The Gentle Barn and New Hope Media are coming together at Natural Products Expo West to host an exciting, innovative, and first of its kind event called “Gentle CSR” Celebrating the Natural Industry’s Commitment to Building a Gentler World. It will be an exciting and exclusive evening, celebrating amazing achievements by leaders in the Natural…
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Best Deal Click Here So you are walking around Macy’s or Costco and you’re looking around at things to buy and then you stop and stare at this blender which costs $300. You think to yourself… What is so special about a blender that it can cost $300. Well there is a lot of things…
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This photo was taken from the Advanced video from The GreenSmoothiePilatesChallenge Program. Ankle strength, flexibility, and alignment is critical for balance in Pilates. Running faster and jumping higher stem from having strong ankles. A quick missed step or slip can cause a sprain or twist which will cause swelling and your ankle to be in…
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Juicing Juicing – from a – Juice Extractor – is highly beneficial because of the high amount of filling nutrients that hit your blood stream for an immediate impact and energy boost. Not only will you feel the affects immediately when drinking juices from a – juicer, but – juicing – recipes – and blending…
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To juice, or not to juice? That is the question. And it’s a question that comes with a surprisingly easy answer: DON’T! WHAT?! Does that mean I’m telling you fruit and vegetable juices are UNHEALTHY? Of course not! I’m just saying don’t throw out all that fiber! And that’s wherein lies the difference between “juicing”…
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Make your smoothies Nutrient Rich by adding a little bit of superfoods into the mix. Powders and proteins and other healthy ingredients area a quick add that can make a huge difference for you health. You can use these ingredients for a detox or just an extra kick of energy. Lots and Lots of health…
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NutriBullet Rx 1700 Watt Blender – Financing available After running numerous performance tests against the Vitamix, Blendtec, and Ninja blenders; NutriBullet proved that it is worthy of being rated “Best Blender” Under $200. In the Performance tests the NutriBullet blender was able to liquify smoothies and juices equal to the Vitamix and Blendtec, and even WON the Smoothie…
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Another year of winter has finally begun. For many of us, winter takes a certain toll on our mental health. There’s less light, everyone seems to be sick, and we’re forced to bundle up or forego our outdoors runs. The first months of the New Year are, therefore, a good time to take a look…
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If you’ve ever been to a juice shop, you’ve probably heard of wheatgrass. One of the latest crazes in juicing is serving wheatgrass as a healthy shot. What exactly got this trend going? What is Wheatgrass Powder? Wheatgrass is a grass that comes from the same nutritious family as rye, barley, and oats. The powder…
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Dulse Superfood Powder Healthy Replacement for MSG This healthy food goes by many names: Palamaria palmate, dulse, dilisk, dilsk, red dulse, sea lettuce flakes… The list goes on! What is Dulse? Dulse is a type of sea vegetable that grows in the northern Atlantic and Pacific Ocean providing seaweed health benefits. This plant attaches itself…
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What is Moringa Powder? Moringa oleifera is a species of tree that is also known as “drumstick tree,” “horseradish tree,” or, simply, Moringa. The drought-resistant tree grows the southern Himalayas, though it is now cultivated internationally for its leaves and seedpods. Currently, farmers are working on growing the tree in Hawaii, which would be perfect…
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What is Barley Grass Juice Powder? A close relative of Wheatgrass, barley grass is made from young roots of barley. Barley is a member of the grass family and is one of the first grains humanity ever cultivated. The roots are then juiced, and the juice is then dried into a powder, which can be…
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The Daily Vitamin recommended smoothie recipe add-ons for an extra kick of daily fiber. Get the most nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins from each blend with these easy great add-ons for your – smoothie recipes. Any of these nutrient rich superfoods or healthy proteins and powders can add a great big boost to your overall health, increase energy levels, and…
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Jasmine Adele has been a Pilates instructor in the Orange County area for more than 7 years and has developed her own custom Pilates workout programs for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Jasmine is constantly discovering new and innovative techniques for Pilates which she now is sharing with you through our amazing 14 day Green Smoothie Pilates Challenge. The challenge comes with 3 online…
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The Okinawa diet It is no secret that Japanese live healthy, vibrant and long lives. For years this was attributed to exercise, the Japanese water, weather and genes. Well now the secret is out. On the island of Okinawa, the people who live there know the secrets to health living. Okinawa is a small island…
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12 Reasons to try Alkaline Water (over Bottled or Tap!) Water is a precious resource on our earth, and, lately, health crazes have brought into focus just how vital and healing this resource can be. It hydrates, cleanses the body, keeps you from eating too much, and is good for the skin. And yet, for…
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Superfruits Superfruits: the superheroes of the blending world. If blending and juicing weren’t already healthy enough for you, these nutrient packed fruits are here to give your smoothie or juice a Vitamin Boost! Huffington Post recently released this list of superfruits that can greatly improve your diet and overall health. While this list is extensive…
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Turmeric Health Benefits and Facts Turmeric powder is probably one of the most common and readily available health supplements. It’s right there on grocery store shelves next to the other spices. But relatively few people know how good for you this spice actually is! Best Deals on Superfoods What is Turmeric Powder? Turmeric is…
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Hemp Health Benefits and Facts Made famous for its rope, cloth, and paper, hemp is actually just as useful for your health. The seeds of the plant are ground up into a powder, which can be added to your smoothies for a health boost! Find Deals What is Hemp? Hemp is a plant grown for…
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Chlorella Powder Health Benefits Another super powered algae power for our list! Less popular than Spirulina, another algae, chlorella will add some green, and many health benefits, to your diet! Find Deals What is Chlorella? Chlorella is green algae (its name means “small green”) that are cultivated for their high protein content. In the destruction…
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Mangosteen Health Benefits Mangosteen is probably not something most people have tried before. The unusual fruit is hard, and expensive, to find in the US. For many years, it was not possible to import these fruits, and North America does not have a climate to grow them. Find Deals What is Mangosteen? If you’ve never…
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Cacao Powder Health Benefits and Best Deals You’re probably no stranger to this latest health supplement. The cacao bean, or, as most know it, the cocoa bean, is a source of all kinds of health benefits. That’s right, we’re giving you an excuse to eat more chocolate (sort of.) Find Deals What is Cacao Powder?…
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Spirulina Superfoods Freeze-dried and Fresh-Dried Powder If you’re looking for an easy way to boost your health and bulk up your smoothie or juice, there’s no easier way than by adding a little powdered super food. You may not have heard of spirulina before, but this algae should be the next big thing for your…
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Lucuma Fruit The Natural Sweetener Best Online Deals Powder Profiles: Lucuma Powder If you’re looking for a sweet way to boost your health, Lucuma powder is your golden ticket. This natural sweetener is packed with natural goodness. What is Lucuma Powder? The lucuma fruit grows on trees in subtropical regions like Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, Bolivia,…
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Affordable Blending Ingredients Spending $300 on more on a brand new, top of the line blender may make your wallet feel a little sad, but an investment in a Blendtec or Vitamix blender is a smart choice for your personal health and well worth the cost. However, if the purchase leaves you feeling a…
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