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Squirrel & The Bee Grainless Bakeshop

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It all began with Founder and professional pastry chef Michelle Retik of Squirrel & The Bee in Short Hills, NJ when she started trying her hand baking with nut flours and local raw honey the year of 2012 after she experienced great success with medical treatment for her ulcerative Colitis. She swapped unhealthy foods for nutritious ones such as eliminating all grains, most dairy and refined sugars which she saw relief in her symptoms and because of that success she is now symptom free ! Not long after that word got around about her delectable baked goods which Michelle realized a desire for her pastries for people who were on and off diets. Squirrel & The Bee products are made with •Nuts which is not only provides our bodies with healthy fats but is heart healthy, provides us with calcium as well as other nutrients that is great for the body. They use a blend of almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, cashews and macadamia nuts for not only nutrition but taste as wel

Paleovalley Dark Chocolate Chip Superfood bar with Grass fed collagen

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It all began with Autumn and Chas Smith co-founders of Paleovalley when they met in 2007 and fell in love then married on the mystical Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, CA . Just this year they welcomed a bang boy Maverick! Ever since Autumn was a teenager she suffered from acute digestive disorders many societies failed to provide her with solutions that worked leaving her worried Chas took over which research lead him to the Paleo diet. For 30 days Chas and Autumn eliminated refined foods, ate organic fresh fruits and vegetables, grass fed meats and wild seafood and shopped at local farmers markets . At the end of the 30 day trial Autumn's IBS had went away and was was so intrigued that she then quit her job as a personal trainer at the Tracy Anderson Method and earned a Master's degree in holistic nutrition. Autumn and Chas came to the realization that there weren't many healthy foods on the market while they appeared to be such as using the words gluten free, soy free, dair

Lavva Pili nut yogurt

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It all began in Warwick, New york with Liz Fisher when she concocted a silky yogurt blended with coconut milk. For over two years she worked on the recipe for the plant based yogurt where she added a mix of healthy fats without any added sugar. With each recipe of her yogurt Lavva yogurt was born ! Lavaa yogurt offers a unique taste and texture like no other they add pili nuts for richness, young plantains for the body, coconut for an exotic creaminess, a zest of lime for tang, Himalayan salt for depth and organic fruits to enhance the flavor . Made with • Pilinuts which are a silky super nut that makes Lavva, Lavval is grown in tropical volcanic soil, pili are a nourishing power source that provides more Vitamin E than other nuts. •Plantain are not only a resistant starch that is good for our guts the prebiotic which is creamy in texture with a hint of sweetness  in taste but provides fiber that helps Probiotics thrive. •Real Fruit made without any added sugar with s

Surviving the Holidays Junk-Free with ZenSweet Company

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It all began with Michelle Francis and her beloved husband Corey Winer that shared a passion to provide the world with healthy foods. Michelle and Corey changed their eating ways before ZenSweet was created when she was diagnosed with numerous food sensitivities like wheat, eggs, milk and sugar. They weren't feeling as strong and healthy and changed their lifestyle which lead them to eliminating foods that were processed , refined and ones that could cause allergies and began searching for products to satisfy those needs. When the markets failed to provide them with healthy snacks they created their very own recipes where they eliminated foods that caused inflammation or blood sugar spikes . The snacks on the market didn't taste good and didn't meet their needs when coming to a low-glycemic and allergy free Lifestyle . It took them years to create the perfect sugar-free and allergy-free snacks  which they combined family recipes together when ZenSweet was bor

Detach Coconut+ Coconut Water Evolved

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It all began with Founder of Detach Coconut+ and his wife Ellen who was in desperate  need for an all natural drink that would help her not only stay focused and hydrated during her yoga sessions but that supported her trailing as well and there wasn't anything on the market that could even come close to her needs besides coconut water but was missing some major components along with the taste . So Detach Coconut+ was born after trial and error over 3 years the formula came out electrifying and best of all Ellen liked it so much so that they shared their Ellie-Ade with everyone who was on the hunt for More than just coconut water. Running around this holiday season leaving you stressed  and ragged ?  What if I told you there was a drink that could help  fight fatigue leaving you more energized to get through shopping to not only enhance your mood but offers a taste that you'll be begging for more ?! Detach yourself from the stress this holiday season and revitalize yo

Annmarie Skincare Phytonutrient Cleanser

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With Annmarie Phytonutrient Cleanser you can rejuvenate your cleansing routine with it's luxurious plethora of moisture-binding mango seed butter and nutrient dense herbs. Annmarie's Phytonutrient Cleanser is great for all skin types such as •Dry Skin •Mature Skin •Sensitive Skin •Normal & Combination Skin Annmarie's  Phytonutrient cleanser not only hydrates the skin but restores it as well and is pH-balanced. Phytonutrient cleanser is made with apple extract which makes the skin more softer and youthful looking. With it's one of a kind serum mixture the Phytonutrient cleanser offers hydration for a soothing renewed healthy glow. With it's unique blend of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot, and Litsea Cubeba our senses are awakened . To get flawless results use the Phytonutrient cleanser during the AM/PM and apply to moist skin, then gently massage into face, then rinse . If you want a more therapeutic experience apply the Phytonutrient cleaner to dr

Pamper your skin this Winter with GreenGoo Helps !

