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2/16/2013

Yerba Prima Botanicals - Psyllium Husks Powder, 12 oz powder Review

Yerba Prima Botanicals - Psyllium Husks Powder, 12 oz powder
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Yerba Prima Psyllium Husk is a fantastic way to add more fiber to your diet. This product is of a very good quality and it works very gently.

You must know that taking a scoop here and there every day(I use a 5 gram scoop that I saved from another supplement that I use but a teaspoon will do)will not cause you to loose control of your bowels. The best way to use this is to work yourself up from a teaspoon a day until you get to a comfortable dose. Some people will find 1 does a day will help them but others may require more.
People who do not eat much fiber can be "leaving waste behind" even though they may evacuate daily. OK, this is not the most pleasant subject to discuss out in the open, this "poopie talk", but everyone must learn that it is a very serious topic when it comes to over all health. If you do not "clean your pipes" daily, so to speak, waste material can sit and slowly build up in your system. This waste can cause many side effects as it slowly "rots" in the body. People who do not evacuate regularly or only partially, may be dealing with problems that would otherwise subside if they would only go to the bathroom daily. Waste left rotting in our bodies can make us feel lethargic, irritable, bloated/full, and some abdominal pain so sharp that you would never assume is was just a "stuck poop". It also can make you hold water or possibly make your skin tone change I have read.
I would suggest this product, to supplement, not replace, a diet of high fiber foods.
PS: I get my nickname from being a tan bald guy with muscles, but it is ironic that I use this product and that I do "go" regularly so the name has a dual meaning here!

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1/13/2013

Rocky Mountain Hemp Hearts Soft Hemp Seeds (454 grams = 1 Pound) Review

Rocky Mountain Hemp Hearts Soft Hemp Seeds (454 grams = 1 Pound)
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I stumbled upon Hemp Hearts at a health food store in Wisconsin (Basics in Janesville) and decided to try them out after reading the literature. I love them! I sprinkle them either on my cereal or in my yogurt for breakfast and the energy level I feel is unbelievable! They also completely fill you up so I have lost 10+ lbs in 6 weeks...I should add I am counting calories and exercising daily as well, but net net I give the hemp hearts a huge THUMBS UP! If you tried flaxseed and just couldn't get into them, hemp hearts are for you. They taste nutty and really are doing wonders for my health. Rocky Mountain is the brand we like and Amazon fulfills the orders so what's not to like?!?! I highly recommend them to get your health and energy back on track.

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12/21/2012

Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder + Fiber, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2) Review

Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder + Fiber, 16-Ounce Jars (Pack of 2)
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the fiber content of this "powder" is amazing but the the taste and texture are almost unbearable. while hemp is not going to taste as good (by good taste-i mean an absence of taste) as soy or whey, it should at least be better than this.
my gripes:
texture- this product should not be called a powder at all. it's more like the contents of a tea bag. the product should be more finely ground.
taste- this hemp has a stronger taste than other brands i have tried. i haven't found anything that really goes well with the "earthy" taste.
the good news:
fiber-i believe one serving provides 54% of the DV. that's 2-4 times as much as other hemp powders. this is why i gave this product 2 stars instead of one.
the good news about all hemp:
it's not highly processed like whey, soy, rice or other protein powders.

it's organic. most hemp powders are organic because hemp is naturally resistant to pests. ever wonder why you never see organic soy protein? hexane. this is the chemical (similar to gasoline) that must be used to isolate the protein from the bean.
it's raw. yay!
other brands:
i have tried nutiva, ruth's and living harvest. i currently use and recommend living harvest. it has the best consistency and taste. ruth's contains slightly more vitamins than living harvest but has a slightly stronger taste. nutiva is by far the worst with the strongest taste, grainiest texture and least vitamins.
i find that the best recipe for a hemp smoothie is just a frozen ripe banana (use one with lot's of brown freckles-it may be a little gooey going into the freezer but as with banana bread, those bananas have the best taste), 2-3 drops of vanilla extract, some soy or almond milk and a scoop of hemp. hemp doesn't really seem to agree with berries or non-creamy fruits.
bottom line-unless fiber is your #1 concern, go with another brand.

