May 9, 2016
What’s creamy and filled with super omegas? Hemp milk and our friends at Living Harvest have formulated some pretty tasty drinks made from hemp seeds! Check out their Tempt Hemp Milk that comes in five flavors or their Tempt Coconut Hemp Milk that comes in original and unsweetened. Each is filled with vitamins, minerals, all […]
May 6, 2016
The taste of prickly pear in a drink! True Nopal is a refreshing beverage made form the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. The people of the Sonoran Desert discovered that after carefully removing the spines and skins of the nopales (prickly pears), the soft inside flesh could be eaten or juiced to provide a […]
May 5, 2016
Wonderful Wonder Drink! Our friends at Kombucha Wonder Drink sent us a sampling of their shelf stable line of delicious tasting drinks. If you’re looking for some healthy hydration, look no further! You recall that kombucha is a fermented concoction of yeast and bacteria added to tea loading it with beneficial essential organic acids that […]
May 4, 2016
Incredibly thin and over-the-top crunchy. The Crispy Chips by our friends at Natural Sins are a new, healthy take on potato chips, hence the tagline “The Unpotato Chip”. These unique fruit and veggie crisps are made from hand picked Costa Rican produce that is then sliced at an impossibly thin ¼ mm, sprinkled with a […]
May 3, 2016
Yum, yum! Our friends at Golden Girl Granola sent us a wonderful sample package with all seven of their snack size (3oz) bundles as well as a 14 oz large bag of their Original Granola that launched this family run company. High quality, all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients are used in this hand-stirred, absolutely delicious granola. Each rolled […]
May 2, 2016
A natural pick-me-up or put-me-to-sleep! Our friends at Holiskin shared their Natural Energy Booster and Sleeping Beauty Natural Sleep Aid with us, and we’re excited to share our thoughts with you. Let’s talk about the Natural Energy Booster first. You’re instantly struck by the peppermint smell which uplifts and stimulates your mind, then there’s the […]
May 2, 2016
You’ve heard of fruit leathers, right? How about adding some veggies in them to get even more nutrients packed in? Don’t back off…our friends at Veggie-Go’s sent us samples of their five flavors: Mountain Berry Spinach, Sweet Potato Pie, TropiKale, Carrot Ginger, and Cinnamon Spiced Beet. They are very tasty, and you’d never know that […]
April 29, 2016
Oh-so cool looking! The spring collection of method’s laundry products is out, and we were struck by the stylish bottles, pretty colors, and exotic scents. Looking beyond the esthetics though, we found bottles that were functionally practical with indented, ridged areas to hold, and products that worked really well at cleaning and softening even our […]
April 27, 2016
Eat your veggies! Now you can with belicious, an on-the-go way to get those essential nutrients in. Though they look like those regular juice packs with a convenient resealable cap, there’s a big difference; it’s not juice, it’s the real thing. They start with fresh, unprocessed, organic produce, whole grains, rich broth, and juices, picked for […]
April 26, 2016
Add a little sweetness to your life! Satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar with Cracked Candy. Cute little tins filled with thin pieces of flavorful bites that are made with all natural ingredients and no sugar. The sweetness comes from Xylitol, a natural sweetener made from birch tree bark which has been shown to reduce […]
April 25, 2016
Short on time and looking for a treat on the Paleo Diet? Check out MuffinElse! For those that are following the Paleo Diet (AKA the Caveman Diet), it can be difficult to find a treat that meets the criteria of this diet, especially with no processed foods, no dairy, no sugar, and no grains. Shira […]
April 21, 2016
Sometimes a name says it all, and our friends at My Favorite Indulgence Granola hit it out of the park! Their granola is slow-roasted (read: loaded with long-lasting flavor!) and produced in small batches using only certified non-GMO ingredients, no trans fats and no preservatives. Available in four flavors: Granola with Nuts, Nut-Free Granola, Chocolate-Mocha […]
