If you, like thousands around the country over, miss having that cool, velvety ice cream treat on a hot summer day due to a lactose intolerance issue, listen up. If you enjoy the taste, the texture and everything else about ice cream but sadly can no longer treat yourself to it, then coconut milk dairy free ice cream is the goodie for you.

Coconut milk is a wonderful, useful and, most importantly, dairy free milk that can be used to make any number of scrumptious desserts. And no matter how hard you try, snow cones, popsicles, or sorbets just can’t replace the creamy goodness of ice cream!

Coconut ice cream takes troublesome dairy completely out of the yummy equation. If you’re not inclined to make your own coconut ice cream, no worries (who has the time?). You’re still not left out of the party.

Without using any dairy products like milk or cream, or even eggs or sugar, we’ve created a dessert that simply tantalizes. And, using only coconut milk, brown rice and agave nectar (for that sweetness no dessert would be complete without) we create flavors that will become your hearts desire.

With the crisp, tropical flavor of coconut dancing on your tongue, you just can’t help but smile.  And if you don’t have any dietary restrictions to fully enjoy coconut ice cream, you’re still invited, and you’re gonna like it. Be sure to bring a spoon!

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If you’re struggling to find yummy vegan desserts you can heave a sigh of relief in knowing that there are plenty to choose from.  It ranges from the basic easy to prepare types of desserts to sophisticated epicurean gourmet style preparations.  Whatever your preference and past favorite, it’s always possible to make it vegan style…the only limit is your imagination.

Just to give you an idea of how easy it is to come up with your ideal vegan dessert, here are two some samples for your imagination to feast on:

Choco Brownies

Vegan choco brownies are one of the most popular Vegan desserts available.  It cuts across geographic and cultural divides. Actually, it is hard to find anyone in the free world that’s not a fan of brownies.  So it makes perfect sense that a vegan approach to it be made at the same time.  It is also easy to prepare and very easy on the budget.

Ice Cream Desserts 

Yes, a vegan ice cream!  Whoever said that this is not possible without dairy milk is grossly mistaken and probably has been in deep slumber for eons. Or a couple decades anyway. There are many ice creams made with strictly vegan recipes, sans cream, milk and butter. Whip it up yourself and come up with your own favorite flavour.  There is the vegan sorbet which can be concocted with a blender using as few as four ingredients.  Each offering offers the same delightful taste of a regular dairy ice cream, once you’ve found your favourites.

There are plenty of creative ways to come up with vegan desserts.  This is due to the growing awareness of enthusiasts to come up with more recipes that will eventually entice others to make that important switch towards a healthy diet.  The next time you visit your local supermarket, grab a pint of NadaMoo. You’re sure to fall in love!

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Are you lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy products or have chosen to follow a vegan diet? When you walk down the aisle of a supermarket, or while casually walking down the street you come across a shop selling dairy ice creams, you feel like having an ice cream but you can’t because you are committed to lead a dairy free life. If you have opted out of consuming dairy products that shouldn’t mean that you cannot enjoy those mouth-watering frozen ice creams like you did before; you can have its alternative: a dairy-free ice cream!

Milk contains a disaccharide called lactose which, for those suffering from lactose intolerance, cannot be broken down into two monosaccharide, glucose and galactose. This happens because their digestive system does not produce the required amount of lactase, an enzyme found in the small intestine which breaks down lactose.

There are some people who are allergic to dairy products. It is to be noted that being allergic to dairy products is different from being lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance occurs due to lactose while allergy mostly happens because of the presence of casein, one of the many proteins that are found in milk. When a person has a milk allergy, he not only suffers from gastrointestinal disorders but also suffers from respiratory problems. He may also have dermatological issues.

Vegans adapt to such a lifestyle because they do not want to exploit animals for human uses. So they do not consume meat, poultry, fish, honey and various dairy products that include butter, cheese, smoothies and even the ice creams that makes you want to go weak in your knees.

If you fall into one of the three above-mentioned categories and are someone who is unable to enjoy his cups and cones of ice cream, you don’t have to suffer at the sight of dairy ice creams. The dairy-free ice cream made with coconut milk allows you to enjoy ice creams the way you did before.

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For people who are lactose intolerant, finding edible and tasty treats can be troublesome. Most treats, such as chocolate, ice cream and sponge cakes have cream or milk in them, and conventionally they are cow’s milk. This makes them unsuitable for people with lactose intolerance.

Only some forms of lactose intolerance allow the sufferers to still eat small amounts of chocolate, and even simple things like a cup of tea are hard to stomach if you are unlucky enough. But, nowadays, there are alternatives to the ordinary treats and sweets of the norm which contain no dairy products, and therefore no discomfort! The alternatives use goat’s milk, sheep’s milk and even coconut milk to make their products suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

You can get ice cream that is made from coconut milk. This is just as creamy, and even has a unique flavor to it that ice cream alone could never hop to achieve without the coconut. You can still get this ice cream in all the different flavors of ordinary dairy ice cream, which means there is no difference between them. In fact it almost seems the coconut ice cream is tastier!

