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Humming Hemp & their new Hummingbars™

November 17, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Humming Hemp is the company, an emerging female-founded-and-led startup, and they have big ambitions to clear up any confusion surrounding the plant and introduce it as an accessible, powerfully nutritious, highly versatile, family-friendly household staple (that won’t get you high, just cleanly and superbly nourished, and feeling good about incorporating a plant that is probably the most “sustainable” and versatile of them all!).

The company first took to market a line of hemp food “pantry staples” (hemp hearts, hemp oil, protein powder, etc.) back in 2017, and figured that their best next step – and best way to get hemp’s household adoption rates up – was to introduce it in an innovative, tasty, familiar and recognizable package – and the new hummingbar™ was born. Launching right now onto the shelves of “conventional” Kroger stores nationwide (and already on-shelf in Raley’s supermarkets in N. Ca.), this delicious, nutrient-dense, clean-label protein-energy bar is on a different level from the rest. Made from soft and chewy hemp hearts grown on family-run farms in America’s Heartland — supporting the small American farmer, and sweetened with raw USA honey from Humming Hemp’s sister company humble honey co. — supporting the American Beekeeper and elevating raw, unprocessed honey that is in itself a Superfood, together the ingredients deliver the perfect balance of taste, creamy-yet-firm consistency, and solid nourishment, with each bar offering:

11-12 grams of raw, complete, easily digestible plant-based protein, containing all 20 amino acids – including the 9 essential amino acids we can only get from food (fun fact, hemp has more protein per ounce than chicken)
The ideal ratio of vital Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids – important for keeping inflammation at bay, and especially rich in GLA – a rare Omega-6 that is highly anti-inflammatory and great for skin, hair and hormones
A macro and micronutrient profile to rival your daily multivitamin, especially rich in magnesium – a mineral up to 50% of the US population is deficient in
A RAW/CLEAN, Paleo, Dairy Free, Non-GMO, Grain-Free and Gluten-Free source of balanced nutrition on-the-go
5 different unique and delicious flavors: Almond & Chocolate, Honey & Cinnamon, Lavender Pistachio & Blueberry, Pumpkin Seed & Spice, and Seed & Date

Hemp is not just for hippies anymore, but for Everyone – and Everything, and Humming Hemp is the company that wants to make sure you know that. I would love to send you some samples of their new hummingbars and their additional lineup of products if you would like to try? We have a beautiful mailer that includes their Raw Hemp Hearts (flavored and plain), Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Hemp Seed Oil, Raw Hemp Protein Powder, recipe cards with easy and tasty ideas for using the oil and hearts (here’s a preview), and a lovely hemp fiber tote – perfect for groceries or humming around town.

My Take on the Humming Bar

Over the past week I’ve been trying a new snack bar call the humming bar pretty. One of the things I was really unique about this snack bar was that it is made with hemp seed. And looking at all of the different health benefits of hemp it is amazing to see and try this. The snack bar itself comes in a number of different flavors that are very unique and not something I’ve seen in other bars of similar type. I think it’s a very unique product right now on the market cuz I don’t see a lot of hemp based product on the market today. A lot of times people think of hampel with illegal substances but this is not. This is a true health related products to that is very tasty and actually fills you up quite extensively. My kids also try the bars and really liked it the flavors as well. If you are looking for a natural snack bar that fills you up and paste grade this is definitely one that I would recommend.

I Found New Peanut Butter & Snacks You Have to Try!

September 10, 2019 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I have been a BIG Peanut Butter fan for years! Lately, my family and I have been more health conscious and thus we have been looking for more products that have fewer ingredients, allowing us to have a more natural experience when we eat.

I recently was introduced to Crazy Richard’s , a brand that has gone back to basics offering you 100% high quality nuts and nothing else in the peanut butter that you are eating. Crazy Richard’s is known for its creamy clutter-free nut butters that are made without the usual oil, sugar and salt, plus it tastes cleaner and better than any traditional nut butter. It tastes different than the ones that have the “clutter” as Crazy Richard’s explains, but in my opinion it tastes better!

