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Food/Beverage, Natural Foods

Sovány sparkling water is made with organic fruit juice

Erin Sluka

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If a cleaner diet is a goal for you in 2021 then Sovany is a brand I want to introduce you to. I have come to enjoy flavored sparkling waters and it seems like every few months there is a new brand on shelves so I assume I am not the only consumer switching to these beverages over sugary pops and juices. However, some like to share shelf space with better beverage options like sparkling waters but are anything but better! Using sweeteners and not taking care in where they source their ingredients.

Sovany Sparkling Water is everything you want in a clean label and responsible producer of beverages. They use organic, Non-GMO ingredients and have a fair trade and sustainable production method. You get a clean label and they taste much better than most brands I have discovered – because you are tasting fresh organic fruit juices and nothing else.

These kosher and gluten free organic fruit juice flavored sparkling waters come in 4 flavors in a BPA-free can. Simply Sparkling Water is a great plain flavor with zero sugars and the Ingenious Apple, Brilliant Orange and Remarkable Raspberry are only sweetened by the fruits used. The Ingenious Apple is my favorite. They make great low calorie mixers too! You can find Sovany in certain markets nationwide or on the Sovany website.

Food, Healthy Living, Natural Foods

GO Buddha Dairy Free, Gluten Free, and Vegan Friendly Prepped Meals

Erin Sluka

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GO Buddha Dairy Free, Gluten Free, and Vegan Friendly Prepped Meals

As we head into 2021 it appears more people want to focus on health and cleaner eating. Many brands have come a bit further in understanding the need for healthier ingredients. Yet, if you find it hard to read a nutrition label or ingredient list it is so easy to be fooled into a healthy food item when it is anything but healthy! If you love pre-packaged meals and sides that are ONLY made with REAL ingredients, GO Buddah Vegan Friendly Prepped Meals is for you!

Go Buddha is a pre-packaged meal service that will ship fresh made-to-order buddha bowls, as well as seasonal side dishes, functional desserts, and healthy beverage options or you can pick up in the Rocky River, Ohio area.

I wondered if perhaps they add less healthy preservatives or ingredients to make it shipping-worthy, but there is no nonsense in their foods! I can go directly to the GO Buddha product pages to get the ingredients and I wasn’t kidding when I mentioned you don’t have to know anything about reading ingredient labels to know you are getting only real plant-based meals and sides.

I tried a few of their dishes and my tween devoured them also. We decided to choose our two favorites and we loved:

BBQ Jackfruit Buddha Mac (Ingredients: Red Lentil Penne | Cashew Nacho Cheez Sauce | Young Unripe BBQ Jackfruit | Cashew Parmesan Crumble | Green Onions)

Walnut Taco Bowl (Ingredients: Walnut Taco Meat- Power Greens- Cilantro Brown Rice- Grape Tomatoes- Bell Pepper Corn Relish- Spicy Black Beans- Shredded Red Cabbage- Chipotle Cheez Sauce)

My son devoured these two – we made both and put it together on one plate for dinner. My husband travels (more outside of COVID times) and when he is out of town I tend to do easier meals so these are great for a healthy alternative to quick prep meals especially now that I know my 12 year old will actually eat a healthy bowl (I was a bit surprised he liked these as they are a far cry form the quick meals he tends to grab)!

The jackfruit made the mac a bit sweet – it had texture so similar to a shredded beef and the jackfruit in a BBQ mac creates a sweet BBQ flavor. The taco salad was so full of flavor and despite shipping even the greens were crisp and fresh!

All GO Buddha dishes are vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Some meals may contain walnuts and peanuts. Some meals are also soy-based. The ingredients are something they can be proud of as a plant-based meal delivered that arrives fresh and cold. Visit GO Buddha to order some bowls, sides or desserts today. Once they arrive they can stay refrigerated 3-5 days.

Food, Natural Foods

Pink Panda low-sugar, low-calorie gummy candies

Erin Sluka

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Pink Panda low-sugar, low-calorie gummy candies

If I were to tell you that you can feel less guilty about snacking on your favorite type of gummy candies it might be hard to believe. Pink Panda was created out of the desire to have a low-calorie gummy candies.

Pink Panda comes in 3 varieties – Astro Blasters (sour) with 17 net carbs, Gummy Bears with 5 net carbs and Treasure Chews with 17 net carbs. They are made with only 2 grams of sugar and 90 calories per 1.8oz bag (that’s about 23 pieces). They are good size pieces and the packages fit well in the lunch box or to take on the go.

Besides the less calories and lower sugar, Pink Panda is Vegan, Kosher, dairy-free and gluten-free. They are sweetened with Allulose. Pink Panda gummy candies are made here in the USA. What more could you ask for in a gummy snack? Visit Pink Panda to stock up now.

Food, Natural Foods

Ruckus and Co. Smoothie Shakeups frozen to fresh-made smoothie snack

Erin Sluka
Ruckus and Co. Smoothie Shakeups frozen to fresh-made smoothie snack

A days work is hard sometimes. Even if you work form home, finding even 30-60 minutes to truly rest mid-work can be hardly enough time to break. But, when you know you have a fresh smoothie ready to enjoy made with real fruit, perhaps the second half of your day becomes much sweeter! Ruckus and Co. Smoothie Shakeups were meant to be stored in your lunch bag for that afternoon break.

Smoothie Shakeups will keep their cool for hours. By lunch you have a fresh-tasting smoothie snack that is so satisfying. They fit perfectly in your lunch bag and come in dairy and non-dairy options. They come in 2 flavors – Berry Banana Twist and Tropical Tango.

I love that these little bottles are recyclable and the care is not just in the environment but the ingredients also. The smoothies are made with ONLY real ingredients such as fruits and vegetable and are non-GMO and Gluten free!

Smoothie Shakeups are available nationally online at  ruckusandcosnacks.com! Order yours today – they arrive ready to freeze and you will have one for your lunch by the very next day after they arrive!

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