Showing posts with label #TheHealthyShopperPicks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #TheHealthyShopperPicks. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

The Healthy Shopper’s Picks for Spring 2013

Did you know Canada..  Spring is making progress, even with cold days we feel that warmth and see the awakening of nature.  In spring we are looking forward to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. To make every day an earth day the Healthy Shoppers, Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky encourage Canadians to pursue a natural and healthy lifestyle because it is good for us, our health and also for environment.  Their Spring Picks 2013, I received to review on Did you know Canada? behalf, are a great range of healthy products including food, hygiene products and homeopathic medications.



It is great that nowadays many local grocery stores (even small ones) and pharmacies have organic and healthy section to shop from, so almost all of the products from The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring Picks 2013 can be easily found there.

The first product in a list is certified-organic and 100% natural yogurt Olympic Dairy which we already love for the taste and buy quite often.  The Healthy Shoppers chose Organic Coconut, Mango and Lemon, these three new flavours with the original Organic Plain and French Vanilla. We tried mostly all the flavours and I love that feeling of eating fresh and tasty fruits.

Second pick is Earth Balance Organic Coconut Spread, the newest addition to the line of organic alternatives for butter and margarine. First I found it tastes quite different but after a while I feel like becoming addicted a little bit to that taste, I think because it is free of lactose, soy, dairy, casein and gluten.

Third choice is Simply Natural Organic Salsas, made using only organic ingredients. My family tried different flavors including Pineapple, Mango, Black Bean & Corn, and we loved their grandma’s homemade taste, they are so good for organic tortilla chips or as toppers for meat and fish.



Hygiene category has always been important for everyone especially for women and babies, so The Healthy Shoppers have chosen Natracare products again. My boy absolutely likes Natracare’s 100% Organic Cotton Baby Wipes same as I like Intimate Wipes.  Natracare’s wipes are free from parabens, sodium lauryl sulphate -  SLS, alcohol and synthetic preservatives and are perfect to use for the whole family.  Donsky explains, “the baby wipes are also great to remove make-up, put in your gym bag or keep in your car to wipe sticky hands, and they’re perfect for camping, picnics and the list goes on.”   Plus Natracare’s products are biodegradable, compostable, and are derived from sustainable, renewable resources and never tested on animals.  
    
Next two the Healthy Shopper Spring 2013 Picks: Zax’s Original Bruise Cream and Hyland’s Homeopathic Leg Cramps are my favorites too. I feel so lucky to be introduced to them and try these products, because when I have bruises or suffer from leg cramping I leave it as it is, do not take any medication as these are conditions not severe or strong.  But now after trying these two products I came to the certain relief level and I can better sleep also knowing that Zax’s Original Bruise Cream is Paraben and Propylene Glycol free, and Hyland’s Leg Cramps the only non-prescription OTC solution for restless legs, it is side-effect free, non-habit forming and drug-free.

In addition to Spring 2013 selection of high-quality natural and organic products, the Healthy Shopper also encourage people (consumers) to understand the importance of reading labels. As co-founder of the Healthy Shopper Randy Boyer said:  “We want people to understand that it’s not just fat and calories they need to watch, it’s also what’s in the products they’re using. Our focus is on the importance of reading labels, if you don’t understand it, you probably shouldn’t be eating or using it.”

Faniya

Friday, November 9, 2012

Healthy Shopper Picks for Fall

Did you know Canada..  The Healthy Shopper Picks for Fall 2012 are a selection of products chosen to provide Canadian women and their families with healthier alternatives for their diet, lives and environment. Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky are the co-founders of The Healthy Shopper, a coupon book that makes healthy shopping more reasonable, and authors of the book “Unjunk Your Junk food”.

With my package I received a copy of “Unjunk Your Junk food” as well and I absolutely loved it, it shares such great info about positive changes you can make, without berating you as I've seen from other health books.  Just because you're eating healthy doesn't mean you have to lose the taste either!  I've really been enjoying their picks for fall..

