There are a lot of alternatives to cow milk and soymilk made from nuts and seeds available these days as more and more people are diagnosed with allergies and making health conscious decisions. Sol Original Sunflower Milk is the latest offering for those seeking alternative beverages for their cereal, smoothies, coffee, etc.
SOL Sunflower Beverage is made from sunflower seeds, one of nature's most potent superfoods. Sunflower seeds are rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals that help neutralize cancer-causing free radicals and slow down signs of aging. Sunflower seeds are also packed with essential minerals such as phosphorus, selenium, zinc, magnesium, and manganese. SOL's vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3 fats boost immunity, promote brain and heart health, strengthen bones and teeth, and promote beautiful, younger-looking skin from within.
SOL refreshing sunflower beverage provides an excellent source of Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Folic Acid, Calcium and Vitamin D. Each 8 oz. serving provides 50% of the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin E, 60% for Phosphorus, 30% for Calcium, 25% for Vitamin D, and 20% for Folic Acid.
I did notice that Sol has a shortened shelf life compared to soymilk. The sample we were sent expires in March, but that is still a good length of time. I do like the flavor of Sol a lot, much better than rice or hemp milk. It does contain some organic ingredients; however, the sunflowers are not.
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Repurpose Insulated Compostable Coffee Cups Made with Ingeo
Ingeo is making its way into many products these days. From baby wipes to compostable cups, ingeo is replacing petroleum-based materials.
Repurpose Compostables offers a great solution to styrofoam and other disposable coffee cups:
The insulated technology keeps hot beverages warmer for longer, and prevents heat from escaping the cup, protecting the user and creating a more comfortable feel with only one product. The revolutionary new insulated cup requires no sleeve, uses 65% less CO2 than a traditional cup to produce, and can be composted in 90 days. The insulated cup uses FSC-Certified paper, the highest standard for sustainable forestry. Traditional insulated cups are made by adding additional layers of paper; however, the Repurpose insulated cup does the same with our patented insulation material on a single wall cup. This high quality food service product finally offers the greenest possible alternative to Styrofoam and non-compostable insulated cups.
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If you are a vegan coffee drinker, it can be hard when traveling to find soy creamer. SoyGo Soy Creamer comes in handy packets you can throw in your purse or bag.
For soy lovers on the go! It's hard being on the road or simply out-and-about when you want that cup of coffee or tea and a vegan creamer isn't available. Well, this is no longer the case! This new travel-sized creamer from SoyGo, made with the finest Organic Gold 1000 soy powder, is delicious and creamy, and contains no GMOs, lactose, or artificial ingredients. Each packet also contains one gram of fiber and one gram of protein. You're sure to love it as much as we do. Just grab a packet and hit the road!
Ingredients: Non-GMO soy powder, sugar, color added (natural mineral titanium dioxide), inulin, xanthan gum, vegan natural flavors (inc French vanilla), dipotassium phosphate, salt.
I'm a soy latte drinker. Soy powder won't cut it in espresso, but I can see how coffee drinkers would like this product.
Dipotassium phosphate is a food additive that is also found in fertilizer. WebMd states:
Regular long-term use can upset the balance of phosphates and other chemicals in the body and should be monitored by a healthcare professional to avoid serious side effects. Phosphate salts can irritate the digestive tract and cause stomach upset, diarrhea, constipation, and other problems.
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We set out to provide our clients with a convenient, nourishing cleanse program that is portable and not just juices. That is why we worked for three years to make a bar that was both delicious and nutritious offering detoxifying ingredients.
BENEFITS
All bars offer ingredients that have been scientifically studied to help heal our main digestive organs. By adding our very own JOULECLEANSE Mix, your body receives valuable nutrients from ingredients that are plant based, gluten, wheat, nut, and dairy free.
These bars are not organic, but they are all natural. Considering the expensive ingredients they contain, they are realistically priced at $4.50.
The detox ingredients in these bars are cayenne, dandelion, tumeric, and fennel. Each bar contains:
8-9 grams of plant-based protein
7-9 grams of fiber
4 grams of omega 3 and omega 6
I don't know if I can be satisfied eating just a bar for a meal, but these are definitely healthy snacks!
