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”Let food be thy medicine” ~ Hippocrates

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TryMyKitchen

TryMyKitchen is an exciting way of connecting foodies and delivering food experiences that can be booked online whether you’re hosting the dinner party at your own kitchen or your going to someone else’s kitchen and enjoying their dinner creation. 

This is How it Works for guests:  

1. Discover- Choose an authentic food experience, with a host or a restaurant

2. Book a Meal- Book your seat or request a date

3. Bon Appetit- Enjoy an authentic food experience in great company

What a brilliant concept! not only do you get to host and meet interesting people in your community but you can also earn money while hosting an amazing dinner party. It’s a win-win! 

So, if you're currently in London get booking and join this fun foodie community and for the rest of us we can get excited and patiently wait for TryMyKitchen to launch in other cities very soon! 

Be sure to check them out here + https://www.trymykitchen.com 

Cheers! 

Lizanna Pompa 

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Pro VEGAN PROTEIN mix from Everlast- Product Review

So here’s the latest news from Everlast. They just came out with this pro vegan protein mix using pea, hemp and rice protein as the main ingredients. I usually just see protein powders out there with one type of plant protein so it’s good to see a good combination here. They share a few key nutritional benefits below and helpful information for those vegan athletes out there or even people that avoid whey in their supplements as sometimes it can be harsh on the gut by causing an upset stomach. 

With tons of protein per serving and ZERO added sugar which is great, plus:

+Increases lean muscle mass and strength +Increases post workout recovery

And so, I was able to try it today post-workout and made myself a simple smoothie as I really wanted to get that light vanilla flavor that it offers. I blended the below and took it to my workout as I like to have it ready and waiting for me to drink right away! 

VP pouch 

cinnamon

vanilla from the bean (not only adds a fresh vanilla-y flavor but it also has tons of nutritional benefits and it’s considered a super food)

water

ice 

I have to say, it has a good flavor overall, I’m sure when adding a frozen banana or even some greens, good oils, etc... the taste will be even better and it will turn it into a whole meal :) 

There you go! if you want to try it for yourself, use my Discount Code NATURALLYVEGAN at checkout on http://ow.ly/MXHc8 to receive an Insider Discount on EverlastVP!

Enjoy! 

Lizanna Pompa 

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Another amazing product to try from The Laundress ~ The Surface Cleaner is plant-derived, non-streak and smells so good... makes me want to keep cleaning when I use it! 

I must say, I am really enjoying having these environmentally-friendly products to use while cleaning my home and really there is no need to have tons of toxic products under our sinks as they are not good for us to breath. 

It’s also good to do seasonal cleaning especially after winter when our homes are not getting good ventilation or even when we live in areas full of pollen and allergies. Here are some tips to follow: SEASONAL CARE | REDUCE ALLERGENS 

Happy & healthy cleaning! 

-Lizanna Pompa 

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Product Review- The Laundress 

For a while now, I have gotten away from any toxic cleaning products in my home and have been using vinegar, baking soda and lemon to clean or other natural products that I’ve found. So when I got a message to see if I wanted to try these fancy looking products, I of course got interested in learning more about them and then started using them.  

“The Laundress Home Cleaning Collection was created after Co-Founders Gwen Whiting & Lindsey Boyd became frustrated with toxic cleaning products and inferior natural solutions. From the All-Purpose Cleaning Concentrate to the Scented Vinegar, the collection features the most effective solutions made from natural, nontoxic, and allergen-free ingredients.” 

I must say that these two products below sure smell better than just using vinegar and lemon alone but still gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you are not brining any toxicity into your cleaning regimen. 

Here’s more info on the effective cleaning products I tried:

SCENTED VINEGAR: Vinegar is known for its powerful cleansing properties that fight stains, buildup, odors, and germs. However, it's also known for its off-putting "vinegary" smell. Combining our popular No247 scent with 100% natural vinegar, this multi-purpose product will leave your home smelling fresh and clean.

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING CONCENTRATE: From porcelain to granite, this highly concentrated cleaning formula is safe and effective on every surface—even finished wood. Mop all the floors in your home, clean the entire bathroom, and more. Toxin-free and packed with active ingredients, a little goes a long way!

So let’s stay away from toxic products that can potentially harm our health and rather bring more green/eco-friendly products into your home. 

