Hail Merry!

Hail Merry products are all RAW VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE. They believe in the healing power of plant-based oils in their whole food raw state. Raw nuts and organic cold pressed coconut oil contain these healthy fats and are proven to improve cholesterol numbers, increase metabolism and provide an excellent source of fuel for the body.

They don’t use heated/processed oils, synthetic vitamins, soy fillers or stimulants, which flood the so- called nutritional performance snacks found on the market today. Hail Merry foods are 100% pure ingredients.

Hail Merry was created by a raw food chef who is passionate about bringing awareness to the prevalent use of vegetable oils used in baked snacks such as canola, soybean or sunflower which easily turn rancid or oxidize when they are exposed to heat and light. These rancid fats cause free radical damage to our cells, which ages the body and causes disease.

Raw & gluten-free food should taste great and not just be functional. We make snacks that truly are cravable - cravable because our bodies need the nourishment and because they taste amazing!

Hail Merry uses cold pressed organic coconut oil which:
Increases metabolism by stimulating the thyroid.

Is comprised of medium chain fats (as opposed to long chains found in animal fat), which provide quick burning fuel for the body and are not stored as body fat. Coconut oil is plant based and has zero cholesterol. Coconut oil actually reduces bad cholesterol. Coconut oil contains large amounts of Lauric acid, which is anti-viral and anti-bacterial, aiding our immune systems. Lauric acid is also prevalent in human breast milk, which is baby’s first line of defense. That is why coconut oil is used in baby formulas.


Hail Merry Uses Organic Maple Syrup and Raw Blue Agave’ to sweeten our foods:
Organic Maple Syrup is superior in flavor and is a rich source of: manganese, zinc and potassium - nature’s way of restoring balance to the body after exercise. We also use Raw Blue Agave’ in our Lemon products – known to be low glycemic.

Hail Merry Grawnola is suitable for Diabetics:
Hail Merry likes to substitute sweet with spices like cinnamon to add flavor.Cinnamon also slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Oat based granolas are VERY high in carbs. In some cases as high as 33 grams per serving. Hail Merry Grawnola is nut based rather than grain based so the carbs are much lower at 17 grams/serving. HM Grawnola only has 9 grams of sugar per serving. HM Grawnola has half the sugar and carbs of a Larabar and is also loaded with healthy omega fats from the nuts.


Hail Merry is Gluten Free:
Hail Merry uses gluten free buckwheat groats rather than oats in her Grawnola. Buckwheat groats are an easily digestible fruit seeds loaded with amino acids. At Hail Merry we are conscious of all the new gluten free products on the market, which are no better for you than their wheat counterparts. These new gluten free snacks may contain gluten free flours like rice or potato but they are still laden with processed oils, processed sugars and then baked to further oxidize the oils. “Just because a snack is gluten free doesn’t make it healthy”

Hail Merry products were designed by a Raw Food chef whose core philosophy is to bring awareness to the powerful benefits of healthy oils, which we must obtain from our diets. These plant based fats like Omega 3 & Oleic Acid can actually improve our cholesterol profile, reduce inflammation, and make our hair & skin more radiant. Just look at this woman!!! I want to look like this! The saying "you are what you eat" is so true. I was sent three lovely items in the mail and I was sooooo happy to of gotten the chance to taste some of the products I have herd such great things about! First up:

Grawnola 369 Orange Cranberry
We designed this nutrient dense, nut blend to be very low in sugar with lots of cinnamon to aid in lowering blood glucose levels. Suitable for diabetics and gluten-free!Ingredients: Hand made with almonds, pure maple syrup, organic buckwheat groats, fresh squeezed orange juice, organic apples, pecans, organic cranberries, sunflower seeds, walnuts, organic Mexican vanilla, organic flax seeds, cinnamon, organic rice bran solubles and sea salt. OMG....this was amazing sprinkled on top of my greek yogurt, I want a never ending supply!!!!

Next up: A sweet treat!

Blonde and Chocolate Macaroons
We worked hard to make these the most luxurious, best tasting raw macaroons you will ever try. Dehydrated at low temps and made with organic expeller pressed coconut oil. If you eat these at room temp they will literally melt in your mouth!Ingredients: Made with organic shredded coconut, almond flour, organic expeller pressed coconut oil, pure maple syrup, organic Mexican vanilla and sea salt. 8 pieces. Whoa...these were amazing! I really had to use some strength to only eat one at a time. Get these now! They also have a chocolate flavor as well. I got to try both and BOTH were amazing! Either of these would satisfy your sweet tooth and make you feel as though you just did yourself a favor. Love em!

This is comfort food with residual health benefits and never too sweet tasting! The perfect afternoon mood lift or special treat for eating all those veggies! Dehydrated at low temps and made with organic expeller pressed coconut oil. Ingredients: Hand made with organic shredded coconut, dark cocoa, organic expeller pressed coconut oil, pure maple syrup, organic Mexican vanilla and sea salt.

Another product that Hail Merry sells are a variety of flavored pecans.

