My thoughts on food changed dramatically and rather quickly after I decided to do a little research into the ingredients found in many of the foods I was feeding my family. I couldn’t pronounce half of them, but I’d always assumed they must be safe, at the very least. Needless to say, I was wrong, and the results were EYE OPENING and quite disturbing! But…they’ve led me here, and for that I’m very thankful!
At first I was ANGRY!!! I then became HOPEFUL that once more people become aware of what’s lurking in the processed foods, produce that has traveled miles and miles to reach us, & meat and dairy that fill the grocery store shelves, a positive change will occur! Read More→
Making your own almond milk is super simple, and I do it at least once a week. We drink a lot of smoothies around here! I also use it in my coffee and tea occasionally, and I sometimes just like to chug a bit for a little Vitamin E boost! I decided to start making my own when I couldn’t find any, including organic brands, that didn’t have additives. The organic brands have fewer additives, but this is so simple and actually quite fun! Plus, the FDA requires almonds sold in the U.S. to be pasteurized, so when buying almond milk at the store, you are definitely getting pasteurized almonds. 
