OUR FOOD?According John Erb, MSG is added to food for the addictiveeffect it has on the human body… to make people eat more!MSG manufacturers themselves admit that it addicts people totheir products.  It makes people choose their products over others, andmakes people eat more of it than they would if MSG wasn’t added.Not only is MSG scientifically proven to cause obesity, it is anaddictive substance.  Since its introduction into the American food supplyfifty years ago, MSG has been added in larger and larger doses to thepre-packaged meals, soups, snacks, and fast foods we are tempted toeat everyday.The FDA has set no limits on how much of it can be added tofood.  They claim it’s safe to eat in any amount.What do you think? This make me want to be very careful with what I am putting into my body.click here to read more, scroll down past the first article.very interesting, gives you something to think about:

What is Raw honey?Raw Honey simply means nothing has been done to it.  It has not been heated or filtered.  Therefore it retains its beneficial enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, pollen grains and aroma.  Raw honey is simply extracted from the hive and bottled. Raw honey does not have to be rotated in your food storage.  Store it properly and it will last forever.  (It is best to store it at room temperature).  Raw honey is a food that contains all the substances necessary to sustain life.What are the benefits?Honey is antiseptic, antibiotic, anti fungal, and antibacterial. Here are a few amazing things honey does. Read here for a more complete list.Allergies  Raw honey (especially from a local source) is an effective treatment for 90% of all allergies.  Treatment is 1 teaspoon of raw honey daily, even after allergy is under control.Healing agent  Unprocessed honey, straight from the hive has been used worldwide for millennia to promote healing.  In World War One, honey mixed with cod liver oil was used to treat soldier’s wounds.Build your immune system  In a March 2004 study at the University of California, Davis, it was reported that daily consumption of raw honey may raise polyphenolic antioxidant levels in blood and reduce the risk of damage by free radicals.  This means consumption of raw honey helps build your immune system and helps build a stronger body.Skin rashes, burns and abrasions  Apply over the affected area; may cover with a dressing or dusting of cornstarch to reduce stickiness.  It absorbs water from the inflamed tissue.

Azure Standard- health food co-op where you can get grains or almost any other health food item(i.e. any item that you could get at a health food store) for 20-50% off. Some of my favorite items are: grapeseed oil vegenaise, ketchup sweetened with agave (instead of high fructose corn syrup), barbeque sauce, ranch dressing mix w/out msg, whole wheat frozen pizzas, agave by the gallon, cliff bars, quinoa or millet 25 or 50 lb, natural soups roasted red pepper & butternut squash, healthy cold cereals… I try new things that are on the monthly specials. www.azurestandard.com click on new sitequickly set up a new accountThen shop- produce and sales are under specialsEverything else is under shop  When you proceed to check out choose:Truck route- delivery #37049 (that’s for just near Lehi roller mills), call Heather Ross at 208-429-1989 or azure-siu@cableone.net for Spanish Fork or delivery to other locations.Then you’ll select COD under payment options  Order: once a month (typically first week)Delivery: the Friday of the following weekAzure Order/Delivery Schedule The Community Food Co-op of Utah is a volunteer-powered, nonprofit food buying network, bringing people together for food, community & savings of up to 50% on high-quality fresh foods.  They ask that you volunteer 2 hours per month in your community- volunteer hours can be in your church or other community Sign up at www.foodco-op.org

Here’s the site where I get the Nordic Naturals, strawberry fish oils for kids: http://www.vitaglo.com/

They have free shipping on orders over $50, so I typically stock up. I also get some favorite Dr. Christopher’s concoctions there like:

Kid-e-Well (drops formulated for children’s colds & flu),

Kid-e-Col (drops formulated for kid’s colic & teething- great for any time they need calming), also,

Complete Tissue & Bone (a salve that is great for  healing bones & muscles)

Cayenne ointment (a cayenne peppermint ointment that I apply on top of complete tissue & bone or other salves to carry them down through the skin)

X-ceptic (a cayenne tincture that works great on young & old chests to get rid of coughs, even deep lung issues- I feel like this is a great way to get cayenne in my little ones!)

I typically get other vitamins & herbs from Nature’s Sunshine  www.naturessunshine.com or 800-223-9255 – you can order under my account(# 1852662-8) and just pay for it on your card, or just start a new account for free with any order over $40. If you use my number as your sponsor I receive a small benefit. It’s a simple way to get quality herbs & supplements- just call.