Orange Rosemary Pecans-3.5oz.
Hail Merry first soaks her nuts to activate the living enzymes, which aid in proper digestion. We then dehydrate at very low temperatures to protect these enzymes as well as the delicate essential fatty acids. Research suggests that eating about a handful of pecans each day can help lower cholesterol levels. Merry’s Orange Rosemary blend tastes of fresh pine, tangy orange and a touch of sea salt. Enjoy Hail Merry snacks and know that you are Feeding Your Body Royally. We celebrate our ingredients: Pecans, organic palm sugar, organic rosemary, organic orange flavor, sea salt. You all know how I feel about nuts.

I didnt get a chance to try these but they look amazing!

www.hailmerry.com

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRANS FATS:
Trans fats were created by modern technology to give processed foods a longer shelf life. Polyunsaturated fats oxidize quickly, so in order to make them perform more like a saturated fat, hydrogen is added through a process called “hydrogenation”. This chemically altered toxic trans fat is foreign to our bodies and has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer and other degenerative diseases. Consuming as little as 3 grams (4 grams/donut) per day can be harmful.
Eating a diet free from hydrogenated oils is not as hard as you might think. Be smart, read your labels and know that Hail Merry snacks are trans fat free.

ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS:
Omega 3 & Omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acids are considered essential because we must obtain them from our diet. Did you know that Omega 3 is a highly effective anti-inflammatory good for preventing heart disease, arthritis and many other degenerative diseases? While we need Omega 3 & 6 to be healthy, we must strive for a ratio of 1:1 to 4:1 (Omega 6 to Omega 3). Typical American diets are 11 – 30 times more Omega 6 than Omega 3, which leads to cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis and autoimmune diseases. We also should consume these EFA’s in their raw, unheated whole food state in order to maximize their health benefits.
One of nature’s richest sources of essential fatty acids is found in raw nuts and seeds. Hail Merry granola is loaded with Omega 3 raw flax seeds & raw walnuts and is also properly balanced with Omega 6 raw sunflower seeds to keep your engine humming and your skin glowing.

POLYUNSATURATED FATS:
Polyunsaturated fats are just that highly “un-saturated”. Sounds good right? Polyunsaturated oils become toxic when they are exposed to oxygen, heat, or light through oxidation (unlike saturated fats which are more stable). This causes the oil to become rancid and laden with free radicals. Free radicals deplete our antioxidant reserves leading to tissue damage and disease.
We need polyunsaturated fats (omegas 3 & 6) in our diet to maximize health but oxidized versions contained in processed/heated oils can be very harmful. Hail Merry dehydrates her Grawnola 369 & Macaroons at 115 degrees in order to protect the healing polyunsaturated essential fatty acids.

MONOUNSATURATED FATS:
Monounsaturated fats (Omega 9) such as those found in raw macadamia nuts, raw almonds, cold pressed olive oil and avocados are very healing to the body. These Omega 9 fats are high in Oleic Acid. Oleic Acid is known to decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol and increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Hail Merry Macadamia Dip, Macaroons, Miracle Tart and Granola Royale are a rich source of these healthy monounsaturated fats.

CHOLESTEROL AND SATURATED FATS:
Cholesterol is only present in animals and humans. Human bodies actually manufacture cholesterol for proper hormone functioning. However excess cholesterol consumption can be very dangerous. Plant based fats like that of olive oil or coconut oil do NOT contain cholesterol. All Hail Merry Snacks contain zero cholesterol.
Coconut oil was wrongfully tainted as an artery clogging fat back in the 70’s. It actually is comprised mainly of Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCT’s). These MCT’s are liquid at 76 degrees and remain liquid in our bodies. They also quickly convert to energy and are most likely NOT going to be stored as body fat like long chain animal fats. Coconut oil is also very stable therefore does not oxidize easily to create free radical damage. Athletes consume 1-2 tablespoons of MCT’s before competitions for added energy! Coconut oil also contains Lauric Acid, known to be anti-bacterial/viral. How’s that for cleaning your engine! Coconut oil is what makes Hail Merry Macaroons and Miracle Tart so rich tasting. Hail Merry believes that plant based fats can heal your body if consumed in their raw whole food state. Food as medicine when consumed in reasonable quantities can and will heal the body!

I have been consuming coconut oil now for over two years and I LOVE it. I think that the benefits are amazing and if I had to choose between a oil, it would be coconut oil. When I read that Hail Merry uses coconut oil, I was sold! This company has it going on! I recommend the site and products highly!

Hope you enjoyed the review and come back for more news and reviews!

-Heather

Nature's Answer to Diet Soda.

Hello blob friends! I have to share with you something....My mom things that my blog is called a blob. HAHAHAHAHA!~ You would have to know my mom to really think that this is funny. I cant stop giggling about this. I was on the phone with her last night and she goes "Hey, how's the blob coming along." I paused for a moment and just went on to tell her how great it is and how much I love writing it. I have tried to correct her now for over a year and it is just not sticking. I decided to just let it be.

So yeah, I have a blob, not a blog. I love my blob and all my blob friends. Sorry mom but you crack me up! I would like to tell you about a company and product that I just LOVE. I introduce to you:

ZEVIA INFORMATION
ZEVIA is the first all natural zero calorie soda. With only pure ingredients, ZEVIA contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes, artificial flavors or artificial colors found in other diet sodas. ZEVIA is all-natural, has zero calories, zero net carbs, zero fat, and little or no sodium (depending on flavor).
All seven delicious ZEVIA varieties - ZEVIA Natural Cola, ZEVIA Natural Orange, ZEVIA Natural Twist, ZEVIA Natural Root Beer, ZEVIA Natural Black Cherry, and ZEVIA Natural Ginger Ale - are healthier and taste better than any other diet soda.

