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Valentine’s Day Sweet Tooth Survival with HALO TOP CREAMERY

February 12, 2016

I have been OBSESSED with Halo Top Creamery’s 100 % organic, low calorie, high protein ice cream, since I laid eyes on it.

This Valentine’s Day you don’t have to blow your wad with sugar and junk. Halo Top is so fun and satisfying and with 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving definitely makes it possible to feel loved (via food – come on, you know it works) and well taken care of – health wise!

(If the protein and fiber didn’t sell you, Halo Top is only 60-80 calories per serving, non-GMO and made with zero artificial preservatives or ingredients.)

Funny enough – a journalist for GQ recently binged on only Halo Top for 10 days! He lost 10 pounds and actually gained muscle! Crazy, right? Here is the article

MY fave flavor is Vanilla and Birthday Cake but they have everyone covered: Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Lemon Cake, Strawberry, Mint Chip, Chocolate Mocha Chip, and Birthday Cake.

For an extra boost of protein, toss Halo Top in your protein shake, or even sandwich it between two Lenny & Larry’s protein cookies for an ice cream sandwich. The possibilities are truly endless.

I am in love with all the ideas below! Check them out on Instagram for more amazing ideas.

(photo: Crier PR)

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REBBL Elixirs

February 4, 2016

REBBL Elixirs are powered with stress fighting adaptogens for an all over glow. Naturally sourced, plant based adaptogens help fight the effects of premature aging and bring the body back into a state of balance, making them a wellness and beauty essential.

Winner of the Best Functional Beverage of 2015 and containing one of the hottest superfoods of 2016, REBBL is changing the dairy and soy free industry with its nutrient dense and equally delicious beverages. Wonderful by themselves and also a great addition to recipes, REBBL Elixirs can be enjoyed in many versatile ways.

Adaptogens, or known colloquially as super-herbs, function to help the body maintain homeostasis and provide optimal health benefits. These super-herbs include Maca Root, Turmeric, Reishi, Ashwagandha, Cat’s Claw, Ginseng, and Eleuthero. Adaptogens help the body better respond to stress, aid cognitive function, maintain stamina and endurance, relax, detoxify, and promote healthy immune function.

REBBL drinks have been formulated so that each blend of super herbs are working at efficacious levels. Both soy and dairy free, all REBBL beverages are made without additives like agave, carrageenan, and natural flavors that are found in many other alternative dairy beverages.

REBBL’s mission is embedded in helping those in need, as it is has partnered with non-profit Not For Sale that works to put an end to human trafficking and slavery. Through ethical sourcing, REBBL’s suppliers invest in the strength and wellbeing of the communities where they operate through providing medical care, housing, and clean water projects.

The drinks come in the following flavors:

Elixirs:
REBBL Ashwagandha Chai: Organic spices like cardamom, ginger, and cloves dance with creamy coconut milk and relaxing Ashwagandha to help you relax and recover.
REBBL Maca Mocha: Balancing Maca marries yummy Mocha that helps maintain energy levels and endurance without the crash of coffee.
REBBL Reishi Chocolate: A deliciously detoxifying treat, Reishi helps promote healthy immune function, liver protection, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging… with chocolatey goodness.
REBBL Matcha Latte: Packing the antioxidant power of ten cups of brewed tea, Matcha’s naturally sweet flavor helps maintain a healthy memory and relax the body.
REBBL Maca Cold Brew: Let your love of coffee do more with powerful maca to maintain stamina and endurance levels while restoring balanced energy.
REBBL Turmeric Golden-Milk: Regarded for over 2,000 years as a premier herbal panacea, vibrant turmeric is the star antioxidant in this creamy blend that is brought to life with black pepper fruit extract and honey.

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Spicy Saturday at Time Out Los Angeles’ The Chili Bowl

February 3, 2016

Winter in LA is not the most brutal of seasons, but it’s enough to warrant a coat, thick socks and plenty of chili. Join Time Out Los Angeles on Saturday, February 27, for The Chili Bowl, a winter tasting event that pits city staples and newcomers against each other to see who slings the best bowls.

THE EL NINO OF CHILI TASTINGS!!

Held at LA River Studios, the event will feature three sessions (11:30-1:30pm, 2-4pm and 4:30-6:30pm); tickets include chili tastings from each featured restaurant and are paired with complimentary beverages. With plenty of variations to choose from—vegetarian, Cincinnati-style, you name it—there’ll be something for every chili-loving Angeleno to enjoy. #chilibowl

This year’s featured contenders for best chili include:

Swingers
Barney’s Beanery
Jinky’s Cafe
Nickel Diner
Braise & Crumble Cafe
Spring St. Bar & Sandwich Shoppe
And more!

