Hi there and happy Monday. It’s “Birthday Week” for me, so I am all smiles today (I want to enjoy my last few days as a 25-year-old). Another thing that makes me smile is discovering new “health nut” products.
As I’m writing up this post, I am remembering one more recent find that I forgot to include in the documented photos. Let’s just say, I may have a cocktail post coming your way…
Purely Elizabeth Products
The founder, Elizabeth, is a fellow IIN grad — but that’s not the sole reason why I am digging Purely Elizabeth products. The ingredients are high quality, always gluten-free, and typically low in sugar. I devoured the Ancient Grain + Puffs Cereal long before these photos were snapped.
Vega One Nutritional Shake
I have never been a protein shake kind of girl. I know that may go against my gym rat reputation, but I don’t own a shaker bottle. In all honestly, I’ve had this ginormous tub of vanilla protein powder in my cupboard for some time, and it wasn’t until recently that I decided to dig in. I typically mix a scoop with Silk® Unsweetened Cashewmilk (another favorite). The nutritional stats on this vegan product are impressive: 20 grams of plant protein, probiotics, fiber, and six (!) servings of greens to name a few.
Vega Maca Capsules & Powder
Maca is a superfood. I have either been taking 1 capsule in the morning with breakfast, or incorporating the powder into various snacks (i.e. Maca Hemp Energy Bites). I have also sprinkled it on cereal (weird?) and stirred into creamy oatmeal.
Perfect Bar(s)
I have a new addiction. I have known about these bars for years (my first recall if from my early college days: my dance teacher ate them for breakfast); but, nonetheless, I rediscovered them (thanks, Mom!) and I am whole-heartedly infatuated. I think the long(er) ingredient list once intimidated me, but it’s all whole foods.
The peanut butter and almond butter varieties (my two favorite) offer a caloric punch at 300+ calories per bar – but since calories from whole foods don’t frighten me – I gladly devour a bar for a hefty snack. These suckers hold me over for hours (3 to 4!). I enjoy them so much that I now order them for our healthy vending machines at work (I am not the only fan – they sell out fast!). Bonus: Costco has a variety pack for a screaming deal.
Have you tried any of these products? What “health nut” finds are you loving lately?
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I received Purely Elizabeth and Vega products to review, but I was not compensated for my time. All opinions are entirely my own.
Vega products don’t sit well in my stomach, but those Perfect Bars and Purely Elizabeth look wonderful! I’d love to try them out!
Ohhhhhh I LOVE Perfect Bars!! So obsessed. I keep a box at home and a box at work. The almond butter is my faaaavorite.
I’ve never tried “perfect” bars before! That would be a great on-the-go breakfast since I travel for work every Monday morning.
Totally!
heart!
Happy birthday week to you! Gah, you are so young. What I wouldn’t give to be 26 again.
All of these products sound awesome and I had no clue Purely Elizabeth was from an IIN grad. That’s too cool!
I’m a huge fan of maca too. I love adding it to my 5 ingredient protein bars for an extra energy boost!
I agree, Perfect Bars are yummy! Love the almond butter ones.
Happy Birthday lady!!! :)