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11/22/2012

Benefiber Review

Benefiber
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There are several ways to get enough fiber in your diet. The best, of course, is through your diet. This means more fruits and vegetables, and fewer fast foods and snack foods. The second is by using the 'bulking' fiber supplements that use the old standby, psyllium fiber. Psyllium fiber products such as Metamucil are effective, but many people don't like the gritty texture. After all, these products are ground-up seeds with the tiny seeds attached. The third way is to use a product such as Benefiber, which has a nice texture and dissolves almost completely in water or fruit juice, and is much easier to take/swallow.
I'd suggest starting out slowly, adding a bit of Benefiber to your morning orange juice. Add a bit more every day or every other day, so you body can adjust to the increased bulk in your digestive tract.
Our bodies were made to operate on a high-fiber diet. Native plants did not come as fruit leather or in popsicles. They came as whole fruits, fiber, vitamins and minerals and all of the other healthful products of raw fruits and vegetables.
I do eat a healthy diet, but I still use added fiber. Why? The bulking makes me more regular, healthy, and I feel better. I believe it helps regulate fat and cholesterol in my body as well. It helps mimic the diets we humans evolved with on our planet.
Recommended. I use this product all of the time. I still occasionally use the psyllium fiber products as well, just not as often since I've discovered Benefiber.

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11/19/2012

VPX FiberTeq Review

VPX FiberTeq
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I've since moved on to Optimum's Fitness Fiber, as it has less calories and the same amount of fiber, but this product is still excellent. I can't make any claims to fat loss, though that wasn't my goal anyway. This product has a nice flavor, and interesting texture, so it mixes in with water and milk well. I usually just added to my protein powder. Apparently this contains a certain kind of fiber which is not conducive to nutrient uptake, so the label states not to take with your multivitamins or other drugs/supplements. Helps you poop.

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11/16/2012

Fiber One Chewy Bars Oats and Chocolate Flavor Thirty 1.4 Ounce Bars Review

Fiber One Chewy Bars Oats and Chocolate Flavor Thirty 1.4 Ounce Bars
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Love all flavors of the Fiber One bars, but the chocolate is the best. This is healthy eating? Well, I guess I can make the sacrifice for nutrition sake.

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5/08/2012

Health Plus - Super Colon Cleanse, 120 capsules Review

Health Plus - Super Colon Cleanse, 120 capsules
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Having been diagnosed with IBS nearly 20 years ago, I have sought relief from virtually all products on the market--to no avail. Super Colon Cleanse is the only product that gives me the bulk and regularity that I have sought. It produces consistent, reliable, and effective results. Yes, the large number of capsules that must be taken daily may seem burdensome to some; but, the end result is certainly worth the inconvenience.

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5/02/2012

Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein & Fiber Review

Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein and Fiber
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Have never been a big meat-eater, but cut back even more a few months ago. I began supplementing my diet with more beans/legumes, but was not feeling nutritionally satisfied, and realized I was not getting enough protein. Did a little research, and discovered that hemp was ideal for meeting protein requirements, and according several articles I read, it has many other nutritional and health benefits as well. I purchased the Nutiva hemp protein powder in conjunction with the Better Than Milk "Rice" (to avoid over use of soy). According to directions for both products, I mix 4 tablespoons hemp protein and 2 tablespoons of BTM, in water. It mixes easily in a regular plastic shaker, and I don't even have to use the "de-clumping" attachment that fits inside the shaker. It's just Shake-N-Go! This combination has been the perfect way to start my day. I was concerned about the taste, as some reviews I have read rated the taste of hemp very low. I can't speak for other brands, but the finely ground Nutiva hemp powder has a mild nutty flavor, and I LOVE IT. From what I've read, hemp does not contain oligosaccharides (which commonly causes "gastric distress" with soy proteins), and I have not experienced any bloating with the hemp and rice milk combo. I am happy to start my day with something both nutritious and delicious, and thank goodness I don't have to use the electric blender (one less thing to wash). Also, the Amazon price on the Nutiva Hemp Protein and the Better Than Milk Rice can't be beat, and both qualify for free shipping. FANTASTIC!!!

