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    Tiny and Bursting with Goodness: Sea Buckthorn

    I have heard about all the latest and greatest antioxidants on the market like pomegranate, kelp, kale, acai and all the rest. I never heard of Sea Buckthorn and this little orange berry is full of goodness. They are considered to be both food and medicine.

    Many things are found in mother nature that provide excellent life giving nutrients, but something like sea buckthorn which is packed with so many varieties of nourishing and nurturing elements, is nothing short of a miracle. It is becoming one of the brightest stars in pharmaceutical and supplement industries with at least 190 nutrients including all known vitamins.

    More than 2 billion years old, sea buckthorn is one of the earliest inhabitants on earth. The fine qualities are the results of its ability to withstand the changes and upheavals on this planet. Its botanical name, Hippohgae rhamnoides L, came from an ancient Greek legend: After a war, warriors let their sick and wounded horses loose. But they came back bursting with energy and health. It was traced to tree shrubs on which the horses fed upon and the trees began to be known as “trees that make horses shining”. The effective use is recorded in history in ancient China and Central Asia in which it is said to have maintained excellent health and vigor of both men and horses. In modern times it goes to space as a special food, keeping astronauts well adapted to a complex and hectic space environment.

    Sea Buckthorn is known to improve the condition of your skin, nails and hair!  I am excited to start taking these everyday.  When I search on Pinterest, there are a lot of ways to ingest Sea Buckthorn including juice, jams, drinks, desserts, berries and also through soaps and body products like this one!

     

    Find out more on http://www.seabuckwonders.com

  • Toronto,  WorldWide

    Dinner with @SkinnygirlCKTLS

    After the Skinny Girl event we went home with a lovely bottle of Skinny Girl Sangria, and last night I was in the mood to put it to work. The Sangria and the veggie burger are total match made in heaven. T’was delicious!

    peace and love

    ♥Bella♥

    ps: If you didn’t see the event pics from the Skinny Girl event last month, you can see them here!

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    50 Calorie Mini Wraps from La Tortilla Factory

    This summer La Tortilla Factory is “Mini”-mizing the effort to eat light and fresh, with their new Smart & Delicious Soft Wrap Minis. At one-third the size of traditional wraps, not only are they lower in fat and calories, their size inspires smaller portioned meals and snacks – perfect for lighter summertime fare!  They are only 50 calories each and loaded with fiber (4 – 6 grams each) and flavor, Soft Wrap Minis are super versatile and great for: tacos and fajitas, grilled quesadillas, pizza crusts and wrap sandwiches!

    I made Queso Fundido!

    Hot off the tortilla presses and available nation-wide this spring, Soft Wrap Minis come in five delicious varieties: White Whole Wheat, Honey Oat, Fiesta, Multi-Bran and Three Seed.

    La Tortilla Factory prides itself on making “better-for-you” tortillas with quality ingredients, superior taste and texture and no trans fat.  The Soft Wrap Minis are just the newest addition to the family of healthy wraps and tortillas, including:

    Whole Wheat 100 Calorie tortillas: loaded with 8 grams of fiber & Omega-3 rich

    Low Carb High Fiber tortillas: voted “Best Tortilla For Women” with 52 percent of the recommended daily value of fiber in one tortilla!

    Fiber and Flax Corn tortillas: Easy-to-use, naturally gluten-free corn tortillas with the added benefits of fiber and omega-3 rich flax – only 45 calories per tortilla!

    Hand Made Style Corn tortillas: Mix of corn and whole wheat flour create easy-to-use tortillas that are high in whole grains with great taste and texture

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil SoftWraps: Great tasting wraps with added health benefits of EVOO – plus they’re packed with fiber and low in calories!

    Yum! Can’t wait to use these wraps to make more low-calorie lunches this summer

    http://www.latortillafactory.com

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Thirsty for Sexy @Qdrinks


    Packaged in distinguished glass bottles that are as tasteful as their contents, the Q Drinks line is far from typical mixers and are made with all natural ingredients – not a bunch of sticky, high fructose corn syrup that just weighs you down in the warm weather.

