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Vega Bars - Review

May 4, 2014

One day last week after a typical work day, I received a lovely package in the mail. Once I opened it up, I realized it was a bunch of Vega Bars! I'm always up for trying healthy and nutritional bards for those days that I'm on the run or I just flat out forgot to grab breakfast; which unfortunately, happens more often than not. The best part about these are the fact that they are non-GMO, gluten free as well as natural. 



One of the first bars I had to try was the Chocolate Coconut Almond.  This particular bar has very wholesome ingredients such as organic dates, almond flour and coconut oil, which is my new favourite obsessions. For a lot of things other than just cooking, but that is a post for another day. I was surprised that it was actually very delicious! I'm usually suspicious with anything healthy but this one had a great flavour and it was extremely filling. A plus in my book!

Also included in the package was a few Vega One bars which are considered a meal replacement. Now, I'm not a huge one on meal replacement bars, only because they never make me feel full enough like a real meal can, but I figured I'd try one out. So, a few days later as I was just about to sit down and write a few blog posts I tried the Vega One Chocolate Cherry Almond. Now, i'd have to say, the Cherry flavour wasn't my favourite, it seemed to overpower the rest of the bar a bit too much. However, I was pleasantly surprised that it kept me full for a solid few afters after I ate it. It made me see how well these would be if I didn't have time to eat running from one commitment to another.



I'd have to say that my absolute favourite bar out of the ones I was sent, was a mint chocolate protein bar, and let me tell you, it tasted like heaven in a bar! I LOVE anything mint, especially my chocolate! So, this bar will definitely be a go to whenever I want a healthy treat!

 The rest of the bars are going to be perfect for those days that I am running from work to soccer or between errands on the weekends. So overall, I was very impressed with these bars overall. They are filled with healthy ingredients and taste good, which is the ultimate factor for me. 

Disclosure: I was provided Vega bars free to review, but all opinions are my own.

Have you tried Vega products before? What is your favorite?

It's that time of year

April 20, 2014

Do you ever look up at your surroundings and feel a sense of rejuvenation that you've missed for the last few days, months or even years? I swear I get that feeling every spring when I'm finally able to sit outside on my balcony and just be. These are the days I miss so dearly and I treasure more than lots of other things in my life; which I have yet to determine if that's a good thing or bad. I am able to smell the spring air, hear the sounds of the city, yet at the same time hear the beautiful songs of near by birds.  Between running around with work, errands and my hobbies it seems I can rarely do that anymore, which I can imagine is a problem most other people have as well.

Having said that, being out here automatically gives me a burst of motivation, anticipation as well as a sense of relaxation that I get less often now.  I'm excited to get outside and enjoy this nice weather, to focus on my writing more and to shake off those winter blues.

Happy Sunday, friends!

Strawberry Monster

March 27, 2014

Does anyone in the world wide web like strawberries as much as I do? I bet that's a no. I also think I get bonus points for making a cool picture out of it as well!
Happy Thursday, friends!