Vegan day 302: Pineapple and chocolate
Why didn’t I make chocolate covered pineapple like you would see at a street fair… or at a chocolate party with dripping fountains of chocolate and endless fruit. Have you ever been to one of those parties? I have once and only once but oh if I could go again I would be in heaven- well only if it was a vegan chocolate party! Now I’m getting carried away!
Two of my “almost daily” favorites are pineapples and chocolate hands down! It’s strange in a way to eat pineapple everyday- it’s certainly not a local fruit so it’s not really necessary but I do confess that I love it. What I like about pineapple health wise is the enzyme bromelain. It’s known for it’s anti-inflammatory benefits. Personally, I often eat the pineapple saving the last piece for my skin. I use it directly on my face. Kids don’t try this at home.. lol as if any kids read my page. I actually wish I knew this as a kid! Seriously though, always test something on a small patch of skin first before trying it. I, on the other hand, am very adventurous. I try things first and research fully second! If you have time- this blog has a few different ideas for raw food skin masks: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/beverage1/a/raw-skin-care.htm
For more information on pineapples, check out one of my favorite informative sites on whole foods: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=34
As for chocolate and even chocolate mousse like in the picture, I have spoken about it many times! I love my chocolate.. mostly because I can still eat it as long as it’s vegan dark chocolate. Of course as with most rich and indulgent foods, one has to exercise restraint and portion control.. and actually straight up exercise will help too if you are going to eat it a few times a week like me! I have had this chocolate mousse on my brain a lot lately as I just blogged it recently and am continuing to perfect it!
This is a cute mini-meal morning, noon or night!
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