April Giveaway Product Details

I’m really happy that all of the companies below agreed to participate in my April gift box giveaway. It’s been a great success so far and you still have time to enter to win by ‘liking’ me on facebook (www.drmelina.com/facebook). I found all of these companies at the Expo West show in Anaheim in March and liked their products so I asked them to participate. Here is a little bit about each one.

The Newest Superfruit

Nutrition Powder and Nutrition Bars from Baobab Foods deliver unprecedented nutrition. Baobab fruit has greater antioxidant capacity than acai and is a veritable cornucopia of vitamins and minerals – potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium and vitamin C. The fruit also offers high levels of naturally occurring fiber, including 25% soluble fiber. The baobab fruit grows naturally in the wilds of Africa, Madagascar and Australia on the iconic baobab tree, often referred to as the “tree of life.” Toss a scoop of the powder in your morning or pre-workout smoothie to take it to the next level! www.baobabfoods.com

Healthy Indulgence

HALO is a delicious dessert-themed indulgent snack that you can feel good about. With flavors like S'mores, HALO satisfies the most intense sweet-treat cravings. However, HALO is not a candy bar: rather, HALO is QAI-certified organic, dairy-free/Vegan, low-in-sugar, just 150 calories, a good source of Omegas, and built from all-natural oats, flax seeds, hemp seeds, peanuts and other wholesome ingredients. I’m a dessert person and if I can enjoy a product with the flavor ‘S’mores’ and not feel guilty that’s a good thing in my opinion. http://theprobar.com/products/halo/smores/

One of the Best Fish Oil Products

Purity is a significant concern among fish oil consumers; third-party tests have documented that Nordic Naturals fish oils are completely pure from heavy metals and environmental toxins. The oils are tested three times during manufacturing to show that each soft gel is at least 750 times purer than the source fish, which provides all the benefits of omega-3 essential fatty acids without the risk of toxicity. To ensure consistent quality, Nordic Naturals adheres to and exceeds the stringent Norwegian Medicinal Standard (NMS) and the European Pharmacopoeia Standard (EPS) as well as the voluntary standards set by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) for all of our products. These standards guarantee quality products by setting maximum allowances on peroxides, heavy metals, dioxins, and PCBs. By now we all know the benefits of omega 3s. They should be a part of any healthy lifestyle plan! www. Nordicnaturals.com

My New Favorite (& super healthy) Teas

Pu∙erh (pu-er) is an ancient healing tea picked from 500-year-old organic, wild tea trees in the mountains of Yunnan, China. Pu∙erh tea leaves are piled, dampened and turned in a unique 60-day fermentation process. This results in Black Pu∙erh’s deep, earthy flavor and many health benefits that have been touted for thousands of years. Pu∙erh contains more antioxidants than most green teas. I’m completely addicted to this product and I find that it really helps me feel better when I drink it throughout the day. It may even help boost fat loss and drop cholesterol too. www.numitea.com

Chocolate Pu∙erh —This velvety infusion combines black Pu∙erh tea and organic cocoa. Accented by whole vanilla beans and sweet orange peel, this decadent blend is rounded off with nutmeg and cinnamon for a spicy finish. (Certified Organic)

Emperors Pu∙erh — Pu∙erh boasts a deep bold body that is smooth and earthy with hints of malt. This rich, energizing tea is deeply satisfying as a coffee alternative. Numi is proud to reveal the centuries old tradition of Pu∙erh. (Certified Organic)

Jasmine Green —I know you’re already a fan of green tea but a bit of extra info on Jasmine Green… it recently won Best Tea from Prevention.com. Jasmine Green undergoes a natural scenting process where organic jasmine flowers are laid atop organic green tea leaves as their scent is naturally embraced. This natural scenting process happens three times. (Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified).

A Really Healthy (and tasty) Snack Chip

With unmatched flavor, Falafel Chips™ are USDA Organic, Certified Gluten Free, GMO Free, vegan, and kosher. A good source of protein and fiber, containing no cholesterol, trans fat, dairy, nuts, MSG, or artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, each chip is full of crunchy, satisfying flavor. Available in Original and Spicy. These chips are one of the few that contain NATURALLY occurring fiber, a real plus in my book. And they taste terrific. www.flamousbrands.com

Fruit Made Easy & Delicious

"Yogavive™ nutritious fruit snacks are Organic, Non GMO, Kosher, Halal, Vegan
and Gluten Free. Best of all though they are super tasty, full of natural apple goodness and only 35 calories! Yogavive™ are available by mail order from our website www.yogavive.net and also from www.amazon.com. Follow Yogavive™ on twitter http://twitter.com/#!/Yogavive and Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Yogavive." Lets face it, we don’t always have time to shop for fresh fruit so this product is a terrific, low calorie, delicious option.