Hello everyone!
I'm so excited to share today's post with you!:)
I get to talk about one of my favorite health topics today, which is superfoods! If you've been reading for awhile now, you know how much I love superfoods. I use them daily, and they are one of the number one things I look forward to using in my day each day.
Superfoods like maca, cacao, acai, spirulina, chia, and wheatgrass are some of my favorites. I also love goji, coconut, camu-camu, and chlorella to name many others.
One thing we all know about superfoods is they can be pricey! Trust me- I know!
Yet, when I think about how much more nutrition I'm getting in just a teeny pinch of superfoods versus buying that many veggies and fruits to equate to it, I don't think twice.
Yet, I'm still frugal and definitely on a budget, so usually, I go a step further than just finding deals. I use 1/2 the recommended amount on every single superfood I buy so I get double my money's worth!:)
Another great tip I use is to find a multi-purpose superfood products to give you all your superfoods, all in one little handy package so you don't have to shuffle through 5-10 everytime you want to make a smoothie with them. (Okay, I can't lie, I actually do STILL have 5-10 I have on hand all the time, but let's not get technical!:) I still like multi-purpose superfood mixes to save money and time too.
This is one reason I'm such a fan of Bright Earth Superfoods. I started using their superfood products last year, when I was introduced to them through Dana James ( my favorite nutritionist!). I immediately fell in love with their Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix, and their Raw, Organic Extra Virgin Vanilla Coconut Oil.
I've been using both ever since, and was lucky enough to receive some other goodies from Bright Earth Superfoods two weeks ago to showcase for you!:)
First, I'd like to share what you SHOULD you look for when buying any superfood to save you time and money:
Always buy organic. Always! We don't want "super pesticides", now do we?!
You should also make sure the superfoods you buy are: raw and unprocessed ( heating them above 104 is like taking a blowtorch to those precious nutrients!)
I also always look for gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO as well, just to round it all out and make sure I'm getting the best for my money.
*If you see the terms "wildcrafted", that's fine too. This just means the herbs are wild and of high quality, which is still great so long as it's organic too.
One reason I love Bright Earth Superfoods products, is they are all the HIGHEST quality possible, meeting all of those standards and beyond.
Oh, and let's not forget about taste! Bright Earth Superfoods are all TOP notch, I can promise you. In fact, they have some of the cleanest and best products I've ever had. They are also so rich in flavor and contain NO additives or common allergens (gluten, wheat, dairy, soy), or sugar.
What makes me a sold customer for life on these superfoods though, is how unique they are. NO ONE else makes the exact high quality, unique smoothie mixes like they do. No one. And trust me- I've looked!
Bright Earth Superfoods offers a variety of products with every single superfood you could want, but they also have two mixes, which are the smoothie mixes.
Just look at this mix of ingredients!:
Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix is full of anti-aging, metabolism-boosting, fiber-filled, and alkalizing superfoods! It tastes like a chocolate malt!
One is the Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix and the other is the newest Raw Green Superfood Smoothie Mix.
This one is quite possibly my NEW favorite. Oh my gosh- SO creamy and sweet!
* This blend tastes like a thick vanilla cream in a smoothie that has slightly earthy undertones. You'd never know it tasted so good by the green color. They actually use RAW WHOLE GREEN STEVIA HERB, not he processed white powder. This blend also contains a large amount of omega 3's from flax, detoxifying superfoods, and is so filling!
I can surely say, I'm hooked on BOTH since they make your smoothie deliciously creamy and thick. I've been using them in all my green smoothies lately, and they are TOP notch.
My favorite thing about the smoothie mixes is they contain ingredients that are the most nutrient dense superfoods you could ask for so you don't have to buy a bunch of products, but instead, can buy just one mix, or both. They also taste incredible! Did I already mention that?:)
Check them both out here! * You can save 10% off these with my special discount code: soulful at checkout too!:)
And, as you know, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my coconut oil these days, so have been using their Raw Vanilla Bean Coconut Oil, which is the purest, extra-virgin organic coconut oil on the market with such great flavor. It contains a whole, raw organic vanilla bean to flavor it!:) That means you get a free vanilla bean with your coconut oil!:)
The flavor is INCREDIBLE. Oh my goodness- SO good! I buy the 32 ounce since it is the largest option and the best buy. It lasts forever too!
I recently received a package from Bright Earth Superfoods featuring some of my favorite products they make.
My Favorites:
Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix ( 2 months worth!) *pictured above
Raw Green Superfood Smoothie Mix (1 months worth) *pictured above
Camu Camu powder ( highest source in the world of Vitamin C)
Raw Cacao Paste ( pure, raw chocolate broken into bark pieces with no sweeteners or additives!)
