8 Summer Must Have Products That You Need To Try

 Check out these summer products that I discovered. They will make your summer quite better.

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 I think that summer is my favorite season. I like summer for many reasons. I love the slowness of summer and yes I don't mind the heat. The heat does not bother me as I can cool off in a pool or sit by a fan. Summer means watching my garden veggies grow and enjoying more time outside. I also enjoy summer foods like watermelon and ice cream. The hot summer days mean I get to wear shorts and cute summer dresses.

 Now there are some things that I don't like about summer. Having to get up early to exercise to beat the heat and the kids being home all day. Having to wear more mineral sunscreen and not being able to bake cookies during the day. While these are minor dislikes, I will still take a hot day in the summer over a cold winter day.

Summer products that I discovered

I recently discovered some summer products that need to be on your summer must-have list. Along with some other products that I enjoy, these products will make your summer more enjoyable. Some of the products on my summer list may even help with the parts of summer that most people don't like. So check out my summer finds and add them to your list. I even include links so you can buy these awesome products.

1. Hairstrong Scrunchie

 My hair is always back in a ponytail in the summer, especially when I go running. So I am always buying hair ties or scrunchies. The problem with most scrunchie is they tend to lose their elasticity and I am always replacing them. Then there is the fit issue. I can never quite get a perfect fit around my hair. Either the scrunchie is too tight or too loose.

 The struggle with keeping your hair up during workouts is a struggle that most women have because of  "one-size-fits-all" hair ties. So I am loving this adjustable scrunchie from Hairstrong, which allows you to customize the perfect fit without any hair damage. These hair tyes are made for high-impact and hot summer days.

 These colorful scrunchies are perfect for the gym or exercising outside. They are also the perfect summer accessory for your summer wardrobe. The Hairstrong scrunchie comes in three adjustable sizes and many awesome colors. So no matter what your hair texture or length, these scrunchies will making pulling your hair back so much easier. Your hair will stay up all day through any movement and they are the last scrunchie that you will need.

Purchase Hairstrong HERE

2. Sunburn Soap

 Summer can mean sunburned skin. You do your best to remember to apply or reapply the sunscreen but life happens and your skin gets burned by the sun. Experiencing a sunburn hurts and then there is the peeling of the skin. If you have ever experienced a sunburn, then you know how much it hurts when you take a shower. 

 Sunburns hurt the worst in the shower, now you can say goodbye to redness, pain, and peeling with this amazing one-of-a-kind soap! The Original Sunburn Soap is handcrafted with aloe extract, honey, coconut milk, marshmallow root, witch hazel, and peppermint oil. This unique soap for sunburns will gently exfoliate dead skin and heal sunburn at the same time.

 The first shower after getting burned is a crucial moment in determining how long and painful your sunburn will be. Ingredients in conventional soaps can make your sunburn feel worse. The Original Sunburn Soap is fortified with certified organic, all-natural ingredients that rehydrate and gently exfoliate the skin, while decreasing redness, irritation, pain, and peeling. The best part is this soap works!

 Wildcraft Organic Skincare also makes some other skincare products that are perfect for summer skin. The After Sun Recovery Spray with Hyaluronic Acid is a powerful rehydrator that’s ready to use with instant, on-the-spot results. Thie spray will cool the skin, replenish moisture, and ease stinging redness. After your shower, the *Naked* After Sun Lotion +Aloe Butter will deeply moisturize your skin and help with your sunburn pain. For those who already have a base tan, but, maybe were out in the sun and their skin got a little too crispy, there is the Original Suntan Soap. This soap eases that dry, sticky, burning redness.  All of these products are made with No Fragrance Oil, No Synthetics, No GMO’s, No Mica, No Unsustainable Ingredients, No Animal Testing, No Sulfates, No Parabens, and No Worries.

Purchase Sunburn Soap HERE

 

3. Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula 

 I love working out in the summer. While working out has amazing health benefits, overdoing it can cause oxidative stress resulting in (unintentional) harm to the body and the skin through the production of free radicals. So I love that I can add a daily dietary supplement to my morning routine and help my skin protect itself from the harmful effects of free radicals. Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula can help your skin protect itself and youthful appearance.

