by laurel on December 6, 2011
It’s the season of giving and I’m giving away 3 cookbooks to my readers! Read below for details on the books and instructions for how to enter my giveaway contest. Miracle Juices by Charmaine Yabsley and Amanda Cross – Drinking fresh vegetable and fruit juices is one of the easiest ways to improve your health [...]
by laurel on August 10, 2011
I’ve been a fan of Metromint waters for years. Metromint is unsweetened, purified water and real mint. I tried it one day when I saw it one the shelves of my local health food store back in Florida. My stomach was a bit upset and I thought something minty would make it feel better. Turns [...]
by laurel on July 21, 2011
This week I tried out some awesome all natural snack bars from Skout Natural. The bars come in five yummy flavors: Cherry + Vanilla, Chocolate + Peanut Butter, Apple + Cinnamon, Blueberry +Almond, and Chocolate + Coconut. They contain all organic ingredients and are free of dairy and added sugar. Oh, they’re also kosher and [...]
by laurel on May 29, 2011
Over the past year I became a little obsessed with coconuts. I’ve been using coconut milk in my soups and stews or anytime I need a milk substitute. I’ve been eating coconut ice cream for treats and even made my own ice cream last summer using coconut meat and cashews. I’m also crazy for coconut [...]
by laurel on May 12, 2011
Everyone I know says they need to drink more water. It’s something we know we should do but often forget to do it enough. Drinking plenty of water gives you energy, makes your skin look great, and promotes healthy sexual function, among many other benefits. I’ve actually been on the market for a water filter [...]
by laurel on April 19, 2011
A few weeks ago I was at Whole Foods doing some grocery shopping and got the chance to try some snacks from Mary’s Gone Crackers. I thought their name was cute, but I was instantly intrigued by their pretzel-type snacks flavored with curry. I love anything curry, so I tried the snacks, and instantly loved [...]
by laurel on April 7, 2011
I first learned about superfoods from nutrition expert David Wolfe at an lecture during my health coach training in 2009. David calls superfoods “the food and medicine of the future,” and they are just that—an exciting group of disease-fighting, nutrient-dense foods that people are only just beginning to hear about. My favorites have always been [...]
by laurel on February 23, 2011
Here’s another healthy product giveaway contest! The Honey Company sells all natural, unfiltered, raw honey and they sent me a few packets to giveaway to a lucky reader. In comparison to heated and processed honey, raw honey is filled with the most enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals so you get the most nutritional benefit. Here’s [...]
by laurel on February 17, 2011
This week I had a chance to try some canned tuna and salmon from Wild Planet Foods. What’s cool about Wild Planet is their canned seafood products are sustainably sourced from “eco-preferable fisheries.” (Check out Wild Planet’s website to learn more about their Sustainability and Fishing Methods.) I tried the albacore tuna for breakfast yesterday [...]
by laurel on February 1, 2011
I don’t know about you guys, but my skin and hair have been taking a beating this Winter. I’ve been moisturizing, exfoliating, using a humidifier, eating of ton of skin boosting foods, and guzzling water. My efforts are definitely helping, but I’m realizing that it’s something I have to keep up with every day and [...]