Healthy Happy and Free

Have the countless posts on social media of this healthy ice cream and that healthy ice cream left you scratching your head wondering which (if any of them) are worth the hefty price tag? Maybe with summer temperatures on the way, you want to know which frozen treat is best! I'm here to help! Here are some pros and cons of several "healthy" frozen dessert options! Enlightened Ice Cream is probably one of the more scarce options. Thankfully, a grocery store near me recently started stocking the pints! You can also order online at icecreamsource.com and submit product request forms to your local stores. I really like this brand - they have a lot of great flavor options and when they say they have swirls they're not kidding . I have been told that the company has made arrangements with retailers that if the product has been damaged (ever open up a half filled pint?), you can return it to the point of purchase!  Arctic Zero - ah, some love it, some love...

I'm a jerky lover. Who's with me? It's such a convenient snack that I like to take on hikes or on trips! It lasts a long time and I personally think it tastes delicious. I first tried Lawless Jerky from SnackNation, and I have to say it seemed a bit dry. I know it's dried meat but this was a bit tough. The company told me this was not right and they sent me a new batch! It was mailed from the company and it was noticeably better! It was chewy and tender and so delicious! I love the fun flavors they have. They have: Sweet Sriracha Beef Jerky - this one is pretty spicy, true to it's name! Aloha Teriyaki Beef Jerky - tastes like your typical teriyaki flavor, a classic. BBQ Spare Rib Pork Jerky - okay, this one is so delicious! It really tastes like it's namesake and it was so tender! Mango Habanero Beef Jerky - This one is probably one of my favorites because I love how the sweetness perfectly balances out the spiciness. (They have a heat ratin...

Normally, I try to eat a lot of whole foods, vegetables, fruits, etc. I honestly can't remember the last time I had pizza or spaghetti and I rarely eat non-"diet" ice cream (but seriously, Enlightened and Halo Top is so good anyway...). However, when in Rome... Hazelnut Gelato in Florence Did I go completely crazy and eat everything in sight? Just a little at the end! XD In all seriousness, I did try to be somewhat conscious of getting in some nutrients, and water. Thankfully, my travel companion was alright with hitting up the local markets to have meals that we weren't eating out. I got yogurt and fruit for some breakfasts and snacks, along with popcorn and chocolate because, well, I love chocolate. Shrimp and melon salad in Rome Sometimes, when we went out, I got salad, or fish and vegetables , etc. Then, in Naples, I had to get pizza! They invented it! I finished my entire pizza myself , but if you looked around the pizzeria, e...