Showing posts with label health review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health review. Show all posts

10/3/13

All Natural Green Smoothie


Details:  "Health from the Inside Out" is Immortal Herb's motto.  Total Nutrition is a delicious, easy prep supplement that contains a diverse blend of premium quality super food ingredients sourced from across the globe.  Nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, essential Amino acids, and minerals in a dense enough solutions to provide the average American an entire day's worth of nutrients in just one tablespoon.  Gluten free, GMO free, 100% organic, Vegan and no added sugars.  Made in the USA.

Disclaimer:  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

My Review: When I got this product review, it was one of my best choices for a healthy pre-made powdered smoothie drink.  But it gave me a HUGE surprise.  When I opened the package, it was 1. green (what the?), and 2. it smelled like alfalfa (horse feed?).   So immediately I decided I needed to make this up with some fruit and juice so I could actually swallow it.  So I mixed fruit juice, and frozen fresh fruit: bananas, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, with the full package of Total Nutrition, which is one serving, and drank it for breakfast.  It was interesting.  The strong fruit really helped against the barley, which makes the alfalfa smell and taste in this powder.  But for the next few hours I was burping up the taste, which made me a little sick.  However, whenever I wasn't burping up that taste, I felt great, I was energized, my mind was clear.




Pros: you feel great, are energized, clear mind

Cons: smells and tastes like alfalfa, barley, you may burp up the taste

My Rating: Thumbs up for the health benefits, thumbs down for the whole alfalfa business

7/30/13

All Natural Protein Shake


Detail: Naturade: All Natural Pea Protein Vanilla Flavor shake.  Vegan formula: soy and dairy free, gluten free, cholesterol free.  20g plant based protein, 10g carbohydrates, 2.5g fat, allergen free, non GMO Pea.  1 37g package is one serving.  Pea protein is a natural plant based protein that is derived from yellow peas or split peas.  Mix one packet with 8-10oz of cold water or your favorite beverage.  For best results mix in a shaker or blender for 30 seconds.

My Review: I have never heard of this product.  So when I heard that its 1.
gluten free, 2. soy and dairy free, I knew this would be a good choice for many people who have dietary restrictions.  It claims that its delicious, and its true, it is really good.  So I decided with my 3 samples to do a test.  With one sample I drank it with coconut milk. It was really good.  Sample number two I put mango in with almond milk.  It was also really good.  Lastly with sample three I took step by step pictures of me making a breakfast smoothie of the pea protein.  It was really good too.  I will let you know it has stevia, which makes me sick, so even though these smoothies/ shakes were delicious, amazingly filling and satisfying, the stevia leaf extract made me sick to my stomach.  If there was something different in exchange to Stevia, I would love this more.  I've seen images of the big plastic bottle, but I love these individual packages better, you don't have to measure out a serving, because it's already done for you.  I would still recommend this, because Stevia doesn't affect everyone, like it does me.
 8oz coconut milk and 1 fresh banana

Add Pea Protein 

Add 1 cup of your favorite fresh or frozen fruits

After blending you get a thick pale colored smoothie/shake

Pros: great for people with dietary restrictions, great taste

Cons: Stevia leaf extract is in this product

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
                    
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7/24/13

Thyroid Health Support


Details: Pure Health Naturally: Thyroid 5 is a dietary supplement containing: Bladderwrack, Selenium, L-Tyrosine and Kelp.  30 Vegetarian capsules, 15 day supply $10 in stores.  Directions say to take 2 capsules one time a day with 10oz glass of water.

My Review:  I bought this to test it out to see if it would help get my thyroid under control.  To be honest, I really didn't see any change whatsoever.  Nothing changed for the better or the worse.  I know for some products it takes longer than 15 days to see if it works.  Personally I feel like if I took this longer I would be able to tell if there was a difference, but for the price its not worth it to me to do so.  The herbs are very easy on your body, which makes taking these capsules very easy too.

Pros: none

Cons: didn't see any change good or bad

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7/13/13

Gluten, Lactose, GMO free ice cream


Details: Arctic Zero has Ice cream bars, and Ice cream pints. Arctic Bars are 85 calories per bar. Arctic Pints are under 150 calories per pint.  Both are gluten, fat, GMO, and sugar alcohol free.  Made with Lactose Intolerant, low glycemic and type 2 diabetic people in mind.  Made with 8 grams of fiber, 14 grams of whey protein, and contains only organic and natural ingredients.  You can find Arctic Zero on Facebook and Twitter, as well as request product request forms to give to your local grocery store to ask that Arctic Zero be sold there.

