Skout Organic Trailbars

The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is in full swing, which often means afternoons and evenings spent at shopping centers, malls or on the road when hunger strikes. While jumping from store to store, healthy snack options are few and far between. Rather than exiting for the nearest drive thru, pack a Skout Organic Trailbar  for a great-tasting, all-natural, organic snack to keep you moving. Their compact size makes them a convenient snack to carry for one-off cravings or on-the-go sustenance the whole family will enjoy.

  

Available in select retailers nationwide and online, Skout Organic Trailbars use only a handful of carefully chosen, all-natural, organic ingredients, and provide a delicious source of naturally occurring protein, fiber and vitamins. They are certified organic, gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, Non-GMO Project verified and certified Kosher and I believe your readers would enjoy them.

Our Thoughts

Seriously, this is the best healthy snack I've ever had the honor of testing/tasting. It was kind of funny too, as I had just sent my husband out to gather some chocolately goodness to feed my cravings and he comes back with the mail as well. I tore into the Chocolate Coconut first and ate it in about 2 minutes flat. This isn't your typical "healthy snack" that has a hint of flavor. You really do think you're eating a candy bar and keep looking to make sure the ingredients aren't lying to you!!

Morning came and I happily indulged my inner sweet-tooth with the Apple Cinnamon, to which I actually thought better than the Chocolate Coconut, which I never thought would be possible, but it happened. As a bonus, my kids saw me getting excited to eat these so they really wanted to try the Cherry Vanilla (I got to taste test it at least) and they devoured it. I'm an iffy person when it comes to cherry flavored items, but this was awesome. The chocolate peanut butter was like a dessert for all us girls, having to share an all... haha. Unfortunately, I did not even get to try the Blueberry Almond because my kids snuck into it without my permission and ate.it.all. At least we know these are good to go for kid approval!!

Perfect for breakfast, snacks, desserts and most importantly, hiking!! Packed full of nutritional goodness and ready on the go!

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Reviewed by Jackie

Hit the Trail With SunRidge Farms

By Tara.

*Item received in exchange for honest review. No financial reimbursement.

It's still warm out all over the United States, and despite the fact some states have already send their kids back to school, many people are still enjoying the great outdoors in the form of biking, swimming, hiking, or maybe you're an all-year morning run person.

You may like to carry around trail mix with you--a quick snack that survives hot weather and provides instant nourishment, but are you eating a healthy trail mix? 

If it has candy pieces in it, probably not.

Introducing SunRidge Farms trail mixes.

Organic Supreme Almonds – Loaded with the good monounsaturated fats, these crunchy almonds are packed with nutrition and are an excellent source of protein and energy. SunRidge Farms’ Supreme Almonds are grown in California and certified USDA organic. Perfect on-the-go snack to take with you on a hike or for a day at the park.

Organic Hit the Trail Mix – this “king of the trail” mix is SunRidge Farms’ most popular trail mix. The perfect mix of nutritious ingredients, it includes the following certified organic ingredients: Roasted Tamari Almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews, raisins, peanuts and pumpkin seeds.

Organic Deluxe Trail Mix – SunRidge Farms’ first-ever product – and still popular 30 years later -- is great on the go, for hiking, biking and other summer activities. The trail mix is a delicious blend of organic dried apricots, organic roasted peanuts, organic raw almonds, organic dried apples, organic walnuts, organic date pieces, organic sunflower seeds and organic raisins. The result is a snack that tastes delicious, is packed with fiber, iron and a host of other nutrients.

They are organic, sugar and gluten free, and without preservatives, TransFats, and all that nasty stuff. They're also made in a solar-powered factory.

This may seem like a short review, but I honestly have nothing critical say to say about these. I was disappointed at first to discover there was no chocolate in the bags, but quickly came to realize, it didn't need it. A few handfuls satisfies one's hunger. I don't have to eat the entire bag to be happy. I can't which ingredient is hitting the spot, but it is. I'm also surprised at how much flavor the mix has without sugar and all that bad stuff. 

That packaging is also convenient. Love the zipper. I can eat a little bit, zip up the bag, and keep it fresh until I want it again.

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Review: GimMe Seaweed Snacks

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Gimme Some GimMe Seaweed Snacks, Please!

Annie Chun's Founders Introduce Delicious, Nutritious, Kid-Friendly, Non-GMO Snacks

Belvedere, CA – The entrepreneurial husband-wife team of Annie Chun and Steve Broad are thrilled to introduce their newest exciting food venture: GimMe Health Foods. Their first two product lines, GimMe Organic Seaweed Snacks and GimMe Seaweed Crumbles, are shipping to grocery store shelves nationwide. GimMe Roasted Seaweed Snacks are the first and only seaweed products on the market to be certified organic and non-GMO verified.