Q&A's about Zevia:

What is Zevia?
Zevia with stevia is the first all natural zero calorie soda. It contains no artificial sugar substitutes - no aspartame (Nutrasweet), no sucralose (Splenda), and no saccharin (Sweet 'N Low). Zevia contains only natural ingredients and comes in seven all natural flavors: Zevia Natural Cola, Zevia Natural Ginger Root Beer, Zevia Natural Orange, Zevia Natural Twist (lemon-lime), Zevia Natual Black Cherry, and Zevia Natural Ginger Ale.

What makes Zevia the world's first all natural zero calorie soda?
The ingredients. Zevia contains none of the chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes found in diet sodas because it is sweetened with natural stevia. Diet sodas also contain artificial flavors and colors. Zevia does not. With great effort, expense, and painstaking care, Zevia LLC found the healthiest, all natural ingredients available. Many "natural" sodas contain sugar which means calories. Diet sodas are usually sweetened with processed artificial sweeteners which means chemicals. Zevia with stevia is the only truly all natural diet soda.

What is Stevia?
Stevia is an herb native to South and Central America, and grown now in Asia. For centuries, native Americans of Paraguay and Brazil called it "sweet leaf" and used it to sweeten foods. Stevia helps with dental hygiene, recent studies found it has antioxidant properties and other health benefits, and it contains no calories. Click here to learn more about stevia.

What is erythritol?
Erythritol is a natural sweetener found in many fruits and vegetables. It is extracted from those sources by a natural fermentation process. The erythritol in Zevia exists in the same form - unchanged - as it does in plants and vegetables. Although erythritol is classified as a sugar alcohol, erythritol does not cause the gastrointestinal issues associated with other polyols like xylitotl, malitol, and sorbitol.

Why is Zevia packaged in aluminum cans instead of glass bottles?
Aluminum cans are better on the environment than glass bottles. For example, making cans from recycled aluminum cuts related air pollution by 95%, whereas making glass from recycled materials reduces air pollution by only 20%. Aluminum is much lighter than glass to ship and consequently reduces stress on the environment, such as gas required to fuel trucks, materials necessary to handle the load of glass, and extra emissions from freight vehicles due to weight. The aluminum can is the most valuable beverage container to recycle. Vist Earth 911 for more information.

Is there caffeine in the Zevia Natural Cola?
Zevia Natural Cola is naturally caffeinated with 45 mgs of natural caffeine derived from coffee. Compare this to 45.6 mgs. in Diet Coke, and 36 mgs. in Diet Pepsi®. Zevia Natural Root Beer, Zevia Natural Orange and Zevia Natural Twist, Zevia® Natural Black Cherry, and Zevia Natural Ginger Ale are caffeine-free.

What effect does Zevia have on blood sugar levels?
None. Zevia contains no sugar, and has no effect on blood sugar levels. Zevia contains erythritol, a natural sugar alcohol found in fruits and vegetables. Neither erythritol nor stevia affect blood sugar levels.

Does Zevia contain any sugar or artificial sweeteners?
No. Zevia is sweetened instead with stevia. That's why Zevia® is the only truly all natural diet soda.

Does Zevia have calories, carbohydrates, or fat?
No. Zevia has no calories, no net carbohydrates, and no fat. Zevia® is Nature's Answer To Diet Soda.

Why do the Zevia Nutrition Facts Panels show carbohydrates?
Erythritol theoretically has carbohydrates. However, the body does not process them, which is why Zevia still has zero calories. Erythritiol is excreted through the urine unchanged from its original form. Of course, we disclose the carbohydrates, but we say Zevia has zero "net carbs" because the carbohydrates have no effect on blood sugar, do not assist in weight gain, and do not provide any energy like other carbs which also have calories.

What does all "natural" mean?
It means Zevia contains nothing artificial. Zevia has only pure ingredients. The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are considering particular definitions of "natural." Zevia meets or exceeds all these proposed standards. Beware of products that claim to be natural, but really are not. Zevia is truly all natural.

Does Zevia cause tooth decay?
No. Most tooth decay is caused by the fermentation of sugar in the presence of bacteria. Zevia is sugar free. Neither erythritol nor stevia - two of the primary ingredients in Zevia - are fermentable. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of the phrase "Erythritol Does Not Promote Tooth Decay" as a health claim on food packaging.

How does Zevia rank on the glycemic index (GI)?
Zevia has a glycemic index (GI) of zero.

Please go to their site and see for yourself!

www.zevia.com

This is my favorite flavor! I LOOOOOOOVE Dr.Zevia! The cola, orange and ginger ale all rock too! I have made mixed drinks with them and just straight up. If you just have to fill that craving of a fizzy soda, this should be your pick. If you live in my area you can get Zevia at EarthFare and even at Kroger (bottom self where the juices and teas are in the health food section.) Oprah's magazine is O is raving about it, I saw it on the Tyra Banks show and now my blog! HA! I actually raved about this soda many times before and will continue. Treat yourself with a six pack of Zevia, you deserve it!

