Like a Virgin...

     Why a virgin Pina Colada recipe? Because this place is a sanctuary of the soul,an oasis,and we're going to focus on the solutions,rather than the problem.
     There's a scenario that keeps coming up because of the society we live in.Whether you're a child,teen,or adult,the issue of alcohol appears and it's difficult to avoid.But actually the whole issue can be simplified.
     Alcohol is, in fact,toxic.There,I've said it.And people who are addicted to it keep on poisoning themselves and other people for whatever reasons they have,usually subconsciously.It also creates an acid condition in the body where disease thrives.Which is why our society has not been a particularly good model for excellent health.
        And it's why people sometimes feel hopeless and helpless to change,facing enormous peer pressure.And so I'm recommending (juicemaster)Jason Vale's book Kick the Drink Easily,for anyone who would like to moderate or quit their alcohol intake for health reasons.Having said that,I've been as guilty as anyone else for overindulging sometimes!Before I go any further,I'm going to get off my soap box and share a recipe.
     I believe it was in Cuba that a bartender invented the Pina Colada cocktail because he was so concerned about his customers drinking habits.He could see how their health was deteriorating due to the amount of rum they were drinking on a regular basis.
     He was obviously a compassionate soul,and being a local man (probably with a wife) who knew the value of natural produce,he came up with his own healing solution.He knew they weren't going to stop drinking the rum,but he also knew that fresh pineapple heals the liver and fresh coconut milk is one of the most nourishing drinks on earth.And thus he created the Pina Colada for its health benefits.Damage limitation.What a wonderful man.
     Now I'm all for free will and living a life of choice and freedom.But how free and clear do we really feel on a daily basis? If you know anyone who would benefit from discovering how to reclaim their joy and clarity through transforming bad habits into healthy choices,by all means contact me.I'm happy to help.Meanwhile,I'm sharing a summer

recipe for filling up your cup with delicious nutrition!

                                        Virgin Pina Colada

1 large cup of fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup coconut water
1cup coconut milk
1fresh lime
ice

Blend the pineapple chunks with coconut milk,and then add the coconut water.Pour into a jug with ice.Keeping 2 slices aside,add fresh lime juice and stir.
Pour into 2 glasses,garnish with the lime slices,and share with a friend!This drink is so refreshing and nourishing.
      If you would like a drink with more sustenance,blend a banana in with the other ingredients.Enjoy!

Thanks to Madonna,Sir Richard Branson,and First Nations in USA for inspiration and wisdom.And always,huge thanks to my family.
And yes,I know...that's not a picture of a virgin pina colada,it's an orange and basil vitamin water.And also,who can resist a cat photo or 2?Not me:-)