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Lucky Vitamin Presents: Candice Foods

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:59 +0000

Lucky Vitamin continues to introduce more brands of health foods to our customers. The latest addition offers a healthy and delicious line of energy bars: Candice Foods. Candice Foods has been in business for over ten years providing protein bars completely free of GMO’s, additives and preservatives. In fact, Candice Foods Energy Bars are free of the top eight allergens: gluten, casein, nuts, wheat, corn, dairy, soy and eggs. With all natural ingredients, great taste, and seven different flavors, Candice Foods Energy Bars provide a punch of protein from sunflower seed butter. The company’s dedicated gluten, casein and nut free facility uses only natural ingredients , keeping all bars simple and pure. The flavor of each bar is rich and fulfilling without compromising the belief in keeping foods as clean as possible. Natural flavorings make these wholesome bars seem indulgent. Candice Foods provides healthy protein bars, not full of junk, creating a bar that you can feel good about giving to your children. Candice Foods started with an idea of making foods always using ingredients of the highest quality. The experimenting started with great tasting gluten and casein free cookies but since cookies aren’t a great way to obtain the best nutrition, energy bars were the next step. Lucky Vitamin is now offering Candice Foods Energy Bars at our discounted prices. These organic all natural bars are great for anyone, whether you have a food intolerance or not. Available in seven delicious flavors: blueberry vanilla, mocha java, chocolate orange, raspberry banana, chocolate mint, chocolate cherry and chocolate fudge. Candice Foods – Energy Bar Raspberry Banana – 2 oz. Candice Foods – Energy Bar Chocolate Cherry – 2 oz. Candice Foods – Energy Bar Chocolate Fudge – 2 oz

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Lucky Vitamin Presents: Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:00:35 +0000

Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce another top quality brand of health foods and vegetarian products: Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates. Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates creates a large variety of vegan products, including chocolate bars, gift boxes and holiday treats. All products contain no animal ingredients, such as milk, butter, eggs, and gelatin. Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates aims to create the highest quality gourmet organic chocolates possible while simultaneously supporting a positive work environment, fair trade practices and encouraging sustainable agriculture through the use of organic, non-GMO ingredients. It is also the goal of Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates to build a socially responsible, profitable business that can be carried on for generations to come. Sjaak’s Organic Chocolates is a lacto-vegetarian operation with no eggs or gelatin in the factory. The company takes vegan products very seriously and cleans equipment thoroughly between batches, but trace amounts of dairy are possible. Sjaak’s uses various nuts in the production so if you have a severe allergy please use caution. A gluten free facility, Sjaak’s uses organic soy in all products. Sjaak’s enjoys creating divine organic chocolates and being part of an industry that is striving to make a positive difference on communities and our planet. One of the best selling items is Sjaak’s Organic Chocolate Hearts of Cherry Tote Vegan Dark Chocolate. These heart shaped creamy dark chocolate cherry truffles are wrapped in foil. Love comes in all shapes and sizes, but a heart says it all. Whether for a friend, a sweetheart, a mother, or a child, show your love with organic, fair trade chocolates. Open this tote and find dark chocolate hearts filled with a luscious dark chocolate cherry truffle. Related Posts: Lucky Vitamin Presents: Theo Chocolate Lucky Vitamin Presents: Seeds of Change Get Lucky This Valentine’s Day Lucky Vitamin Presents: SunSpire Lucky Vitamin Presents: Dream

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NYC Anti-Obesity Ads: Scare Tactic or Credible Warnings?

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:45:47 +0000

New Yorkers can be pretty hardened, but some of the latest ads to come out of Mayor Bloomberg’s no-holds-barred anti-obesity campaign are leaving some people in shock. Specifically addressing the extreme augmentation of portion sizes, the New York Department of Health is swapping their gross-out fat soda ads for even more distressing depictions of obese individuals afflicted by limited mobility. In the ad to the left, an obese, one-legged man is a startling warning of the repercussions of obesity – specifically, amputation due to diabetes. Another ad shows an obese woman struggling up steep stairs. Both contain warnings about the dangers of growing portions. Despite the laudable intent to discourage becoming obese, these grim subway posters are being rebuked as scare tactics instead of credible risk reminders. read more

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Healthy Living Guide: San Francisco

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:20:29 +0000

San Francisco is one of my all-time favorite cities. From the cable cars rumbling down the steep streets to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge peaking out of the fog, how could you not be charmed by this picture perfect city? One of my favorite things about San Fran is the diversity of its neighborhoods. Looking for an authentic slice of pizza and unrivaled views of the city? Head over to the Italian district, North Beach. If you’re in the mood from some boutique shopping, head over to Filmore Street in Pacific Heights. And of course, a trip to San Francisco wouldn’t be complete without a jaunt through Chinatown, which happens to be the largest enclave of Chinese culture in America. Like many cities on the West Coast, San Francisco is a health-minded city with no shortage of healthy restaurants, parks, and farmers markets. Here is a list of a few of our favorites in the area – make sure you check them out next time you are in the Bay Area! Not

Vitamin L: There’s Nothing Like the Comfort of Family

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:25:52 +0000

Last week we kicked off our new Vitamin L series, which celebrates the various relationships in our lives throughout the month of February, with a post on friendship . Next up, we’re talking family. That’s right, those crazy people who drive you nuts, and at one point (circa age 15) you didn’t want to be seen with, but at the end of the day, you love ‘em anyway. Unlike some other relationships, we don’t get to choose our family members. Who we marry, yes; but that mother of yours who made you take those really awkward photos on the first say of school, you know, the one who is constantly reminding you that she’d like grandchildren someday? Well, you’re sort of stuck with her. At times it’s easy to be harsh or brutally honest with these people, as we know our family will love us unconditionally. But that’s also the reason that we cherish them so much. On our good days they’re our biggest fans, and on our bad days there’s nothing quite like the comfort a family member can provide. read more

