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Drink Zyn: CURCUMIN from Turmeric in a bottle

This is a sponsored post and all opinions are my own

Drink Zyn: CURCUMIN from Turmeric in a bottle

What is the difference between CURCUMIN and Turmeric?  To put it simply, Turmeric is a root (like Ginger) known to have healing benefits.  CURCUMIN is the bio-active source of Turmeric’s healing power and exactly what your body needs.

CURCUMIN is not readily absorbed by the human body when Turmeric is consumed by itself — for example in a tea or a juice.  ZYN combines CURCUMIN with PIPERINE, which is an extract from black pepper, which is known to increase absorption of the CURCUMIN by 2000% (according to academic and scientific research).  This means that the MOST beneficial ingredient within Turmeric will be absorbed so you get all of the healing benefits.

Research shows CURCUMIN has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. What are the harmonizing health benefits of CURCUMIN?

  • Aids in blocking effects of Glaucoma and Cataracts in some research
  • Contains anti-inflammatory properties, helping in some ways with relief from arthritis, joint pain, psoriasis, colitis
  • Reported to have health benefits and potential cardioprotective effect along with COPD and Hypertension
  • CURCUMIN may represent a new horizon in managing iron overload-induced toxicity 
  • A very promising new therapeutic option for the treatment of gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases
  • Studies are promising in the potential that CURCUMIN can be a future drug of therapy for the treatment of various neurological disorders such as major depression, tardive dyskinesia and diabetic neuropathy

The ZYN drinks are one of the best ways I have found to get all you need for proper absorption of Turmeric and the right amount of the CURCUMIN from the Turmeric root. The flavors are fantastic. Of the 4 flavors, I like Pomegranate Cranberry best.

Head to DrinkZyn.com to try these for yourself and they have a store locator to check your area for availability.

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Oddbods Buddies Large Plush Now Available

Oddbods Buddies Large Plush Now Available

Exclusively at Target, you can bring the Oddbods home. Each buddy features a character’s iconic sounds and phrases, as well as a unique facial expression. Simply shake the Oddbods Buddy to activate them and the buddies also interact with each other. They are available as Fuse, Bubbles, Newt and Pogo.

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Aren’t they adorable? Oddbods is a non-dialogue animated series that follows the comedic adventures of seven hilarious, very individual and quirky friends as they survive the perils of everyday life, where ordinary situations spiral into extraordinary events. 

Oddbods Buddies Features

  • Soft-body figure is tough enough to take roughhousing, soft enough to squeeze
  • Shake, Squeeze, Hug, Drop with different sound effects
  • Each character features their iconic sounds and phrases
  • Special sound effect plays when characters meet each other
  • Built-In speaker
  • Uses 3 x “AAA” size battery (included)

Find Oddbods Buddies and other Oddbods toys at Target stores near you. Also visit Target.com

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New Essential-oil Roll-on Perfumes from Goddess Garden

I am a Goddess Garden Ambassador and all opinions are my own

New Essential-oil Roll-on Perfumes from Goddess Garden

Phthalates and petrochemicals. How do those 2 words sound? They sound like chemicals and really don’t sound like something you’d want in products you use don’t they? These 2 are found in many fragrances you may have in your home right now. In fact, the rules regarding fragrance labeling are set up to protect the secret recipes of the companies that create them. So when you see the word ‘perfume’ or ‘fragrance’ on the label you have no idea what is really in them. Even more eye opening is that it won’t just be one harsh chemical or another, it can easily be a mix of several. It is time to spring clean those fragrances!

lavender sky perfume

Do your research. If the brand or label is hiding the ingredients then find brands that are willing to be transparent. There are 3,100 synthetic scent chemicals known that can easily be within your perfume bottle you spray on your body’s largest organ, your skin! Brands like Goddess Garden want to step up and be transparent so you know exactly what is in each bottle. Why?

Perfume ingredients

New Essential-oil Roll-on Perfumes from Goddess Garden has nothing to hide because they are made with essential oils and other natural ingredients. The founder of Goddess Garden’s daughter had serious reactions to the synthetic chemicals in conventional body care products. Because label reading was such a necessity for them, transparency has been Goddess Garden’s standard practice.

There are 5 Essential-Oil Roll-on Perfume scent blends: Wildflower, Citrus Sunrise, Rainforest, Amber Fire and Lavender Sky. See then PLUS their ingredient list at Goddess Garden/Perfumes. And keep in mind that scents are not only in perfumes, they are in cleaning products and other body products so look for the ingredients and if they aren’t there, it’s time to change those too!

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Veggie Pasta and Sausage Recipe for Dinner

I have partnered with Spice Islands for this feature. Recipe is my own

Veggie Pasta and Sausage Recipe for Dinner

Spices are a cooks best friend. Right? Can you imagine a kitchen that had no spices or salts? I can’t and because grinding and sourcing what is needed to create spices in nearly impossible inside the average home we rely on brands like Spice Islands to bottle it up for us.

Spice Islands buys many spices whole and then mills them in their facility to release the rich flavors so we can enjoy them right from the bottle. For 75 years, Spice Islands offers many spices sourced from around the world. With Valentine’s approaching, homemade dinners are romantic and can make for a great night full of sentimental memories.

We are eating a low carb diet so we have eliminated most pastas, rices and breads. I have been trying many healthier food options like these in my recipes. Our nearest health store and even common grocers offer veggie pastas which add that extra dose of nutrients to its pasta and many are less carbs than standard enriched pasta. Here is an easy favorite in our home using Spice Island’s Poultry Seasoning.

 

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Do you know what some of the most widely used and popular spices are from around the world? Some of them are dill weed, bay leaves, cumin, garlic powder, saigon cinnamon and tumeric.

Enjoy many recipes at Spice Islands website like these Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes they have featured!

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Prep time: 15 minutes

Total time: 1 hour, 50 minutes

Yield: 18 mini cheesecakes

 

18        paper baking cups (2 1/2 inch diameter)

18        gingersnap cookies

12        ounces cream cheese, softened

3/4       cup sugar

1          tablespoon corn starch

1          teaspoon Spice Islands Pumpkin Pie Spice

2          eggs

1          cup canned pumpkin

1/3       cup light corn syrup

Heat oven to 325 F. Line muffin tin with paper baking cups. Place 1 cookie in each cup.

With electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, corn starch and pumpkin pie spice. Add eggs and mix well. Add pumpkin and corn syrup; beat 1 minute.

Pour filling into liners, dividing evenly. Bake 30-35 minutes until just set.

Chill 1 hour.

For more recipes, visit SpiceIslands.com