Salutations Cuppies! Summer is a state of mind, so let's take advantage of the good vibes and have a look at July's Daily Goodie Box! Inside it's positively packed with goodies, including a few brands I know and some that are brand new to me. As you may know, Daily Goodie Box likes to showcase small businesses and provide healthy products made from natural ingredients.
1. Svelte - Banana Creme Organic Protein Shake
2. Oogie’s Snacks - Gourmet Popcorn
3. Herbal Zap - Party Detox Herbal Supplement
4. Glee Gum - Natural Chewing Gum
5. Bakery On Main - Double Chocolate Granola Bars
6. Curoxen - First Aid Ointment
7. Fix - Signature Sriracha Hot Sauce
8. Tiger Balm - Pain Relieving Patch
Svelte Protein shakes are great for pre- or post-workout drink or make a great on-the-go snack that revitalizes your body with 11grams of protein and only 180 calories. Its nutritious ingredients are all selected to be free of gluten and dairy. Each of their shakes are also made with non-GMO organic soy that provides 20% of your daily fiber intake with only 6 grams of stevia sugar.
I received the Banana Crème flavor, but others include Chocolate, French Vanilla, Cappuccino, and Spiced Chai. The shake was thick, creamy and tasted like a decadent banana crème pudding without being too sweet. Very delicious!
Created with the right blend of organic soy milk, complex carbohydrates and banana puree makes it rich in flavor and nutrition for pure, tasty enjoyment. No chalky or protein taste like with other protein shakes! The texture of Svelte was smooth with no grittiness at all.
I found it easy to take with me on the go and tasted best after being refrigerated for a bit. I even added ice shavings to mine to cool it off on a hot day. It’s hands-down an amazing organic shake that leaves me wanting to try all the other flavors.
Find Svelte protein shakes at a retailer near you, here!
YUMMY! Oogie’s Snacks Gourmet Popcorn was so good that it was hard not to eat the entire bag, but I made sure to leave just a little bit for my boyfriend to try.
I couldn’t find a thing not to love about Oogie’s popcorn; they are all natural, gluten and cholesterol free, made with 100% whole grain and only contain 43 calories per cup.
I received the Wisconsin Cheddar 1848 flavor, and it was definitely a full-flavored experience for all those cheese lovers out there. The only problem I had was that the bag was too small for my newfound appetite!
You can purchase online or use their store locator to find where to buy them locally. It’s kind of a bummer that they aren’t yet sold in Michigan, but they do offer a coupon code WELCOME15 to save 15% on your first on-line order. You can also purchase the seasoning by itself, so you can make a great snack to enjoy at home or take to the movie theater!
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Late Nights. Summer Fun. Bonfires. Craft Beer. What better way to recover from summer fun than with Herbal Zap Party Detox Herbal Supplement. It’s an easy and tasty way to replenish my body with helpful herbs to soothe and detox.
Although this says “party,” that doesn’t just mean alcohol, but even if you just eat too much or don’t get enough sleep, this will help alleviate your stomach and stress. Ingredients like ginger and black pepper are included to support digestion and detoxification, with turmeric to provide antioxidants.
Simply pour the packet into hot or cold water, stir and let natural remedies take effect. It tasted like ginger tea with a spicy kick and subtle sweetness, but only being 6 ounces, I was able to easily take it down. Since I’ve already tried Herbal Zap Party Detox before, I knew that within an hour I’d start feeling better, and the sluggishness and slight headache were gone as expected. I can see taking this not only after drinking, but also gruesome nights of homework and no sleep.
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Glee Gum is a naturally made gum that contains no preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners and is sweetened withFair Trade sugar and brown rice syrup. Also, it’s made with 100% xylitol from American birch and beech trees for added dental benefits. Another great point is that the company itself is solely created and owned by women!
