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Diet & Fitness, Drink, Fresh

The Beet Goes On!

Beetology Reviews: beet + tropical fruit

When most people think healthy, they associate it with sacrificing taste and enjoyment. This isn’t the case with the 100% cold pressed juice, Beetology. Don’t let the name fool you. I was skeptical at first as well. There are many health benefits to beets, such as being great for the heart, blood pressure, and brain. Despite the high nutritional value of beets, I have always been reluctant to eat them. When I tried Beetology: beet and tropical fruit flavor though, I wanted a second serving. In addition to beet juice, the drink was a sweet blend of coconut, lime, and my favorite, mango. If you are looking for a sweet and refreshing, but healthy beverage for the hot summer days, Beetology is a great option.

Reviewed by Erin McCusker

I knew about the health benefits of beets—fiber, vitamin C, potassium— but I wasn’t crazy about the taste. After trying Beetology’s beet + lemon + ginger juice, I’ve discovered beets can be just as delicious as they are nutritious. The refreshing combination of beets, lemon and ginger tasted great.  I’m planning on trying the other four flavors of Beetology’s 100% cold pressed juice, starting with beet + tropical fruit. Beets have been shown to be good for your heart, brain and blood pressure— between those benefits and Beetology’s delightful taste, this stuff can’t be “beet!”

Reviewed by Annie Ostrander

Drink, News

It’s All About The Taste; ZeroWater!

Using the Zero Water included TDS test meter, here’s what Dietary Supplement News came up with…

“ZeroWater system nails it!” “A TDS Thumbs Up!”

Bottled brand water was tested at 190 PPM

South Florida tap water tested at 185 PPM

Refrigerator filtered unit tested at 179 PPM

Zero Water from the filtered pitcher tested at 000 PPM

It’s all about the taste and this is fresh!

AND

Their ZeroWater Tumbler combines the top-performing filtration technology with a sleek, convenient design so you can get great taste out of your tap water whether you’re at home, at work, or at the gym…simple and fabulous!  Check them out at www.ZeroWater.com 

A very special Kudos for their efforts: #ZWFiltersforFlint 

Drink, News, Protein

Tru Protein

Many weekend warriors and everyday fitness enthusiasts want to make good choices when it comes to supplementation – but the world of sports nutrition can be intimidating.  trusource™, a new fitness nutrition brand is aiming to make protein supplementation more simple, accessible and unintimidating for “real” people.

We got our hands on the Trusource product line and are pleased to share our thoughts. First, the packaging is definitely different from your typical sports nutrition brands – powders are much more manageable than the standard giant tubs, and RTD bottles have good shelf-appeal. The labeling is simple and clear – and directs users to the Trusource website.  There, I found a convenient protein calculator to help me determine how much protein I should get per day. Here’s how my recommended intake was calculated: .5g of protein x 175lbs = 87.5g of protein per-day.

Hitting that number is pretty easy with the great-tasting selection of Trusource products.  There’s light and refreshing Protein Water.  There’s tasty Anytime Protein & Protein +Energy (my fav!) and then there’s Protein Java, which is a great idea!  It’s a ready-to-drink iced coffee beverage packed with 16 grams of protein and caffeine, with only 100 calories and four grams of sugar.

trusource

The Trusource website also provides easy-to-make recipes featuring their protein products. Your diet won’t be boring with these shakes, desserts and protein-packed pancakes. Before or after your workout, a go-to-source is Trusource: http://mytrusource.com/

DietarySupplementNews.com give this a thumbs up!

 

 

 

Drink, News

BASH FOR A CA– USE!

BeachBash, the klick off to the 20th Annual JEB BUSH Florida Classic. BeachBash will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

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TIP:

Drinking at least 2 liters of filtered water daily is essential to stay well hydrated and also to help thin the sticky secretions. It is also important to replenish cellular salts (particularly sodium and potassium levels). Squeezing a little lemon juice into your glass of water will add some potassium to help promote the release of sodium bicarbonate in the pancreas for optimal enzyme activity!

Alternative Healthcare, Diet & Fitness, Drink, Food

Pumpkin Stuff!

Pumpkin Spice Obsession – Healthy Hacks

The fall season is here which means the pumpkin spice obsession has returned. Before you order that latte check out these healthy hacks on how to get your dose of pumpkin without the unwanted calories!

  • Nix pumpkin muffin and pick hearty oatmeal with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Nix pumpkin spice latte and pick a post-workout pumpkin pie smoothie (1/2 cup skim milk, 6 oz Greek yogurt, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup crushed ice, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 medjool date. Blend well.)
  • Nix pumpkin spice latte and pick coffee with pumpkin flavor and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Nix pumpkin cream cheese and pick pumpkin hummus (hummus mixed with canned pumpkin).
  • Nix pumpkin pie and pick greek yogurt with pumpkin puree.