GimMe Organic Roasted Seaweed Snacks

Available in two varieties: Sea Salt and Sesame (single-serve and family sizes). These crispy and delicious bites are perfectly seasoned and addictively good! Certified organic, Certified gluten free, Non-GMO verified by the Non GMO Verification Project, Vegan.

Only 25 calories per single-serve bag!

MSRP $1.19 (.17 ounces/5 grams)

MSRP $1.99 (.35 ounces/10 grams) *Now available at Whole Foods

GimMe Roasted Seaweed Crumbles

Roasted, seasoned and ready to sprinkle over rice, soup, or salads, mix with popcorn or eat right out of the bag! GimMe Crumbles add a burst of flavor to any dish and make an irresistible nibble any time of the day. Available in three yummy flavors: Cheddar Cheese*, Honey Dijon* and Sesame. All three flavors are All natural and Certified gluten free. The Sesame variety is Vegan. Just 100 calories per serving!
 
MSRP $1.99 (.70 ounces/20 grams) *Now available at Walmart
 
All of GimMe’s snacks are gluten free and, with the exception of Honey Dijon Crumbles and Cheddar Cheese Crumbles, are vegan. GimMe snacks are great for kids, dieters, and people on the go. They're the perfect food to stash in a desk drawer, snack drawer or gym bag -- they're fresh and ready-to-eat anytime you crave something salty and crisp.
 
“Our seaweed is nature’s perfect snack,” says Annie Chun. “We cultivate it in the chilly waters of Jang Heung Bay, the region of Korea’s Yellow Sea famous for producing the world’s finest seaweed. It is sustainably grown, harvested with care, then roasted and seasoned to perfection.”
 
What does “GimMe” mean? Annie and Steve’s daughter, Mia, who is a fan of crispy seaweed -- known as “gim” in Korea -- came up with the name “GimMe” because, as she says, “It’s so good everyone always wants more!”
 
What makes GimMe seaweed special? GimMe’s seaweed is grown in an agriculturally protected region of the Yellow Sea, off the coast of South Korea. The protected nature of the sea water allows GimMe seaweed sheets to be USDA certified organic. GimMe Roasted Seaweed Snacks are the first (and only!) seaweed products on the planet to be certified organic and verified Non GMO.
 
What are the nutritional benefits of seaweed? Seaweed offers the broadest range of minerals of any food on the planet, containing 10 to 20 times the mineral concentration of land plants, plus protein and fiber. A serving is low in calories (25-100) and packed with flavor and nutrients. Seaweed is an excellent source of iodine and vitamin K and a very good source of folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium. Seaweed also contains measurable amounts of vitamins C and E, which help the absorption of other nutrients.
 
About GimMe
GimMe Health Foods, LLC, is owned and operated by Annie Chun and her husband and partner Steve Broad, both experienced entrepreneurs and roasted seaweed fanatics.
Annie was born and raised in Korea, home to the best seaweed on the planet. Steve grew up in Northern California. Annie’s knowledge of authentic Korean culture and expertise in Asian cooking feeds the soul of the company. Steve’s business experience, sales, and management skills keep it running smoothly. Both share a passion for creating healthy Asian foods that taste great, especially to kids.
Annie and Steve are the founders of Annie Chun's, the leading Asian foods brand in the U.S. They sold the business in 2008 to Korea's largest food company. Creative, inspiring entrepreneurs that they are, it was only a matter of time before they would launch another terrific food company and GimMe Health Foods is their latest project.

Learn more about GimMe Seaweed Snacks at www.gimmehealth.com and join the Facebook community at GimMeSeaweed.



Our Thoughts

Being paleo, I was excited to give GimMe Seaweed Snacks a try!  I'd been eyeing seaweed in one of the natural foods stores I go to.  I didn't know what it would taste like, but I expected maybe a "green" or a "fishy" flavor.

They do have a fishy flavor, and while some may not care for that flavor, I LOVED it! It's just a little sweet, too, so it really satisfies that sweet/salty craving. I just wish the packages were bigger, LOL, because I could eat a lot of it!!  GimMe Seaweed snacks come in either little flat thin sheets, or crumbles.  I think the sheets are easier for snacking - they don't make a crumbly mess like you'd think they would, and the crumbles would be perfect for toppings.  I can't wait to share these with my mom, who I know will love them too!  The best part, these are totally safe for my child, who has special dietary needs.  With his genetic disorder, he needs help absorbing nutrients and that is one thing seaweed can help with.  I can just add some of the crumbles to his food for added nutrients and flavor.

