YAY! I’M SO EXCITED TO SHARE MY NEW BAR WITH YOU!

I PROMISE THAT YOUR WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE COCO BERRY CRISP

Hi Everyone!

Thank you so much for stopping by my site and for all your support these last few years.

Coco Berry Crisp is my newest baby and I am so proud of it.

I consider myself a foodie, and feel that anything I eat should contain high quality ingredients as well as taste phenomenal.

Science has shown that people can utilize food to enhance  health, metabolism and mood!

Coco Berry Crisp is dipped in dark cocoa that is a natural mood enhancer, and contains 40 immune boosting anti-oxidants to help fight free radical damage in the body. Anti-oxidants are also amazing for achieving healthy, radiant skin.

Coco Berry Crisp also contains plant protein from Hemp and Soy to help build and maintain muscle and suppress appetite.  Another great appetite suppressant is Fiber! This bar contains 5 grams to keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal.

For the last month, I have been sampling Coco Berry Crisp to most of my family members, friends and current customers and the response has been amazing! I have had comments like “this bar is addicting!” “It’ tastes like a candy bar!” “I feel full for a few hours” and “my husband hates protein bars but he LOVES this!”.

Testimonials and reviews are great, but taste buds differ from one person to the next and the only way to really understand how good this bar is, is to taste it yourself! And I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions!

You can order a box through our site by clicking here (free shipping)

or order 1 bar to taste before committing to a whole box by clicking here

CHECK OUT WHAT’S INSIDE! 

* 100% natural ingredients

* 100% of servings of fruits & veggies in 1 bar

* 100% of most of your daily recommended vitamins

* 40 anti-oxidants

* 10 grams of plant protein (hemp & soy)

* 5 grams of fiber

* less than 200 calories

* less sugar than an apple

* less carbs than a bowl of oatmeal

We all know that greens are beneficial and full of nutrients, but not all  are created equal. Instead of picking up your routine bag of spinach this week, try a bunch of Kale instead!

Super Kale is a member of the Brassica family. Other members include the cauliflower, collard greens, brussel sprouts and broccoli.

 Kale is an excellent source of: 

Ready for this!

One serving of Kale provides 192% of your daily vitamin A, an important nutrient for skin and eye health. It has 7 x more than broccoli!

One serving of Kale provides 89% of your daily Vitamin C.

One serving of Kale provides 10.5% of your daily Fiber.

One serving of Kale provides 10 x more lutein (important cartenoid for eye health) than brocolli!

Kale contains a detoxifying agent called Sulforaphane that is formed when cruciferous veggies are chopped or chewed. The agent triggers the liver that create detoxifying enzymes.

So if you’re looking for a super green, powerful antioxidant and just an overall nutrient rich vegetable to add to your meals, then pick up a bunch of fresh Kale from the produce aisle. 

There are many ways to prepare Kale from including it in your soup, mixing it in with your salad or even just sauteing some with a little garlic and olive oil.

Keep health first!

Love,

Ghada

 Everyone has their preferred pre workout snack, and mine was a simple protein shake. But a few weeks ago, my protein shake did not sit so well with me. I guess it felt too heavy right after waking up, so I was forced to try something else.

I looked around the kitchen to find a simple carb that will supply enough energy to sustain me through an intense workout.

I noticed there was some organic honey on the counter and decided to go for it since I was running out of time. So, I mixed a tablespoon with some cinnamon and creatine and headed off to the gym. Surprisingly, my stomach felt calm and my body was enjoying it, so I continued with the same concoction for the rest of the week.

The conclusion was that honey was my perfect pre-workout supplement. 

I couldn’t wait to look it up and see if there was any validity to what I was experiencing. And there was!

Dr. Richard Kreider of the University of Memphis Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory, conducted various studies that revealed honey’s amazing fitness benefits.

One of the studies compared honey’s effects to other carbohydrate gels. Honey showed to be just as good or better than those industry sport gels!

As a pre-workout snack, honey can increase power, speed and endurance. Honey acted as a time-released carb source that did not create a sugar spike and crash. It’s low glycemic index, sustained blood sugar for up to 2 hours after a workout.

As a post-workout supplement, honey mixed with protein was shown to be great and effective for refueling and recovering the muscles.

According to a study conducted by the University of California, honey contains as many antioxidants as spinach, apples, oranges and strawberries. WOW. 