Asian brand, San-J, might already be in your cupboard at home.  They are a popular brand of asian cooking sauces, that are gluten free!  I've really been enjoying their Soy Sauce, we use Soy Sauce a lot in rice dishes, it has a really nice and light flavour, the kids have been enjoying it as well!  Our biggest fav is their new Asian Orange Chicken sauce, I LOVE Orange Chicken, so I was actually on the fence about trying it, because I didn't want it to not be what I was hoping for.  So happy I tried it because yes!  It does taste like the Asian Orange Chicken you are probably expecting, and I am SO EXCITED I can now make it easily at home!

Their next pick was Natracare which I've used before and I know that they make a fantastic group of products.  Natracare’s organic and natural pads are recommended by gynecologists, and it was the first feminine hygiene brand to receive an International Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)! Natracare organic cotton tampons and organic and natural pads were developed as a direct response to health and environmental concerns about dioxin pollution caused by chlorine bleaching, the extensive use of pesticide spraying on conventionally grown cotton, and the use of rayon and other synthetics in feminine hygiene.  These are products you can feel safe with, and one I trust.



The 3rd choice, and one we had a lot of fun with, was Simply Natural Organic salad dressings.  Coming in a huge range of flavours, what do you do with so many salad dressings?  Well you have a salad party of course!  We got lettuce, spinach  hard boiled eggs, ham, chicken, and bread.  Everyone topped their salad how they wanted and we tried all the dressings!  The top 2 fav was the Ranch and the Honey Mustard, the Balsamic was also a big hit, and there were definitely no misses, it was just a great range of products.  They tasted exactly how they were suppose to, and best of all the dressings are produced from organic ingredients; vegetables and herbs typically grown as heirloom varieties known for their fresh, rich taste.

The final choice is another product we've used before, Ecover.  The laundry detergent works great, on both the adult and the kid clothes, and I will be using it on the baby clothes when we get those ready soon!  The dish liquid has a really nice light scent and most importantly is made without foam boosters that don’t biodegrade and don’t really clean.  I found the Toilet Bowl Cleaner to be very easy to use as well with the angled spout and it worked well.  All Ecover products are made with plant-based ingredients, phosphate-free, not tested on animals, have a minimum impact on aquatic life, are suitable for septic tanks and are completely biodegradable.  Also, Ecover’s 100% PlantPlastic bottles are made from sugarcane that is 100% renewable, reusable and recyclable!

A fantastic group of products, products that every household can use and I love them all!  Using the Healthy Shopper coupon book I'll be able to save on all these great products when we run out too.



Great news for our readers!  We have a fantastic giveaway - enter below for your chance to win a gift bag full of The Healthy Shopper Picks for Fall!!!!

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Friday, March 23, 2012

#TheHealthyShopperPicks - Natracare

Did you know Canada.. it's Day Five of our look at the The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring and the last product we have to share with you is Natracare.



Natracare - Natracare’s organic and natural pads are recommended by gynecologists, and it was the first feminine hygiene brand to receive an International Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)! Natracare organic cotton tampons and organic and natural pads were developed as a direct response to health and environmental concerns about dioxin pollution caused by chlorine bleaching, the extensive use of pesticide spraying on conventionally grown cotton, and the use of rayon and other synthetics in feminine hygiene.

The pads and liners are made from 87% renewable materials and are chlorine-free, bio-degradable and compostable.

A fantastic set of products available in a huge range of sizes and styles, this is a fantastic product line that you can feel safe using.

Enter below for your chance to win a Natracare product. We have had a great time sharing The Healthy Shopper Picks with you this week, be sure to check out their website for more information and savings!

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

#TheHealthyShopperPicks - Kiju 100% Organic Juice

Did you know Canada.. It's Day Four as we look at the The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring and I have got to tell you about Kiju 100% Organic Juice.

Kiju 100% Organic Juice is a Canadian company started by Mike Kelly and Kevin Schultz, who say they are dedicated to giving kids and adults on the go a healthy choice.

An awesome selection of flavours and an absolutely new favourite in our house, we have been drinking these non-stop. Kiju juices are certified 100% organic from fruit grown and processed naturally. Kiju contains no added sugar, colour, flavours or preservatives, and provides a full day’s supply of vitamin C.



I love the shape of their juice boxes, perfect for little hands, and their 1 Litre Tetras are perfect for the fridge. Their five amazing flavours include mango orange, lemonade, grape apple, apple and pomegranate cherry. I can't even say what our favourite is, they all taste so good. Their glass bottle flavoured iced teas are so refreshing as well, I highly recommend trying them all!