Important information:

All ages event
Admission includes 2 complimentary beers courtesy of Tsingtao
Check in location: 2800 Division St. Los Angeles, CA 90065
Free parking will be available at Sotomayor Learning Academy School (2050 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065) across the street from the venue.
All sales are final and non-refundable. You will not be able to change your session after purchasing.
Special thanks to our charity partner Best Friends Animal Society

For more information and to book your ticket, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/time-out-los-angeles-presents-the-chili-bowl-tickets-21033180810

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MealEnders – a natural way to curb post meal overeating.

January 4, 2016

MealEnders are interesting. I think they might work.

We’ve binged our way to January and now we all want to repent. Bring on the post New Year’s struggle with quality and quantity of food. MealEnders has a plan to deal with all of it.

Launched in SF in Jan 2015 and created by Silicon Valley¹s Mattson, these groundbreaking little lozenges cleanse the palate and reset the taste buds to curb overeating and teach portion control without added stimulants or questionable diet ingredients.

Rather, they work using a combo of sensory science and behavioral psychology. No other product like it currently exists on the market.

To use, just pop one in your mouth when cravings are getting the best of you, and let the duo-layered lozenges work their magic. And the thing is, they actually have helped me to STOP eating more and more and more. This is personally my biggest issue. I basically don’t know when to stop eating. These lozenges are not magic. They do not suppress appetite with creepy stimulants. They work with end of meal psychology. A tiny dose of sweet, signals the end of a meal giving way to a cooling/tingling sensation that cleanses the palate and, once dissolved, lingers on the tongue — a process that lasts up to 20 minutes and gets you through what’s known as the “overeating zone.”

MealEnders are the perfect thing to carry in your purse, or keep in a bowl at your desk, or on the kitchen counter.

Nutrition Facts:
€   15 Calories
€   2 Grams of sugar
€   Trans-fat free
€   Four flavors: Cinnamon, Chocolate Mint, Mocha & Citrus
€   25-Piece pouches
€   The ingredients can be found here: http://www.mealenders.com/ingredients/

DUO-SENSORY TASTE SYSTEM™

MealEnders’ active-taste formula rewards and resets your taste buds, distracting you from the temptation to overindulge. First the delicious Reward Layer treats you to the sweet taste of dessert – a signal we typically associate with the end of a meal. Then the Inner Core’s Active-Taste Layer releases a proprietary blend of gentle, cool tingling sensations on the tongue, which engage the trigeminal nerve, distracting your mind from the urge to continue overeating. You can feel your MealEnder go to work instantly.

ENGAGES BRAIN + BODY

Unlike other diets or diet aids that focus solely on your stomach, MealEnders cue the cessation of eating by targeting the mind’s attention and the body’s reaction to sensations. By engaging your trigeminal nerve, MealEnders keep your mind occupied for up to 20 minutes (the Overeating Zone), giving your natural satiety process time to kick in and catch up. When the MealEnders experience dissipates, your body’s natural signaling process of satiation will have begun.

FITS INTO EVERYDAY LIFE

MealEnders fit easily into your existing routine, helping you learn healthy portion control. And they aren’t a drug, stimulant or supplement. MealEnders are a straightforward, common-sense way to assist you in reducing the amount of food you eat. MealEnders naturally transition you away from your desire to eat too much and help train the mind and body to eat healthy, right-sized portions. Read more about how best to use MealEnders HERE.

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Cheat Day fun at Time Out Los Angeles’ Mac & Cheese Smackdown

December 1, 2015

Time Out, the trusted global brand for inspiring and enabling people to make the best of the city, has branched out to events, setting up a special tasting celebration in honor of the best mac & cheese that LA has to offer.

LORD HAVE MERCY!!!!!

Time Out Los Angeles’s inaugural Mac & Cheese Smackdown, on Sunday, December 6 at LA River Studios (2025 N San Fernando Rd) will highlight Time Out LA’s picks of the best mac & cheese in the city, as Time Out LA editors challenge the city’s best restaurants to offer creative takes on this cheesy classic in the ultimate showdown to crown LA’s top mac.

A total of nine restaurants will be taking up the challenge, with a ticket including mac & cheese tastings from each featured restaurant, paired with complimentary beer provided by Angel City Brewery and wine by Dark Horse.

Tickets will be available to Time Out LA readers, VIPs, tastemakers and media with a portion of the proceeds from the event benefitting Best Friends Animal Society, enabling attendees to make the most of their city while donating to a good cause.

The event will be held from 12pm-4:30pm, with a ticket entitling guests to choose from two sessions (noon-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm).

For more information and to book your ticket, visit: https://macandcheesesmackdown.eventbrite.com

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