Review: Yummi Bear Organics

My kids eat fairly healthy most of the time but they still need a multi vitamin to round out their nutrition. I was looking for vitamins that are organic, non gmo, gluten & dairy free and these Yummi Bears Organics Complete Multi-Vitamin fit the bill. The fact that they are made with all natural flavors and colors are just what I wanted.  Its 16 essential vitamins and minerals contain the proper amount of nutrients which are important for my child’s growth and development. 

My kids loved the taste and texture of these gummy vitamins. They are very sweet and so seem a lot like candy to all 3 of my boys. The downside is that there is a lot of sugar in the gummy's, 5 grams per serving (3 gummy bears). Overall I liked these vitamins and a bottle of Slice Of Life Organics Energy B12 supplements I sampled., my only criticism is that they taste just like candy so my kids try to take more than the recommended serving.


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Review: European Olive Oil

Olive oil is my favorite oil to cook with and use in salad dressings and I always have some on hand. I recently recieved a bottle of European extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as part of the Flavor Your Life campaign through Moms Meet. Flavor Your Life is a campaign to educate North American consumers about the benefits of authentic European EVOO.

The olive tree has been revered in Europe since antiquity. Olive oil is a liquid fat obtained from olives, a traditional crop of the Mediterranean Basin countries. EVOO is produced by pressing whole olives and is the only cooking oil that is made without the use of chemicals and industrial refining. 

My main use for EVOO is as a salad dressing. I combine the oil with a balsamic vinegar for a refreshing and healthy homemade dressing. My latest favorite combo uses Marc de Champagne vinegar I found while on vacation and it makes a dreamy light dressing that's perfect for a summer salad. 

The bottle I recently received was from the European company Zucchi. It is a 200-year-old company that has been owned and managed by seven generations of the Zucchi family.  Zucchi’s point of difference is their upscale taste, quality, traceability (with QR code) and the Italian Art of Blending. Find out more at www.zucchi.com/us

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Review Dr. Mercola's Probiotic Powder Packets

While swallowing a whole bunch of bacteria might sound weird the health benefits of taking probiotics are now becoming better understood.  A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that you can treat and even prevent some illnesses with foods and supplements rich in beneficial bacteria.

I recently had the opportunity to try Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotic Powder Packets with my family. We sampled the powder packets for kids and the adult powder packets. This probiotic powder is soy free, gluten free and has a natural raspberry flavor. I like that Dr. Mercola’s products feature clean ingredients and uncompromising quality, while a portion of the profits goes towards health activism and charities.

So how did we like the taste... 2 out of 3 of my kids loved the tast of the raspberry flavored drink. My 7 year old hated it and refused to have more than a sip. The adults in the family liked the taste just fine. It's got a sweet fruity flavor that has a slightly bitter after taste.

About Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotic Powder Packets
•Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotic Powder Packets for Adults pack 70 billion beneficial bacteria in every one packet serving, while Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotic Powder Packets for Kids pack 10 billion beneficial bacteria in every one packet serving—what Dr. Mercola believes to be the optimal dose for most children.
• Dr. Mercola’s Complete Probiotic Powder Packets contain 10 strains of bacteria, including super-strain lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1, and promote an optimal environment for the growth of “gut-friendly” bacteria.

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Healthy Eating Challenge

For the month of June three of my friends and I decided to do a healthy eating challenge. Each of us set our own goals and picked what food rules we wanted to follow. For myself I decided

follow the Virgin diet to figure out my food intolerances. I've cut out the top 7 high-food intolerance foods for 21 days and then I'll start reintroducing them 1 per week to find out what is a problem food for me, specifically with causing breakouts. Right now I'm eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat & fish. The hardest part so far is no glass of wine at summer BBQs! 

Here are my goals for now til June 30th:

1. Eat Supper Healthy, no sweets, alcohol or junk at all! 

2. Drink A LOT of water every day.

3. Have a berry protein smoothie every day for breakfast 

4. Drop my BMI to 22 and loose 7-10 pounds

5. Exercise and be more active as my ankle is able. I still can't do much due to fracturing my ankle April 8th but I'm slowly getting more mobility so I hope by the end of June I can take walks & hikes with the kids & dog.

One of my favorite things about the Virgin diet is having a breakfast smoothie every morning. 

Here is my recipe: 
1 to 2 scoops vegan pea-rice protein powder
1-2 Tablespoons fiber (chia seeds, hemp seeds, flaxseed meal)
1/2 to 1 cup frozen berries
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1 cup coconut milk (or water)
1/2 teaspoon Moringa leaf powder

I was recently given some Organic India products to review by Moms Meet and included in the box was Moringa leaf powder.  Moringa is considered one of the most complete, nutrient dense plants on Earth, containing over 90 nutrients, 46 antioxidants, and abundant minerals. It's a concentrated superfood that is both alkalizing and energixing and is abundant in vitamins, minerals and complex amino acids. I love adding Moringa to every smoothie I make because it is so incredibly beneficial and a small amount packs a huge dietary punch.

I started the Virgin diet 2 weeks ago and the most amazing improvement so far is that my face has stopped breaking out. I'm very interested to find out which food(s) has been causing my acne and in a few weeks I should have a much better idea.

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