May 7th, 2010

vegan organic chocolate

vegan organic chocolate

Living with Food Allergies and Alternate Diets

Food allergies put a big hindrance on life in general because, depending on your allergic reaction, eating the wrong food can be deadly. With all of the preservatives and flavorings in foods now, it can be hard to identify what you may be allergic to because it will not be clearly outlined on the packaging. Baking also becomes a challenge, because if you have a corn allergy and need something in a recipe for thickening, alternates can be difficult to discern. Following are some safe foods and baking substitutions for the most common food allergies and alternate diets.

Gluten-Free (Wheat Allergy)

- For baking (leavening), use whipped egg whites or agar-agar.
- Instead of flour derived from wheat, use flour derived from corn or rice.
- Soy products are safe for consumption.
- Most milk and dairy products are safe, except for sour creams, chocolate milk, non-dairy creamers, and yogurt.

Soy Allergy

- Dairy products are safe for consumption.
- Meat can sometimes contain soy as an extender, so as long as soy is not used, most meats are safe.
- Most canned soups and frozen entrees contain soy, so homemade soups and entrees work best.
- There are several condiments that can prove to be troublesome, like Worcestershire sauce, malt vinegar, and soy sauce. This will give you the opportunity to experiment with other condiments and seasonings to achieve the flavor you desire.

Milk Allergy (NOT the same as lactose intolerance)

- Soy or rice based frozen desserts are a good alternate for ice cream.
- Use milk substitutes for baking.
- Dairy-free margarine can also be used in recipes requiring butter or margarine.
- Avoid foods with batter on them when eating out because the batter usually contains some milk products.
- Make sure you are eating a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables to supply calcium and other nutrients.

Corn Allergy

- Corn syrup is a big ingredient to steer clear of, and unfortunately, it is used in many things as a sweetener.
- All foods and beverages that are not sweetened with corn syrup are safe for consumption.
- In recipes that require a sweetener, fruit juices, honey, and maple syrup provide equal alternates.
- For baking, instead of using corn starch, use rice, potato, or wheat starch instead.

Vegetarian Diet (Ovo-Lacto)

- An ovo-lacto vegetarian will eat milk and egg products.
- For this diet, meatless products can help provide nutrients such as iron and protein.
- Tofu is a good supply of many nutrients.
- Eggs and dairy products will provide B-12 as well as more protein.
- Dark green vegetables will supply calcium for non-ovo-lacto vegetarians.
- Whole grains will also provide iron.

Vegan Diet

- A vegan does not eat and animal products, so this diet excludes meat as well as dairy products.
- Oatmeal, cereal, toast, and fruit juices are good foods for this diet; they will provide a wealth of nutrients for the body.
- Tofu lasagna is a good alternate to lasagna with meat in it.
- Soy ice cream is a good option over milk-based ice cream.
- Rice pudding and banana muffins contain no animal products and are good variations from other foods.

Eating nutritiously with food allergies can be challenging, but definitely not impossible. With the organic and healthier lifestyles becoming more popular, grocery stores will likely carry an alternative food to the one you are allergic to or choose not to eat. For people with more serious food allergies, your doctor will be able to provide you with more complete guidelines on living safely with your allergy.

Vegan Coconut Cake - sugar, egg and dairy free with spelt or rice flour


Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
Pure Bar Organic Chocolate Brownie, Raw Fruit & Nut Bar, 1.7-Ounce Bars (Pack of 12)
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Our Chocolate Brownie Bar is made with fair trade organic, virgin cocoa meeting the highest quality standards on the market. We combine this with California Deglet Noor dates which provide fiber, potassium, and magnesium – nutrients that respectively, can help stabilize blood sugar, maintain healthy blood pressure, and build strong bones.

