Considering bathing suit season is just around the corner
(fingers crossed), I figured going to the gym will work in my favor much more
if I’ve got the energy to actually stay longer than it takes to get through two
songs on my “sweat” playlist.
Eating healthy is where we get our main source of energy, so
a few weeks ago I tried Nutiva’s new Organic
Superfood line. The Organic Buttery Spread is a vegan spread that acted as a
great replacement for the typical Land O’ Lakes butter. Trying it on bread
first, it looks, tastes and spreads just the same, my roommates didn’t even
realize I had swapped it out. I eventually started using it as a replacement in
cooking and I’ve definitely noticed a difference. I’ve also started using the
Red Palm Oil to sauté veggies and, most recently, have introduced it to
previously olive-oiled pasta. Both are full of antioxidants and it makes me
feel a lot better to know I’m including simple ingredients in my dishes.
For dessert (there’s always room for dessert), I tried the O’Coconut
snacks. Lightly sweetened coconut flakes in a small bite were easily combined
with different ingredients for a personal-sized dip. I tried it with Nutella
and spread it on whole wheat toast and it’s become a new favorite with a glass
of red wine (full of antioxidents!)
Nutiva is a wildly popular brand of organic coconut, chi,
hemp and red palm superfoods that are all organic and non-GMO certified. What’s
also admirable about the company, is the donation they make to support
sustainable agriculture programs.
-Sam
-Sam
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