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4/27/2012

Trim Energy Diet Review

Trim Energy Diet
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I have been buying this product for over a year. I like it best watered down a bit and lots of ice. Not too good warm. I mix this up two at a time, I put about a inch of warm water (not hot bad for vitamins)into two shaker bottles & mix it well, the warm water dissolves it very nicely. I like fiz so I add about 16 oz of plain chilled soda water (store bought or sodastream self made works just fab!) You have to pour at a angle & slowly or it can fiz over. I then pour one in my travel cup with lots of ice. I take the other one with me to work to refill later. (blue ice and a lunch cooler) I sometimes add a little bit of juice for a change. I like a bit of caffeine - Trim Energy uses green tea, which is the only tea that don't give me a headache. I don't like coffee & I gave up all artificial sweeteners (Trim Energy has natural Stevia) along with going to Curves 4x a week -I have lost a lot of weight. I drink this because it is a help & I like it but it is not a cure-all. I also take one weiders fat burner tabs when I get up and before my lunch. I think Trim Energy Teaberry is a great product prepared the way I do it and I recommend it the way I prepare it. It has a tendency to not mix easy/well the way they instruct you to mix it.
I have bought it from Amazon, Costco and eBay - whoever has the best deal.
Ingredients I copied from another site:
Calories 20, Calories From Fat 0, Total Carbohydrates 5 g - 1%, Dietary Fiber 2.5 g - 10%, Sugars 1 g, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 75 mg - 125%, Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCL) 375 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 425 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B3 (as niacinamide) 5 mg - 25%, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 500 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B9 )as folic acid) 100 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 500 mcg - 8,333%, Vitamin B5 (as calcium d-pantothenate) 2.5 mg - 25%, Chromium (as polynicotinate) 100 mcg - 84%, Sodium 2 mg - < 1%, Triple Action Blend [Green Tea Extract (45%EGCG). Green Coffee Bean Extract Decaffeinated, Ashwagandha Root and Leaf Extract (withania somnifera), Naturally Occurring Caffeine from Green Tea Extract] 685 mg - **, Naturally Occurring Caffeine 75 mg - **.
Other Ingredients:
Vitafiber(tm) (isomalto-oligosacharides naturally made from non-GMO corn and/or potato starch), Natural Flavor (plant based), Citric Acid, Silica (as a flow agent), Rebianna (Pure Stevia Leaf Extract) Green Tea Extract, Xanthan Gum.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.

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4/11/2012

Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber Psyllium Fiber Capsules, 160-Count(Pack of 2) Review

Metamucil MultiHealth Fiber Psyllium Fiber Capsules, 160-Count(Pack of 2)
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Most of us don't get nearly enough fiber in our diet (usually from too much processed food and not enough fruits and vegetables), so we an extra push to help us make our push. Metamucil is a great helper when it comes to "working things out". These capsules are flavorless, easy to swallow, and convenient to store and carry. You can take a bottle to the office, or a few capsules with you in your pocket to take at meals, for example. As listed on the label, each "serving" is 6 capsules and gives you 11% (3g) of your recommended daily intake of fiber and adds 10 calories.
As good as Metamucil is, I do have a few beefs. I really don't like all the chemical additives. It is advertised as 100% pure psyllium husk, but it's not a 100% natural product. It contains polysorbate 80 (a preservative), and 3 FD&C dyes, a bit much for something that comes out the same color in the end. Polysorbate 80 is used to extend shelf-life and prolong storage, but the colorants serve no purpose, cosmetic or otherwise.
Secondly, the price is not very good. Lesser known brands/generics like Now Foods Psyllium Husk 500mg, 500 Capsules cost a lot less. At almost a third of the price ($.03/capsule), that's a huge savings. There shouldn't be any difference in effectiveness since the main ingredient is ground up seed husks from the psyllium plant (Plantago ovata, related to the common plantain weed that grows in many people's gardens). Fiber is fiber. It is indigestible to humans regardless of what company it comes from, so you're not getting any extra benefit out of paying more for one brand versus another. You're literally flushing money down the toilet.

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3/31/2012

Fiber One Chewy Bars - Oats & Chocolate, 20/1.4 oz Bars Review

Fiber One Chewy Bars - Oats and Chocolate, 20/1.4 oz Bars
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They are unlike any other granola bar because they are moist and taste just like a candy bar. They are packed with fiber, and are actually a pretty filling snack.
Definitely worth giving a try, especially if all you've had are the super dry health bars out there.

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3/23/2012

Next Proteins Designer Whey Weight Control Chocolate Review

Next Proteins Designer Whey Weight Control Chocolate
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I almost don't believe this myself, but I have really experienced having my after dinner appetite suppressed.
If you go to Designer's website you'll find the technical and scientific information on how this Designer Whey Weight Control Protein Blend works which seems logical.
I eat a smaller size dinner and then drink one and sometimes only one half scoop an hour or two after dinner and an hour or two before going to bed. I don't feel hungry afterwards and even when I get up in the morning.
Just adding even a half scoop with breakfast and lunch really helps satisfy my appetite during the day.
Time will tell about how much lean body mass (muscle) I will add. It is suggested to have some after you complete excising to help build your lean body mass.
Additionally, it tastes good (perhaps not great) too!

