About Me

My name is Denise and I have an autoimmune condition of the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease. This diagnosis brings a different set of challenges for each patient although most of us have to make major changes in our diet. Until recently, my diet was high in gluten, dairy, soy and corn. In fact, I didn't even know the names of 75% of the items in the fresh food isle! That's been the biggest obstacle on my quest to wellness. It is the reason I started this blog; to find and share recipes without those inflammatory ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you have a favorite recipe of your own to share, please drop me a note via email or through my facebook page. Thanks for checking out the blog -- I look forward to hearing from you!


Thursday, August 21, 2014

BAZINGA! Pina Colada Smoothie

WOW!!!  You're gonna love this smoothie!  I've been experimenting with different ingredients to make a refreshing, tropical smoothie.  I think I have found it!!  

Ingredients:
1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened vanilla
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons gelatin*
2 bananas
1/4 pineapple, fresh
juice from 1/2 lime, fresh
1/2 cup ice


* Ok, so if you follow us on Facebook, you might remember the post about gelatin.  I'm referring to Great Lakes Gelatin;  two tablespoons have 13g of protein! Check out the post on August 13th to learn more:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006621737315. I used the green can which is labeled "Collagen Joint Care."  It does not gel up in your smoothie.

As always, organic products are best.  Find your neighborhood whole foods store!

"And everyone who has this hope based on Him keeps himself pure, just as the Messiah is pure."  1 John 3:3