The gum base is made from sustainably harvested chicle, the sap of the sapodilla tree found in central America, which gives Glee it’s great chew. The tree is not harmed and it’s compared to harvesting maple syrup. Then, the chicle is mixed with rice syrup, sugar and natural flavors to smooth the texture and sweeten the taste. Finally, it’s coated with specific flavorings such as peppermint, spearmint and bubble gum to name a few. The use of these trees helps to conserve the rainforest and giving them a greater value than being chopped down for lumber. See the entire journey here.
Kudos to the environmentally conscious packaging as well, with no wasteful plastic blister sleeve and even the little cardboard box is made from recycled materials. I love the little old-timey cartoon, in reference to when gum used to be made with only chicle rather than the synthetic ingredients we have today.
Inside the little Glee box is 16 pieces of gum, at 2 pieces per serving, making it around $1 per 8 servings in a box. The moment that you pop one into your mouth there is an instant boost of peppermint flavor. There is also a nice cooling sensation from the peppermint and it has a nice chew. Over time the chew stays consistent and does not get hard like big brand gums, that eventually hurt your mouth if you are a constant chewer like I am. All-in-all, I find it to be a delicious, long-lasting gum that is not only great for our bodies, but for the environment.
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Bakery On Main has created a new recipe for their chewy granola bars that’s now gluten-free and Non-GMO. In addition, they come loaded with 4 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and just 8 grams of sugar.
The flavor I received was the Double Chocolate and let me say that despite the new recipe and low sugar, it’s delicious!
The oats and rice give it a nice texture and it has just the right amount of sweetness from the cocoa and chocolate chips.
I would go so far as to say that these granola bars are better than alternatives that I find at the grocery store (like Nature Valley). If they ever become available at my local Meijer store, I definitely will give them another go.
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I was really excited to receive another Curoxen First Aid Ointment sample in my box, being that it's the second time trying the brand. I always like to try all-natural remedies and this is the first alternative I have seen to typical ointments that you find in the drugstore. Last time my boyfriend used the sample for a cut while working outdoors and it healed nicely.
Curoxen First Aid Ointment is made with all natural and safe ingredients to help heal wounds and effectively fight off bacteria that happen along the way. Unlike other major brands (i.e. Neosporin), Curoxen does not contain synthetic antibiotics that can cause an allergic reaction in 10% of people. It can also kills 5x more germs than leading brands.
The formula is non-greasy, does not burn and I experienced no adverse reactions. I also applied it on a razor cut and it seemed to help heal it quite a bit quicker than just letting it be. I love that Curoxen is easily available at my local Meijer making it the safe, effective, and convenient choice when it comes to treating wounds.
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Get your spice fix with Fix Signature Sriracha Hot Sauce, made from all-natural ingredients with no extra fillers or preservatives. Unlike other sriracha sauces, Fix is packed full of flavor to enhance your dishes with the right amount of heat.
The first time I tried it, I was expecting my tongue to sizzle off, however it had just the right amount of kick. Having already used it on veggie nuggets already, I can’t wait to try them on other foods like our veggie burgers, chicken and tacos!
It’s simple; Fix Signature Sriracha Hot Sauce provides well balanced heat to any meal with ingredients you can count on one hand.
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There is nothing more annoying than the discomfort of muscle pain, whether it’s in your arms, back, neck or anywhere else. Tiger Balm is a patch infused with herbal ingredients to tackle those aches and pains naturally.
The patch I tried is a decent size to target problem areas, but they also offer even larger sizes for larger body parts. This is our second time receiving Tiger Balm Pain Relieving patches, and since my boyfriend has only used them post workouts when he pulled something, when in my opinion he was going a little too “ham”.
However, I wanted to give them a try this time. I usually get painful muscle cramps in my lower back during my menstrual cycle, so I thought it would be the perfect time for me to fully try out the patch.
Once I applied the patch, it was cool to touch, but once it started doing its magic, I felt a tingling and a warm sensation that lasted as long as I wore it. It worked quickly and effectively at relieving my pain and stayed in place the entire time without repositioning. Overall, Tiger Balm patches comfortably relieves muscle pain without leaving any sticky residue or overwhelming scent.
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