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Gnu Foods Bar Review and Giveaway!

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews, tagged , , , on June 22, 2012 | 36 Comments »

And it’s the last giveaway of my Week of Giveaways! This week flew by. Be sure to make a quick entry into the other 5 giveaways. It only takes 1 comment to win and trust me, you’ll be trying some very awesome products!

This last review and giveaway is courtesy of the wonderful people at Gnu Foods. Gnu Foods makes fiber bars that are all natural, contain nearly 50 percent of your DV of fiber, are low in calories and are great for people following Weight Watchers.

When two boxes packed with baked fibers bars showed up on my door step, I could not wait to dig in.

Flavors include:

  • Blondie Bar
  • Blueberry Cobbler
  • Carrot Cake
  • Banana Walnut
  • Chocolate Brownie
  • Peanut Butter
  • Cinnamon Raisin
  • Orange Cranberry
  • Expresso Chip

My Thoughts:

  • My absolute favorites were the Blondie, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brownie. Yes, I have a major sweet tooth. Overall, I didn’t find a flavor that I wouldn’t eat though.
  • Flavor and Fiber is definitely and accurate description. These baked bars were far from bland!
  • They kinda reminded me of homemade baked-goods instead of your typical “card board-tasting” fiber bar.
  • For my vegan friends, they are vegan!
  • Perfect if you are in need of fiber and want to enjoy eating it!
  • Nutritious!

Gnu Foods want you to try their Flavor and Fiber bars too!

To win your own (remember to leave a comment for each task you complete, saying “I completed everything” in one comment will only earn you one entry!)

1. Tell me what flavor you have to try!

2. Follow me on Twitter @blogitness

3. Tweet about the giveaway

4.  ”Like” Gnu Foods on Facebook (this is a requirement to win!!)

5. Sign-up for the Gnu Foods newsletter.

Thanks to Gnu Foods for sponsoring such an awesome giveaway!

(I was not compensated for this review. I did receive complimentary Flavor and Fiber. This review reflects my own opinions!)

Good Luck!

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Ayala’s Herbal Water Review and Giveaway

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews, tagged , , , on June 21, 2012 | 25 Comments »

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am a huge, huge fan of flavored waters! I jump at any chance to try new waters. I should take a picture of my fridge for you to see my variety…I seem to have more water than food. When Amy at Herbal Water offered to do a review and giveaway on Blogitness, I was stoked!

Herbal Water’s Story:

The Herbal Water story begins in the spring of 2005, in the garden of Dr. Ayala.  A passionate cook, trained pediatrician, talented artist and lifelong vegetarian, Dr. Ayala has spent years exploring healthy, tasty ways to feed children and adults.

Seeking an alternative to sugar-laden and artificially flavored beverages, Dr. Ayala created her own blends of herb-infused waters that magically satisfy thirst and restore the spirit.  Among her family and friends, Dr. Ayala’s herbal waters became famous for their uniquely refreshing tastes and aromas.

Full of flavor yet free of calories, artificial sweeteners, and artificial chemicals, these naturally fragrant beverages evoke happy feelings, like a breeze in a sunny garden.

The growing demand for these tasty herbal waters led Dr. Ayala to bring Ayala’s Herbal Water to everyone.

Ayala’s Herbal Water is the first nationally available organically certified enhanced flavored water made with all organic ingredients.  Each Herbal Water blend is all-natural and sets a new standard for healthy beverages:  zero calories, zero artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors, and zero chemical preservatives.  And our water comes from an Artesian Well in Virginia.

Nothing but great taste from pure water, infused with the finest natural herbs from around the world and kept fresh in a beautiful bottle for your enjoyment.

I received a sample box, which included the following flavors:

  • Lemongrass Mint Vanilla
  • Lavender Mint
  • Lemon Verbena Geranium
  • Cloves Cardamom Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon Orange Peel
  • Ginger Lemon Peel

My thoughts:

  • Ayala’s Herbal Water is one of the more unique waters I have tried.
  • I 5 of 6 flavors, I’m not an orange person at all!
  • The flavors were unique and very flavorful.
  • The Lemongrass Mint Vanilla was very lemon-y and refreshing.
  • The Cloves Cardamom Cinnamom had an apple cider-like taste and reminded me of a cool fall day, which I wouldn’t mind in this heat!
  • I would definitely purchase these waters. They are unique and unlike a vast majority of waters you’ll find on the shelf!

Would you like to try Ayala’s Herbal Water?

Here’s what you go to do to win a gift pack with six flavors from Ayala’s:

  •   Like Ayala’s on Facebook
  •   Follow them on Twitter
  •   Sign up for their newsletter
  •   Follow me on Twitter @blogitness.
  •   Tweet about the giveaway.

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PureFit Nutrition Bar Review and Giveaway!

