Alert: Healthy Snack Addiction Ahead! Living Tree Community's Organic Alive Almond Butter

We feel like the last kid to show up at the party… how could we have possibly been kept in the dark about this amazing healthy food!? It’s been right in front of our eyes this whole time!

We’re talking about almond butter. Yeah, sure, almond butter is no new news to health enthusiasts, and we’ve been adding it to our smoothies and spreading it on apples for years. But we’re not talking about regular, organic, delicious, almond butter. We’re talking about The Most Amazing Almond Butter In The Entire Universe! 

Introducing our new favorite:

Organic Alive Almond Butter from Living Tree Community Foods

The Most Amazing Almond Butter In The Universe! Organic Alive Almond Butter from LTCF

The Almond Butter is so perfectly nutty and fresh, with the most amazing, smooth-but-gritty-at-the-same-time texture. There’s no oily layer, and from the second you open the jar there’s an overwhelming aroma from the “Alive” almonds. Why do they call it “Alive” you may ask? Instead of sprouting their almonds, they slice and slice, and then let the almonds sit overnight. And then slice again, and again. This process takes several days, with no grinding or pressing. Living Tree's method of making their almond butter is so different from other organic food companies, and really special. They make the almond butter in small batches, using a low-temperature process so the almonds are always fresh and alive.

We accredit the amazing texture and fluffiness to this laborious process! Living Tree also says that by making their almond butter this way it preserves the health content of the nuts. No preservatives, no additives-- nothing except for Organic Raw Almonds. They've been using local organic California almonds from the same family farmers for more than 15 years! 

With several options of almond butters now available at most markets, it’s hard to know which one is best. (Especially when they all have an already higher price tag than peanut butter.) And it may be hard to imagine how one brand can surpass the flavor and health of all others. But take our word, once you try Living Tree Community’s Organic Alive Almond Butter, you’ll agree that the difference in quality is undeniable.

Living Tree Community has much more to offer in addition to The Most Amazing Almond Butter In The Entire Universe, and we’re so excited to try more products from the brand! Visit their website HERE to learn more…and shop! 

Dangerously Delicious AND Healthy

I think it is often that a lot of us find ourselves in a pinch for a snack when the hunger strikes when you least expect it to.  It happens to me often, yet I don't always have the best options surrounding me.  Due to most places surrounding us sticking to the American Standard Diet aka 80% junk it leaves less options available for those of us that want to treat our bodies right.

"You are what you eat."

I am a firm believer in this.  Sure we love our treats, but what if I told you there is yet another option out there giving us nutritious ingredients while tasting like we just had the biggest 'treat' of our life.  I have a sweet tooth and this has been a great option for kicking that sugar craving while satisfying that sneaky hunger strike.

My solution is: Elemental Raw Food Bars

These are all absolutely amazing.  Trust me when I say that the Peanut Butter/Dark Chocolate one is dangerously delicious.

The great thing about buying these products from the website is that they are only $29/dozen.  Free shipping over $80 and When you buy 4 boxes you get a free bag of the crumble to top on endless options.

I also encourage you all to click on the link about to read about their story and fall in love with this wonderful company.  Everything is completely raw, dairy free, gluten free but EVERYTHING DELICIOUS.

Mashed Cauliflower: The Best Type of Potato!

I have always loved American home cooking, especially filling and creamy things like mashed potato. But unfortunately, mashed potato gives me a bit of a stomach ache, which could be attributed to the milk or the butter used in the dish.

But what's mashed potato without milk or butter?

Luckily I found a great alternative to the traditional mashed potato, over at health-foodie.com. Mashed Cauliflower! Just mash up some cauliflowers, season, and voila, you have something that is just as creamy and delicious as traditional mashed potatos, but easier on the tummy - especially if you are vegan or have various food allergies or intolerances.

Try out the recipe and tell me what you think!

Photo from health-foodie.com

Raw Crunch Bars Hit The Sweet Spot

There are so many different kinds of raw bars out in the market right now, but only a handful of them are even remotely edible. So many of them taste funky, or just not right in their consistency.

Thankfully, Raw Crunch Bar got it completely right. Their delicious bars, which come in four flavors (chocolate, cranberries, blueberries, and gojis), have just the right amount of flavor and nutrition packed in a tiny packet.

The bars are dehydrated, not cooked, so they retain their original enzymes and antioxidants. They have a five month shelf life without the preservatives that you might see in a typical fruit or veggie bar and they use raw honey and sea salt instead of the loads of fake sweeteners that others use.

I put a couple in my purse when I go out during the day to run errands in case I get hungry before or after lunch/dinner. It keeps me satisfied until it's time to eat! Sometimes I may even substitute a bar for breakfast if I am on the run.

Find them at your local health food shop like Whole Foods, or buy them online.