Rising Moon Organics-Frozen Options

I have been doing a pretty good job of avoiding frozen "tv-dinner-like" meals for months now. It's food that's just worth calories and sodium content. BUT I found myself leaving the building for lunch, hunting for fresher options a little too much. I would succeed but it would sometimes mess up my flow at work, I needed to start bringing some food with me to work on my long days. I never have time in the morning to prepare (since I only give myself 15 min to get ready anyway, lol). I really should make the time though, even the night before.

In the meantime I came across Rising Moon Organics frozen items at Target. I bought 2 meals to give  a try. Today's was the Organic Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce. 

In all honesty, they were..."OK", wasn't too flavorful....but the nurtrion facts were decent, so I don't feel horrible about it. Perhaps you'd like to give them a try? The other meal I bought was the Manicotti. I 'll let you know how that its... :)


http://www.risingmoon.com/

Carrageenan free! Milk I swear by...

I was buying Silk soy milk, Almond Breeze and Blue Diamond almond milk as dairy alternatives until I read a disturbing article that most store brand non dairy milks contain a carcinogen called carrageenan but perhaps you would like to make your own opinion on how serious, or not you should take this information. These 3 articles go really in depth and have opposing views...

Almond Milk & Carrageenan: Stop the Panic!

Watch Out For This Carcinogen In Your Organic Food

Does Your Coconut or Almond Milk Contain a Known Carcinogen?

In the mean time, I'd always rather be safe than sorry and researched that Whole Foods brand '365' does not contain carrageenan. I've been extremely happy with them! Taste great. I believe trader joes milk is also carrageenan free. 

Earth Balance now makes peanut butter spreads!! Vegan and dairy free!

http://earthbalancenatural.com/product/creamy-peanut-butter/

Found in Whole Foods and Stop n Shop so far. 

You won't be able to tell the difference!

Chobani Flips

these are so good that there is no going back to regular, watery yogurts!

at about 240 Cal a serving and 10 grams a fat...perfect at breakfast or that mid afternoon snack.

and my 2nd place yogurt are def the Fage Blends...(http://usa.fage.eu/)

Check out Chobani Flips here:

http://www.chobani.com/products/flip#nutty-for-nana

17 Whole Foods facts via Buzzfeed

17 Incredible Things You Didn’t Know About Whole Foods

Trying some dog food from Whole Foods!

I hope Chewie likes it!! HALO!

update 6/18/14

OK so I have learned never to switch your dogs food on a whim. I am sure it's good and healthy but my dog was not happy i took away his old food :/

Whole Foods 365 Burritos!

Not only do these taste just as good as Amy's, but they are actually even cheaper! $1.49 at Whole Foods...

A quick and easy lunch at your desk.

http://www.fooducate.com/app#page=product&id=52F295B2-2F1B-9EE5-478A-BF4A07B3A496

Dairy free (Vegan) butter spread by Earth Balance!

Check it out! Vegan. Butter. 

Tastes amazing! Now THIS, I really can't believe it's not butter. And there's lot of flavors and varieties. I picked up the original spread at Target. 

http://www.earthbalancenatural.com/product/original-buttery-spread/

Annie's gluten free White Cheddar shells

I can't stress enough that if you ever have a craving for boxed macaroni and cheese, let this be the box you get. 

Cooking and baking with Chia Seeds

Another worthy RE-POST via Buzzfeed.!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/healthy-and-delicious-chia-seed-recipes