I recently received a box of great products from brands at ShiftCon 2018 to try and review. They included health and beauty items, wholesome snacks, a SCOBY to make my own kombucha, and more. Here are a few of my favorites my family and I have been enjoying this past month.
NeoCell Super Collagen
Remember the bone broth trend? Collagen offers many of the same benefits and can help improve skin, hair, tendons, bones, and joints. Our bodies make a lot less collagen after about age 25, so a supplement can be a helpful boost. NeoCell Super Collagen is unflavored and mixes easily into hot or cold drinks—I like adding it to my afternoon coffee or smoothies.
Ona Functional Fuel Plant Protein Bars
These are delicious and made with simple, natural ingredients. Ona bars are grain-free, dairy-free, soy-free, contain no refined sugars, and are full of healthy fats, fiber, probiotics, and clean ingredients like coconut, nuts, and plant proteins. I grab one before or after a workout. They’re the first bar I’ve seen with probiotics to support gut health, which is a big plus.
Earth Mama Organics Natural Deodorant
I’ve been searching for a natural deodorant for a while because I don’t like some of the questionable ingredients in mainstream products, like aluminum. I tried Earth Mama Organics Natural Deodorant this past week (Bright Citrus is my favorite) and I’m really impressed. It contains no propylene glycol, artificial fragrances, parabens, or aluminum. I’ve used other Earth Mama products before and loved them, so I’m glad to have another one I can trust. It keeps odor in check—even during sweaty hot yoga—and I haven’t had any irritation.
Betsy’s Best Almond Butter with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds
This almond butter is fantastic. Betsy’s Best has unique, gourmet flavors and a great texture—not fully smooth or crunchy, but a satisfying mix from the seeds and add-ins. The mix of almonds with cinnamon, chia seeds, Himalayan pink salt, and organic honey is perfect by the spoonful, on toast, with apple slices, or drizzled over oatmeal or smoothies.
Kombucha Kamp SCOBY
After our trip to San Diego we got hooked on kombucha on tap. Buying it every day gets expensive, so when Kombucha Kamp (a top kombucha shop) offered to send a SCOBY to make our own, I jumped at the chance. Kombucha is rich in probiotics, has the benefits of tea, antioxidants, and more. We haven’t brewed ours yet, but their website has lots of helpful info and everything you need to get started. At roughly $4 a bottle retail, buying a SCOBY for $25 is a more budget-friendly option. We’ll start ours this week (brewing takes about 7 to 30 days depending on taste), so follow along on my Instagram to see how it goes.
What are some of your recent favorite products?
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