Some people who are lactose intolerant can eat small amounts of chocolate at a time without having any bad reaction to it. This is all well and good, but why restrain yourself when you can get chocolate made with coconut milk that tastes just as good and you can eat as much as you like, within normal reasoning and part of a balanced diet, of course!

Coconut chocolate actually tastes very similar to bars such as Bounty that you get with bits of coconut in them. Only this time, the chocolate is actually made with coconuts! Which saves you the hassle of buying coconut bars especially in shops and only being able to eat them in small doses; now you can eat as much as you like without any consequences!

So, if you like coconuts, try some of the coconut products available to you today! You won’t regret it!

What is Organic?

In a few words, organic is healthier. You do not have to worry about the use of chemicals or genetically modified seeds. It’s farming the way it used to be before fear of bugs got to large multinationals that had to step in and protect their crops. As consumers, we don’t benefit from the use of these pesticides. It’s more for the guys who grow them so they can sell more instead of lose out to animals that may eat some of their harvest.

What’s Coconut Milk?

This is the liquid squeezed out from the coconut meat. It’s different from coconut water which is a juice beverage. The coconut milk really looks like milk –white and creamy especially the fresh variety. You may not be aware but if you’ve ever eaten curry, then you’ve had coconut milk. It is an essential ingredient used to make the sauce smoother and tastier. It is used for desserts in countries like Uruguay. It is also the milk doctors will recommend to young toddlers over one year who are allergic to formula or cow’s fresh milk.

Put Together Organic and Coconut Milk and You Get Magic!

There are just too many reasons why everyone should start a habit of drinking organic coconut milk. Here are just a few:

• It’s healthy, toxin-free, and an environment-friendly product (now that’s 3 reasons bunched together)
• No irradiation or methods to hasten the growth and long shelf life are used. You do know that there are some irresponsible companies that add a little something to vegetables and fruits to extend their shelf life?
• It’s delicious
• Coconut milk and juice can cleanse our system. This is especially true for women who suffer from chronic UTI
• It’s nourishing

Organic is nothing new. We’ve come a long ways realizing our mistakes in using chemicals and synthetic products on our food, and beginning the work to reverse the trend. This isn’t about small farmers versus large farms. There’s nothing political about wanting to eat fresh, nutritious food. It keeps us from getting sick and enjoying life longer, and passing the technology to our children for their children. With all that’s been said about organic coconut milk, don’t you think cartwheels are called for?

There’s just something decadent about finishing off a meal with a scoop (or two… or three) of creamy, delicious vanilla ice cream. Or, let’s be honest, any kind of ice cream. However, for those of us with a lactose intolerance problem, that frosty dessert can turn from delight to despair. Thousands of people suffer from the inability to properly digest to dairy products, and for us, there is a solution!

Non-dairy desserts are becoming more and more popular. And, because of this rise in fame, they’re getting better. No longer must we make do with tasteless, unforgiving desserts that go down like cardboard, and taste just as ‘yummy.’ Now we have things like coconut milk ice cream. In a word: WOW! Talk about wonderful! Two of the world’s most fantastic treats, all rolled up into one dish. That is what I’m talking about.

There are all kinds of non-dairy desserts out there; you just have to know where to look. Goodies like baked bananas, which normally call for butter (another sad no-no) are enjoyable both while eating and, more importantly for some of us, afterward. You can find recipes to make dairy free baklava, chocolate ice cream shakes (made with non-dairy chocolate ice cream, of course) and chocolate whoopie pies. Mmm, delish, right?! Even breakfast smoothies can be made using a simple combination of strawberries, mangos and carrot juice; it might sound awkward, but just wait until you try it.

It isn’t just the fact that you can make your own non-dairy dessert; you can find them in grocery stores too. Lots of us are too busy to take the time and make a dessert like ice cream or cake, especially when that requires us finding recipes that don’t include dairy like milk or butter. Parsing through recipe after recipe can be a hassle and a half, right? So being able to walk down the frozen section of the supermarket is a big bonus. And you can always look online to see what companies offer non-dairy desserts. They don’t have to be frozen, so you can make up a quick list of things you’re interested in trying. They’re more than likely going to wow you too!

The important thing to remember is that you can make almost any dessert dairy free, by finding some simple substitutions. Don’t rely on the old stand-by that anything good for you must taste bad; it’s simply not true. Non-dairy desserts for people who can’t have milk, cream or butter just keep getting better and better.

Oh me oh my. The thought of this smoothie makes me drool.