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Hydros Filtering Water Bottle Funds Sustainable Global Water Projects
Filtering tap water is the best alternative to bottled water. Using a water bottle with a built in filter ensures that anywhere you go, you can have clean drinking water from the tap.
Offering a convenient and cost-effective alternative to bottled water, Hydros Bottles can save consumers $400 per filter and help reduce the 60 million plastic bottles that find their way into landfills every single day. Each Hydros Bottle purchase makes it possible for Operation Hydros to build sustainable water infrastructure to aid the nearly one billion people worldwide who do not have access to clean, drinkable water. Every bottle sold provides clean water to one person in need for one whole year.
I would prefer a glass water bottle with a filter, but I haven't been able to find one.
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Holidays? Check. Birthdays? Check. Tuesdays? Check! Our research says life is 100% better any day pie is involved. There's nothing like a rich, gooey slice of apple pie straight from the oven, baked in a perfectly flaky crust and topped with cinnamon-sugar. And now it can be yours, along with dozens more mouthwatering varieties, vegan at last and better than ever.
Vegan Pie in the Sky is the latest force in Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero's baking revolution. You'll find delicious and adorable pies, tarts, cobblers, cheesecakes and more--all made without dairy, eggs, or animal products. From fruity to chocolaty, nutty to creamy, Vegan Pie in the Sky has the classic flavors you crave. And the recipes are as easy as, well, you know. Serve up some:
Maple-Kissed Blueberry Pie
She's My Cherry Pie
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Tartlets
Salted Pecan Caramel Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Learn how to rock (and roll) the perfect pastry crust, whether butter, graham cracker, chocolate cookie, or gluten-free almond. Luscious toppings transform your pie into a showstopper. And you'll even find handheld treats, to make getting your recommended daily allowance of pie more convenient! With gorgeous color photos and Isa and Terry's irreverent commentary throughout, Vegan Pie in the Sky is the modern baker's bible for pie that's out of this world.
I make pies, but I rarely make a tart! Oooh, my mouth is watering looking at these recipes. Should I start with the stawberry & cream tart or maybe the chocolate raspberry tart? I have these fruits frozen from the garden. We will be eating well this weekend!
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Linda Watson, the founder of CookforGood.com, created her wildly affordable cooking plans after being inspired by a national challenge to eat on a food-stamp budget. She credits her background in project management helping her to not just survive but thrive on just a dollar a meal per person...
If you've wanted to eat like it matters but felt you couldn't afford it, Wildly Affordable Organic is for you. It's easy to think that "organic" is a code word for "expensive," but it doesn't have to be. With these ingenious cooking plans and healthy, satisfying recipes, Linda Watson reveals the incredible secret of how you can eat well every day--from blueberry pancakes for breakfast to peach pie for dessert--averaging less than two dollars a meal.
Get ready for wild savings! You'll discover how to:
• Ease your family into a greener lifestyle with the 20-minute starter plan
• Go organic on just $5 a day--or go thrifty and spend even less
• Take advantage of your freezer and freeze your costs
• Find the best deals at your local farmers' market or grocery store
• Cook easy, scrumptious, seasonal dishes from scratch
I like how Linda arranges her menus based on seasons, as it only makes sense that seasonal food will be cheaper than out of season food that has been shipped from different climates. It is also fresher and better for your health and the planet.
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I have never made cheese, but I have friends who do. Homemade cheese is so delicious, and someday, I plan to try. Thanks to Jody M. Farnham and Marc Druart's book The Joy of Cheesemaking, I think I can!
Review
"Starred Review. Brush up on Chemistry 101 and be prepared to master all kinds of new techniques...In between the scientific lingo and the critical procedures of learning about the art of cheesemaking come some great color photographs, a few dozen recipes (e.g., Texas cheese soufflé, fromage flatbread), and introductions to "rock star" cheesemakers around the country that include personal histories, a cheese-featured dish or two, and contact information. And lest we lose sight of the end results, enjoying le fromage has its day in two chapters covering the how-tos of building a cheese board and pairings with wine or beer. The authors--one American, the other French--are affiliated with the Vermont Institute of Artisan Cheese, one of a handful of similar accredited educational institutions in the U.S." (Booklist )
The pictures make me salivate, and the instructions are simple enough I think I could do it! Now, maybe I just need to get a cow for constant cheesemaking supply!
