By Lisa, on June 19th, 2013
Today we are giving away two gift cards to Wild Mint (formerly ESP – Essential Safe Products), an online store that specializes in non-toxic and eco-friendly products! Like many of you, owner Hannah Helsabeck’s family of 8 was making an effort to fill their refrigerator with only organic and healthy foods. But while ridding their food of chemicals and such, they realized that other areas of their kitchen and house weren’t exactly chemical-free. As soon as Hannah’s mom caught on to the risks associated with chemicals like BPA, PVC, Phthalates and such, she found it was hard to know what products you could trust to be “Essentially Safe.”
So Hannah, the eldest of 6, teamed up with her mom and the two of them created Wild Mint which offers toxin-free and eco-friendly products that can help others take steps towards a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. Now married, Hannah says, “My husband and I have been changing our lifestyle in baby steps to become more toxin free, healthy and eco-friendly. The website is kind of like my timeline.” So she has moved from just kitchen items to also offering baby gear, toys, arts and crafts, bath and body (including nail polish) and more!
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By Lisa, on May 15th, 2013
This contest is closed and the 5 winners have been selected. Congrats to…
Erin L.! She said “I would love to check out the 30 Day Guide book… My husband does paleo and I have celiac so I am already gluten free and he keeps telling me to do this diet (lifestyle) with him! This book looks like the perfect opportunity to understand it better…”
Amy! She said, “Make It Paleo is the book I am most excited about!”
Ginny! She said, “I’d love to check out Gather – the art of Paleo entertaining”
Darlene! She said, “Gather” as the book she’s most interested in checking out.
Ceil S.! She said, “30 Day Planning. Start off right.”
Chances are you’ve heard of the Paleo lifestyle/diet. It is no secret that it’s a growing trend, which many around us are embracing. The Paleo lifestyle means eating real food with an emphasis on humanely raised meat, organic vegetables, and good quality fats like organic coconut oil, fats from pasture-raised animals, and grass-fed butter/ghee. That means no grains! And in some cases, depending on which Paleo eater you are talking to, no dairy. The other focus of the Paleo diet is to incorporate organ meats and fermented foods like sauerkraut and kombucha (the latter are for the benefits of probiotics).
I’ve personally heard of many people who’ve been able to put their autoimmune disorders in remission after switching to a Paleo diet. The belief is that disease can start in the gut, so when you remove gut irritating foods like grains, legumes, and dairy, as well as soy and sugar, you can heal your gut and heal your body. I’ve always said if you feel better without eating gluten or grains or dairy (or another food group)…then by all means avoid it!
So today I am excited to be giving away some great resources for those interested in trying out a Paleo lifestyle…three books from the bestselling authors and creators of The Food Lovers Kitchen, Bill Staley and Hayley Mason:
Giveaway Details
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By Lisa, on April 10th, 2013
This contest is closed and the winner has been selected. Congrats to…
Melissa! She said “I’ve never considered making my own yogurt before. It seems complicated and overwhelming! What a great introduction, I’m interested now!”
The best way to control the ingredients in your food and avoid unwanted chemicals is to make items at home from scratch. Sometimes that can be easier said than done though so today I’d like to introduce you to a kitchen tool that will help make this job easier – and quicker! The Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer takes the guess work out of bread baking, simplifies homemade yogurt making, and holds chocolate at temperatures ideal for melting or use after tempering. With the ability to work with both gluten-free and lactose-free diets, once you are all done this 3-in-1 folds up for easy storage.
Giveaway Details
1 winner will receive a Brød & Taylor Folding Proofer and Yogurt Maker – worth $159!
More about Brød & Taylor’s Folding Proofer
The folding proofer is a multi-use kitchen appliance that can be used in preparing bread, yogurt, and chocolate. Obviously the first two items are great for eating “real” food, but the third can be a special (and occasional) treat. The benefit of the proofer is that it allows you to control the ingredients used in your food and also can help you save money by making foods at home. Continue Reading »
By Lisa, on March 26th, 2013
This contest is closed and the winner has been selected. Congrats to…
Jen L.! She said “I’d love to learn how to incorporate more greens into our diet.”