With powerful, unique, and clinically proven antioxidant properties in each and every capsule, Heliocare is a one-a-day dietary supplement. 365 days of helping your skin protect itself. Heliocare affects the skin over your entire body and won’t be washed away by swimming, sweating, and other activities.

Purchase Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula HERE

4. Life’s Gum® Coffee Infused

 I like ingesting some caffeine in the morning before I go running and my stomach can not handle a cup of coffee. So I am glad that I discovered Life's Gum® Coffee-Infused gum. This delicious gum is a revolutionary way to enjoy your "typical" cup o' Joe!  With a liquid center that is infused with REAL coffee, you start off with the familiar taste that all coffee drinkers know and love. Then it magically transitions out to a smooth, minty flavor that lasts for an hour or more. So you can enjoy your coffee and caffeine fix without the bad coffee breath.

 This gum is made with real coffee and caffeine derived from green coffee beans. So you are getting real coffee in a form that is easy to take on the go. Kiss that coffee breath goodbye and get your daily coffee fix.

Purchase Life Gum Coffee-Infused HERE

5. Regular Girl 

 In the summer, our routines tend to change. That can lead to things like constipation and tummy problems. No one likes having troubles in the bathroom department, so Regular Girl is a must-have summer product to keep your gut happy. This fiber supplement is amazing and it helps me go #2 every day around the same time. So I can get in and out of the bathroom. I love this supplement so I can get #2 out of the way before I go running. You can read my full review HERE. 

 This fiber supplement is great to put into recipes, so you can easily help your kids keep their digestive systems healthy. Check out my recipe for No-Bake Fiber Bars. These fiber bars are so delicious and healthy. They are way better than store-bought fiber bars. Use code MOMKNOBEST10 to save 10%

Purchase Regular Girl HERE

6. Nira Facial Laser Device

 We tend to show more skin in the summer so we want to have our skin look its best. If you are concerned about those fine lines on your face, then you need to purchase this laser facial device. This at-home facial device is my secret to younger-looking skin. The Nira anti-aging facial device is so easy to use. I love that it takes less than 5 minutes to use.

 The Nira device for wrinkles works by stimulating collagen production on your face and that helps fill in those fine lines. So you have amazing-looking skin. You can read my full review HERE. This beauty device uses the same advanced laser technology as dermatologists and will save you money. Treat yourself to the Nira. Use discount code MOMKNOWSBEST10 to save 10%

Purchase Nira At Home Facial device HERE

7. Nuzest Clean Lean Vegan Protein Powder

 I start my day with a protein smoothie as it is my way of getting in amazing nutrition and protein. Since I have a dairy allergy, my protein powder needs to be plant-based. One of my favorite plant-based protein powders to use is Nuzest Clean Lean Vegan protein. This protein powder is allergy-friendly, gluten-free, and tastes awesome. I love using Nuzest in my recipes as it gives the best results and flavor.

To make sure my kids eat enough protein, I use Nuzest protein in my brownies and these amazing Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes. This vegan protein powder comes in several delicious flavors like chocolate and strawberry. Use my savings code MOMKNOWSBEST15 to save 15% on Nuzest protein products.

Purchase Nuzest Clean Lean Protein HERE

8. Foot Peel Mask

 Summer is the perfect time to take care of your feet, especially if you like to wear sandals. If you have dry feet with cracked heels then this Foot Peel Mask is a summer must-have product. Thie easy-to-use foot peel will remove the dead skin and calluses from your feet, leaving them baby soft. 

 The foot peel is made from natural ingredients and has a nice lemon scent. All you have to do is wear these plastic booties on your feet for an hour. Then in about 1- 2 weeks, the dead skin on your feet will gradually peel off. I have used these foot peels before and I was amazed at how soft my feet looked. The below photo shows the dead skin peeling off my feet. I have chronic dry skin on my feet and all those foot creams never worked. This foot peel really works and I love that they are way cheaper than Baby Feet foot peels.