Amanda K. Foti, M.S., R.D.

Amanda is a registered dietitian with a Masters in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. As a dietitian at Selvera, she works one on one with clients developing personalized weight management plans that address nutrition, activity and lifestyle. (Photo credit: Selvera.com)

Drink, News

Let’s Do The Bump!

Is that the baby in your belly or are you feelin’ a kick of Bump Sparkle?!

For all those pregnant mothers to be out there–Let us tell you about Bump Sparkle, the perfect light drink with only 10 calories! This bottle of sweetness is a carbonated flavored water beverage, and is a healthy start for any mother. This beverage contains folic acid, a key ingredient to giving your baby the best start possible, as it ensures healthy growth. There are a variety of flavors offered, but my personal favorite is Lemonade!  As I took my first sip, I noticed that you could really taste the natural lemon flavor. When I put my drink down, I had a warm sense of relief that I was not only quenching my taste buds, but also feeding my child’s health. This is definitely a drink to keep your eye out for.

We forgot to mention it contains the most essential ingredient…LOVE!

Written by Suzanne Polakoff & Laurel Hennessy

Alternative Healthcare, Diet, Drink, News

Smooth Cleansing!

With the power of leafy greens, cleanse your body in a healthy way that doesn’t leave you hungry or unsatisfied. “Green Smoothie Cleanse” is a step by step program that maximizes the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into easy to drink shakes that also taste great too! Spinach and Chocolate or Mustard Greens Curry are delicious alternatives to plain and boring vegetables.

If you are looking for a transformation, “Green Smoothie Cleanse” will provide you with “superfoods” that will make eating healthier a true pleasure. It will encourage weight loss, detox, clearer skin, stronger immunities and an increase in energy that is noticeable throughout the day. Go out and get your copy in book stores today!

by Nicholas Messina

Drink, News

Energy, Burn Calories=Celsius!

Combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, downing some Celsius before exercise should enhance results in cardio fitness, endurance and body composition, check out the clinical studies for yourself.  If you found a healthy alternative energy drink, that tastes good and makes a difference to drink it before your next exercise–wouldn’t you drink it?

Great flavors, especially the Cola! And if you visit their website, here’s what we found to be wonderful…you can order online and they have a store locator…Enjoy!

Drink, Gluten Free, Organic, Protein

Amazing Flavor, Amazing Grass!

Everyone is looking for that Amazing Grass™–guess what,  Amazing Grass™ is avaiable!  Some say it’s the nation’s leading brand of plant-based, certified organic, green whole food supplements.  Tasty, and a hit flavor, Café Mocha.

There is organic caffeine in every serving, as they list in their ingredients, and Amazing Meal Café Mocha is also a protein-packed way to get an all-natural, plant-based boost of energy with the decadent flavors of chocolate and coffee.

The Café Mocha is a USDA-certified three-in-one protein and meal supplement offering 100 percent whole food nutrition mixes made with a blend of certified all-organic plant-based proteins, fruits and vegetables.

Certified organic, vegan, raw and dairy-, gluten- and soy-free, each serving of Amazing Meal offers 10 grams of complete protein, six grams of soluble and insoluble fiber to help balance blood sugar, improve digestion and promote healthy intestinal flora, and five servings of antioxidant-rich superfoods.

Whaooo, only 90 calories, each serving is also equivalent to five servings of fruits and vegetables, and includes the same protein as three egg whites, all while boosting energy levels and the immune system, and supporting healthy weight management.

An amazing start to your day!

Drink, Gluten Free, News

Complete with Komplete!

Many men and women have little time in a work day to prepare a meal let alone take the time to enjoy eating one.  Thankfully, there are healthy alternatives such as meal replacement shakes to keep you full and satisfied through the day. However, with new knowledge about proper nutrition and health side effects of many products previously on the market, men and women everywhere are starting to realize how unhealthy those old meal replacement shakes are. Komplete, the ultimate meal replacement shakes, has changed the game! Komplete is the world’s first soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, ready-to-drink meal replacement shake.

Kate Farms spent over two years creating the revolutionary product that is dairy-free for those people that might be lactose intolerant; gluten-free for those with wheat allergies or Celiac Disease; soy-free due to recent research that has linked soy to many negative side effects, including impaired cognitive function, increased estrogen in men, and hormonal imbalances in both men and women; and non-GMO for those concerned about harm done to humans, animals, and the environment. Kate Farms incorporates organic ingredients using 21 superfoods allowing consumers to feel good about drinking a meal replacement, and it taste GREAT too! Healthy eating should never be punishment, so drink up! Experience a healthy and Komplete life, with love from the farm to you!

Written by Amanda Taheri