Features

  • Case of 12, 1.7-ounce individually wrapped bars (total of 20.4 ounces)
  • Agave-sweetened vegan snack made with dates, almonds, walnuts, and cocoa
  • No preservatives, trans fats, or cholesterol; free of refined sugar, gluten, soy, and dairy
  • Naturally moist and chewy living food bar high in antioxidants and Omega-3s
  • Wholesome, organic treat produced in Holland, Michigan
Simple Men's Carport Slip-On Sneaker,Chocolate,9 M US
Simple Men's Carport Slip-On Sneaker,Chocolate,9 M US
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It's like a portable garage for your feet! The eco-friendly Carport - Elastic sneakers from Simple® is not only good on the eyes, but good for the earth as well! Features a sneaker made from recycled wool sweaters from thrift stores around the world sewn together to make a great, eco-friendly silhouette. Recycled wool and eco-certified suede uppers. ((BLC/ISO 14001 certification) Recycled PET elastic laces for easy on and off. Certified organic cotton lining with removable insert. The "pedbed"—the cushiony and supportive stuff at the bottom of the shoe—is made of PU and latex foam for comfort. Vulcanized rubber sidewalls. Partially-recycled car tire rubber outsole. Post-consumer recycled foot form inserts. Even the shoebox is made of post-consumer recycled paper, soy based printing ink, natural latex and starch-based glue. 13.00 oz. Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Features

  • - SHIPS FREE to ALL 50 STATES!
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  • - NO SALES TAX except CA, TN, MO!
Nutiva Bulk Organic Hemp Protein & Fiber Powder, 3 Pound Bag
Nutiva Bulk Organic Hemp Protein & Fiber Powder, 3 Pound Bag
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Nutiva now has two healthy, cold-milled, organic hemp protein offerings. Enjoy Nutiva's 100% Raw Organic Hemp Protein + Fiber. Hemp's superior 66% edistin and 33% albumin protein structure is the highest in the plant kingdom, making it the Gold Standard of Plant Protein. It’s so delicious many of our customers report they love to eat it off the spoon.

Features

  • 3 pound bulk protein plus fiber
  • Full spectrum amino acid complex
  • Easily digestible
  • Raw product
  • Vegan, dairy, soy and gluten free
Best 7 Highly Favored and Highly Flavored Vegan, Organic  Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Cookbook: New Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes That the World Wants To Know About
Best 7 Highly Favored and Highly Flavored Vegan, Organic Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Cookbook: New Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes That the World Wants To Know About
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Eat an organic, natural ingredient, vegan like chocolate chip cookie. Here's the green revolution, chocolate chip recipe cookbook that yields highly flavored and highly favored chocolate chip cookies .Enjoy and prosper!

Giovanni Sugar Scrub, Hot Chocolate, 9 oz (260 g) (Pack of 2)
Giovanni Sugar Scrub, Hot Chocolate, 9 oz (260 g) (Pack of 2)
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With crushed cocoa beans. Organic skin care. Hot Chocolate Sugar Scrub sweetens your day as a warming gentle body Exfoliator that polishes skin's surface, removing cellular debris. The richly scented formula contains the exclusive Giovanni Pure Organic Technology blend, an advanced essential oil complex to soothe, smooth and regenerate skin all over. What an intoxicating experience. Feel. Relaxed. Includes essential fatty acids, necessary to smooth, repair and help heal skin.100% Vegetarian Ingredients. No animal testing. This container has been specially designed with a double wall. A pleasant atmosphere exists between the outer surface and the inner sanctuary, virtually ensuring a constant product freshness and temperature. Formulated with exclusive Giovanni Pure Organic Technology.

Features

  • Sweetens your day as a warming, gentle body exfoliator
  • Not tested on animals
Happygreenbee - Organic Chocolate Stripe Legging - Youth Small
Happygreenbee - Organic Chocolate Stripe Legging - Youth Small
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Happygreenbee gives you these great Chocolate Stripe Leggings. These comfy colorful leggings with gentle organic cotton stretch keep baby warm without getting in the way of flexible feats of exploration. These versatile pants can be mixed and matched with practically anything.