We have NadaMoo fan Melissa Afflerbach of Austin to thank for this recipe. This is one she loves to share with her friends, family, and yoga students, and boy are we glad she shared it with us. Thanks Melissa!

1 to 2 cups Coconut flavor NadaMoo!
3 Brazil Nuts
1 Tbs sunflower seed butter
1/2 to 1 banana
1 to 2 cap fulls of Pure Vanilla Extract
TONs of Cinnamon (tons)
Pinch of sea salt

Blend this together … It tastes like a cinnamon roll!

You will find that there are many health benefits of coconut. The coconut seeds yield up to three different food products that are not only tasty, but very beneficial. Coconut oil, milk and meat are used in a number of Asian and Polynesian dishes as sweeteners, thickeners and fillings.

The coconut is rich in saturated fats, which really increases its calorie count. The average serving of coconut can contain as much as 500 calories. However, despite the high calorie count coconut doesn’t seem to cause a lot of weight gain. The fats in coconuts are short and medium chained fatty acids, so the body is more inclined to use it up rather than convert it to stored fat within the body.

Additionally, the coconut contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. It is a seed and nature wants this seed to get off to the best start possible, so it really contains a little bit of everything necessary to maintain the body’s systems. Even better, the coconut contains minerals that the human body needs to make blood, hair, bones and nails, but can usually only be obtained in trace amounts in our food. Selenium, iron, copper, phosphorous, zinc, manganese and more are all minerals found within the coconut as well.

You’ll find that there are also many health benefits of a coconut for those who are feeling run down or ill. This giant seed has anti-microbial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Just imagine how good coconut milk could be for the body in fighting off an illness.

Coconuts also serve as a yummy alternative to dairy products. Coconut milk can be used as a substitution for cow’s milk in many recipes. It will relieve the pain and bloating associated with milk sensitivities or allergies. It will also add an extra layer of flavor to the recipe. This is because coconut milk adds sweetness and the coconut flavor to the dish. You don’t have to harvest the milk right out of the nut either. Many companies sell canned coconut milk in the stores as it is also a very versatile seed and does last a long time.

Overall, coconuts provide plenty of health benefits from weight loss, to fighting off sicknesses. It is a unique flavor that’s filled with lots of calories and will help satisfy any and all your cravings.

Many people are lactose intolerant, meaning that they cannot eat anything dairy related without having an allergic reaction to it. Products that we find normally and on an everyday basis can become a nuisance to many. The number of people with lactose intolerance could be as high as 20% for those of European lineage and even as high as 90% for people of Asian descent.

But, you can live without the dairy products that so many people think are stopping them from getting disorders like osteoporosis. You can find easy to take alternatives to the everyday items most household use on a regular basis.

You can even use coconut milk! These days, products like NadaMoo aim at making creamy desserts and dairy free ice cream for children and adults alike who suffer with lactose intolerance. These taste just like the real thing and there is no difference other than a lack of allergic reaction and cruelty to confined animals. That’s what we call a win-win-win.

Ice cream, dairy free chocolate – all options are on the table. Man, being lactose intolerant isn’t so bad.

So, there is no need to be worried about staying healthy with a lactose free diet! There are so many possibilities out there just find one that’s right for you!

Have you ever wanted to scale down a mountain or try an extreme sport like hang gliding above an exquisite landscape in the Rocky Mountains? What stopped you? Is your spirit willing but the body hesitant? Could be a fear of getting too far away from a restroom? Maybe it’s time to consider a change to a non-dairy diet. But not to worry because there are delicious food items like non-dairy ice cream to keep you carefree and dessert-happy.

Ok, so can a non-dairy diet really help you realize your dreams? Maybe it’s that simple. Too many people today suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. It is a condition where people battle with chronic and sudden pain that can only be relived with bowel movement. Unfortunately that makes it difficult to go on long trips or try new adventures like, skydiving. (Yikes!)

Even more depressing is that it isn’t something you can talk about openly and expect to get sympathy. The typical response from non-sufferers is a comment about not eating enough greens and bran. Really?

It’s time to empower yourself with food goodies like NadaMoo! non-Dairy ice cream and organic coconut milk. This way you don’t have to face a bleak world without sweet desserts or dairy products such as bread, cookies, cakes, and even certain soups and dressing.

At the same time as watching what you eat, you should also consider quantity. It could be that your tolerance level is mid-range so you can eat dairy products sometimes but suffer from eating them on other occasions. Could it be a case of too much? Knowing the cause is half the battle.

There are a few reasons why dairy products could be causing you to experience unusual pain in your abdomen. Casein and whey two big culprits, in addition to lactose. These are ingredients that can be hard to tolerate or digest. Try skipping anything made with dairy, whey, or casein for a couple of weeks and see if symptoms improves. If it does, then you’re one step closer to going on that amazing bike or kayaking trip in some far away land.

Maybe non-dairy ice cream can make your dreams come true….