by thinkmarsh | Apr 8, 2016 | beauty, eating, gift guide, product review
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| Lean Greens |
One of the fun bits about being a blogger is trying out products before a big marketing launch. Samples might come to me from goody bags, via other bloggers who are not a good fit for the brand, or from the brand finding me on social media. I will only share products that fit in with health and happiness (along with my skin allergy) so here are a few I recently tried and think you should too:
Lean Greens– The health benefits of algae and other superfoods are all over the news lately. Lean Greens takes veg and makes it into a handy portable drink. The smell is very similar to my Energy Bits but it tastes good (remember to swallow Energy Bits rather than chew). The first ingredient listed for Lean Green is malodextrin (aka sugar, which probably helps with the taste) but I don’t know how much sugar there is per serving. I use it as a meal replacement on the Tube if I am running late for work. All you need is a protein shaker and water. And the Lean Greens of course!
Sass Intimate lotion– I finally was able to try the lotion after a bikini wax (not that I needed one as Florida was too cold and rainy to swim). I used the Sportive Recovery Serum and Perfect Skin Concentrate lotions to help prevent ingrown hairs and to reduce irritation after running and shaving. Neither irritated my skin (which is sensitive due to allergies). I did not try any of these internally (nor will I). Nature knows best when it comes to lady bits. If you regularly wax and exercise, you would really benefit by trying Sass out on your thighs on bikini line.
The Protein Works Bircher Breakfast– Very easy to use if you can plan ahead. Simply add water, milk, or nut milk to this pot and leave for a few hours. I added milk and left in the fridge overnight. It was a very fast and filling breakfast. A small spoon is included in the container too. I wish the pot itself wasn’t plastic but I don’t think cardboard would last overnight with the added liquid. Super handy for camping, early training sessions and life on the go.
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| Goodies from The Protein Works |
The Protein Works Diet Protein Truffles– OMG. I think the flavour of the mint chocolate truffles is delicious. My husband doesn’t have as big a sweet tooth as I do and said it was pretty good for a protein snack. The size is perfect and with 10.7g of protein, it is pretty filling. I can’t wait to try the other flavours.
Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 soap– What amazing smells! I washed my hair and body with the hemp lavender scent after my marathon. It lathered well but left my hair feeling a little dry. Usually I use conditioner and leave in conditioner, so it felt very different to me. It gave my hair great body though.
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| Dr. Bronner’s 18 in 1 soap |
Supergrain Protein Pot- Similar to the Bircher Breakfast, this superfood pot simply requires hot water. The nutritious ingredients include white hemp, ancient grains, and sunflower protein. It was ready in only a few minutes and tasted like warm brownie mix. It is lactose- and dairy- free too.
Green People quinoa and calendula shower gel– Another great goody bag find! The smell is subtle, yet refreshing and it feels soft when applied to my hands and skin. The winter wind along with frequent hand washing makes my skin so dry this time of year. This shower gel is a nice treat.
What are you favourite finds lately that makes living healthy and happy a bit easier?
All of these items were sent to me as samples in return for a review. All opinions are honest and my own. What can I say? I love to eat!
by thinkmarsh | Feb 26, 2016 | beauty, body image, organic
I don’t talk about it much now that it is under control, but I have a skin allergy. It is pretty severe and I struggle to find beauty products that don’t cause a reaction. My day job used to require me to have my hands in water most of the day, and that aggravated it even more. The UK and EU seems to have better standards that the US, but this have developed more in the 5 years we have been in London.
When I first came to London, I did some product reviews for Green People (
self-tanning lotion and
shampoo and conditioner). Currently, I use their intensive repair shampoo and conditioner, as well as rejuvenating eye creme on a daily basis, and their sun screen when on holiday. So I was super-excited when they contacted me about their exercise survey. Over 1,000 of their customers took part and you can see the results in the infographic below. Overall, results indicated that people who exercise just one hour per week are 17% more content with their appearance than those who do not take part in exercise regularly. It also suggests that you should find a form of exercise you like, rather than trying out each new fad (something I would 100% agree with. Do what makes you happy!)
Surely you have 60 minutes a week to make yourself feel content? Join in the conversation on Twitter with #JustOneHour and let us know if you agree.
Green People kindly sent me a few products from their new Quinoa & Artichoke range to try in exchange for this post. Product reviews coming soon.
Supergrain Protein Pot- Similar to the Bircher Breakfast, this superfood pot simply requires hot water. The nutritious ingredients include white hemp, ancient grains, and sunflower protein. It was ready in only a few minutes and tasted like warm brownie mix. It is lactose- and dairy- free too.
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