In fact, I will treat one lucky reader with a mixed 6 pack. You can do one of three. If you choose to do more than one you will be entered an additional time for each.

1: Link my blog and post to your blog.

2: Link my blog to your facebook page.

3: Leave me a comment telling me which flavor you would like to try most!

I will announce the winner on Monday! Thanks so much for dropping by and I will see you tomorrow, FRIDAY!!!! YES, we made it!

-Heather

Why Water Retention Can Mess Up Your Diet

Good mornin! I hope that this photo makes you laugh. When I found it, I cracked up for about 10 minutes. I mean....we have all been there and we all know what this feels like. Today's post is a good one. It is about water retention.

When people get serious about their diets, they tend to start monitoring their weight and how they look in the mirror just as seriously. Each morning begins with getting on the scale, looking down between your feet and watching to see how the numbers have changed. Some people even track their body fat percentages on scales that measure that by passing a pulse through your body, telling you your body composition. But such meticulous monitoring can lead to despair if, despite following your diet and exercise regimen religiously, you don't get the results you want. Are you failing to lose weight, or is something else at fault?

First off, lets be honest. Its very possible that you simply have your diet set wrong. If you are putting in more calories than you are burning, then you will not lose weight. You need to be sure that you are on a caloric deficit so as to lose weight; if after a month or two you are simply not doing so, then perhaps you have to go back to basics and examine your equations, make sure that you are indeed running at a deficit.

However, lets assume that you've got your diet down right. You're running a deficit, you're exercising a bunch, and still you aren't losing weight. Or youre losing only a little. Whats going on? The culprit can be water retention. Some people have no problem with this, and will lose weight gradually and predictably without any problem. Others, however, will retain water of varying amounts, so that even though they are losing fat, they are not losing weight.

This will vary amongst people. Some people will retain water like mad, especially if they are trying an extreme diet with an extreme workout program. Additionally, women have to deal with the shift in water in their systems due to their monthly menstrual cycle; some women may retain little to no water, while others may retain an extra 5-10lbs. Given that women lose fat slower than men, this can make a woman feel a sense of hopelessness when trying to lose weight she could be doing everything right, and still retain water, and it might take a month or more for her to notice the effects of her correct diet.

What often happens is that people who retain water will notice no change for an extended period of time, and then suddenly lose like 5lbs overnight, and look noticeably different the next morning. This can happen regularly, or once every couple of months; it makes it impossibly hard to tell if you are losing weight properly and just retaining water, or if your diet is simply not working.

The solution to this dilemma is to find a better metric to measure that simple weight. Body fat percentage can be tricky too if you're using those hydrostatic scales, since they gauge your percentage by water, and thus can be thrown off by water retention. One of the best ways to tell is to watch your performance in the gym, to make sure your strength isn't is decreasing, to monitor your energy levels and to measure. Those are a much better gauge of your success. Just be aware that water retention can skew your results, and adjust accordingly! I would like to give a big shout out to the ones that have lost inches this month! I am sooooo proud of you and I have to say, I was so surprised to see some of the numbers. You ladies rock my world and really show me how it's done! Keep it up! Below is a list of foods that will help you shed that water weight that is making you feel fat, when your not.

Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients and provide the body with hydration. Mayo Clinic nutritionist, Katherine Zeratsky, suggests a diet rich in fruits and vegetables as a helpful tool toward reducing water retention, because they can provide a natural diuretic effect. Fruits and vegetables can increase the body's fluid-flushing capabilities and increase urination. Fruits and vegetables highest in water content, such as fresh watermelon, onion, celery, tomatoes, lemons and cucumbers, generally prove most helpful in reducing water retention. Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables might provide similar effects, though fresh varieties are ideal.


Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-6 fatty acids are fats that body requires but cannot produce on its own. They must be acquired through food. Omega-6 fats support brain function, hair growth, skin health and promote a person's overall physical growth and development. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, omgea-6 fats might also help reduce bodily swelling and bloating associated with PMS. Valuable sources of omega-6 fats include safflower oil, soybean oil, turkey, peanut oil, pork, margarine and shortening. But because margarine and shortening also contain trans fats, which can increase the risk of high cholesterol and heart disease, plant-based oils and turkey are recommended.

Potassium-Rich Foods
Potassium is an important mineral and electrolyte, or salt that produces an electrical charge. According to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, potassium deficiency can cause bloating. Dehydration, excessive exercise, vomiting, diarrhea and metabolic disorders can cause potassium deficiency. To promote potassium levels and prevent resultant bloating, foods rich in potassium are recommended. These include baked potatoes, prune juice, lima beans plums, bananas, raisins, acorn squash, tomato juice, raisin bran and almonds.

Low-Sodium Soups
Low-salt soups, such as broth-based vegetable, chicken or whole grain-noodle soups, provide the body with hydration. Though it might seem counter-intuitive, increasing fluid intake is a helpful step toward reducing water retention. Because canned soups tend to contain high amounts of sodium, homemade soups or canned, broth-based soups specifically labeled "low sodium" or "reduced sodium" are recommended for best results.

I hope that you found this interesting and just know, we all go through this period and we all have our days where we feel fat and bloated. Dont fret! You can get even water retention under control.

-Heather

I-SUN and the AMAZING benifits!

Sit back and read the best review to date!

