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Gnosis Chocolate Review
Vanessa of Gnosis Chocolate
Gnosis TV Interview
Cacao Info - Raw v Processed
A few weeks back I discovered Gnosis Chocolate while I was poking around the internet, something I am always doing. I truly enjoy researching and trying new products that can help move us to greater levels of vitality and awareness.
I spoke briefly with the owner and founder of Gnosis, Vanessa Barg, and she was super passionate about her business and products. I think it is noteworthy that Gnosis supplies Chocolate Bars to www.sunfood.com, David Wolfe’s superfood company.
David is fanatical about quality. I mean off the hook super stringent. So the fact that he carries her products says a lot. A whole lot.
I will get to how the bars and chocolate taste her in a second, but a few more interesting facts about Gnosis.
-Vanessa sources the highest quality ingredients from small local farms and growers around the world. This supports them with a fair wage and it encourages organic and sustainable farming. Very nice.
-10% of her profits go to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation which can be found at http://www.ftpf.org/ This is a really worth cause. And, 10% of profits is a hefty %. Way to go Vanessa.
Ok, the chocolate. I ordered 4 bars including SuperChoc, Simplicity, Coconut Almond, and Cashew Goji Cherry. They were all fantastic and gone in less than a week. Yep, gone in less that a week. One is dense enough nutritionally to last you a week but the taste and vitality boost you get is just awesome.
My favs were Simplicity and Coconut Almond.
I also ordered some bulk chocolate powder. Wow. So much darker and tastier than anything else I have tried. Amazing and very very affordable.
I ordered some more bars and I am going to share them with a local medi-spa that I am doing some consulting for. I plan to use chocolate as a vehicle to talk about wellness and vitality - my passion.
My advice. Check out Gnosis Chocolate today at www.gnosischocolate.com
Try some of the specials. You will support and a flowering entrepreneur, sustainable farming, and a good cause. Your taste buds and body will thank you.
Oh, and remember, this chocolate is really really good for you. Super low in caffeine and rich in antioxidants....more than Goji, Blueberry, and Green Tea! And, it has compounds that just make you feel alive. Go for it.
I just love Dorset cereals
Since I love sharing good stuff I enjoy, thought I would pass along my latest favorite cereal.
I was in Whole Foods (or Whole Paycheck as I sometimes refer to it - place is expensive) yesterday picking up a few things. I love a good cereal but am pretty picky about what I buy. Even many of the so called natural cereals have a lot of junk in them.
I decided to try for the second time Dorset cereals and boy am I glad I did. I bought the super cranberry, cherry, and almond mix and it is just terrific.
Texture is fairly solid as it does not get too soggy or soft. Maybe a bit crunchy. Flavor is good with a nice mix in the fruits. I have enjoyed it soo much I almost polished off one whole box in less than 24hrs! Yikes.
I eat mine with hemp milk, a little salt, and some chia seeds. Good stuff.
Check them out at www.dorsetcereals.com and at your local Whole Foods or natural health store.
New Natural Detox 4 Autism Site
I am so pleased to announce our new site dedicated to helping families and kids with autism. It is called www.naturaldetox4autism.com
There you will find lots of great ideas for detoxifying and rejuvenating kids with autism and other behavior disorders.
Be Radiant. Eric J Shadd
Poor Sleep? - Try a Natural Solution
Stress in your life keeping you awake? Do you have a hard time falling asleep or wake up way too early? You are not alone. Some 60 million Americans have some degree of sleeping disorder. It costs some $35 Billion annually to treat. Yikes, that is a lot of money.
Some of the affects of lack of sleep include lack of energy, poor concentration, and moodiness.
Personally, I have had more than a few nights where I have been wired and tired but can’t fall to sleep. Having a naturally blended sleep aid has been an absolute God send for me. I am usually out in 30 minutes and I sleep and dream so soundly its wonderful.
Look for a product that is naturally blended with melatonin, piper methysticum, and huperzia serreta.
Melatonin accelerates sleep, boosts the immune system, and sets the clock for your bodies cells.
Piper methysticum is a herb that reduces anxiety and balances ones mood.
Huperzia serreta is a herb that enhances memory and reduces tension.
Also look for a supralingal (oral mucosa) delivery system. This greatly increases the absorption and effectiveness of the ingredients.
A product like this will have you out in 30 minutes or less with no morning drag. And, it is non habit forming.
A little about me. I have been researching natural methods to help individuals unleash their vitality for over 8 years. It is my passion to distill out the top insights for common health challenges and teach them to the whole world!
shaddrach
www.bestofwellness.org
Got Fat? Get Fat!
Hey in this country we are fat adverse but yet we are super overweight as a nation. We have low or no fat milk, cheese, pizza, ice cream, and every other kind of food. Overweight is really a multi factorial problem. We eat too many processed foods and drinks for starters. Plus, we are toxic. The body uses fat to hide these toxins so they don't kill us. Another problem is many folks have low thyroid function from all the toxins in our bodies. Fluoride has also been implicated in low thyroid function.
Anther problem may actually be we are not getting the right kind of fats. Not all fats are bad. We need em.
My favorite fat is actually coconut oil. Coconut oil you say? Yep, you bet!
We are not talking the same stuff that got a bad rap in the 80s for heart disease. That was the hydrogenated stuff and it will kill you. It was used on popcorn in movie theatres. Remember? Stuff tasted great.
The real deal coconut is the raw virgin organic stuff. It is loaded with a very super healthy saturated fat. This middle chain fatty acid actually stimulates the metabolism and causes the body to burn fat. It really is incredible stuff.
Coconut oil also contains something called lauric acid which is also found in breast milk. Lauric acid has been found to sooth digestion and fight critters in the GI.
Coconut is also great to cook with too. It is the most stable oil at high temps so it doesn't oxidize and break down like olive oil.
Where do you get it? Straight up coconut oil can be found at health food stores or on the internet. Locally here in northern VA you can get it at Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Vitamin Shoppe. You can also eat coconut milk and that contains some of the oil as well.
How do you use it? Coconut can be put in smoothies or in your cereal. It does solidify at higher temps so you may need to warm the bottle in hot water. Or, just put it in your smoothie. It will blend with the other fluids. You can also eat by the spoonful.
It is great on your skin too! I use it to prep my face for shaving. I use a dab of coconut oil and then put on my organic shaving creme.
Where does it fit? Under the Goal section of my website, I discuss 5 keys to vitality. Coconut affects 2, 3, 4, and of course 5. You have to have good fats to maintain a balanced pH. Also, it is a key nutrient so it fits there. It also affect 4 in improving digestion. And, when you loose those unwanted pounds you will feel better about you and your emotional balance improves! Cool.
Get some coconut oil in your diet. Eat it often. Google coconut oil for more info.