TALK ABOUT PURE ENERGY! This stuff is like coffee on steroids, but no caffeine!:)
Raw Vanilla Bean Coconut Oil
And I also received some samples of their trail mix bars, which I gave to Mom and she LOVED (no dried fruit for me these days!)
raw sweetened chocolate called Choco-Raw ( HOLY MOLY- DELISH!)* I technically had to have a bite of these so I could sample them for you:) I'm just glad they didn't send me more than 2- CRAZY good!:) I could have eaten at least 5 easily! This also comes in a cream version too! Oh my!
One other really unique thing about Bright Earth Superfoods is they have SEVERAL package deals where you can save on some of their best products. Each one is catered to your needs.
There are 3 Great Packages I would recommend anyone try:
A Superfood Starter Kit ( FILLED with goodies to get you started off with superfoods, and saving you 30% of the price if you bought them separate).
This package includes:
1 Pound Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix
4 Ounce Goji Berries
4 Ounce Broken Cell Wall Chlorella Tablets
14 Ounce Organic Coconut Oil
6 One Ounce Superfood Raw Chocolate Bars (Choco Raw!)
6 Two Ounce Superfood Raw Trail Bars
A New Customer Kit filled with goodies you'll love too!
This includes:
7 Ounces Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix
2 Ounces Broken Cell Wall Chlorella Tablets
2 Superfood Raw Trail Bars
4 Ounces Organic Goji Berries
4 Ounces Wildcrafted Golden Berries
FREE SUPERFOOD RAW CHOCOLATE!
And one of the newest items they have is a 7 Day Superfood Detox Kit, which is FILLED with great goodies galore to get you started on a healthy road with the best superfoods out there.
This includes:
1 Beautiful Hard Copy Color Guidebook
2 Oz. Organic Herba Detox Tea Blend
14 Oz. Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
7 Oz. Rainbow Superfood Smoothie Mix
4 Oz. Goji Berries
4 Oz. Broken Cell Wall Chlorella Tablets
Bright Earth Superfoods also sells some of my favorite basic items like acai powder, maca powder, blue green algae (spirulina), goji berries, regular coconut oil, and raw cacao powder and butter. They also have some amazing prices for the quality of their superfoods.
*If you want to purchase anything from Bright Earth Superfoods, you're in luck! I've got a great discount for you to save you %10 off!!:) Just use the coupon code: soulful at checkout!:)
One delicious, easy smoothie recipe I nade that uses my favorite Bright Earth Superfoods is what I call my: Get Goregeous Raw Superfood Smoothie.
It not only makes you feel great, but will help you look great too!:)
Get Gorgeous Raw Superfood Smoothie
(This recipe is an "S" for all you Trim Healthy Mama fans out there!:)
Serves: 1 large or 2 small
Ingredients:
1 cup cold water ( or homemade almond milk- storebought works too)
1 tablespoon Bright Earth Superfoods Rainbow Smoothie Mix
1 tablespoon Bright Earth Superfoods Raw Green Superfood Smoothie Mix
1 tsp. camu camu ( great for anti-aging and immunity!)
2 full drops of NuNaturals liquid stevia (alcohol-free)
1 tbsp. Bright Earth Superfoods Raw Extra-Virgin Organic Coconut Oil
2 cups fresh spinach
dash of cinnamon (optional)
squeeze of lemon and lime (optional but gives a great twist!)
10 ice cubes
Toppings : Try chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, or your favorite option. I like a little crunch with mine:)
Directions:
Place all the ingredients in the order listed in your blender. I used the FABULOUS Blendtec of course and used the ice cream setting button for a thicker blend!:)
Blend until combined and serve!
*This will give you enough energy and calories to serve as a meal, and it's made of the HIGHEST quality superfoods I could recommend.
To get you started, one great idea is to purchase the two smoothie mixes, and the raw coconut oil, and you'll be set for awhile with the best superfoods Bright Earth Superfoods offers.
* I love their products so much I am a proud affiliate for them, and you can find a link to their website on my blog to the right hand side at the top anytime you want to buy from them.
* Just remember to use the code: soulful to save your 10% at checkout!:)
THANK YOU BRIGHT EARTH SUPERFOODS FOR SHARING THESE WITH ME AND FOR MAKING AMAZING SUPERFOODS FOR ALL OF US!:)
Thanks everyone for letting me share these with you! I am truly in love with this company and feel so excited to be sharing something with you that tastes good and is good for you! Let me know if you try any of these! I know you'll love them!!!
Which superfood do you want to try?:)
Have a great Tuesday!:)
*This recipe is also linked to Trim Healthy Tuesdays on Gwen's Nest as part of Trim Healthy Mama Tuesdays!*
You can learn more about Trim Healthy Mama on my blog review, or the Trim Healthy Mama website!