Isun Vision
To enhance the quality of people’s lives and help make the world a better place for all; to inspire others through the integrity & subtle energy of our products, through the knowledge we provide and by example; to be a catalyst for change toward greater harmonious well-being in all our relationships with others, nature & ourselves. We envision a new world where we & future generations may live abundantly in joy & peace & all brightly shine with a radiant heart and oneness of spirit.
ISUN is a celebration of our belief that a dynamic luminous quality of youth can be captured without medical intervention or invasive procedures. From formulation through production, ISUN has embraced the rhythm and flow of perfection that exists in the laws of nature so that you may experience the pure magnificence of nature’s many gifts.

Bunnie Gulick is the founder of this AMAZING company. Yall I can not rave enough about these products. When I first herd from Bunnie I asked for a few samples and she asked me which ones because her line was so extensive. Boy was she right. I looked at the booklet on-line and was truly blown away! I mean I have never in my life seen so many wonderful products, each one looking better than the next to me. I have been fortunate to try out a few things and these are some of my favorites from over the years.

Some of the products that really stood out to me (If I wrote about all of them this post would be pages and pages long). I am going to tell you about my top fav's!

Beyond The Usual
PURE organic, wild-crafted and natural sustainable plant-life in advanced bio-active skincare that harmonizes nature, science, energy, wisdom and pure intention.
ABSOLUTE wholeness, balance and dynamic effectiveness in transforming skin care that captures a lively, luminous quality of youth without medical or invasive procedures.
TRUTH in a product with a purpose your skin knows and your spirit can touch.

…Beyond Compare
Phyto-Infusion I & II
▲Ormus Gold Activated Age-Repair Nutrients
A superconductive flow of
transforming Ormus energy ignites a
light of rare activation in a distinctive
alchemical blend. Unlike any product
of it’s kind, ISUN’s age-repair Phyto-
Infusion serum is exclusively formulated
with Ormus Gold. A dynamic super
conductor of light energy and cell
communication, Ormus Gold may
accelerate cell repair and signs of
youth. The presence of Ormus may
also enhance the activity of the youthrestoring
herbs, phytoplankton, plantderived
peptides, antioxidants and
enzymes combined with stabilized
vitamin C to create a truly advanced,
all natural and organic skin-restoration
serum.
Features:
▲Ormus Gold: Refer to ‘ioActive
Ingredients’ for information about Ormus
and Ormus Gold.
▲Phytoplankton Extract: Light
activated, Photolyase enzyme from
a blue algae phytoplankton has been
scientifically and clinically proven to
protect cellular DNA from UV radiation;
restore damaged DNA; and restore the
skin’s immune system thereby slowing
the aging process and preventing skin
cancers.

… Something Golden BioActive C-Ester Facial Oils
Antioxidant Herb-Oils With High Level Vitamin C
30ml
Our purest, most transforming moisturizers are teeming with energy and
alive organic and natural nutrients that penetrate deeply to truly make a
difference in skin. Complex blends of organic therapeutic herbs, oils and
essential oils with a stable, highly active form of vitamin C, harmonize to
perform the following actions:
▲Energize repair and regeneration with naturally occurring ormus,
oxygen and hydrogen.
▲Stimulate increased collagen and elastin.
▲Support thicker, firmer skin with less sagging.
▲Stimulate the skin’ immune system.
▲Strengthen the skin’ natural moisture barrier.
▲Balance moisture retention for individual skin types.
▲Soothe and calm irritated skin.
▲Promote lighter, more even skin tone.
▲Prevent premature environmental aging.
▲Protect cells and tissues from UVA/UVB
radiation.

This product made my skin sooooo soft I couldn't believe it. When you think of oils you think of oily and greasy. Not the case at all! I have got to get a full size of this for sure!

Another product that I LOVED was this:

Blue-Green Algae Mask
Nourishing, Calming, Cooling & Hydrating
50ml
The natural fragrance of
organic blue-green algae from
upper Klamath Lake with a
hint of pure cooling cucumber
distillate is a sign of the true
nourishing quality and cooling
sensation of this live gel mask.
Blended in a base of algae and
aloe gel infused with a soothing
herb complex and oat milk, your skin feels hydrated, nurtured and calm.
This is an excellent mask treatment for sensitive or inflamed skin. For a
more cooling sensation, keep in the refrigerator.
Ingredients: Algae extract (macrocystis pyrifera, laminaria, fucus
vesiculosus, phaeophyceae and
rhodophyceae and Aloe barbadensis
Gel; Blue-green algae (upper
Klamath Lake); Extract of Green tea,
Licorice root, Calendula, Chamomile,
Rose petals, Lavender, Lemon
balm, Boswellia and Plantain; Oat
milk; Vegetable glycerin; Cucumber
distillate; Honeysuckle extract.

This mask rocked my world!!! I loved how it smelled and felt. Not a tight uncomfortable mask at all. This made my skin literally glow afterwards!