I tried out both the extra creamy peanut butter, as well as the Crunchy Peanut Butter, and both were simply delicious. Don’t take my word on it, I can share with you that both my daughters gave it two thumbs up and said that it was awesome.

The nice thing about Peanut Butter is that it is offering so much more than a filler in PBJ sandwiches. Peanut Butter is doing a great job of filling out the protein that each of my family needs to round out their dietary intake. On top of this I also learned that peanut butter is a great source of niacin, antioxidants, resveratrol and manganese.

What I love about Crazy Richard’s is more than just the taste, but it is also that they don’t add any extra oils to their peanut butter because they use the natural oils found in nuts to ensure consumers get all the rich nutrients and protein they need in a healthier natural way.

You can get Crazy Richard’s at Walmart, Spartan Stores, D&W, Family Fare, Amazon and CrazyRichards.com

AND JUST IN TIME FOR FALL SNACKING…NEW Wholly Rollies!

Crazy Richard’s Peanut Butter Company has partnered with the National Peanut Board to roll out an entirely new category with the introduction of its new frozen snack line, Wholly Rollies – Frozen Protein Balls. This wholesome ready-to-eat snack is a satisfying, nutritious and delicious bite sized snack featuring only 5 ingredients.

Check out my thoughts on this very cool, natural snack!

Sun Basket helps parents to create delicious and healthy meals!

July 25, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Sun Basket helps parents to create delicious and healthy meals!

In every parent’s life one of the things that can be challenging is finding the time to create meals that are nutritious and delicious too. With kids activities as well as our own, we can get pulled in many different directions. This lack of time can cause us to fall back on easy fixes which may not use the most fresh ingredients or work to create unique recipes.

Sun Basket helps customers create delicious and healthy meals made from premium organic and sustainably sourced ingredients.
From introducing new flavors to kids, to helping people achieve their weight loss goals, Sun Basket has become an important partner in the kitchen.

I had the opportunity to try out three meals from Sun Basket to see what I thought and I have t say that I agree that they are creating some amazing meals that are very unique!

When the meals arrive they come well packaged and ready for preparation. You receive almost everything that you need to create the meals that you need. The only things that I was missing for the creation of the meals that I selected included oil, salt and pepper.

In all three of the meals that I made I found that the recipe instructions that were provided were easy to follow. Each of the recipe cards had step-by-step instructions to follow that even provided time estimates for how long it will take to make the food too. I found that some of the recipes were right on target for the time it took me and some took longer, but I think it depended on your own abilities in the kitchen too.

The food that was provided to you is very healthy and organic. For my kids this was the first time they had tried a few of the items that we received. Things like Jicama and a seasoning called Sumac and coconut sugar.

This was the first time I had ever tried one of these mail service meal companies and I could not be happier with the food or the service!

Sun Basket is offering some great deals for you if you want to try this for yourself:

Get 3 Meals Free from Sun Basket! Fresh organic ingredients and easy recipes delivered, with Paleo, Gluten-free and Vegetarian options.
Get $30 off your Sun Basket order! Organic ingredients from the best West Coast farms and easy, healthy recipes delivered weekly.
Send a gift from the best West Coast farms and easy, healthy recipes delivered weekly.

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PopChips, A New Way to Snack

December 5, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Their Story

We think there aren’t enough meals in the day. We think spoiling your dinner is just fine. And if there’s one thing we know as snack fanatics, if it doesn’t taste good, it’s not a snack.

But taste isn’t the only thing we care about. We’re just as concerned about putting good things into our bodies as the next snacker. Maybe even more so. And getting rid of trans fats is just a start. We also think about the other things that give snacking a bad rap — like saturated fats, calories, preservatives, artificial everything. It’s enough to make a snacker get out the chip clip and hold out for dinner.

So what were our options? Not many. In spite of snacks filling an entire grocery store aisle, we realized everything was pretty much either fried (unhealthy) or baked (undelicious). Someone needed to do something on behalf of all snackers. So we thought, who better for the job?