Happy Cleaning! 

-Lizanna Pompa 

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Ayushi- Product Review

Have you heard of Ayushi? 

I hadn't until they contacted me and asked to send me products. I quickly researched Ayushi and had to immediately agree based on the principles they follow: they're an all natural, organic, vegan/cruelty free, company and use only ingredients that come straight from our planet; meaning ingredients we consume and that we can actually pronounce. 100% free from any parabens, petroleum, formaldehyde, PEGS, artificial color or synthetic fragrance plus completely handmade while following Ayurvedic principles. I mean, how amazing does this sound?! 

They were very kind to send me a few products for me to try and for about a month now, I've been using the Rose Garden Facewash which smells divine and makes me happy every time I wash my face; using oils as their main base as well as organic essential oils of country rose and sandal. I've also been trying the Facil Glow Organic Lotion made with almond oil and packed with antioxidantes. Their Lavender Hue Moisturizing Lotion is one I had to try because I love all things lavender and hand lotion is a must for me after I wash my hands... which I do a lot! Their ingredients just make me so happy... shea butter, organic almond oil, olive oil, organic coconut milk, wheat germ oil, organic aloe gel, organic french lavender essential oils, organic grape seed oil, calendula, lavender, hydro-sol. What's not to LOVE! 

They have paper soap as well and I obviously got the Lavender Paper Soap which is so convenient to carry and to use while on the go and leaves your hands clean and moisturized. 

So, like their tagline says~ "Love the skin your in" and I couldn't agree more! but most importantly let's start making a conscious effort and really start paying attention to what we're putting on our body and not just on what we're putting in our body as they're both equally important. 

I'm glad I was introduced to these products and looking forward to trying more! 

Peace! -Lizanna Pompa

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Naturally Vegan turned 4 today! YAY!!! 

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The New VEGA ONE Product Review

I was very excited to receive the NEW Vega One for review and have been trying it for a few months now as my pre-workout or post-workout "treat" and I've been really enjoying it! It's been a great pre-workout snack as it gives me all the great nutrients and protein I need to have energy and really give it my all during that power hour and when I take it post-workout it calms down my hunger and gives me time to prepare myself a healthy dinner. So, either way, it's GREAT! I usually carry a pack with a serving so I have it with me when I need it and I just add water and shake it but when I'm home I prepare myself a delicious smoothie packed with even more goodness. Here's my simple to-go recipe for you all to try. 

Smoothie a la Naturally Vegan

Coconut milk 

Vega One Scoop 

Frozen banana or any fruit (I freeze my own and have it ready)

Kale and Spinach 

Spirulina

Cinnamon 

Directions: Blend it all and get drinking!  

Honestly, it feels good to know that there are companies out there that are really giving us very nutritious products. With one scoop of Vega One I'm getting 20 grams of premium, multi-source  plant-based protein, plus six servings of greens... now that's AMAZING! If you want to know more about the New Vega One you can check out the below facts and try it out! 

GET TO KNOW THE NEW VEGA ONE

More protein, more greens.

Every ingredient made from real, whole foods.

50% DV vitamins and minerals… upgraded.

Gloriously greener. (No, it’s not just your eyes!)

Everything you love. Still in Vega One.

The scoop on servings per tub.

Feeling your best tastes better than ever.

Non-GMO Project verified.

More organic ingredients.

75% North American ingredients.

Change. For the better.

Cheers Friends! - Lizanna Pompa 

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The Vegan Cuts Snack Box arrived with an array of vegan friendly snacks and I went a little crazy trying them all :) bare coconut chips were great, Eli's chocolate earth bar was delish and I always love some overnight hot cereal grains for breakfast with almond milk, cinnamon and topped with fresh fruit. 

I think this is truly a great idea for those of us that want to try all kinds of vegan friendly products... I personally wouldn't know of some great companies out there really trying to provide us with some great animal-free choices.  

If you want to check them out, this is what you get! 

● 7-10 vegan snacks (chips, cookies, bars, chocolate, crackers, tea, and more!)

● Mostly gluten-free snacks

● Mix of full and sample size products

● $19.95 a month

● Cancel anytime, though you might not ever want to

● Free shipping to the U.S. but ships worldwide

So, there you have it! 