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GMO-Free: SunRidge Farms Organic and All Natural Snacks Perfect for Holiday Travel
Holiday travel can be a drag with winter weather and crowds. You don't need to add the feeling of being "hangry" to the mix. SunRidge Farms has many organic and/or all natural snacks to stave off those feelings and keep you in a positive mood.
SunRidge Farms All Natural Dark Chocolate Almonds
Crunchy and sweet. Skillfully crafted in the time-tested European confectionery traditions Small Batch Roasted Almonds. Freshly roasted in house, then drenched in SunRidge Farms All Natural Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate is recognized for its antioxidant properties Luscious Dark Chocolate and Fresh Roasted Almonds. Irresistible.
From our beginnings to today, SunRidge Farms™ has been committed to green living. Our green commitment goes beyond our organic and all natural products, reaching through our business and beyond to make the world a better place for our customers, employees, and the planet. From offering sustainably produced products, to supporting charitable causes, to incorporating greener business practices throughout our offices and warehouse, our commitment to make a difference in the world will never wane.
Here are just a few ways that we live green:
Our warehouse is equipped with a 99kW solar panel system
Seventeen delivery trucks have been converted to renewable biodiesel fuel
Low-flow water-saving devices have been incorporated into our offices and manufacturing plant
Recycling programs include corrugated cardboard box, ink-jet cartridges, office paper, plastics, and shrink wrap
Our state-of-the-art purification and ventilation system has imporoved air quality throughout our operations
Of course, the dark chocolate almonds are my favorite! Once again, SunRidge Farms does not disappoint, other than I wish all of their products were 100% organic.
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If you are looking for a refreshing tea beverage, Tea's Tea has some low calorie drinks that may quench your thirst. Teas' Tea Pure Green Unsweetened Tea:
Distinct clarity and natural taste of green tea--brewed and bottled using ITO EN?s natural clear bottling technology
Pack of twelve 16.9 fl oz bottles
Unsweetened tea with no calories, 60 mg of caffeine per 16.9 fl oz, more than 100% RDA of vitamin C, high in tea antioxidants
Drink for yourself to taste the distinction of a beverage alternative that is healthy and designed for an active lifestyle
ITO EN's knowledge, expertise, and experience help them in making an extraordinary ready-to-drink tea
Has the full taste of oolong tea paired with the bright taste of mango--enjoy the pure refreshment of this invigorating blend
Pack of twelve 16.9 fl oz bottles
Naturally sweetened with a touch of cane sugar-- only 40 calories per serving, all-natural tea with no colors, powders, or concentrates
Good source of natural "catechin" tea antioxidants
Drink for yourself to taste the distinction of a beverage alternative that designed for an active lifestyle
ITO EN's knowledge, expertise, and experience help them in making an extraordinary ready-to-drink tea
These products are not organic, and I felt the need to sweeten the unsweetened green tea. If you have the time, better to just make your own cup of tea, but in a pinch, grabbing a cold Teas' Tea is definitely better than a soft drink.
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Have you ever had a Sour Jelly Bean? Neither had we! My little boys love the look of colorful jelly beans so they asked me to make jelly beans "our way"...and "can we
make them sour, too, Daddy"? Sergio and I tested and tasted and formulated and created YumEarth Naturals Sour Jelly Beans (not too sour) that will make your mouth dance!!! No artificial colors or artificial flavors, no gluten, no nuts or tree nuts and no dairy or soy!!! Vegan as well, though we forgot to print "vegan" on the bag.
They have the perfect sour bite and are really popular in my home.
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Are you looking for a convenient way to store those holiday leftovers? Innobaby has a unique solution with their stacking bento, part of the packin smart line.
Create fun meals and snacks for on-the-go. Divided compartments are perfect for packing sandwiches, pastas, veggies, fruits, snacks and more.
STACK filled compartments using the slim dividing tray.
LOCK containers to preserve mealtime creations & snacks.
NEST empty containers for easy travel and compact storage.
see through top lid with locking side panels
removable silicone seal for divided compartment
slim dividing tray for separating main compartment to divided compartment
main compartment = 12 oz
divided compartment = 8 oz (4 oz each side).
Dishwasher safe.
bpa-,phthalates-, pvc-, lead FREE.
