Monday, June 21, 2010

Pure Bar Review –Delicious and Nutritious Organic Fruit and Nut Bars





I had the opportunity to try Pure Bars a few months ago and I’ll admit that I’m now a Pure Bar addict!


The Facts About Pure Bars:


- USDA certified organic – All ingredients are free of pesticides and herbicides

- Vegan

- Raw – Made with cold-processed fruits and nuts, which retains most of their antioxidant content, vitamins and minerals.

- Dairy free

- Certified gluten free

- No refined sugar or preservatives

- 4-5 grams of organic fiber

- 6-7 grams of organic protein

- 1 ½ servings of fruit

- 400 mg Omega-3 - Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent blood clots that can cause heart attack and stroke

- GMO free

- Kosher


The Pure Bar was created by Veronica Bosgraaf for vegetarians. (For everyone else too!) It took her a few hundred hours in the kitchen to concoct the Pure bar. She wanted to use only organic and whole ingredients. Vernoica achieved her goal because Pure bars are pure and delicious!


The 6 Flavors:

Apple Cinnamon – Tastes like apple pie! Yum!

Chocolate Brownie – Rich and decadent. You won’t believe it’s healthy!

Trail Mix - Nutty and full of fruit with a little chocolate

Cherry Cashew – Tart, sweet and decadent. One of my favorites!

Cranberry Orange – Tart cranberries with a nutty and citrus flair

Wild Blueberry – Wild Oregon Blueberries make it taste fresh and satisfying!

The bars taste purely decadent! All 6 flavors are naturally sweet, moist and have a satisfying crunchiness due to the natural nuts. I really enjoy the overall texture of the bars. The bars are sweetened with Agave nectar. Agave nectar is the sweet sap from succulent plants. Agave is low on the glycemic index, which means it won’t raise blood sugar as fast as regular sugar. I haven’t come across any clinical studies as to agave’s safety in Diabetes.

Pure Bars are a great snack that will keep you full and energized. I recommend them!


Nutritional Values

Pure Bar Store Locator

Friday, April 2, 2010

Organic. It's Worth It in Schools!

“Organic. It’s Worth It In Schools.”



Want to join Nutritious Feast in helping schools access and offer students more organic food? The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is calling on teachers, parents, students, educators and others to join the “Organic. It’s Worth It In Schools.” initiative and vote for their favorite school to win an organic garden complete with seeds, soil and expert gardening support; or a fully stocked vending machine, featuring items like milk, fruit, cheese, yogurt and organic snacks.



Through May 1, 2010, when you visit www.OrganicItsWorthIt.org you can “vote” for a school by signing up for an electronic newsletter featuring organic tips, recipes, news and more. Your school must receive a minimum 1,000 votes (or newsletter sign-ups) to win. Full details on rules and regulations are available at http://www.organicitsworthit.org/join/current-campaigns.

Monday, March 29, 2010

I will be guest tweeting for PureVia tomorrow at 12 PM CST/ 1 PM EST!

Please join @PureVia and @NutritiousFeast on Twitter on March 30th 2010! We are celebrating National Nutrition Month and will answer all your nutrition questions.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Get the new Mambo Sprouts coupon book!


Here's what you will receive when you sign-up with Mambo Sprouts:



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  • FREE! Coupon books for natural & organic products mailed directly to your home (only mailed 3 times a year). This mailer also includes the Mambo Messenger (an educational and informative printed newsletter) and free product samples sent occasionally. NOTE: The next issue is scheduled to arrive in homes by Februrary 2010.
  • FREE! E-Coupon alerts, special offers and chances to win great products and prizes.
  • FREE! Monthly E-Newsletter with healthy living tips and recipes

Monday, August 31, 2009

A Long Hiatus!

I have to apologize again for being away from my blog for so long. I've been a little sick for the past few months and just lost my Father in Law last week.

I plan to start posting very soon. Thank you all for being patient. :-)

~Dina

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Happy 4th!

I hope everyone is having a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

I Love Mambo Sprouts! Sign Up For Free Coupons!


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Sign-up with Mambo Sprouts!



You'll get:

  • FREE! Coupon books for natural & organic products mailed directly to your home (3 times a year). This mailer also includes the Mambo Messenger (an educational and informative printed newsletter) and free product samples sent occasionally.
  • FREE! E-Coupon alerts, special offers and chances to win great products and prizes.
  • FREE! Monthly E-Newsletter with healthy living tips and recipes