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My Review: When I got this ice cream I was so excited about what I was getting.  My children were super excited about all the dry ice it was packed in.  But as I started eating I was quickly surprised by the taste.  It wasn't strong, it wasn't overly sweet, and it wasn't bad.  So I had to pass out the ice cream to family to see what they thought.  The only problem for me, was that I had to wait for family to come so I could pass out the ice cream.  So I waited a few weeks for the family members who especially have dietary restrictions to become available so that they could test the ice cream.  This testing was very fun, and surprising.  Here is the conciseness of having 10 people test these flavors out:
Arctic Bars: Strawberry: only 3 people enjoyed.  Orange: 10 people enjoyed.  Vanilla: only 4 people enjoyed.  Chocolate: 10 people enjoyed.

Arctic Pints: Strawberry, Coffee, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Vanilla Maple: only 3 people enjoyed.  Mint, Cookies and Cream: 7 people enjoyed.


With the 10 people who tested the ice cream those who didn't enjoy the ice cream (whether in bar or pint) really love sugary items, have a major sweet tooth, and or enjoy the "finer" tasting foods.  Of those who did enjoy the ice cream, the bars were really good because of these factors: the dark chocolate coat, the softness once the ice cream thaws, the texture of the ice cream, and the lack of sweetness and sugar.  Of those who enjoyed the pints, it was the same, they don't like super sweet ice cream, and or super sugary ice cream.  This ice cream was eaten by people with and without dietary restrictions and those with the restrictions found this ice cream to be perfect!

I personally found that this ice cream though not all the flavors were enjoyable (I loved the mint and cookies and cream, and the bars) that this didn't make me sick, or hurt my stomach after eating.  Though I have not been diagnosed with any dietary restrictions as of yet.  This was still the easiest ice cream for my body to handle, and that I really loved.


Pros: amazing in all aspects

Cons: it doesn't contain tons of sugar, and is organic so there will be people who won't like it.  But you won't know unless you try it.

My Rating

6/20/13

EPX Body Nutri-Thin


Details: EPX Body Nutrithin is about changing the way you think and feel about food is the key for optimum wellness and personal happiness.  Melt away inches faster than ever before lose three to five pounds your first week.  Block fat absorption the special ingredients in nutra thin, help aid your body and supporting your weight loss efforts by preventing some of the fat you eat from being absorbed.  Create a calorie deficit and get energized when a coward if it happens your sis mobile body fat for energy as you burn fat you lose the pounds its simple math.  What this is supposed to do: jump start your metabolism, suppress the appetie, increase energy levels, burn fat (Thermogenesis), support the body's natural detoxification process.

My Review: To be honest when I first got these emails from the Independent Distributor, I really thought it was just a scam just trying to get my money. However when I actually got the product to review I was very surprised and excited to test it out.  I got a 3 day supply of the EPX body Nutri-Thin capsules.  The directions say to take 1-2 capsules 30 minutes before eating breakfast, with LOTS of water.  Contains Vitamins B3, B6, B5, B12, B9, and caffeine, Ginseng, Cayenne, Acai Berry, and Ginger.

This isn't the first weight loss pill that I've had to follow these directions with, but this is the first of the 3 that I've tried that actually didn't make my sick to my stomach through the pill or capsule flavor, when taking it with water before eating breakfast, or any meal.  During the week that I took this 3 day supply I saw that I lost 3 lbs, and was able to keep it off.  I did have a lot more energy when I worked out (I did 3-4 hard bike rides a day, for 10-15 minutes at a time).  But I also felt a little sluggish in my brain, and had a really hard time falling asleep at night.  I literally stayed up for hours, which at this time wasn't usual for me.  I'm thinking its because of the caffeine.

Overall, I feel like these capsules were a great way for my body to get all the Vitamin B's that I needed.  It helped me with my weight loss experience, and plan.  For me, I would love to find some time of weight loss supplement/ herbal "help" that I can take to help me loose and maintain that lost fat.  But also as I work out, that I can tone down, and build muscle.  This being said, I really want to find something for myself that doesn't have caffeine in it, because I can't handle a lot of caffeine due to a weakened heart.

