Sunday, June 28, 2009

still here

Sorry for the long time since a post. I've been really busy. I'm trying out new foods and hope to bring you some exciting posts soon.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Jamie's School Dinners - now transforming America's eating habits

I finally finished watching all of Jamie's School Dinners and I have to say, I still love Jamie Oliver. He has such a great personality and through this series, viewers really got to see his heart on his sleeve. From the beginning of watching this show, and seeing children unable to identify asparagus, rhubarb and other fresh foods, I was reminded that healthful eating starts at home.

On the show, Jamie did try to transform some families to include more healthful food options but the focus was on school dinners.

Recently, I read a report that Jamie will be teaming up with Ryan Seacrest to try and transform the eating habits of America's fattest cities. I can't wait to see it. With Jamie's passion and determination, I really hopes he can make it a success.

I remember watching Jamie on "the Naked Chef" and I always had a soft spot for him. Best of luck on your endeavor Jamie! You are truly an amazing chef and activist for healthful foods.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Healing Source Hemp Products

I really like the Healing Source Hemp Products website and their products are excellent!

Over the past few weeks, I have tried Healing Source Hemp Hearts and Hemp Bars and I was impressed. I also shared these products with several discerning friends with rave reviews.

When I first offer a friend a taste of a Healing Source Hemp Bar, the first reaction was always confusion. "What's really in this?" or "This seems very healthful" are common reactions. I'll admit, when I first laid eyes on the hemp bars, this was my first thought as well. But like all skeptics, we are soon shown our place upon tasting these delightful treats. The chocolate is very high quality and the hemp seeds marry well with the dark chocolate coating. The range of toppings is outstanding - something for everyone.

As with the Hemp Bars from Hemp Hollow, these bars have similar packaging and are also each 200g. This makes them quite large for one person but great for sharing.

I've also tried the Healing Source Hemp Hearts. I've managed to "hide" these in muffins and cookies. The great thing about hemp hearts is that they are easily incorporated into baking and I found that it really made muffins and cookies more filling! I think that hemp hearts, like the bars, are so nutritionally packed that they stave off hunger for long periods of time.

When I made my breakfast cookies with Hemp Hearts, they were so filling that I forgot about lunch until late in the afternoon - talk about filling!

There are a lot natural foods that are beneficial to incorporate into your diet, but I found that hemp helps digestion in a noticable way. If you are concerned about digestive health, I would recommend incorporating Healing Source Hemp products in your diet. Right now, they are offering a 15% discount for first time orders.

I really hope that in the future, Hemp products become more readily available at local grocery stores because I find they have very real benefits. Since you only need a few tablespoons a day, these can last quite a while so the overall investment is not prohibitive for most people.

Happy Hemping!!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Hemp Hollow

Hemp Hollow sells hemp seeds, bars, and other hemp products. There are several different types of hemp bars available - all contain hemp seeds and dark chocolate with your choice of topping. The toppings range from nuts to dried fruits.



The bars - these bars are each 200g which is very large. Half of a bar can be used as a meal replacement but I found that a quarter of a bar made a really tasty treat - especially in the afternoon at work. The chocolate used in these bars belies the fact that hemp bars are extremely nutritious and provide a complete balance of nutrition for a meal. The only drawback to the hemp bars is their large size. I wish these came packaged about 1/4 of the size because I prefer smaller snacks. The upside of the large sized bar is that it was great for sharing.



The minimum order for Hemp Hollow's hemp bars is 4 but you can choose a different topping for each bar. The price for a case is $21.49 on sale now!



If you go to the Hemp Hollow website now, you can sign up to be entered in a draw to win a year's supply of hemp seeds. Hemp seeds can be incorporated into any baking and can be sprinkled on cereal and oatmeal to add a boost to your daily breakfast.