You guys are going to love today’s giveaway. We are partnering with Desiree at UnconventionalKitchen.com to give one lucky winner a free membership to her online “Real Foods Made Easy Program” (details below) as well as a high-end Blendtec blender! Meet Desiree in this video below and watch her demonstrate how to make 4 different easy “real food” blender recipes including a green smoothie, applesauce, whipped cream, and homemade almond butter:
Unconventional Kitchen + Blendtec Giveaway!
- A 1-year membership to the Unconventional Kitchen online “Real Foods Made Easy” program ($299 value)
- A Blendtec Designer Series WildSide Blender ($499 value)
Total package value is almost $800!
See “How to Enter Giveaway” instructions below…
More about Unconventional Kitchen
Desiree says that after making some simple switches in your diet, through her “Real Foods Made Easy“ program, you can:
- Have amazing energy
- Lose weight
- Sleep well
- Have more confidence
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By Jason Leake with 100 Days of Real Food, on February 1st, 2013
This is a guest post from my husband, Jason Leake, and is part of his interview series for the blog. To learn more about Jason check out our team page.
  This is Part II of my interview with Robyn O’Brien. Be sure to read Part I where we discuss food allergies, diet and our food supply.
Robyn’s book The Unhealthy Truth shares the story of “One Mother’s Shocking Investigation into the Dangers of America’s Food Supply – and What Every Family Can Do to Protect Itself.” It’s straight up non-fiction, but as Robyn reveals what she learns through her research it begins reading like a thriller (at least for someone like me who’s interested in food and my family’s health!). And I’m excited to announce that Robyn is giving away 10 free copies of her book to our readers! See the end of the interview for instructions on how to enter.
If you’ve not done so already, I recommend you first set the stage by watching Robyn’s TEDx video and by reading her about page. Speaking of setting the stage, I have to get on my soapbox for just a moment. Collectively, we Americans are not “just fine” in terms of our health. We are responsible for our own well-being and the change we seek in the world. I urge you to educate yourself through a variety of sources and to think for yourself. Take action, even baby steps, toward your goals. Remember that if a company, organization, or government is spending a lot of money to withhold information from you, there is a motive behind that. Truth stands on its own.
“In the absence of the truth, all of us stand helpless to defend ourselves, our families and our health, which is the greatest gift we have. Robyn O’Brien’s courageous pursuit is an example of how we can all do our parts to protect the health of our families.” – Erin Brockovich
All right, now on to the interview…
Robyn O’Brien Interview, Part II
10What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and why should we care?
If you have never heard of them, you are not alone. They are man-made ingredients that are inserted into our foods by chemical companies. These new ingredients (GMOs, or genetically modified organisms) were first introduced into the US food supply in 1994. They are found in our dairy, soy, corn, canola and a handful of other foods. These ingredients have been genetically engineered to either withstand increasing doses of weed killers or to produce their own insecticides. In most developed countries around the world, they are labeled because no long term, independent safety studies have been conducted.
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By Lisa, on November 5th, 2012
This contest is closed and the winner has been selected. Congrats to…
Michele who in her comment said “Newsletter!” She also said she would like to try “The organic GF breads!”
Michele: check your email for your prize details.
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Wise Choice Market started out as the online store for Caldwell’s organic raw fermented vegetables and unique starter culture for vegetables. Owner Simon Gorman founded Wise Choice Market back in 2010 after discovering how incorporating fermented foods in his diet greatly improved his personal health and well-being. His aim is to bring organic nutrient-dense foods directly to your homes, and he is adding new and healthy real food products to their store all the time. Most recently Wise Choice started offering a variety of organic sprouted grain Manna Breads (including certified gluten-free) and organic chicken and beef broth as well.
We are excited to be hosting a giveaway that includes a variety of Wise Choice Market’s real food products today…please see below for the details!
Giveaway Details
Wise Choice Market giveaway includes:
- Two loaves of organic gluten free bread
- Two loaves of organic sprouted grain bread
- One container of organic real chicken broth
- One container of organic real beef broth
- A selection of seven organic raw cultured vegetables
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Package value is worth approximately $112
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More about what Wise Choice offers:
In addition to fermented vegetables, Wise Choice recently started offering five flavors of organic gluten free bread made by Manna Organics. These pre-sliced loaves are certified organic (and therefore non-GMO) and also gluten-free by GFCO Continue Reading »
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