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3/04/2012

To Go Brands Trim Energy, TeaBerry 24 packets Review

To Go Brands Trim Energy, TeaBerry 24 packets
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I have been buying this product for over a year. I like it best watered down a bit and lots of ice. Not too good warm. I mix this up two at a time, I put about a inch of warm water (not hot bad for vitamins)into two shaker bottles & mix it well, the warm water dissolves it very nicely. I like fiz so I add about 16 oz of plain chilled soda water (store bought or sodastream self made works just fab!) You have to pour at a angle & slowly or it can fiz over. I then pour one in my travel cup with lots of ice. I take the other one with me to work to refill later. (blue ice and a lunch cooler) I sometimes add a little bit of juice for a change. I like a bit of caffeine - Trim Energy uses green tea, which is the only tea that don't give me a headache. I don't like coffee & I gave up all artificial sweeteners (Trim Energy has natural Stevia) along with going to Curves 4x a week -I have lost a lot of weight. I drink this because it is a help & I like it but it is not a cure-all. I also take one weiders fat burner tabs when I get up and before my lunch. I think Trim Energy Teaberry is a great product prepared the way I do it and I recommend it the way I prepare it. It has a tendency to not mix easy/well the way they instruct you to mix it.
I have bought it from Amazon, Costco and eBay - whoever has the best deal.
Ingredients I copied from another site:
Calories 20, Calories From Fat 0, Total Carbohydrates 5 g - 1%, Dietary Fiber 2.5 g - 10%, Sugars 1 g, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 75 mg - 125%, Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCL) 375 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 425 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B3 (as niacinamide) 5 mg - 25%, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 500 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B9 )as folic acid) 100 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 500 mcg - 8,333%, Vitamin B5 (as calcium d-pantothenate) 2.5 mg - 25%, Chromium (as polynicotinate) 100 mcg - 84%, Sodium 2 mg - < 1%, Triple Action Blend [Green Tea Extract (45%EGCG). Green Coffee Bean Extract Decaffeinated, Ashwagandha Root and Leaf Extract (withania somnifera), Naturally Occurring Caffeine from Green Tea Extract] 685 mg - **, Naturally Occurring Caffeine 75 mg - **.
Other Ingredients:
Vitafiber(tm) (isomalto-oligosacharides naturally made from non-GMO corn and/or potato starch), Natural Flavor (plant based), Citric Acid, Silica (as a flow agent), Rebianna (Pure Stevia Leaf Extract) Green Tea Extract, Xanthan Gum.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.

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12/21/2011

To Go Brands Inc Trim Energy Review

To Go Brands Inc Trim Energy
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I have been buying this product for over a year. I like it best watered down a bit and lots of ice. Not too good warm. I mix this up two at a time, I put about a inch of warm water (not hot bad for vitamins)into two shaker bottles & mix it well, the warm water dissolves it very nicely. I like fiz so I add about 16 oz of plain chilled soda water (store bought or sodastream self made works just fab!) You have to pour at a angle & slowly or it can fiz over. I then pour one in my travel cup with lots of ice. I take the other one with me to work to refill later. (blue ice and a lunch cooler) I sometimes add a little bit of juice for a change. I like a bit of caffeine - Trim Energy uses green tea, which is the only tea that don't give me a headache. I don't like coffee & I gave up all artificial sweeteners (Trim Energy has natural Stevia) along with going to Curves 4x a week -I have lost a lot of weight. I drink this because it is a help & I like it but it is not a cure-all. I also take one weiders fat burner tabs when I get up and before my lunch. I think Trim Energy Teaberry is a great product prepared the way I do it and I recommend it the way I prepare it. It has a tendency to not mix easy/well the way they instruct you to mix it.
I have bought it from Amazon, Costco and eBay - whoever has the best deal.
Ingredients I copied from another site:
Calories 20, Calories From Fat 0, Total Carbohydrates 5 g - 1%, Dietary Fiber 2.5 g - 10%, Sugars 1 g, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 75 mg - 125%, Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCL) 375 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B2 (as riboflavin) 425 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B3 (as niacinamide) 5 mg - 25%, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate) 500 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B9 )as folic acid) 100 mcg - 25%, Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 500 mcg - 8,333%, Vitamin B5 (as calcium d-pantothenate) 2.5 mg - 25%, Chromium (as polynicotinate) 100 mcg - 84%, Sodium 2 mg - < 1%, Triple Action Blend [Green Tea Extract (45%EGCG). Green Coffee Bean Extract Decaffeinated, Ashwagandha Root and Leaf Extract (withania somnifera), Naturally Occurring Caffeine from Green Tea Extract] 685 mg - **, Naturally Occurring Caffeine 75 mg - **.
Other Ingredients:
Vitafiber(tm) (isomalto-oligosacharides naturally made from non-GMO corn and/or potato starch), Natural Flavor (plant based), Citric Acid, Silica (as a flow agent), Rebianna (Pure Stevia Leaf Extract) Green Tea Extract, Xanthan Gum.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.


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