Our versatile, 100% organic and natural fruit enzyme, herb, yogurt
and Morrocan rhassoul clay powder gently exfoliates the skin’s surface,
nourishes your complexion and naturally cleanses without soap to remove
dirt and debris trapped in pores.
Enzymes from pineapple and papaya, and natural lactic acid with
probiotics from dehydrated yogurt, soften and retexture skin as they
help dissolve dead cells that naturally migrate to the skin’s surface. The
gentle scrubbing action of antimicrobial and replenishing herbs stimulates
microcirculation, flooding the skin with oxygen and nutrients as it removes
dissolved debris and dead skin cells.
Phyto-Enzyme powder may be mixed with equal parts water or blended
with your choice of cleanser. It can also be made into a nourishing
exfoliating face mask by blending about ½ tsp of powder with foods such
as yogurt, honey, avocado, papaya, or water. To enhance the benefits
of any ISUN facial mask, blend the powder with a little warm water to
activate the enzymes and mix the paste into the mask of your choice.

All in all a FANTASTIC company and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, if you are in the market for a awesome reginament this is the place you want to buy from. These products are wonderful and I cant say better things about them (no they didnt pay me! ). I truely love these products. In closing I would like to tell you alittle bit about what they do to help.

Their monthly donations help give children an opportunity for loving care, education and personal growth. We support IAHV, Feed The Children, Youth Action International & The Pachamama Alliance.

So go check them out for yourself.

http://isunorganicskincare.com/

You wont be sorry that you did!

-Heather

MacroLife Naturals.

Mornin! It's Monday and I have a great review for you! I hope you all had a great weekend and I have to say, it is never long enough. Training from Monday to Saturday makes my Sundays bliss full! I am so glad to have this schedule now because it is making me take it easy on Sundays and honestly, that's the way it should be! Between my full time job, personal training, the blog AND coming out with a new product, I am non-stop! This is great though, not complaining! I like to have a million things going on at once, it's always been that way for me. This morning I am going to review a company that has a line of products that I really love. Because I am on-the-go so much it is vital that I eat and drink the proper things. I need energy but CLEAN energy. I have got to be mindful about what I put in my tank! Otherwise there is absolutely no way that I could do the things I do. I really believe this! I have my coffee in the morning but after that, I aim for quality foods that boost my moods!

I introduce to you:

Miracle Reds & Macro Greens
Based out of LOS ANGELES, California-Miracle Reds and Macro Greens is a success story in the making….or rather, in the mixing!


THE CREATORS: Nutrition, health and fitness expert Sylvia Ortiz and leading chiropractor Dr. Edward Wagner created Miracle Reds and Macro Greens as comprehensive single-sourced nutritional supplements that provide nutrients, minerals, energy, and taste good.
A pioneer in the fitness industry, Sylvia had developed and introduced Rebound Exercise, an aerobics exercise program using a small, circular trampoline, in 1984. She is an internationally recognized expert in fitness and health and established standards used worldwide for Rebound Exercise training and instruction.
In 1996, Dr. Ed Wagner, a renowned chiropractic and holistic healer, was researching nutrition-based solutions to help create products that would offer his patients an easy way to achieve the nutritional balance they needed to compensate for negative effects of poor long term diets and unhealthy environments. He began to work with Ortiz and they soon formed a partnership that resulted in the creation of Macro Greens and Miracle Reds.
As Miracle Reds and Macro Greens have grown in success among consumers and retailers, Sylvia and Dr. Wagner have begun development of new MacroLife Naturals products.

THE BUSINESS: Miracle Reds and Macro Greens are distributed by MacroLife Naturals, Inc. a leading health products company founded in 1984, and by Natures Best, Cabana Natural Foods, Select Nutrition, Threshold Enterprises, United Naturals East and West, and in Canada, by Christmas Distributors.
The agreements are the result of the continued growth of Miracle Reds and Macro Greens sales which have increased more than 350%. Macro Greens was named the most successful product ever in retail sales over a five-week period at Whole Foods chain markets. Miracle Reds and Macro Greens are among the most popular whole food supplements sold at many supermarkets and specialty health food stores across the nation. The company recently announced a new distribution agreement that will further increase Miracle Reds and Macro Greens retail sales nationwide, offering the popular product at literally thousands leading grocery and health food retailers.
The new distribution will increase both Miracle Reds and Macro Greens presence throughout the Western and Central US and open new markets in the Northeast, offering the popular products at literally thousands of leading grocery and health food retailers.
For Miracle Reds and Macro Greens sales information, click here.



THE Macro Greens STORY
A nutritional supplement that tastes great and is easy to prepare, Macro Greens was created in 1996 by fitness expert Sylvia Ortiz to help her son lose weight and since its introduction has become one of the most popular products in the rapidly growing nutritional supplements market.


WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING Macro Greens ?
Boost energy & metabolism
Strengthen immune system
Detox and cleanse gently
Promote wellness
Improve digestion
Calm down food cravings
Lose or maintain weight naturally




THE Miracle Reds STORY
It wasn’t easy, but we did it! At MacroLife Naturals Inc., we are relentlessly dedicated to bringing the unique tastes and proven health benefits of nature’s amazing fruits to you. Miracle Reds is more than a fruit blend; it is an advanced, non-allergenic, proprietary blend of nutrient-rich, anti-aging anti-oxidants, polyphenols and heart-friendly plant sterols.

