Day 11: Milk and Sugar

Something really cool about doing this is discovering things that I never would have learned if I didn't ever do it. If I was never forced to find healthier alternatives, I would go my whole life not knowing about some really awesome food that are out there that I may even like more than the same foods I'm used to eating.

Today I discovered a really amazing option for people who can't stand their coffee black. 

Coconut cream! What is that, you ask? 

Well, when you buy a can of full fat coconut milk and put it in the fridge, the creme separates from the liquid and rises to the top. When you open it, there is a layer of white coconut creme. 

I would compare the texture it to really thick greek yogurt. I added it to my coffee today and it cut the bitterness of the coffee and made it creamy and wonderful! I would say about One tablespoon is good enough for one cup of coffee. 

I'm personally ok with black coffee so I will probably just do this once in a while to change it up It's really nice to have a more 'natural' option for creme that doesn't have all the sugar in it like store bought creamers.

There are some almond milks out there that you could put in your coffee that are Whole 30 approved but they are extremely expensive and are generally only found at health food stores.

With one can of coconut milk I think you could use for over a weeks worth of coffee. I'm not sure how long it lasts in the fridge once you open the can but I scooped it into a zip lock to have it sealed as I use it.

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In the evening we went to my Mom's birthday dinner which I planned all myself, in order to make it Whole 30 compliant! Going out to eat is generally really hard so I told my Mom me and all my siblings would come over and make her dinner. We did a grilled steak salad topped with avocado slices and grape tomatoes and a home made cilantro lime dressing.

It was amazing, and I ate it so fast I never had a chance to take a picture of it.

Then they brought out the chocolate cake AND ice cream.

It looked very, very, VERY good. I did want some. If I wasn't on the Whole 30 I would have had some, and probably had too much.

But I was already slightly bloated after dinner and fairly full, so it felt fine to not eat extra sugar and calories that I didn't need and that likely would have made me feel even worse; physically and mentally.

Didn't have to beat myself up. Didn't dwell on it and enjoyed my time with family.