This has been a great introduction to a product from The Healthy Shopper Picks and one that has a permanent place in our house. Enter for your chance to try them too!

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

#TheHealthyShopperPicks - Simply Natural Organic Pasta Sauces

Did you know Canada.. for Day Three of our The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring we're looking at Simply Natural Organic Pasta Sauces.

Simply Natural Organic Pasta Sauces come in a huge range..



* Marinara Pasta Sauce
* Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
* Tomato & Mushroom Pasta Sauce
* Tomato with Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
* Tomato with Roasted Peppers Pasta Sauce
* Fra Diavolo Spicy Pasta Sauce
* Red Wine Marinara Sauce
* Vodka Cream Pasta Sauce

It was just last night that we tried the Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, I wasn't sure how the boys would react, they are very picky creatures, but it was a huge hit!! Tasted very fresh, flavourful, was a great consistency for our spaghetti, perfect!

Manufactured in a plant that is Certified Organic, and is part of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) program of manufacturing quality assurance - you know you are getting the best.

Enter below for your chance to win a Simply Natural Organic Pasta Sauce! Thanks to The Healthy Shopper Picks for sharing another great selection with us.

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

#TheHealthyShopperPicks - Ecover

Did you know Canada.. it's Day Two of The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring and we're checking out Ecover products.

Ecover makes plant and mineral-based cleaning products for every part of your home. Their products are phosphate-free, not tested on animals and their products are very effective. I love this as well - Ecover’s dishwashing soap and laundry detergent are packaged in 100% PlantPlastic, an innovative new PolyEthylene, or green plastic made from sugar cane so it’s 100% renewable, reusable and recyclable - that is the wave of the future!

I recently tried a few of their products..

The laundry detergent worked great, on both the adult and the kid clothes, I think this would be perfect for baby clothes, knowing you are using the safest possible soap on you little ones clothes.

The dishwashing tabs worked great, no residue and if you can believe it, no water spots! It was a nice light scent that is great too. I personally do not like any strong odours coming out of my dishwasher, no matter how pleasant they are suppose to be.

The dishwashing liquid worked great as well, so easy on the hands, it's actually dermatologically tested for sensitive skin - I should have had this when I was washing the millions of bottles when the boys were babies. What I thought was really cool is that it doesn't make a lot of bubbles, it just works - imagine that!

Another great Healthy Shopper Pick and we're going to share an Ecover product with one lucky winner as well! Enter below for your chance to win.

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Monday, March 19, 2012

#TheHealthyShopperPicks - Earth Balance

Did you know Canada.. it's Day One and the first product we are featuring from The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring is Earth Balance.

Earth Balance has some great products including buttery and coconut spreads. We recently picked up their original natural buttery spread. I am a HUGE bread fan and I admit I wasn't to sure - I've never had Earth Balance spreads before, but I was pleasantly surprised! It had a great taste, good consistency the kids enjoyed it as well and I think it's truly a product I could switch to.


Earth Balance is 100% natural, rich in Omegea 3's, free of GMO's, trans fats, hydrogenated oils, and artificial ingredients - how awesome is that. Something you can feel good about giving to your family. Earth Balance products are also free of gluten, lactose and eggs - making this vegan product perfect for just about everyone.

I like that you can cook with Earth Balance just as you would use butter or margarine as well, great to not have to keep so many things in the fridge. Very impressed with the first of The Healthy Shopper Picks and am so excited we get to share one with one lucky reader. Enter below for your chance to win an Earth Balance product!

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Friday, March 16, 2012

The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring 2012

Did you know Canada.. The Healthy Shopper Picks for Spring 2012 are a selection of products chosen to provide Canadian women and their families with healthier alternatives for their diet, lives and environment. Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky are the co-founders of The Healthy Shopper, a coupon book that makes healthy shopping more reasonable, and authors of the newly released book “Unjunk Your Junk food”.

Randy and Andrea are sharing their picks for Spring with us and we'll be featuring a product each day next week with a chance for you to win the product too! So stay tuned for Monday!

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