Melissa Cassera http://www.melissaslifelessons.com Wellness Expert Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:40:41 +0000 en hourly 1 MelissasLifeLessonshttp://feedburner.google.com We Crave Goji Gourmet http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?p=858 http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?p=858#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:40:03 +0000 Melissa http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?p=858

5 Flavor PackUnless you’ve lived under a rock this past year, you’ve likely read about the amazing health benefits of Goji berries, including antioxidant properties and inclusion of vitamins A, C and B-complex.

I’ve recently been enjoying Goji berry green tea every morning, so I was ecstatic when Goji Gourmet asked me to test their cookies! As soon as they arrived in the mail, I gave myself permission to have a cookie taste test – at only 50 calories/2g of fat for two cookies I figured I’d have the calories to spare! (added note – these cookies are really filling, so don’t worry about downing an entire bag!)

My hands-down favorite are the Goji Ginger Walnut flavor – which feature a nice blend of sweet and spice. Try them with your green tea as a mid-day or after dinner snack!

My husband, who would much rather eat anything full-fat than something marked “healthy,” really enjoyed the Chocolate Chip and Cherry Cacao flavors. Great for picky eaters!

A few of our other testers, also touted the Cherry Cacao and Ginger Walnut as their faves.

Goji Gourmet can be purchased online at http://www.gojigourmet.com or at select retailers.

Now, let me go enjoy my cookies :)

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Check out my latest segment on the NBC10! Show on Parent Tested, Parent Approved Products!

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video.

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I adore vintage luggage and have been looking at yard sales and Craigslist for years trying to find a great set (like the photo below) to use as decoration. That’s why I’m loving this article from Apartment Therapy on buying vintage luggage!

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Who doesn’t love ice cream?

If you wait for the Mr. Softee bells to chime in the summer like our family, you’ll love these Ice Cream Rattles from Pink Olive! I’m smitten with Strawberry and Sprinkles!

Ice Cream Rattles from Pink Olive

Ice Cream Rattles from Pink Olive

]]> http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?feed=rss2&p=840 0 New Book Teaches Health – the Fun Way! http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?p=835 http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?p=835#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:04:11 +0000 Melissa http://www.melissaslifelessons.com/?p=835

When I was young, my least favorite subject was health and science. Incidentally I thought the only food groups were tomato soup, grilled cheese and chocolate chip cookies.

I might have felt differently if this book series was around 30 years ago. The Human Body Detectives series helps kids make healthier choices by teaching the digestive system and which foods fuel each system. The latest book, A Heart Pumping Adventure, takes kids on a voyage of the circulatory system.

Check out this super adorable book trailer and pick one up for $19.95 at http://www.humanbodydetectives.com


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