Purchase Foot Peel Masks HERE 

These are the summer products that I am using. The scrunchies are awesome for when I run and for keeping my hair back all day. They are so easy to use. I also use the coffee gum before I exercise as it is an easy way to get some energy. The coffee flavor is enjoyable. The Sun Soap has been a blessing as I cleaned out my garage yesterday during the afternoon. So I experienced too much sun on my skin. The soap did a great job for my sunburned skin. I love the benefits that Heliocare is giving my body as extra antioxidants are always good.

 The foot peel has been helping my feet become softer. Since my feet are super dry, they need a second treatment to get all the dead skin off. I am glad that the box has 4 foot peel treatments. The Nira is my secret to young-looking skin. Regular Girl and Nuzest have been favorite products for a couple of years. My secret is to add the Regular Girl fiber to my morning protein smoothie with the Nuzest protein. So I get protein and the fiber that I need to get my number 2 done in the morning. I don't know about you but I like being able to do my pooping at home and not in a public restroom or worse yet someone else's home. Thank you for stopping by and discovering my favorite summer products. Make sure to grab my recipe for these delicious Dairy-Free Vegan Chocolate Protein Pancakes. They are perfect for a summer breakfast.

Which summer products will you be trying

Plant-Based Healthy No Bake Salted Chocolate Brownies

Chocolatey plant-based no-bake brownies that are secretly healthy~ too good to be true~ so fudgy!

 I have a sweet tooth that has to be tamed. While I have no problem with occasionally enjoying sweets, I prefer to eat healthy treats that are lower sugar as my body feels better with healthy food. I am already making most of my sweet treats as I have to avoid dairy due to a dairy allergy. So my thinking is might as well make my sweet treats healthy and guilt-free. That way I can enjoy my treats and not have to worry about my food choices.  So I am glad that I discovered these no-bake salted chocolate brownies. They are so easy to make and these brownies are made with healthy wholesome ingredients.

Perfect for so many meal plans

These rich gooey chocolate squares can be enjoyed on so many food plans as these no-bake brownies are

• Made without refined sugar
• Vegan 
• Gluten-free
• Grain-free
• Raw
• Dairy-free
• Plant-based
• High protein
• Healthy ingredients

They look and taste like brownies

 These rich chocolate no-bake brownies look and taste too good to be a healthy treat. The chocolate sweet treats taste like brownies and have a fudge-like texture. They say an important part of food tasting good is how the food looks, so your mind will try to make you think that these delicious treats are loaded with sugar but they are secretly healthy. Your friends and family will be surprised that these gooey chocolate treats are made with dates and nuts.  Cocoa powder is the secret ingredient for the intense chocolate flavor.

Dates, walnuts, and cocoa powder blended into pure delight!

 The no-bake raw plant-based brownies have the chewy texture like a brownie so your mouth will be happy after the first bite. The chocolate frosting is what makes these vegan brownies taste so good. So make sure to spread the gluten-free brownies with the gooey chocolate frosting and then sprinkle a bit of salt on top. Salt and chocolate just were made for each other. A sprinkle of coarse salt just brings out an amazing intense chocolate flavor.

Looking for a Keto-friendly cookie?

Check out my recipe for Keto Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Satisfy your chocolate cravings

 The no-bake dairy-free brownies will satisfy your sweet tooth and chocolate cravings and are the perfect treat for healthy meal plans. I like to make these chocolate treats for healthy after-school snacks for my kids. These no-bake treats can be stored out of the fridge for several days so they are the perfect healthy treat to send to your kids at college.

Freezer friendly no-bake brownies

 These moist brownies freeze well too and can be stored in the freezer for 3 months. So I make sure to stash some of the healthy brownies in my freezer so I can enjoy one when I am craving chocolate. So I always have brownies when I want a sweet treat that is healthy. The healthy no-bake brownies can be enjoyed straight from the freezer but they taste best if you allow them to thaw for 20-30 minutes.

Make different flavors of the no-bake brownies

 These no-bake brownies can be made with different flavors. You could add a couple of tablespoons of peanut or almond butter to the raw brownie dough for a chocolate peanut butter taste. You could omit the cocoa powder and substitute peanut butter powder for a peanut butter bar. Another idea is to add a couple tablespoons of peanut butter powder to the chocolate frosting for an amazing chocolate peanut butter frosting. Instead of the sprinkling of salt, top the brownies with walnut halves or chocolate chips.