I am really excited to see that the crumbles are available at Walmart - in fact, I may have to take a trip there today just to find more!   


***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in the review are my own and were not influenced in any way.***

  

Annie Chun's All Natural Asian Cuisine

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About the Company:

In 2013, many parents are also exploring new ways to introduce their children to the kitchen – and starting with easy-to-prepare foods! Want to boost the noodle nutrition factor? Add your favorite fresh or frozen vegetables or lean proteins for a quick, tasty, and cost-effective meal.   Annie Chun’s  offers a variety of authentic Asian noodle options, all of which are free of MSG & preservatives, for all-natural noodle experience that you can feel good about serving to your kids!  

·         Asian Noodle Bowls – Ideal for a quick meal, these perfectly portioned noodle bowls can be prepared in the microwave for an Asian-food fix anytime. Available in Garlic Scallion, Korean Sweet Chili, Kung Pao, Pad Thai, Peanut Sesame, and Teriyaki.

·         Restaurant-quality Ramen – Forget the local ramen house – prepare this guilt-free ramen dish quickly at home.

·         Traditional Dried Noodles – Available in Chow Mein, Soba, Maifun, Maifun Brown Rice, Pad Thai, and Pad Thai Brown Rice (Brown Rice Noodles are gluten free!)

·         Freshpak Noodles – Flavorful, robust, and fully cooked! Available in Organic Buckwheat Soba, Organic Chow Mein, and Organic Japanese-style Udon FreshPak Noodles

Our Thoughts:

These were seriously some of the best noodles I've tried! We are a family that LOVES Asian cuisine, and haven't found much that we don't like. I will totally be diving into this company more!

I received a noodle bowl, some of the ramen, and a sea weed snack. The Garlic Ginger Ramen, was amazing, and I wished I had had more! The noodle bowl, was Miso, and had an amazing texture as well as smell!

If you're looking for a great all natural Asian dinner, this is definitely the way to go!

Reviewed by: Steph

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Rooibee Red Tea

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Wellbeing in a Bottle

The secret is out! For generations, South African families have known red tea made from the rooibos bush to be high in antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free. They’ve also enjoyed the tea for its medicinal uses, including its calming and rejuvenating properties.  But more than being good for you, rooibos has an inherently sweet character and simply tastes great. And a secret like that is just too good to keep!

Rooibee Red Tea, made from the South African rooibos bush and USDA-certified organic, offers all the benefits of red tea in five delicious flavors that can be enjoyed by the entire family – at home or on the go.

Refresh, revitalize and rejuvenate with Rooibee Red Tea!

Website: http://www.rooibeeredtea.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooibeeRedTea
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RooibeeRedTea
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Rooibee Red Tea can be found in all 50 states!  Look for them at your favorite retail outlets:
http://www.rooibeeredtea.com/communitea/



OUR THOUGHTS:
We eat paleo here; my tastes have changed considerably.  I had tried some rooibos tea in teabags years ago and didn't care for the taste - but now that my tastes have changed, I wanted to try it again.  And I'm glad I did - this stuff is really good!  But not just really good, I mean really  good . . .

I received all 5 flavors to try out, and I gotta say, this tea's fantastic!  The Vanilla Chai is hands down my favorite . . . it's like drinking a cream soda, but without the carbonation (which is fine by me!).  I'm savoring the Cranberry Pomegranate as I type!  The flavors are just right - not overly bold, just a very nice well-rounded flavor, with the taste of the rooibos in the background.  I'm not ashamed to say I took down two bottles upon opening the box, it's that good!  Really, really good!  I also like that it's in glass bottles rather than plastic. 

My mom loves peaches, so I gave her a bottle of the Peach flavor to try - she loved it!  Had the same thought I did - these are so freakin' tasty, they are hard to drink slowly - you just want to keep on drinking!  The only one I didn't really care for was the unsweetened one.  But, to be fair, I tried it *after* drinking the sweetened flavors, and I know from experience that if you've had a taste of something sweet, something not-so-sweet will taste even less sweet.  Now if I had tried that one first, I'd probably have liked it better.

Being paleo, we bring our meals with us as it can be hard to find paleo friendly food & drink when out and about.  It's nice to know that this is an option actually out there in stores!

***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way. ***