Introducing…Vitamin Shoppe’s Protein Pantry! A new section at Vitamin Shoppe filled with yummy protein packed foods! My favorite. Aside from the traditional protein bars, I like eating protein enriched foods, since I have such an active lifestyle. Gotta fuel those muscles! They sent me MET-RX Protein Pancake Mix, P28 Apple Crisp Spread, and D’s Naturals Fluff Butter in Chocolate Fudge […]
Perky Fruit Bodies- Cacao Banana Coconut, Coconut Banana, Strawberry Banana
I got some yummy Perky Fruit Bodies to try! What is that, you say? These are organic, raw, vegan, gluten free, and kosher “fruit leathers”. Let’s get to it! ^-^ Coconut Banana– this one is squished! The color and appearance isn’t appetizing, but we always go beyond that for food reviews! The flavor is OK. Banana and coconut flavor […]
Del Monte Fruit & Veggie Fusions Peach Mango Fruit Cups
Who doesn’t love a good fruit cup!!! A perfect little snack or treat to go into your lunchbox. Refreshing, and perfect when they are a little chilled, and a great way to finish up a meal, especially if you have a sweet tooth like me 🙂 Del Monte has come out with Fruit & Veggie Fusions! They are blends of […]
Hot Pocket Snack Bites in Pepperoni Pizza and Ham & Cheese
Hot Pockets sent me some yummy goodies! I got some coupons to try complimentary new Hot Pocket Snack Bites, and saw these 2 at my local Stop n Shop. Pepperoni Pizza and Ham and Cheese. These are perfect since Halloween is right around the corner, and they are filled with yummy protein and carbs to fill you and your kids […]
Outer Spice Original & Spicy seasonings
I got these spices to try from Outer Spice! I was sent two varieties, the No Salt Spicy version, and the Himilayan Sea Salt Original blend. They have a retail value of roughly $6.99 each. They are MSG, GMO and Gluten Free, and made from high quality spices and herbs. I used these a few times during cooking. We made […]
Bio-K PLUS Fermented Dairy Probiotic- Strawberry
Probiotics are super important in anyone’s diet. They help keep your immune system working well as well as your colon and bowels happy with a healthy flora of bacteria. They are especially recommended for people on Antibiotics a lot, since those medications wipe out ALL bacteria, both good and bad, in your gut, and the good bacteria is NEEDED in […]
Summer Essentials from Vitamin Shoppe’s Expert Brianna M. Diorio
I was sent some of the Summer Essentials suggested from Vitamin Shoppe‘s Expert Brianna M. Diorio, who is an MS, Clinical Nutritionist, Holistic Lifestyle Coach, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. In my little package I got a Vitamin Shoppe pill box, a sunscreen from Goddess Garden Organics, and a Kiss My Face Sport lip balm! Alright! Let’s review the sunscreen […]
Atkins Stone Fired Cheese Pizza
Saw this baby at Super Stop n Shop I believe…HAD to buy it! As a Diabetic, I watch my carbs very seriously, and try to keep them on the lower side. So Low carb pizza?!?! Put me down!!! I cooked it in the microwave, the suggested method, on the silver plate it comes with. Here’s what it looked like: […]
The MedCenter System
So, as you all probably know by now, I am a Type 1 Diabetic. So I am on a slew of prescriptions that I take daily, just to help keep my body healthy, as well as some vitamins and supplements I take to help ease some side effects of Diabetes (like a probiotic!) Personally, I take my pills morning and […]