Features

  • "In Stock" Ships Within 24 Hours!
  • Ships today if ordered by 3pm EST.
  • Top Quality Music & Entertainment Apparel!
  • Rare Hard-To-Find Branded Item
  • 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed
Chocolate Raspberry - Ultra Premium Saalaam 50 Gram Organic and Vegan Hookah Flavor! GREAT TASTING FLAVOR without the harmful side effects! MAKES A LOT OF SMOKE!!! ALL Natural! No Harmful Ingredients! 100% Tobacco, Tar and Nicotine Free!! Imported From the Hookah Capital of Egypt!
Chocolate Raspberry - Ultra Premium Saalaam 50 Gram Organic and Vegan Hookah Flavor! GREAT TASTING FLAVOR without the harmful side effects! MAKES A LOT OF SMOKE!!! ALL Natural! No Harmful Ingredients! 100% Tobacco, Tar and Nicotine Free!! Imported From the Hookah Capital of Egypt!
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Saalaam is Organic, Vegan, 100 % Tobacco Free, 100 % Nicotine Free & 100 % Tar free but still tastes great! Compare to StarBuzz and save! This is an Ultra Premium hookah flavoring. TASTES GREAT & BLOWS OUT A LOT OF SMOKE. When the company was making these flavors, they made them very tasty just like StarBuzz. VERY STRONG FLAVOR!!! Amazing Tobacco Flavor WITHOUT all the harmful tar, nicotine & tobacco! It comes in a sealed bag to maintain freshness and also comes inside 2 boxes you can store it when not in use!

Features

  • Organic, Vegan, all Natural and tastes great!
  • 100 % Tobacco Free, 100 % Nicotine Free & 100 % Tar free
  • Comes sealed in bag and in 2 cardboard boxes to store it when not in use
  • Tastes Great & Makes a lot of smoke!!!
  • Premium Brand. Save lots of money!!!!! Over 20 flavors!
Sunspire Organic Chocolate Chips
Sunspire Organic Chocolate Chips
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These delicious organic semi-sweet chocolate chips are perfect for baking or eating straight out of the bag! Organic Central American cocoa beans give these chips a rich, smooth flavor. This product directly supports rainforest ecosystems and sustainable chemical-free farming. 9 oz. bag.Ingredients: Organic chocolate (org sugar, org unsweetened chocolate, org cocoa butter, org vanilla beans, soy lecithin). Made in a factory that uses dairy and soy. Nutritional Information:Serving Size: 2 tbsp.Calories: 70Carbohydrates: 10gFat: 4gSodium: 0mgSugars: 8gFiber: 1gProtein: 1gPlease note: Due to the perishable nature of this item, we recommend the use of a cold pack for shipping during warmer months. Click here for details.

Vivani Organic Chocolate Bars, Dark Chocolate, 3.5-Ounce Bars (Pack of 10)
Vivani Organic Chocolate Bars, Dark Chocolate, 3.5-Ounce Bars (Pack of 10)
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Vivani premium organic dark chocolates are pure sensual pleasure. Vivani only uses carefully selected ingredients from 100% organically controlled suppliers. No emulsfiers are used in this production process so Vivani contains NO SOY LECITHIN. These premium quality dark chocolate bars are made with top quality cocoa beans, real bourbon vanilla, and organic ingredients. No genetically engineered ingredients are used. Each bar has a high cocoa content. This fine chocolate bar, is a great treat for dark chocolate lovers.

Features

  • Made without the use of soy lecithin
  • Top quality, organic ingredients. Does not use genetically engineered ingredients
  • Each bar showcases a unique piece of artwork
  • Finely crafted European chocolate
  • Top quality cocoa beans
Pacific Natural Foods Organic Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Low Fat Chocolate, 8-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 24)
Pacific Natural Foods Organic Almond Non-Dairy Beverage, Low Fat Chocolate, 8-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 24)
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Organic almonds and organic chocolate in a single serving package. We use simple, whole ingredients combined with vitamins without any artificial fillers or additives. Fewer ingredients is what makes our non-dairy beverages taste so smooth, creamy and delicious. Available in convenient 8 ounce containers.

Features

  • Pack of twenty four, 8-ounces per unit (total of 192 ounces)
  • With organic almonds and organic chocolate in a single serving
  • Contains simple, whole ingredients combined with vitamins without any artificial fillers
  • Taste smooth, creamy and delicious
  • Non-dairy beverage
  • No artificial fillers or additives
  • Pack of 24, 8-ounce pouch (192-ounce)
  • USDA organic certified
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