Pros: it did work in helping me loose weight and keep it off.

Cons: it had caffeine, that I can't really handle

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6/18/13

NeoCell Resveratrol antioxidant

Details: NeoCell Resveratrol antioxidant age defying micronutrients for cellular rejuvenation and youthful vitality.  Knotweed free.  100mg trans reveratrol per serving, 150 capsules, with 5 per serving.  NeoCell Resveratrol antioxidant contains Trans-Resveratrol that is extracted from the red wine grapes, grape vine, and seed from the Bordeaux region in France.  Gluten free, GMP certified.  Helps with heart health, and immune support.

My Review: I was really excited to get this product from NeoCell, to test, try and review (for free), because of the helpful aspects it has for heart health.  Now, I'm not a big fan of having to take pills, supplements, or swallow capsules to be healthy.  But I've learned to start taking these with a healthy juice, instead of water, because they don't leave gross after tastes on my tongue, and they don't make me sick, and they go down easier, because the juice is thicker than water.  With this said, both NeoCell products that I've been testing, I've been drinking with a healthy juice (usually sugar free cranberry acai juice).  This product is helping my body have more energy, helping me not get sick, and keeping my heart healthy, so I can go and go and go and go like a wife and mom needs to do for her family.  Aside from how I feel, I don't really see any or have noticed any other differences in my body.  So even thought I believe that it's working, I'm not really 100% sure it is.  The thing is though, this product isn't harmful for your body, so that's a plus.  But, I'm going to finish off this bottle, and go from there.  I believe its working, so there's a good chance that it will also work with you.

They are purple in color
Pros: I feel great when I take it regularly.

Cons: I don't know 100% that its working

Disclaimer: I received this product to test, try, and review for free from NeoCell

My Rating: thumbs up for me thinking it works, thumbs down because I'm not really sure.

6/14/13

NeoCell Super Collagen+C

Details: NeoCell Super Collagen+C type 1 & 3.  6,000mg collagen helps get radient skin, thicker hair, stronger nails, healthier joints.  What is collagen?  It is a complex structural protein that maintains strength and flexibility throughout the body.  Super Collagen+C is made up of collagen peptides Type 1 and 3 which support collagen in skin, hair, nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.  Suggested usage is to take 6 tablets throughout the day.  Or 3 tablets 2 times a day.  There are 250 tablets per bottle meaning 42 servings.  GMP certified, and a product of the USA.

My Review: I am always looking for herbal supplements, or dietary supplements that will help my skin, nails and hair.  My skin is always struggling, but then as a Mom is a given.  Same with my hair and nails.  But I'm also interested in keeping my tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles strong and healthy.  I love that Super Collagen+C does all of that.  Yes, its no fun having to take 6 big tablets a day.  But the results are really nice.  So when I first started taking this dietary supplement, my skin broke out with zits, for the cleansing of toxins. Once they went away, I could see that my skin was clearer, healthier than it has been.  My nails were growing faster, and more strong with the Collegen, though they still broke it wasn't as often.  And old injuries that would flair up every now and then, stopped hurting period.  That was really cool!  I was really surprised with the results, because I haven't found anything that has worked to strengthen what has now become weak.

I am usually very negative about any dietary supplements working, but I love being proven wrong.  However, with the NeoCell products I was able to test, try and review, I was positive from the beginning, just hoping against hope that it would work, they way I wanted it to work.  And this product didn't let me down.  For that I recommend this product to all who want to strengthen your tendons, ligaments, bones, muscles.

Pros: works great for   does work for skin, hair and nails, but at a slower rate.

Cons: I'm going to be sad when my bottle runs out, but hopefully I'll be able to afford this to keep taking something that actually works with my body.

Disclaimer: I received this product from NeoCell for free, to test, try and review. I only recommend products that actually work.

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6/4/13

Colon Clenz



Details: Body Gold: Herbal Colon Formula, gentle and dependable, overnight success.  75 capsules dietary supplement.  Colone Clenz dietary supplement is a gentle and dependable blend of herbs intended to provide nutritive support for healthy bowel function and to support a clean internal environment.   Ingredients: cascara sagrada, senna leaf, rhubarb root, black walnut, aloe vera, oregon grape, yellow dock, valerian, slippery elm.  1 capsule a day.  The combination of these specific herbs is for soothing the colon and providing healthy regularity without discomfort thanks to the specific herbs that are for detoxification.