April 20, 2016
Our Aussie friends are on to something with their Corn Thins! Made by a company called Real Foods out of Sydney, Australia, these yummy snacks are delicious on their own or topped with some cheese or nut butter. Round, thin “cakes” formed with popped corn, they’re low in calories (only 23-28 calories!), low in fat, […]
April 19, 2016
Like taking a bite out of a fresh piece of fruit! Our friends at Genesis Organic Juices treated us to some of their juices and they are pretty special. These are cold-pressed juices, crafted in small batches from 100% organic ingredients. They even go so far as to hand select and inspect the fruit that […]
April 13, 2016
A taste of Spain! We were graced with samples from the Ines Rosales line of products, and boy, were there some pretty happy TrailblazerGirls that day! These unique products are made by hand in Spain from a traditional family recipe. Let’s start with the Tortas – both savory and sweet. All-natural and made with extra […]
April 8, 2016
Healthy cookies? Yes, please! Our friends at Laura’s Wholesome Junk Food make some awesomely delicious cookies. They are oh-so moist and flavorful and made with no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients, no trans fats, and no preservatives. Currently, they have 6 flavors available on their website: Oatmeal Raisin, Vanilla Vanilla, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Breakfast […]
April 6, 2016
A taste of India! Our friends at Maya Kaimal shared their wonderful creations with us that are inspired by the many different regions and flavors of India. First, let’s talk about the Chickpea Chips that initially attracted us to Maya Kaimal. These are thin wisps of delicious yumminess made out of chickpea flour. They are […]
March 30, 2016
An inspired name for a bar…umm chew! UMCHU Bars are tasty, hand made bars, or as they say, “hand forged”. Containing limited ingredients (at most 5) but loads of flavor, these bars are just right for a snack on the trail, nosh on the slopes, or pick-me-up in the afternoon. Free of wheat, corn, soy, […]
March 28, 2016
Share the LOVE! Our friends at Love Grown Foods shared some of their LOVE with us in their tasty, healthy foods. We tried their Oat Clusters and Super Oats Packets – lots of flavors to choose from and all were really delicious. Of the Oat Clusters, the chocolate lovers on the team liked the Cocoa […]
March 24, 2016
Be green and clean! Planet is a small company based in beautiful British Columbia that makes some wonderful, environmentally friendly cleaning products. We tested their 2X Ultra Laundry Detergent, and we were bowled over by how well it worked. It’s very concentrated so just a little cleans a big load of dirty TrailblazerGirl laundry. Note […]
March 24, 2016
Seriously addictive! Rain City Crunch from our friends at Sisters Baking Company is the perfect TrailblazerGirl snack. It’s crunchy. It’s salty. It’s sweet. It’s nutty. It’s fruity. It’s gluten free. It’s absolutely delicious! Only high quality ingredients are used – all natural, no GMOs, no trans fats. These granola snacks come in a convenient, resealable […]
March 23, 2016
Looking for a healthy energy drink? We just tried Hiball Sparkling Energy Waters and Hiball Organic Energy Drinks, and we highly recommend them. Made with a propriety blend of guarana, ginseng, caffeine, and Vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12, these energy drinks provide you with a clean boost without any crash or jitteriness. Each 8.4 ounce […]
March 23, 2016
Celebrate the inaugural National Chia Day with our friends at Mamma Chia! Last year we introduced you to the line of chia-based products from Mamma Chia and shared with you all the wonderful health benefits of this little seed. Recall that it’s the richest plant-based source of Omega-3s and is loaded with lots of other good stuff […]
March 21, 2016
Remember the song, “Three is a Magic Number”, originally from the Schoolhouse Rock TV series? Okay, maybe we are dating ourselves, but three is definitely a magic number for Laiki Rice Crackers! Only three ingredients yet deliciously magic! These gluten-free, vegan, allergy-friendly snacks are made with either wholegrain red or black rice, oil and salt. […]