In our pursuit of the snackers’ holy grail, delicious and healthier, we discovered popping. We’re able to simultaneously keep all of the flavor in, while keeping half the fat of fried chips out. Since we do all the popping ourselves, we can make sure of that. Our quality control mantra? If it doesn’t taste good, it’s not a snack, of course.

That’s why we’re so excited about all-natural popchips™ brand chips.

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Count on Karoun Dairies’ Natural Yogurts for a Healthy ‘Feel Good’ Afterschool Snack

October 1, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Product

Doctors Agree: Growing and Active Children Benefit from Yogurt’s Probiotics For Digestive Health and Immune System Support Just Like Adults

Millions of consumers had added yogurt to their daily diets because it’s a convenient and tasty way to put probiotics to work supporting a healthy digestive tract and strong immune system. What a lot of parents don’t realize, however, is that these “friendly” bacteria may also be beneficial to their children’s health. That’s why this school year Moms and Dads are turning away from the candy and salty snack aisle and turning to Karoun Dairies natural yogurts as a healthy afterschool snack.

“Children naturally like the delicious, creamy taste of real yogurt made with fresh, all natural Real California Milk,” said Rostom Baghdassarian, COO of Karoun Dairies. “Each of our natural yogurts are free of artificial ingredients and made with rBST-free bovine milk produced in California. Not only do they have a superior flavor kids love but they also contain live probiotic cultures for better health.”

Healthy Karoun Yogurts for Healthier Children:

Live cultures in yogurt may help boost the immune system generally and support the body’s defenses when cold or flu germs are present

Allergies may indicate an under-functioning immune system and probiotics may reduce symptoms

Live cultures are thought to restore a healthy balance of good bacteria, preventing the growth of bad bacteria, yeast and mold

Probiotics may counteract poor diets high in refined carbohydrates and low in fiber and the negative effects of prescribed antibiotics and common stress.

“At Karoun Dairies our family is dedicated to producing the healthiest most natural handmade cheeses and natural yogurts, using only the finest ingredients,” Mr. Baghdassarian adds. “It’s a huge honor for us to know that every day our products help parents and their children to live more healthy and flavorful lives.”

My Take on the Products

Thick and creamy, this yogurt tastes much different than other Greek yogurt I have tried in the past. In trying these products I used them in numerous ways, from mixing in fruit to the yogurt to using it as a base for smoothies. I even used some of the cheese that was sent as a spread for a bagel (and it was delicious). All-in-all, I would look for these products again and know that you too will be impressed by the high quality and good tasting yogurt that you will receive if you include this in your own home!

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Families Eating on the Go: Healthy Fast Food Option – Organic, Natural Ingredients

July 9, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Often times, parents find themselves on line at a drive-thru instead of the kitchen; eating on the go is more prevalent than ever. The downside to this alternative lifestyle is that most fast food restaurants and chains do not offer healthy children’s meals and instead opt for higher calorie, fat-filled options that can be offered at a lower cost, with a faster production rate.

Investment banker-turnedestaurateur David Kostman has taken note of this deficiency and created a market to meet the needs of health-seeking consumers in a sector dominated by unhealthy options. The menu at Nanoosh (www.Nanoosh.com) provides organic and natural ingredients such as: grilled chicken, tomato, cucumber, lemon, quinoa, cilantro, garlic, red pepper, cranberries, onions and lentils.

Rumored in the industry that big name fast food restaurants are looking to incorporate hummus on their menu to appeal to more healthy-oriented consumers, David Kostman and Nanoosh are ahead of the game.

NANOOSH:

Grill Marinated Natural Chicken Breast or Ground Beef in pita with hummus

Side of Quinoa or Mediterranean Salad

Organic Lemonade

OTHER:

Hamburger, Cheeseburger or Chicken Nuggets

Side of fries

Soft Drink

Benefits of Nanoosh’s Healthy, Organic Ingredients:

Hummus: Hummus, one of the world’s oldest foods, is a natural food that can be a part of virtually any diet. The chickpea, the main ingredient in the hummus, is an excellent source of fiber that digests slowly and keeps blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly. Chickpeas also contain minerals that help the body detoxify, as well as iron and manganese, which are essential for healthy blood and high energy. Chickpeas themselves are relatively low in fat, but the presence of olive oil boosts the fat content in hummus. Olive oil, however, is rich in monounsaturated fat, a type that is actually heart healthy. In recent studies, Hummus has also been shown to naturally raise serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood.