 The recipe is super easy and fast to make. You need to make the recipe. I would love to see your pictures. Tag me on Facebook or Instagram @momknowsbest15

Helpful hints

 I recommend using a food processor to mix the brownie ingredients together. I used my high-speed blender and it took a long time for the ingredients to mix up as they got stuck way too many times. It does take about 3-5 minutes for the walnuts and dates to blend together with the cocoa powder so be patient. Also, it may seem that brownie dough may need more water when you are blending it in the food processor, but don't add more. Just keep mixing and the mixture will get smooth.

Line the brownie pan with parchment paper or wax paper that is bigger than the pan. Then fold the paper over the brownie dough and press on the paper to mold the brownie dough to fit the pan. The paper will also help you get the sticky, gooey brownies out of the pan. Frost the brownies after you place the brownie square on a plate. After frosting the brownies, wait a couple minutes for the chocolate frosting to set before cutting the brownies into squares. Cut the brownies slowly as they will be gooey but they will hold their shape.

Check out my other brownie recipes:

• Gluten Free Chocolate Mocha Protein Brownies
• Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies
• Healthy Brownies With a Secret Ingredient
• Gluten Free Peppermint White Chocolate Brownies
• Gluten Free Caramel Mocha Black Bean Brownies 
• Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies 

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Plant-based Healthy No Bake Salted Chocolate Brownies

Yield: 16

Author: Mom Knows Best

Ooey gooey, chocolatey unbaked brownies that are secretly healthy

ingredients:

brownie dough

• 2½ cups loosely packed pitted dates
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts
• 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

chocolate frosting

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
• 2 tablespoons  melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• coarse salt for sprinkling

instructions:

How to cook Plant-based Healthy No Bake Salted Chocolate Brownies

1. Combine the ingredients for the brownie dough in a food processor.
2. Process until completely smooth, scraping down as needed. Don't worry if it seems dry, it will be fine so don't add extra water.
3. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan, or line the pan with parchment paper.
4. Transfer the brownie dough to pan and press very firmly until dough is evenly distributed in the pan.
5. Then make the chocolate frosting and spread evenly over dough in the baking pan. 
6. Refrigerate brownies for at least 2 hours, to set. 
7. Leftovers can stay covered at room temperature for a day, or up to 2 weeks in the fridge,

chocolate frosting

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients, except coarse salt.
2. Stir until mixture forms a paste (this is the frosting).
3.  Spread evenly over dough in the baking pan. Lightly sprinkle the coarse salt over the brownies.

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Unique Valentines Day Gifts That Is Not A Box Of Chocolate + Giveaway

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  Don’t wait until the last minute to buy a Valentine Day gift for the ones that you love. If you wait until the last minute, you might be faced with a long check out line at the store or worse yet, the best gifts may be sold out. When many think of Valentine's Day, they think a box of chocolate or flowers. While these are great gifts, they may not be the best gift for some.

 I used to love it when my husband bought me the best box of chocolates in town. He would buy me a pound or two of the most delicious chocolates and I loved it. Sadly, now I can't enjoy those delicious milk chocolates anymore. Two years ago my milk allergy got worse and even a small amount of dairy can trigger an asthma attack. So that now means no more Valentine's Day boxes of chocolate for me. So now my husband has to be more creative with my gift on Valentine's Day and he may need some help in the form of hints from me.

 So I decided to come up with a list of items that are not a heart-shaped box of chocolate. I decided to add gifts that are also great ideas for kids and men. That way parents and grandparents have some idea for gifts for kids that are not loaded with sugar.