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews, tagged , , , on June 20, 2012 | 62 Comments »

I’m a huge fan of nutrition bars. I find them perfect for when I am on-the-go (although I try not to make a habit of eating them when I’m at home and have time to prepare a healthy breakfast or snack). I love trying different bars and different flavors. When Jacob at PureFit offered to send me a sample kit of their nutrition bars, I was extremely excited.

This package arrived in my mailbox:

The only downfall was that they arrived on a very, very warm day. By the time I had gotten to them, I could tell they were going to be a little soft if I opened them immediately or a little reformed if I waited to open them! But, did it matter? They don’t need to look pretty for me to enjoy the flavor and the benefits!

Instead the package was:

  • Chocolate Brownie
  • Almond Crunch
  • Peanut Butter Crunch
  • Granola Crunch
  • Berry Almond Crunch

I love chocolate, brownies, granola and peanut butter, so I was extremely excited with the selection.

Directly from PureFit:

Nutritional Information for PureFit Nutrition Bars | PureFit

Kosher-certified and vegan-approved PureFit bars do not contain dairy, wheat, or gluten, and will not melt in their packaging. PureFit works diligently to provide high-quality, award-winning nutrition bars without artificial ingredients, sugar alcohols or common allergens, including milk, wheat or gluten.

Our bars are an integral part of The PureFit Fat-Burning System. It provides many of the nutrients and calories you need to round out your PureFit diet. And it does not contain harmful ingredients found in virtually every nutrition bar on the market. 100% All-Natural Ingredients, 18 Grams of Soy Protein, Non-GMO Soy, Unprecedented Great Taste. This low glycemic, nondairy bar is based on over 20 years of research and was not practical to manufacture until now. It offers:

  • NO Hydrogenated Oils
  • NO Animal Products – Vegan
  • NO Cholesterol or Trans Fatty Acids
  • NO Wheat or Gluten
  • NO Artificial Sweeteners
  • NO Hidden Carbohydrates
  • NO Sugar Alcohol

Best of all, these bars are versatile. From lunch boxes to soccer moms, from Wall Street executives to pro-athletes—everybody loves the taste and they fit into any pocket. Finally—a nutrition bar designed not only for the whole person but for the whole family.

My Thoughts:

  • I loved the flavors (my favorite would have to be Peanut Butter Crunch). I was even a fan of the almond flavors, which I’ll have to admit I was a little skeptical at first to try. I like nuts, but I prefer nutrition bars to be a little sweeter.
  • I really think the tastes are something anyone would enjoy from a student-athlete to the busy professional.
  • I really enjoyed reading the nutrition label (the nerdy grad. student in me!). These are perfect for pretty much everyone. Whether you are vegan or gluten-free, you can enjoy a PureFit bar!
  • 18 grams of protein! I sampled these bars when I was extremely busy. I sampled them when I knew I was going to have to go a good amount of times between meals. They definitely kept me full!

Overall, I really enjoyed PureFit bars. They taste great, fill you up, are perfect for everyone and are far from lacking when it comes to traditional value!

The good news is, PureFit is offering to give one lucky reader a case!

To enter (leave a comment for each individual entry):

  1. Leave a comment telling me what flavor you’d like to try.
  2. Follow me on Twitter. @blogitness.
  3. Tweet about the giveaway.
  4. Follow PureFit on Twitter @PureFitBars.
  5. Like PureFit on Facebook

 

A winner will be selected Saturday! Good Luck

(I was not paid for this review. I did receive complimentary PureFit and this review reflects my own opinion of the product!)

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O.N.E. Coconut Water Review and Giveaway

Posted in Giveaways, Reviews, tagged , , , on June 19, 2012 | 36 Comments »

Remember to enter the PB Crave and Taste Nirvana giveaways!

On a hot summer day, who doesn’t love a refreshing drink? Better yet, who doesn’t love a refreshing drink after a long run or tough workout? When Lucy from O.N.E. Coconut Water offered to send me samples and a run a giveaway on my blog, I was extremely excited. I’ve tried a number of coconut waters. I’ve liked some and others unfortunately went to waste.

Here are my thoughts:

  • I love the packaging. It reminds me of a juice box for elementary school!
  • The taste was subtle. Not bland, but not too sweet.
  • It went down smoothly. I’ve tasted some coconut waters that almost seem thick.
  • It kept me hydrated. Upon finishing the drink, I wasn’t compelled to grab another drink soon after.
  • I enjoyed the taste. This is plain coconut water and it didn’t need any added flavoring to make it enjoyable.

O.N.E. has so graciously offered to give 2 winners a case of O.N.E. Coconut Water!!

To enter (enter up to 6 times!):

1. Visit http://www.onedrinks.com and tell me something you’ve learned.

2. Follow O.N.E. on Twitter @onecoconut

3. Follow me on Twitter @blogitness

4. Tweet about the giveaway.

5. Like O.N.E. on Facebook

6. Add me to your blog roll.

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