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The makers of Green Goo is a  family business that is ran by women who have created beauty and health aid products made from 100% natural herbs and oils right here in the USA ! GreenGoo began small where they made products for friends, family, and their local farmers market which blossomed into a growing company. Since they have expanded their business they strongly believe in their roots: which is in their own words. "A time honored infusion process. High quality ingredients, and simple, effective products. We continue to support the community around us and provide personalized customer service. Together we move forward with a deep commitment to making pure products safe for you, your family and the environment while making a positive impact on the planet. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do." What I love about GreenGoo is that they infuse their products with fresh dried herbs in organic oils which heightens the medicinal value of their products rather than usin

Eat IQbar

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It all began with Founder Will Nitze where he majored in Psychology and Neuroscience at Harvard and became then fascinated by how the human brain works.  When he entered the work environment he discovered he was having difficulty with his own brain where brain fog and fatigue were a daily occurrence, for a quick fix he turned to caffeinated beverages and sugary snacks just to focus only making the problem worse to his growing list of cognitive issues. On a quest to get to the root of the problem he tried and tested all sorts of ways from getting more exercise and sleep as well. When amphetamines showed a desire to be dependent with negative side effects he then went grain-free and ate a high in fat healthy diet which was developed by Brain Nutrition expert Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Mark Hyman. Not long after Will traded in his beloved diet of pasta and bread for healthy swaps such as nuts and avocados he reached new heights with his cognitive performance. Will'

Celebrate this Holiday season with the all new Gingerbread RxBar !

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It all began in 2013 when founders of Rxbar called BS on those other protein bars looking for a more healthier bar that was made up of real ingredients which most of them lack and fell short in finding them so two best friends created their very own in the kitchen. Take it from their ingredients 3 egg whites, 2 dates, and 6 almonds with no B.S. It's how nutritious food should be made using little ingredients that are not only healthy but taste great as well. RxBar knows good food it took them over 250 formulations to perfect their coconut chocolate bar (favorite of mine) and am so glad they did because it literally tastes like an almond joy only in protein bar form and made with dates to sweeten. Rx Bar flavors include Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Sea Salt Peanut Butter Chocolate Apple Cinnamon Blueberry Mixed Berry Coffee Chocolate  Maple Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Chocolate Mint Peanut Butter Rx Bars kid bars Chocolate Chip Apple Cinnamon R

Watermelon Road Dried Fruit Jerky

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It all began with Founder of Watermelon Road Fruit snacks Jamie who was like us were brought up on diets filled with prepared conscience foods and processed ingredients . When Jamie's friends had fallen ill to autoimmune diseases in their 20's it was then she knew her ways of eating had to change and she then realized that when avoiding those processed foods it had a huge impact on her husbands ankylosing spondylitis symptoms. They then made lifestyle changes in ridding the family diet of processed foods and swapped them with whole, and cleaner easy to pronounce ingredients and when Jamie became a mom she was solely oriented toward healthier ways of living by providing her family with snacks that were  packed  with nutrients and also fun to eat. During the summer months Jamie  spent her days in the garden where she created ways to add fruits and vegetables into meals and to enjoy them on the go  and that's how Watermelon Road fruit jerky began by not only fresh flav

Zuke's Z-Bone Dental Chew with Apples Pinchme Sample!

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It all began in 1995 with Patrick founder of Zuke's who was on an epic journey through the mountains of Durango with his chocolate lab Zuke.  To finish their excursion Patrick shared his protein bar with Zuke to refuel which is when he came to the realization that dogs are just like humans being that they need healthy treats to keep them going. Patrick carefully selected the finest of ingredients from the earth and that is how Zuke's Dog Food and Treats was born! Jack received a sample of Zuke's Z-Bone Dental Chew in apple flavor through Pinchme and he went crazy for it as soon as I took it out of the box he knew it was for him.  One thing you don't get in between of is Jack and his treats he loves them! No seriously he growled at me when I got near him to try and take a picture! He thought I was going to grab it from him! Zuke's Z-Bone Dental Chew not only helps clean your'e pups teeth but freshens their breath as well 

Grain-Free Thanksgiving with Know Better Stuffing !

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It all began in Atlanta, Georgia where Know Foods who is a well known company producing grain-free food products to help those reach their fitness goals and diets with low glycemic index options that are free from grains which is made with all-natural ingredients and non-GMO . Know Better products also include Know Better Bread Slices Know Better Bread Mix Know Better Bread sticks Know Better Bites Know Better Thins Know Better Crumbs Know Better Croutons Know Better Crepes Know Better Bars Know Better Marshmallows Know Better Muffin & Cake mix Know Better Waffles Know Better Pancake Mix Know Better Syrup Know Better Wraps Know Better Donuts Know Better Muffins Know Better Cupcakes Know Better Cereal Know Better Pasta Know Better Cookies Know Better Buns Know Better Stuffing is made with Water, Almonds, Allulose. Dried Egg Whites, Organic Prebiotic Fiber, Flax Seeds, Organic Coconut Flour, Chia Seeds, Leavening (Monocalcium Phosophate) Potassium Bi