Quinoa: Quinoa is a complete protein grain with all nine essential amino acids which are required as building blocks for muscles, as well as being a great source of manganese, magnesium and iron. It is considered an easy to digest grain and a powerful antioxidant with tremendous health benefits.

Lentils: Lentils are packed with nutrients, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and folic acid. Lentils are a low calorie, low fat, and cholesterol free food. Soluble fiber in lentils acts as a scrub brush, cleaning the digestive system. This type of fiber also decreases serum glucose and cholesterol, and decreases insulin requirements for people with diabetes.

Whole Grains: Consumption of whole grains, like the one used in the whole wheat wrap, was found to be associated with lower fasting insulin concentrations when compared to those associated with the consumption of refined grains.

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Enjoy Summer with Jolly Llama’s Fruit Sorbet

July 9, 2010 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

With school out of session and summer upon us, your kids are probably running wild with all their new free time. The key to keeping your children healthy and active this summer starts with a healthy diet. It is very important in their young age that they receive proper nutrition and stay away from sugary/fatty foods. We all know that getting our kids to eat healthy is not always as easy as it sounds. Well, fortunately Jolly Llama Real Whole Fruit Sorbet Squeezeups are the tasty and healthy solution.

Just in time to beat the summer heat, Jolly Llama, a new manufacturer of naturally healthy, super?premium frozen novelties has introduced a line of unique, refreshing and delicious fruit sorbet treats. Jolly Llama Squeezable Whole Fruit Sorbets come in four flavors (blueberry, acai, strawberry, and mango), are dairy?free, and fun to eat in individually?packaged squeeze tubes.

“We developed Jolly Llama to be a healthier alternative to high?fat ice cream and highly?sugared popsicles,” said Jolly Llama President Scott Jacobson. “They not only taste good, they’re also all natural, low in calories, and a good source of fiber, so everyone can feel great about enjoying them.”

Jolly Llama makes their sorbets from top quality fruit that’s allowed to fully ripen on the vine, sorted, then pureed and frozen immediately. Unlike the leading sorbet producer that cooks its fruit—stripping it of any nutritional value—and who then adds concentrates or juices for flavor, Jolly Llama uses whole fruits, giving its sorbet a genuine, fresh fruit taste.

And instead of using corn syrup derived from genetically?engineered corn, Jolly Llama sorbets are sweetened with natural pure cane sugar. With each tube containing more fruit than almost any other frozen treat, Jolly Llama sorbets taste better and are better for you.

Each of Jolly Llama’s sorbets are also good sources of fiber (10% RDI or greater) and contain 50% RDI of Vitamins A and C. They’re all low?fat or no?fat, gluten?free, contain no allergens, and each tube averages only 85 calories. Its two “superfruit” sorbets (blueberry and acai) are also loaded with antioxidants.

“So many companies churn out junk food for maximum profit,” stated Jacobson. “We created Jolly Llama to provide consumers with an alternative to the unhealthy, not?all?that?enjoyable junk food novelties that currently saturate the market.”

Jolly Llama Squeezable Whole Fruit Sorbets are currently available in the freezer section of selected stores. Suggested retail price of each tube is $1.49, with an introductory 2?for?1 offer valid until July 31.

More information is available at www.jollyllamasorbets.com.

My Thoughts on the Product.
I love both Blueberries and Mangos and amazingly these were the two that I was able to try today. I was quite impressed by these products as you could easily tell that they are made with real fruit and not loaded down with a ton of excess sugar as you find in some products. I also had my children try them and they said that they were “great” and that they wanted seconds! This is always a good sign, and when I can give them something that also is good for them I am even happier! The size of the tubes are just right, as you are not left over-stuffed and instead you feel that it is a great top off to either a dinner or even just as something to cool off in the hot weather that we have been having recently!

Overall, I would highly recommend!

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