May 24, 2016
XANGO is the first company to bring mangosteen to market. Not familiar with mangosteen? It is a Dr. Seuss looking fruit with dark purple skin and a white fleshy pulp. Found commonly in Southeast Asia, it is known as the “Queen of Fruit” due to the legend that Queen Victoria offered a reward to anyone […]
May 24, 2016
We heart these treats! Rawxies are cute, little heart-shaped bars that are a cross between a cookie and an energy bar. These snacks fall into the pre-digested food category. Now, don’t get worried, it just means that they are not heated above 105 degrees which makes them more easily digested by your body. Packaged individually, […]
May 23, 2016
An energy bar with real ingredients! GORP Clean Energy Bars are made on the Canadian Prairies on a family farm and are loaded with natural ingredients that provide healthy fuel for all your TrailblazerGirl activities. Available in 3 flavors, Peanut Butter and Raspberry, Peanut Butter and Apple, and Cocoa, Hemp and Almond, these yummy squares […]
May 20, 2016
Tree water? Birch tree water to be more exact, and it’s Byarozavik. Yes, a complicated name to say, try “b-yeah”, “rose”, “a”, “vic”, but well worth it when you taste it. Popular in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Russia and Northern China, this clear, mild-tasting water contains naturally-occurring electrolytes and antioxidants. Perfect for hydrating and refreshing after […]
May 19, 2016
The Superfood Bar! Hope Bars are super yummy bars made with quinoa and hemp seed – two superfoods that are loaded with antioxidant phytonutrients, essential vitamins, minerals, and protein. Not your typical energy bar, these enjoyable snacks have a taste and mouthfeel that’s akin to a Rice Krispie Treat but healthy and more satisfying. The […]
May 17, 2016
Those on the Paleo Diet have some pretty delicious options with the selections from Evolve Paleo Pantry! You’re familiar with the Paleo Diet, the diet based on the principles of eating like our prehistoric ancestors with lean proteins and nuts and low to no grains, minimal sugar, and no dairy. Evolve initially started as a […]
May 17, 2016
Help keep those trees vertical! Our friends at Vertical Water have a noble cause of Sustainable Full Forestry – a multi-faceted approach to responsible forest conservation. On top of that, they have a fresh tasting drink that is 100% pure maple water. Hold on, it’s not water with maple syrup. No, it’s water that maple […]
May 16, 2016
Good clean energy. Founded in Montreal, Canada, GURU has some refreshing Sparkling Energy Drinks that have zero calories and zero sugar! Available in 3 flavors (lime, grapefruit, and pomegranate), they are crafted with organic, all natural ingredients. A bit of green tea extract gives you 100 mg of naturally occurring caffeine to provide you with […]
May 12, 2016
A healthy snack that is so addictive! Our friends at Dakota Style shared some of their Sunflower Kernels and Sunflower Seeds with the TrailblazerGirl team, and there were some pretty happy bellies around the office. The jumbo sunflower seeds are grown, harvested, and processed in the Badlands of South Dakota in a nut-free facility. The […]
May 11, 2016
Love cheese? Then you’ll be over the moon when you taste Moon Cheese! These snacks are little nuggets of 100% natural cheese – just cheese, nothing but cheese: Gouda, Cheddar, and Pepper Jack. High in protein and calcium (it’s cheese, so no surprises there!), they have a big crunch to them. Add to that they’re […]
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 […]