Some of my favorites are:

Bee Pollen (I empty a couple capsules into a blender full of smoothie just to build our immune systems)

Dandelion (safe herb for pregnant & lactating women- I take it at the first sign of sickness or even increased stress)

Food Enzymes (great enzymes to help digest meat & dairy- great for those Christmas dinner’s at the in-laws or just where there isn’t other food available)

Chlorophyll (mint flavored green liquid stuff that is the closest of any substance to human blood- great for blood building or for oxygenating & alkalizing the body)

Cascara Sagrada (great bowel cleanser- my friend calls it the bristle brush for the bowel. I just use it occasionally at night when I feel like I’m carrying around more than I need to)

Super Supplemental (just your basic vitamin that’s well formulated for assimilation)

Nature’s Prenatal (prenatal vitamin that’s well formulated for assimilation)

Tei fu Massage Lotion (great for muscle pain, chest with a cold & just feeding the muscles/joints w/ some great oils)

Chlorophyll – great with your Kangen water!!!!  Increases oxygen and mineral levels in the blood, detoxifies liver and blood, etc.

Tei Fu Massage Lotion – same as the oil only in a lotion; your natural Ben-Gay-type aid; has saved many a people from various discomforts; love it! anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and so much more!

I get the healthy otter pops, ketchup without high fructose corn syrup, grapessed healthy mayo, whole wheat frozen pizzas, chipped coconut, and some bulk grains(millett, quinoa, oat groats, etc.)and legumes(pinto, kidney, black beans & lentils) at Azure Standard

Just quickly set up a new account. Then shop- produce and sales are under specials. Everything else is under shop. When you proceed to check out choose:

Truck route- delivery #37049 (that’s for just near Lehi roller mills- or choose one near you). Then you’ll select COD under payment options. You usually order the first week of the month & deliveries are made the 2^nd Friday. For the online ordering you can literally do that anytime, it just only will be delivered the 2^nd Friday. They’ll call or email you with a pickup time & location. Call Heather at 208-429-1989 with any questions.

I get other grains & legumes from Honeyville Grain (near the airport in SLC) & Walton Feed (if someone else is placing an order, do a ward coop order, or get it from Alpine Food Storage).  Alpine Food Storage is basically a woman that coordinates a ton of bulk orders and passes on much of the savings to you. She does orders for coconut oil, herbs to season, canned meats & butters, grains, legumes, honey, etc. Sign up for her email & she’ll let you know what orders she is placing at any given time.

Here is a spreadsheet I have used to compare sizes & prices at different locations. Of course this is ever changing, but I believe it could give you a ballpark of what is a good price. 

It’s hard to mess this one up :_) Just throw together ingredients & enjoy over quinoa & romaine lettuce w/ sunflowers, raisins, & red peppers for added crunch!

Basic Dressing:

1 c. Olive oil

1/3 c. Apple cider vinegar

2 T. Agave or honey

2- 3 cloves of Garlic

Touch of Salt (optional)

! t. Oregano or Italian seasoning(optional)

Lemon Icee by Natalie Goddard

Fill your blender with:

1 lemon- peel of the yellow rind & just put in the whole lemon (with all of the white part- it’s packed with nutrients!) you can also just juice if you prefer

¼- ½ way full with ice

1/3 c. agave nectar (can add more if you desire)(this is a great sweetener that works well with ice, but you can substitute almost anything but honey(clumps up with the ice)here)

Water up to the top

3 drops of lemon oil(this has amazing cleansing & healing properties:)- I’ve used a lot of essential oils, but I’ve only felt good about ingesting doTerra essential oils. If you don’t have any, just substitute another lemon)

 Blend. Enjoy!

Replacing sugar with saccharin isn’t good enough.

In a “shocking” study released this weekend, consumption of artificial sweeteners, like saccharin, were linked to weight gain. What should that mean to you?

• No soda (drink water! It actually quenches thirst)
• No sweetener packets
• Eat healthy sweets (fruits, raisins, nuts)

Click here for the full article.

My favorites are:  

• coconut oil (soooooooooo good for you! http://www.coconut-info.com/ watch for bulk buys) 
• olive oil (I buy these by the case(4 gallons) from www.azurestandard.com when it goes on sale)

If you buy them right, they aren’t much more than standard oils and your increased health & vitality will easily cover any price difference.

Sweeteners: (great sugar substitutes!)

Agave (great-tasting cactus nectar, ranks super low on the glycemic index)

• Use 1/3 cup of agave syrup for every 1 cup of sugar in the original recipe.
• Reduce liquids a little 
• Unlike sugar and honey, it dissolves readily in cold liquids (we enjoy a fresh lemonade w/ agave) 

Raw Honey  (harvested without adding heat above 120 degrees fahrenheit- contains some pollen & is thought to lessen allergies & build immunity)

I get this locally from B&B Raw Honey 435-864-3032. It seems like it’s $50 for 25lbs. It’s stored well for me for 2-3 years. When we’re ready for more honey we just get some out of the bucket, mix it with a little warm water & then the honey never goes back to a solid form. If you need to warm it up, make sure you keep it on very low(a double broiler can be handy) to keep the benefits of being raw. If you bake the raw honey or warm it up too high, it loses many of it’s benefits and acts much like an unprocessed sugar to your body.