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Get Lucky This Valentine’s Day

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:35 +0000

Valentine’s Day is only one week away and some people are running out of time. If you have yet to find a special something for a special someone, Lucky Vitamin is your source of last minute gifts for a Sweet Valentine Savings . You can shop hundreds of products from massage tools and oils to natural and organic candy, from scents and sensual gifts to chocolate and healthy cookies, whatever you have in mind for a Valentine’s gift, Lucky Vitamin has plenty of options to make your Valentine’s a lucky one. Choose from a unique selection of certified organic chocolates , from the finest, top-quality brands such as Too Good Gourmet, Sjaaks organic chocolate, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Theo Chocolate, Chocolove, Endangered Species and many more. Additionally, candles can make wonderful Valentine’s gifts, so check out Lucky’s new selection of candles and scents, and you can be sure to find a perfect gift for your loved one. You can find premium brands such as Aroma Naturals, Aloha Bay, Indigo Wild and many more, all at our special discounted prices. Don’t like candles or chocolates? No problem. Lucky Vitamin offers plenty of more options, including a line of fragrances with a variety of “good smell” products without any dangerous chemicals. Check out this unique selection of products including colognes, perfumes and after shaving lotions. Don’t forget to check our massage kits, sensual kits and toys, massagers, manicure and pedicure kits, just a few ideas for a perfect Valentine’s gift this year. Bigelow Tea – Herb Tea Sweetheart Cinnamon – 20 Tea Bags Related Posts: Happy Valentines Day Lucky Valentine Lucky Vitamin Presents: Too Good Gourmet Healthy Ideas for This Holiday Lucky Gift Ideas: Holiday Candles

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Who To Follow on Twitter: Health News

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:48:33 +0000

A feed of real-time information from newspapers, celebrities, politicians, and sports teams makes Twitter a continuous newswire. Credible sources? Perhaps not always; but the popular social network is certainly a great place to get updates and articles from your favorite users. If you have yet to give in to the Twitterverse, here’s how it works: after creating an account you can choose to follow other users based on your interests or your field of work, or just follow friends and family. You’ll then be able to see their tweets (140-character updates) all on one page. Many tweets include links to articles or other websites, or even photos or videos. Here at Integrative Nutrition, we use Twitter to stay in touch with our students and grads , read articles from our nutrition experts , plus follow major news outlets and organizations to stay in the know about current events related to health and wellness. read more

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Lucky Vitamin Presents: Runa

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:53 +0000

Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce another top quality brand of teas: Runa. Runa promotes healthy lifestyles and livelihoods by connecting producers and consumers through sustainable Amazonian products. The company believes that it’s time for a new kind of energy to allow us to live a stimulating life, fully engaged and full of curiosity. Sustainable energy that attracts, connects, expands, and propels us into the world with a clear mind and an open heart. Runa is proud to introduce you to guayusa , a native Amazonian tree leaf that has been brewed like tea for thousands of years by indigenous communities. With more caffeine and double the antioxidants of any tea, guayusa offers clear, focused energy, what the native Kichwa people call “mental strength and courage.” Runa purchases 100% of its fresh guayusa leaves from indigenous farming families, a truly unique practice in the world of tea. Runa buys guayusa directly from the Napo Runa Artisan Association of guayusa farmers in Napo, Ecuador. Working with the Association and Fundación Runa, an Ecuadorian non-profit organization, Runa wants to ensure fair trade practices that promote the social and environmental integrity of guayusa production. Rather than exploiting producers and destroying the environment, Runa believes that businesses have the responsibility and opportunity to create livelihoods and inspire positive change. Trade is a powerful tool that can help us build deeper bonds as a global community. Runa works with indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon to promote sustainable development. Runa accomplishes this through three main work areas: economic development, social empowerment, and environmental management. Runa – Amazonian Guayusa Spice – 16 Tea Bags Related Posts: Lucky Vitamin Presents: Alaffia Lucky Vitamin Presents: Sambazon Lucky Vitamin Presents: World Centric Lucky Vitamin Presents: Kopali Organics Lucky Vitamin Presents: Native Visions

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Is Sugar Really As Toxic as Alcohol?

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000

For years, science has supported the theory that sugar can be as addictive as alcohol or tobacco. Does it then follow that this commonplace but potentially harmful substance should be similarly regulated? According to researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), absolutely. In their study, “The Toxic Truth About Sugar,” published in the scientific journal Nature , the authors advocate taxing sugary foods and controlling sales to children under 17. According to their statistics, reported on CBS New’s HealthPop , worldwide sugar intake has tripled in the last 50 years, and the average person is taking in a whopping 500 calories from added sugar in processed foods alone. But is sugar really “toxic,” like the authors of the Nature article say? In those quantities, yes.

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How Adina Grigore Sprouted into Success

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:45:00 +0000

While studying modern dance at The Ailey School, 2007 graduate Adina Grigore met many people who were working with a Health Coach. Dancers brought up Integrative Nutrition in conversation all the time, and then a long-time interest in nutrition led her to a talk by Joshua Rosenthal . After hearing him speak, she knew that completing the Heath Coach Training Program was the missing piece to her personal training practice. What Adina expected to get out of the program and what she actually took away after graduating were drastically different. Her training went beyond a solid education with teachings from renowned health professionals . She came away as a new person: a leader and a bold businesswoman with an invincible attitude. She went in as a personal trainer seeking a credible edge, and came out with a thriving natural skincare business. This interview highlights the influence Integrative Nutrition has had on Adina, who lives in Brooklyn, NY, and how her company Sprout Skincare came to be. read more

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