THE COMPANY: MACROLIFE NATURALS
Miracle Reds and Macro Greens are manufactured and distributed by MacroLife Naturals, Inc. Miracle Reds and Macro Greens sales have increased more than 350 percent. Macro Greens was named the most successful product ever in retail sales over a five-week period at Whole Foods chain markets. Miracle Reds and Macro Greens are among the most popular whole food supplements sold at many supermarkets and specialty health food stores across the nation. The company recently announced a new distribution agreement that will further increase Miracle Reds and Macro Greens retail sales nationwide, offering the popular products at literally thousands leading grocery and health food retailers.

What about Sylvia’s son?
He was depressed and on the road to health problems and Sylvia had been obese so she knew what he was experiencing. So for her son and herself, and so many others like them, she created Macro Greens . Astonishingly tasty when mixed with water or any non-citrus juice, Macro Greens is completely nutritious, builds health and cleanses the system.
With Macro Greens , Sylvia’s son lost more than 65 lbs while lowering his body fat from 30 to 12 percent. Now he is a healthy young man with a new, positive self- image! With Macro Greens , Sylvia lost nearly 50 lbs. too.
For these and other Miracle Reds and Macro Greens success stories, click here.

WHAT IS Macro Greens?
Macro Greens is a non-allergenic nutrient-rich super food supplement that optimizes pH for stimulant-free health and surpasses the nutrition of five servings of fruits and vegetables without the calories or carbohydrates. Nutrition and fitness expert Sylvia Ortiz and leading chiropractor Dr. Edward Wagner created Macro Greens® in 1996 as a comprehensive single-source nutritional supplement that provides nutrients, minerals, energy, and tastes good. Frequently asked questions FAQ
For a list of Macro Greens ingredients, click here.

WHY Macro Greens? Macro Greens contains thirty-eight synergistic ingredients that feed the body at cell level, nourishing with anti- oxidants, co-nutrients, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Made without common allergens, certified organic barley grass, and other natural ingredients . Macro Greens includes antioxidants , adaptogenic and metabolic herbs, natural fibers, harmonizing support herbs , and natural plant enzymes.
The benefits of using Macro Greens daily include increased energy, weight loss, increased mental clarity, balanced blood sugar, strengthened immune system and improved digestion.

WHAT IS Miracle Reds?
Miracle Reds is an advanced, non-allergenic, nutrient-rich, blend of anti-aging antioxidants, polyphenols and heart-friendly plant sterols. Miracle Reds® “wholefood” formula takes good health to heart and provides bio-absorbable vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and healthy acidophilus cultures for those who prefer to get their nutrition from whole foods. It is the perfect source for alkalizing the body!
Frequently asked questions FAQ
For a list of Miracle Reds ingredients, click here. Miracle Reds works ynergistically in your body. Its hand-selected Organic Fruit and Berry formula uses correct food combining know-how that ensures a non-allergenic, bio-available formula. Miracle Reds Super Antioxidants Goji, Pomegranate, Acai,and Mangosteen, provide the widest spectrum of naturally occurring nutrients available in a single source. The benefits of using Miracle Reds daily include key anti-oxidant compounds that help mop-up unstable free-radicals that damage healthy cells.
Changing the Future of Anti-Oxidants One-Free-Radical at a Time!

POWER FROM POWDER
Certified Organic Barley Grass Juice Powder:
The most alkaline pH factor available in food. Contains large amounts of natural chlorophyll and the enzyme Super Oxide Dismulase (SOD). Barley grass provides one of the widest spectrum's of naturally occurring nutrients available in a single source. Superior to wheat or alfalfa. “Barley is the perfect source for alkalizing the body.”

Spirulina – Premium Quality:
Abundant amino acid content delivers sustained energy, and a potent source of Beta Carotene. Richest of all the blue green algae, easily digested biologically complete protein. World’s richest natural source of vegetarian B-12 and highly absorbable organic iron.

Grape seed Extract:
Rich in Bioflavanoids and Proanthocyanidins. These free radical fighters help to protect and strengthen connective tissue, and improve elasticity of the skin by stabilizing collagen and elastin. Grape Seed Extract is shown to be 20 times more potent than vitamin C or Vitamin E.

Aloe Vera:
Contains over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids and 12 vitamins. Addresses gastrointestinal issues: assists digestion, bowel and colon health and also addresses concerns with stomach acids.

Chlorella –Cracked Cell:
Provides the highest natural source of chlorophyll. The synergistic effect of the many nutrients contained in chlorella help to balance and stabilize the body’s processes at the cellular level.

Ultra Lecithin (Non-GMO):
Essential to the function of every cell and vital to hair and skin health, Ultra Lecithin helps with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and is the best source of the brain nutrient Choline. 99%oil free and contains 97% phosphatides.

Non-dairy Probiotic Culture
Macro Greens® contains 18 billion healthy non-dairy acidophilus cultures per serving to help digest food and aid the absorption of vitamins and minerals. These non-centrifuged cultures are necessary for intestinal hygiene and aid immune system health. Studies show a reduction of cholesterol levels and improved immune function after supplementation with probiotic cultures.

Certified organic Flax Seed:
Flax seed is by far the richest plant source of omega-3, 6 and 9’s found anywhere. Omega-3 and 6 are essential fatty acids, not made by your body. A great source of natural energy and dietary fiber.

Ginkgo Biloba 24% Extract:
A powerful antioxidant that improves delivery of oxygen to the brain, Ginkgo Biloba benefits short-term memory, cardiovascular hand respiratory health.