   A gift basket of color-themed splurge items

 A fun gift idea for a girl or guy is a basket of some fun splurge items. Think of items that make that person smile. This gift basket can be centered around a theme of beauty items, coffee, or favorite snack items. To show the person that you love them, the items can have a theme of the loved one's favorite color. My favorite color is purple and to receive a gift from my husband that had everything in purple would be awesome. Ideas would be purple flowers, a purple package of coffee, purple socks, a purple travel coffee mug, etc. Even their favorite energy drink in a purple can. You get the idea.  I think it would be fun to find a bunch of snack items for my husband in his favorite color, black. I included some ideas below for purple gifts. So think of their favorite color and get shopping.

 Toss in a tube of organic lip balm and the gift is complete. Everyone has lips and they need extra care in the winter. Four makes the best-tasting blend of lip balm with 100% organic ingredients that are safe for you to lick. This lip balm has 4 ingredients: Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Peppermint Oil and comes in a 3-pack so you have plenty to share. The peppermint taste is so delicious so lick away and have moisturized lips. This lip balm would be perfect for my husband's black-themed gift basket.



Gifts for the gym buff

 I am huge into fitness and I would love for my husband to treat me to my favorite fitness drinks and snacks. If he wanted to go all out a Smart Muscle Stimulator would be the perfect "I love you gift." I love working out at the gym so having gym-related gifts would be a huge turn-on for me and would this gift would score major points in the bedroom for my husband.

 Lately, my favorite fitness drink is Béla Harmony Wellness Drinks. This delicious drink has turmeric and other fitness herbs in it so it keeps me hydrated and helps my sore muscles. So I would love a case of this tropical drink and a box of my favorite chocolate multi-collagen bar. These fitness items would make any sports enthusiastic happy.

Jewelry is always a gift that says "I love you"

 If you want to give the gift of jewelry, then consider one that will be great to wear daily. I am loving this fashion charm bracelet set. It is a unique thoughtful gift that can be worn daily. The 3 meditation bracelets can be worn separately or together. The beads come in so many pretty colors and can be worn by both guys and ladies. It makes the perfect couples gift. He can wear one beaded bracelet while she wears the other 2 bracelets. I have the pink beads and they bring me joy when I wear them.



Gifts for the kids

  I remember my father buying my mom a big box of chocolate and us kid's smaller chocolate boxes. As a kid, that meant so much to me to be included in this special day of love. Valentine's Day is just not for couples but for also for parents to show their kids that they love them. Get your kids some fun gifts like a craft kit or a puzzle book. These will come in handy if you are not able to find a sitter for Valentine's Day. That way the kids can hopefully be entertained long enough for you and your husband to enjoy a special dinner. Some ideas for puzzle books and craft kits include the following.

Longest Hidden Pictures Puzzle Ever

 This giant Hidden Pictures® puzzle is the ultimate search-and-find challenge. With sturdy pages that fold out to 16-feet in length, this puzzle showcases an entire city relay race as runners work their way over giant bridges, through busy parks, inside subway tunnels and more - all in a race to the finish line! Buy here!

Photo Puzzlemania

 Puzzle fans of all ages will be wowed by this stylish, exquisitely crafted and truly unique offering of brand-new puzzles from the experts at Highlights.  Every puzzle is created from beautiful, intricate, full-color photographs that have been manipulated to produce a challenging and exciting experience for both kids and adults.  The book includes the all-time favorite Hidden Pictures® puzzles in addition to Matching, Check and Double Check and Hidden in Plain Sight puzzles.  This is a book you’ll want out on your coffee table and a perfect gift for all ages. Buy here!

Secret Hidden Pictures Puzzles

 A brand new and magical approach to Hidden Pictures®:  color-reveal technology!  This red-on-blue puzzle collection comes with a seek-and-find wand, made of curdy cardstock with a plastic lens and shaped like a magnifying glass, that kids will use to discover amazing scenes and reveal over 1,000 hidden objects.  Every puzzle is a mystery until the lens uncovers the curiosities underneath; children will become Hidden Pictures puzzle detectives by using clues to help locate the hidden objects, while the easy-to-use and simple-to-store wand (that is housed in an envelope inside-the-front-cover of the book) adds more play value to Highlights’ signature puzzle. Buy here!

Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab

 Unicorns, clouds, and rainbows … oh my! Make your own delicious, fun gummy shapes using a gelatin mixture: Pour it into the included mold and concoct a spectrum of flavors and colors to personalize your unicorn, cloud, and rainbow-shaped gummy creations. You can even add citric acid to make sour gummies. Bonus: Learn about the scientific properties of natural polymers as you cook up these delicious treats! This kit includes all the food ingredients needed for a rainbow-gummy good time. Buy here!

Ooze Labs: Soap & Bath Bomb Lab

 In this pretend STEM scenario, you are a chemist for a bath and body products company and it’s your job to make and test different cosmetic products. Use the tools in your laboratory to employ different scientific techniques and essential chemistry principles to make soaps and bath bombs. Try out different additives to affect the color, smell, and other qualities of the products you make. As you mold different glycerin soap shapes, you learn about the chemical properties of soap that help it pick up and wash away dirt. All materials and chemicals are non-toxic. Buy Here!

Flowers

 Flowers do make a great gift for Valentine's day. Just don't make the mistake of waiting until the last minute to buy them. The selection of flowers in the store on Valentine's Day may not be of the best quality or a long line may leave you late for your special date. So get the best quality of flowers and have them delivered. A flower delivery of a fresh flower arrangement is always a heart winner for me. When I see the delivery guy with a big bouquet of pretty flowers, this means that my husband cares to send the best. Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service and they have the best collection of romantic and cheerful floral arrangements for Valentine's Day. The vases that the flowers come in are my favorite. I always find another purpose for the beautiful vases.

 My favorite floral arrangement is the Teleflora's Pretty In Quartz Bouquet. The flowers are displayed in a hand-blown art glass vase with soft pink gradient tones and filled with red roses, pink Asiatic lilies, red carnations, pink Limonium and green accents. There are many other pretty flowers available to fit almost any budget. So say I love you with flowers. If you love flowers then you will love my giveaway for a free flower bouquet!

Make sure to enter to win a $75 Teleflora gift voucher.
Enter HERE 

Handmade sugar-free and dairy-free chocolates

 If your loved one insists on chocolate then a gift of homemade chocolate is the best, especially when it is keto-friendly. These Homemade Vegan Sugar-Free Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a perfect way to win the heart of someone who is on a special diet or has food allergies like me. They are easy to make and taste so good. If there is no need for a sugar-free or dairy-free chocolate, then you can make this recipe with milk chocolate chips and omit the sweetener. These chocolates are loaded with creamy peanut butter and have a sprinkle of salt on them to bring out the amazing taste of chocolate.

 Get the delicious chocolate recipe here! 

Fuel Your Muscles With Fresh N Lean Performance Meals

What we feed our muscles as they recover matters a great deal

I received meals from Fresh N' Lean to facilitate this post.

  Many of us pay attention to what we eat before we workout, but what we feed our muscles as they recover matters a great deal. Eating the right foods after exercise can help you recover, build muscle, and prepare for your next workout. Eating meals with protein and other nutrients can make all the difference in our fitness goals.



I took my fitness to a whole new level
 I recently decided to step things up with my fitness routine to make my muscles stronger. My teen had been home for summer break from the academy and he inspired me to work harder at the gym. My son is a performance athlete at his school and participates in cross country and track. This boy can run fast and has placed first in many races. So seeing his gym routine made me want to change the way I spent my time at the gym. My son has a lean muscular body and it has helped his performance so I wanted to perform better. While my son was home he gave me some amazing gym advice and it has made a difference not only in my muscle strength but also in my running.

   The advice that my son gave me was to stop using the weight machines at the gym and start using more free weights. My son said that it would help with my core and stomach muscles. So I decided to try a new workout routine for three months to see what kind of results I could obtain. I also decided to add some hills to my running routine 3 days a week. It was at the beginning of July, right after I attended a fitness conference, that I decided to change my fitness routine. I visited the gym three days a week and ran five days a week with three of those days going up a long hill near my house.