    Q Tonic:

    Made with all natural ingredients, including hand-picked quinine from Peruvian Andes and organic agave sweetener
    60 percent fewer calories than regular tonic water

    —– I thought this tonic was unique because of its micro bubbles. how did they do that?

    Q Ginger:

    Made with real ginger and organic agave
    Only 60 calories
    Perfectly blends gin or whiskey, but also great on it’s own

    —–I thought this ginger ale had a real zing to it and totally unlike store bought ones like Canada Dry

    Q Club Soda:

    Only ingredients (besides triple distilled water): carbonation and a dash of Himalayan salt
    Great mixed with scotch, vodka or whiskey

    —- incredible mixer for mocktails too!  I tried it with Guava Nectar and it was divine


    How did QDrinks get started? Here is the story…

    It all started on a warm summer night in Brooklyn. A couple of good friends were in my backyard for gin & tonics.

    A few drinks in, my teeth felt strangely sticky. While Jon was talking, I picked up the bottle of tonic water and looked at the ingredients. 25 grams of high fructose corn syrup! Artificial flavors. And artificial preservatives. Sara was drinking a Sprite. I asked to see the can. It had 26 grams of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and artificial preservatives.

    “Do you know that tonic water is virtually the same thing as Sprite?” “Really?” “I thought it was like club soda.” And as soon as that we were on to something else. And then something else.

    Maybe it was the gin, but the idea lingered. Justin brought this great (and expensive) bottle of Tanqueray over. And we were mixing it drink after drink with something that wasn’t any good. Right then I looked up. The moon was shining down on the table. The light caught the Tanqueray and it looked like a glowing orb of green gin goodness. Next to it, the plastic tonic water bottle with its label peeling off and its contents going flat looked particularly decrepit.

    In a flash I realized I could make a superior tonic water. One made from authentic ingredients and good enough to mix with my favorite gins, vodkas and rums.

    I spent four years working to make that great tonic water. I tracked down farmers to source ingredients. Made the recipe in my Brooklyn kitchen. And spent late nights agonizing with one of America’s best young designers to make a bottle as beautiful as the liquid it holds.

    I came up with a superior tonic water. Immediately some of the world’s best restaurants, cocktail lounges, liquor stores, and gourmet groceries started buying it from me. In New York I delivered it from my station wagon, with me doing the delivering and my dad driving. Then we got a bunch of press coverage and some larger chains joined them. And soon I was being asked for other sodas as tasty and high quality as Q Tonic.

    For each Q drink I agonize like I did with Q Tonic. I source the absolute best ingredients I can find and then tinker and tinker with the recipe until I come up with something I love. Finally I work with a great designer to create packaging as beautiful and sophisticated as the liquid it holds.

    So please enjoy. We certainly are,
    Jordan Silbert
    Founder

    Thanks Jordan, we look forward to a summer of Q sipping on the roof deck.

    Find out where to buy http://www.qdrinks.com

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    Pigs Fly with Pig E Skin by 3 Spoiled Brats

    And who said pigs couldn’t fly?

    Fashioned as a traditional foam football with a goofy and quirky spin, Pig E Skin is an all around American toy with a sense of humor. Kids, especially, love to be outdoors during these summer months, and Pig E Skin is a great recreational activity for kids to indulge in.

    Soft to the touch and lightweight, children can continue to safely enjoy playing football. I mean, if you’re going to go the foam-football route, why not get a laugh out of it? Available in three colors, blue, pink, and orange, and two sizes, regular and junior. Order yours today at 3spoiledbrats.com ! 🙂

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    biKa Swimwear

    Looking for a new, smokin’ hot bikini for the summer? Check out these 100% handmade swimsuits from biKa Swimwear‘s new Rajasthan Collection. With celeb fans like Maria Menundos, Mariah Carey, and Eva Longoria, they’re definitely head turners.

    The suits are super unique and perfect dressed up with some cute accessories and heels or worn alone. Check them out on their website! Suits start at $160, a little pricey but worth it for the detailing and handmade quality. Happy shopping 🙂