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Rarely do we get a palatable powder to add to liquids...that boasts energy charger-bio-available loaded iron- blue green algae spirulina- plus loads of healthy vitamins, iron and  micronutrients that doesn't taste like grass.   Or something worse. JUST LIKE THIS GIPHY  via GIPHY seriously-we've all been there Which is why PaleoPro's Paleo Greens Powder is our new hero product.  Sent a sample-we'd figure a tsp of this finely ground green powder in a few ounces of water...would best be inhaled like a shot-vs sipping to savor the taste. But the taste really was naturally A OK ...a sweetness from monk fruit extract but with no added sugar (and with 5 grams of plant based vegan protein-from organic hemp). If you're the type to gulp Kombucha or Apple Cider Vinegar down straight -the surprising palatable taste of Paleo Greens Powder will come as sheer taste buds' joy. Kudos to who ever figured this out. Now part of our morning routine- adding a ts...

From Black Friday- Lunar New Year -adds up to around a lucky 13 weeks of celebrating something. Time for everything? Of course not. Some tips on speeding up parts of life without compromises. Part One Beauty Time Busters via GIPHY We've covered imPress Nails since the company sponsored fashion runway shows. Though digital scrolling   Instagram has taken over that role ...the variety of press on nails still are the best for fast manis with creative flair, including trendy limited editions  like the ones pictured- the Alice+Olivia by Stacy Bendet collection. PLUS...imPRESS press on manicures are so easy to put on-one could apply while commuting on mass transit. Hint: Nail beds are shaped differently-if yours run a bit flatter-nail glue can help achieve a long lasting adhesive. Hair shines with hold less the sticky stuff. Ecru New York... has a new multi-tasking TEXTURE Setting Spray that works -on wet or dry tresses. Silk proteins thermally protec...

SUPPLEMENTS and HEALTHY FOODS-ESSENTIALS Yeah yeah yeah-we know what M. Jagger/K. Richards song is really about...but this is the second decade of the 21st century...and children of the 60s (and 70s, 80s, 90s) are embracing other mother's helpers as nowadays athletic age uppers want to maintain overall fitness and physiques. New: Supplements have mixed reviews these days -why brand names (and their reputations) are important imo. For endurance athletes who cannot eat all the nutrients their bodies need to maintain ...supplements are a given. From well-respected   Natrol -Skin, Hair & Nails -a very inclusive new offering (eta May 2016) containing Vitamin B's- 5000 mcg Biotin and 10 mg Lutein (found in the also pictured Biotin Plus)....PLUS collagen+hyaluronic acid (skin hydration/firmness aid), vitamins A, C, and E (protects against damaging free radicals), D B2, B6 and minerals copper+zinc, and ALA and horsetail supplement-bonus-one pill a day vs competition 2-3...

You are what you eat...is a common phrase-for a reason...it's true. As scores of topical hair treatments get introduced every month---guaranteeing luscious locks...(though two of our favs is the been around  awhile-the multi-tasking VMV Hypoallergenics Know It All 100% USDA Organic Coconut Oil -cold pressed, preservative free- that really penetrates hair shafts to sooth frizz and repair the chlorine from the pool damage...as well as moisturize our skin, grease-free AND the divinely scented, deeply moisturizing -  Lenore Greyl   Masque Fleurs de Jasmin   -a staple in upscale salons worldwide-even the ones where the owners have their own lines)... There are also nourishment aids that work from the inside out-meaning vitamin/mineral supplements that are slightly off the radar do-gooders...effective, yet without the massive marketing budgets of conglomerates. We've written about the amino acid packed  Viviscal ---( our review )...a cult must-have for ma...

EXHALE SPA -Midtown, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard   Well, one things for sure ... models are models for a reason .  Stunning and smart---we are thrilled that Niki Taylor is clearly doing fabulous---poised, knowledgeable and authentic...it's no wonder Optimal Solutions® went with this spokesperson Niki Taylor , now ALSO a happily married mom of two small kids---flew in for the day from her Nashville perch...to help introduce media types to the new line of supplements/protein=vitamin shake by Nature's Bounty®, Optimal Solutions® .  Naturally glowing -with a probably un-needed assist from Bobbi Brown cosmetics (we asked...!) ---this Florida native who epitomizes health---is an avid consumer of the Probiotics supplement (in a smart time released vegetarian gel capsule----that delivers the goods to the digestive system-effectively)...and the Complete Protein & Vitamin Shake....chocolate flavor-being her fav. Here's why: We actuall...

POWERHOUSE PLANT PACKS IN THE PLUSES It wasn’t too long ago that our other half started drinking copious amounts of pomegranate juice . Reason…his dad had a massive heart attack. Pomegranate started making an impression on healthy types a few years ago,,,for the list of its purported health benefits are looonnnggggg. Like the fruit and juice, specifically the fermented juice, are PACKED with anti-oxidants that neutralize free radicals... the attackers, in a way, of human cells. (FYI: Pollution, Radiation, Herbicides, Cigarette Smoke etc…all churn out free radicals). Which is why we were glad to get schooled on Pomegranate Health , a Rochester, NY based company that has a line of natural pomegranate products and dietary supplements. ABOUT: POMEGRANATE HEALTH seems to us to be THE source of all things pomegranate. We were really impressed with their website…particularly that it has links to extensively, detailed reports on global scientific studies…regarding the numerous health benefits ...