My Review:  I've been using this product for 2 months now, on a daily basis.  Its the best gentle colon clenz that I have found to actually work just like it claims.  I now have regularity, no discomfort, and it really does work over night.  I'll take this in the morning with the rest of my vitamins.  I buy this at Walmart for around $10 a bottle.  They just started selling the 75 capsules, before it was a 30 day supply.  I don't take this for a constant detox or cleanse in it self, but for the regularity of bowel movements, and the ease of such, so there is no more constipation or discomfort with bowel movements.

Pros: it works wonderfully, an honest company making honest true and tried claims

Cons: if you miss just one day you will notice a HUGE difference, so I have to take this daily

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4/15/13

Celsius Energy Drink

Detailed: Celsius is a pre-exercise energy drink, but more importantly they focus on being a healthy energy drink.  They use a high level of vitamins that when combined help increase metabolism to increase on a higher lever your fat burn while still giving you the energy you need to burn that fat while exercising.  "Burn 100 more calories per serving." The vitamins and minerals found in Celsius are: Ginger, Calcium, Chromium, all B vitamins, Vitamin C, and Green Tea with EGCG.  This is a supplement, not something to be used without exercise.  3 types of Celsius energy drinks are redily available in different quantities.  Carbonated drinks come in 3 flavors: Sparkling Cola, Sparkling Orange, and Sparkling Wild Berry.  Non-carbonated drinks come in 2 flavors: Mango Peach Green Tea, and Raspberry Green Tea.  And the powered On the Go Sticks are only in the Orange flavor.

My Details:  We got this review product two weeks before I went on a 2 week vacation with my little family.  We were sent 4 packets of powder, and 5 energy drink in various flavors in a Celsius cooler bag.  During the first week, I was sick and didn't exercise at all, so I couldn't use the energy drinks.  The second week I finally exercised once, and drank, well tried to drink a Celsius Sparkling Wild Berry flavored energy drink.  It was really gross, and the more I tried to drink, the more sick to my stomach I felt.  By the time I got to the gym I had only been able to drink about 1/4 of the can.  I threw the rest away.  The flavor was a good flavor, but it was the carbonation that made me so sick.  I drink sodas but on rare occasions, so I know how much "bubbly" I can handle, and there was just way too much in this drink for me.  It was worse than Canadian Dry, or Ginger Ale.  But I also want to clarify that I don't like sparking water either.  So with that little amount of Celsius drink in me, I spent 1 1/2 hours working out on the exercise machines at the gym.  I actually had really good energy, I was able to keep going at a steady pace, my heart wasn't over worked or hurting.  

Now for our vacation time, and an excellent time to pass on the cans of energy drinks to my husband while he works, trains, and drives.  I decided to bring the drinks with me.  My husband tried the Peach Mango Green Tea.  He had the same complaint as me that it was gross.  While on vacation we tried to get my Father-In-Law to drink a Celsius Sparkling Cola but he wouldn't touch it, even though he loves Coke, Dr. Pepper and Pepsi.

On our first day/night of driving we drove 8 hours from 7pm-3am.  My husband drove the first 4 hours, and then needed to take a break, so I started driving around 11pm.  I was tired when we pulled over to switch drivers.  Our kids were asleep in their car seats.  So I took one of my bottles of water, and poured a powder packet from Celsius into it, and drank that for then next 2 hours.  I was wide awake, alert, calm, and able to drive from 11pm-3am really easily.  I loved the Orange flavor of the packets!  More importantly they worked when giving me energy when I really needed it.

Over all, I feel like despite me and my family not liking any of the drinks in the cans, but really enjoying the powered Celsuis, there are options for everone.  Non Carbonated drinks have Green Tea in them, Carbonated drinks are available in more flavors, and the powdered forms are without both the carbonation and Green Tea.  My personal favorite was the On the Go Sticks or the powdered form of Celsius.

Pros: love the On the Go Sticks, love the flavors of the energy drinks in the cans

Cons: don't like the energy drinks in the cans, neither the Sparkling nor the Green Tea options

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