This product is made of plastic in Vietnam. I do prefer glass or stainless steel food containers over plastic, even when it is BPA-free.
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I am really into ancient grains, as studies have shown modern wheat has been bred to be contain high protein causing more allergies and sensitivities. Jovial products are made from einkhorn:
Einkorn is very different from all other varieties of wheat. It was the first species of wheat grown by man more than 12,000 years ago. Now considered a relic crop, it has practically been forgotten because its yield is low in the fields and its type of gluten makes bread-baking a challenge...
Einkorn is genetically pure, exceptionally nutritious and surprisingly delicious. It is the healthiest form of wheat because it has never been hybridized.
I love Jovial's enkhorn cookies. Now I have tried the pasta:
Jovial Whole Grain Einkorn Pasta is a delicious foundation to a nutritious and enjoyable meal. Although Whole Grain Einkorn is a healthy source of dietary fiber, it does not have a grainy or gritty texture. Packed with protein, B vitamins and minerals, it will leave you feeling very satisfied. Our pasta is masterly crafted in Italy by expert pasta artisans, who only enhance the inherent goodness of this most ancient grain. We care about our products from the seed all the way to the package. Jovial Whole Grain Einkorn is packaged in a carton made from 80 percent recycled cardboard and is 100 percent recyclable. The window is certified 100 percent compostable, made from FSC certified wood pulp.
When I traveled to Italy last summer, I actually had Jovial enkhorn cookies in my carry-on for snacking. I never saw this product on the shelves in Italy, but I sure enjoyed eating them in their homeland.
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Low Glycemic NuNaturals Stevia Products: Add Fiber, Not Sugar
Stevia is quite the health food rage, especially for those that can't eat sugar because they are diabetic or are dieting. Although I am not a huge fan of it myself, I appreciate that an all-natural alternative to sugar exists, especially for those suffering from health problems.
White SteviaTM Extract Powder contains the flowing agent maltodextrin, a food grade carbohydrate derived from grain. Tasteless, maltodextrin is the perfect medium to use with the extract, making it easier to measure. This form is perfect for sprinkling on cereal, yogurt as well as mixing in beverages. One quarter to three quarters of a teaspoon is the recommended serving. White Stevia Powder contains 60% more Stevia extract than most other brands on the market. The cost to get the same sweet taste of other brands can be up to 2 1/2 times more expensive compared to NuNaturals. NuNaturals White Stevia Powder will save you money.
As a dietary supplement use MoreFiber™ in your favorite recipe. MoreFiber makes it easy to reduce or take sugar out of your conventional recipes while adding high quality fibers.
Sweet Health, Erythritol Crystals is a naturally-occurring sweetener found in many fruits and vegetables. It is as three fourths as sweet as sucrose, has no after-taste and is safe for diabetics.
The average 40 gram bar of dark chocolate contains 250 calories and 14 grams of fat! If the chocolate bar uses Dutch processs cocoa, some of the polyphenols will be destroyed. NuNaturals Cocoa Extract contains 15% of the polyphenols and 10% theobromines in Cocoa. Ten milliliters of our Cocoa Extract would contain the same amount of polyphenols and theobromines in a chocolate bar at about the same cost, but without the fat and calories!
NuNaturals Alcohol Free Stevia Pure Liquid is for individuals that are sensitive to alcohol here is a product especially for you. For everyone else the unique sweet taste that the glycerine imparts makes this a favorite of many NuNaturals Stevia Pure Liquid.
NuNaturals has developed this easy to use liquid that allows the most accurate measurement of Stevia Extract. This liquid is so concentrated, that only 5-10 drops are needed.
Quick Dissolve Tabs contain our NuStevia White Stevia Extract and fiber. These marvelous tabs are a pre-measured serving. The tabs are very easy to break into halves or even fourths so that you can use as much as you want or as little as you want. NuStevia Quick Dissolve Tablets contains absolutely no calories or carbohydrates.
Our NuStevia White Stevia Extract is our most concentrated form, and only a tiny amount is needed. This is a powder extact. This form is excellent for mixing up large batches of beverages or for recipes. The 1 oz bottle contains only the NuStevia extract and natural flavors. NuNaturals Pure NuStevia Extract contains absolutely no calories.
I prefer the liquid stevias to the powders. I think they have a better flavor. I like adding them to tea.
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