Protein is good for building muscle
 The other thing that I notice when my teen son was home from school was how much he ate and what he ate. My son is a top performer runner at his academy and his coach is doing a great job of training my son. I was amazed that my son was eating so healthy! I was also amazed at how much protein he was consuming. My son is an athlete and he puts in 10-20 miles of running a day and an hour of lifting weights at the gym. So when my son would finish his workout, he would drink a plant-based protein shake and then make his dinner which would be 2 chicken breasts, some type of grain, and veggies. My son knew how to fuel his muscles for performance and muscle recovery.

 The dieticians at Fresh n’ Lean, the nation’s largest organic ready-to-eat meal delivery service, understand the importance of feeding your body with the right nutrients for adequate recovery and to maximize the benefits of your workout.

Made for different meal plans
 So my son encouraged me to take my fitness to a new level and I then realized that I would have to start eating more protein after my exercise workouts to maximize the benefits of my workout. I also knew that eating more protein and other nutrients would help my muscles recover better after I lifted weights. So I ate more fish and other meatless sources of protein after I pumped the iron at the local gym. I continued to eat my other healthy foods like rainbow roasted veggies and my chocolate mocha protein brownies. I also made my meal preparation easy with a healthy ready to eat meal subscription plan from Fresh N' Lean. I was able to have meals in my fridge that were loaded with protein and other nutrients so when I was busy I could grab a performance meal after I went running or went to the gym.

Fresh N' Lean is allergy-friendly
  I enjoyed having fresh organic ready-to-eat meals delivered to my home. What I loved most about these healthy meals, after the awesome flavor, was that I was able to customize my meals to fit my diet plan. I mostly eat plant-based meals but also enjoy seafood once in a while and I have many allergies. I am allergic to dairy, soy, and mushrooms so it was awesome that I could select a plan that had meals that were allergy-friendly. Fresh N' Lean is made for many types of eating styles like Keto, Paleo, vegan, low carb, and even gluten-free. They even have meals that are made for people who are athletic or lift weights.

Heat and eat meals
 Fresh N' Lean does all the meal prep so all I had to do was heat the meal up in the microwave. These delicious meals made it easy for me to eat healthy meals when I was busy so I did not have to think about cooking on a day when I was loaded down with work. I liked that I could use that time instead to meet my husband at the gym to do my simple weights. My husband liked that he could eat dinner right away when we got home from the gym. Having healthy food that is ready to eat helps my husband from snacking on junk food.



Healthy food that has awesome flavor
 These meals were packed with plenty of protein and lots of delicious veggies. They may have been ready-to-eat but they tasted like home-cooked meals. Even the breakfast oatmeal was so delicious. The meal plan that I selected gave me three meals a day so I had oatmeal for breakfast, a plant-based meal for lunch, and a seafood meal for dinner. If you are a meat-eater, then Fresh N' Lean has meals with steak and chicken.

Dairy-free and full of flavor
  Since I had to order dairy-free meals, as I discovered that a dairy allergy was the cause of my asthma, I was expecting bland meals. That was the case with this meal subscription box as the plant-based meals and animal protein meals were dairy-free but filled with lots of flavors. The veggies in the meals made the meals even healthier.

Package in recyclable and BPA-Free materials
 The meals were in microwaveable trays that were recyclable and BPA-Free. So that made things very eco-friendly and convenient. The meals arrived with plenty of ice packs to keep them cold. I loved that the ice packs were reusable. I keep these types of ice packs in my freezer so I can use them for grocery shopping and camping. The meals can be stored in the refrigerator for up to ten days and after that in the freezer. I can also select the plan that works best for me and order how many meals I want and whether I want breakfast, lunch, and /or dinner.

 Adjust your plan to fit your goals the macro calculator
  If you count calories, then you will be happy to know that the calorie info is included on the label of every meal along with the ingredients. Fresh N' Lean even has a macro calculator to make things easier for your busy lifestyle. So there really aren't any excuses when it comes to healthy eating.

Healthy eating made easy for busy people
 My past three months of lifting free weights at the gym and eating more protein have transformed my body. My arms have some awesome lean muscles and my core is trimmer. I even lost 10 pounds. The stronger muscles have even helped with my running as I am now able to run for 3 miles without having to take any walking breaks. The weight lifting even helps my asthma as it helps push the gunk out of my lungs.