Fiber & Colon Cleaners:
High pectin apple fiber helps maintain intestinal balance, cleaning the intestinal tract with 17% soluble and insoluble fibers. Pectin and natural chlorophyll both help to cleanse, detoxify, and maintain optimal intestinal and colon health.

Natural plant enzymes:
Enzymes are specialized protein molecules facilitating most of the body’s metabolic processes. Also they help deliver the specific nutrients for muscle and tissue repair, as well as supports vibrant immune function. A broad spectrum of plant enzymes to aid digestion and to promote delivery of nutrients to your bloodstream and cells.

Liver, Kidney, and digestive support:
Milk thistle (Silymarin) and Parsley juice powder

Healthy Herbs:
Ginger, red raspberry, parsley and horsetail have been added in addition to normal adaptogens to balance hormones and improve digestion

Other Essential Ingredients:
Yucca, watercress and carrot juice powder all help joint conditions and relax the nervous system. Enzymes are added to eliminate gaseous reactions and prevent allergic reactions. Stevia is used to enhance flavor

Macro Greens RECIPES:
Macro Greens tastes great on its own or mixed into different types of Macro Greens lovers and have perfected a few on our own – please contact us with your favorite Macro Greens recipes!
From smoothies to martinis, MacroGreens is a great tasting way to stay healthy. Enjoy!
Macro Greens DrinkMix 1 cup (8oz) cold apple juice and 1 ½ cup (12oz) cold purified water, add 1-Tablespoon Macro Greens . Shake or Stir well, serve and enjoy.
Fruit SmoothieApple juice, frozen strawberries, bananas, 1 scoop Macro Greens , blend till smooth.
“Green Cow” Smoothie from The Cow, Venice Beach, CA
Strawberries, honey, non-fat yogurt, n/f milk 1 scoop Macro Greens , blend till smooth.
Rhino Michaels’ “Power Greens” Smoothie Non fat milk, or Rice or Soy milk, frozen strawberries, honey, protein powder, 1 scoop Macro Greens , blend till smooth.


ABOUT: Macro Greens & Miracle Reds Miracle Reds and Macro Greens are a non-allergenic nutrient-rich super food supplements that optimize pH for stimulant-free health. The best tasting, best-selling supplements available, Miracle Reds and Macro Greens surpass the nutrition of five servings of fruits and vegetables without the calories or carbohydrates. Created in 1996 by nutrition, health and fitness expert Sylvia Ortiz and leading chiropractor Dr. Edward Wagner, Macro Greens and Miracle Reds are distributed by MacroLife Naturals, Inc. a leading health products company founded in 1984,and are sold at leading retailers throughout the US.


I got a box of super food bars and so very excited to try these babies out!



Delicious MacroLife Super Food Bars


Natures Perfect Super Food - The exceptional taste of our MacroLife Bars is derived from fresh, raw, certified organic, vegan, whole food ingredients that do not contain preservatives, or artificial flavors/ingredients and promote health and wellness. Live Well!


I was more than willing to eat one after I saw the list of ingredients! YAY! I love a bar that is certified organic AND packed with good for you ingredients!

All Certified Organic Ingredients:
Brazil Nuts, Date Paste, Agave Nectar, Sun Dried Apples, Ginger, Lemon
Macro Greens™ powder ; Certified Organic Barley Grass Juice Powder, Certified Organic Spirulina Powder, Chlorella-Cracked Cell, Spinach Powder with (Octacosanol, Triaconsanol, Hexacosanol, Tetracosanol Proprietary Blend), NON-DAIRY PROBIOTIC CULTURES 8.5 Billion Units, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium Longum and Breve, ANTIOXIDANTS Vitamin E (Natural d-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate), Acerola Berry Juice Powder (Natural source of Vitamin C), Bioflavonoids (Citrus), Rutin, ADAPTOGENIC AND METABOLIC BLEND Red Raspberry Powder, Parsley Juice Powder, Ginger Powder (Freeze Dried), Horsetail Stem Powder, Licorice Root Powder, Suma (Pfaffia Paniculata), Astragalus Membranaceus, Damina, , NATURAL FIBERS Lecithin Powder 99% Oil Free (Non-GMO), Apple Pectin, Apple Fiber, Certified Organic Flax Seed Meal, HARMONIZING AND SUPPORT HERBS Yucca Juice Powder, Watercress Juice Powder, Carrot Juice Powder, Certified Organic Beet Juice Powder, Nova Scotia Dulse, Cactus Powder, Aloe Vera (Freeze Dried), NATURAL PLANT ENZYMES, Protease, Lipase, Amylase and Cellulase, Certified Organic Natural Flavors.

I loved these bars (the chocolate was my favorite!) The taste was great, they gave me energy and I loved that I was getting my greens. I give them two thumbs up! I am hooked on the bars for sure. The macro powders were just as great! I made one of the best smoothies with the Macro Green powder! You have got to check this site out! For incredible products please go to:

www.macrolifenaturals.com

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Thanks again to JR at MacroLife Naturals for sharing their wonderful product with me, I truely LOVED them! I am spreading the word about this site because afterall eating and drinking foods that you can feel good about is rare!

Hope you all joing me again tomorrow!
-Heather