Another study showed that eating 1-2 tbsp before bedtime can improve sleep.

Here are just a few more of honey’s nutritional benefits:

• Infused with vitamins & minerals
• Contains Amino Acids
• Speeds wound healing
• Contains Anti-inflammatory properties
• Acts as a hydratng skin treatment
• Contains Enzymes and friendly bacteria to aid in digestion
• Tastes Yummy!

If you’re looking for a natural energy booster full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, or just looking for better zzzz’s tonight, then why not give honey a try. 

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Traveling is a very spiritual experience for me. Not only do I get to meet new people, but I am continuously being exposed to new cultures, religions and lifestyles. Throughout my journey, I have come to the realization that I love all humanity’s differences. I love the different art, music, dance and food. Every religion brings something beautiful to the table and I am more than happy to participate in all the holidays of the world.

I am currently on business in Orlando, Florida and I had an urge to share my finding with you. I am working with two other people on this trip and they are both from Argentina, a South American country that I hope to set foot in soon. Joe and Norma, two fire crackers that exude the Latin flavor have exposed me to more information than I asked for, but I love it.

Similar to my Middle Eastern heritage, the Latin culture loves to indulge in food. After a long day of work, the three of us always head to a well-reviewed restaurant to experience new cuisine. Whole in the wall eateries are preferred because we love home-made recipes.

Joe loves to eat! After every meal, he complains about why he ate so much and mentions that he has to go back to his room to drink his “tea”.

“What is this tea?” I asked.

Joe rubs his belly and smiles “ah, it’s this amazing tea that we drink in Argentina. Yerba Mate; it’s so good for you! I’ll bring you some next time”.

Keeping his word, Joe surprised me with my first Yerba Mate kit. The kit came with 500g bag of this special tea, a weird coconut looking cup and a funky straw.

Hmmm… I had to ask “What do I need this crazy cup for Joe? Can’t I just brew it like tea?”

He laughed and grabbed the crazy cup to show me “This is a special cup. Let me show you”. He breaks open my Yerba Mate bag and pours the tea-looking flakes in to the cup while the straw remains put. He explains that I should fill it half way up. The funky straw has a strainer device on the bottom to prevent any flakes from flying into my mouth. Yeah, I don’t want that. Using the coffee machine in his hotel room, we brewed some water to pour in to the cup. Joe warns not to use boiling water, just hot.

So he pours the water in the cup, takes a taste to check the temperature of the water then passes it over for me to taste. He also warns that it will not taste comforting like other teas.  Ok! Trusting my friend, I took my first sip of the South American Yerba Mate.

“What the $#@! Joe! This tastes horrible!”. The tea tasted so bitter and smokey. Hmmm… almost like bacon.

But that didn’t stop me from finishing the cup. I stuck it out and just kept thinking about the benefits of this tea that I knew nothing about. I thanked Joe, and went back to my room to do some research on Yerba Mate.

What I learned and found about this tea, showed to be very impressive:

Yerba Mate comes from a wild plant grown in the forests of South American countries of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay. This loose tea has been clinically tested to have more nutritional benefits than Green Tea.

Yerba Mate’s benefits include:

• Amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
• A natural energy booster without toxic side effects
• A great detox and cleanse for the blood
• Helps with balancing the nervous system
• Promotes healthy shiny hair
• Combats free radicals to slow down aging
• Suppresses the appetite
• Relieves stress
• Aids in sleep

After researching Yerba Mate, I have decided to give this nasty tea a shot.  I’m sure it will take more than a day to notice the benefits, so I’ll comply to drinking it for 30 days. I’ll keep you posted.

I can say that I had the best sleep ever last night. I was knocked out and woke up refreshed and ready to workout. But, it’s just the first day so I won’t jump to conclusions already.

If you’re Yerba Mate drinker, I would love to hear your story and why you continue to drink it.

Love,

Ghada

People always ask me “aren’t you bored eating the same thing everyday?” My answer is no, because there are endless options of delicious foods and snacks to choose from.

Here are just a few of my favorite snacks! (Notice how my snacks are well balanced, filled with protein, carbs & fat).

1. FAGE Total 0% Greek Yogurt & frozen blue berries. This is my dessert! Zero fat and packed with protein, FAGE Yogurt is unbelievably thick and creamy. Mix it with a cup of frozen blue berries and never crave ice cream again.