Cheers Friends! Lizanna Pompa 

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I received The Foundation and The Daily Good from ALOHA for review and have been trying them all month. So, what exactly are these products? Well, besides from being nutrient-rich whole foods, they are vegan, gluten-free and all natural with no artificial flavors using high quality ingredients. It was definitely a no-brainer; I had to try them!

I've been taking The Foundation which is a 5-pill supplement pack that was designed to help the body face the challenges of modern life and delivers important nutrients that sometime we can not get even if we carry a pretty healthy and clean diet. It is a natural, vegan solution that provides the nutrients we are lacking, like Vitamin D3 and omega-3s and supports our natural defenses against stress, toxins and illness.

I've also been enjoying The Daily Good which is a dried, green juice including 14 nutrient-rich ingredients. I mix it with water and ice as I like the natural flavor (making me “The Green Juice Aficionado”) and I drink it during my dance class or if I need a bit of a boost during the day. Another good way of mixing this powder would be in a smoothie, with fresh fruit, coconut, flax or almond milk, cacao nibs and any other ingredients that you like to use. 

I'll be completely honest, I feel great all the time as I follow a pretty healthy and clean diet already but taking these supplements just makes me feel better knowing that I am taking in the highest quality ingredients in addition to my fresh food intake. I carry a few pouches in my bag and I'm good to go for the day. The Daily Good definitely made me think outside the juicer! 

Peace! - Lizanna Pompa 

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Roasting a few veggies for lunch, mushrooms will go in later as they cook faster, yum!

They're seasoned with paprika, sea salt, ground pepper, fresh garlic, olive oil, rosemary, and lots of freshly squeezed lemon. Give them a quick mix and pop them in the oven until they reach preferred softness. If you can get all these ingredients organic, even better! 

Super simple to make, nutritious and very tasty. If you want to connect, you can follow me on Instagram: @Lizannapm or FB: Naturally Vegan 

Enjoy! - Lizanna Pompa 

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Doing a little writing outside and enjoying the weather plus my herbs like the company... Gotta give them some love :) good morning! #naturallyvegan #gooutside #joy #love #orlando #writing #productreviews #nature #greenthumb

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How is it that I had never heard of Tastymakes before?

Well, Tastymakes is right! I received a few samples for review and just like the name says it, they sure are tasty and most important they're simply-made snacks that go through a slow dehydrating process at a low temperature ensuring that all the essential vitamins, enzymes and nutritional benefits are kept. 

I was able to try the Apple Pie Granola, Vanilla Nut Bar Bites, Choco-Coco Granola and the Lemon Bar Bites which are all amazing... not very sweet and can be added to enhance the taste of any kind of oatmeal, porridge or yogurt. I liked adding it on my overnight oats which added great flavor and I had the bar bites as snacks with tea in-between meals. I also shared the products with a few friends and kids and they LOVED them! 

Want to try these delicious and healthy snacks? Okay, awesome! because the founder at TastyMakes was nice enough to give all my followers/readers a 15% discount, so use CODE: tm11 or via this link and order away! You can pick from the tons of flavors and delicious combinations and you can even create your own!

Can't really go wrong as these are all organic, sprouted, gluten-free, vegan and raw~ Simply AMAZING! I know you'll love them:) 

Be Healthy! ~ Lizanna Pompa 

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EnergyBits Product Review 

I received a sample of a few energybits a few months ago to give them a try as I was curious on their energy and nutritional benefits. So after reading up on it, I thought, okay let's give it a try!  I took 20 pills before my 2 hour intense workout and 10 during as I couldn't take all the 30 small pills that are recommended at once! but I must say, I was full of energy throughout and I even had room for more! AMAZING!

Note: I did not take them on an empty stomach. 

Here are a few Health Benefits: Made from 100% organically grown, NON GMO spirulina algae and loaded with 40 nutrients. They have the highest concentration of protein in the world (64% protein which is three times the amount of protein in steak), over 40 nutrients, and are just one calorie per tab. Just a handful of 30+ bits will not only fill you up, they will meet most of your daily nutritional requirements, and all for just ONE calorie per tab.

For more information, visit: http://www.energybits.com//energybits.html

Get your energy on! 

-Lizanna Pompa 

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Something about this morning... feels peaceful like Sunday. Is it the cloudy day or the cool breeze coming through the window of my balcony as I sit on my rocking chair sipping on some tea and lemon while listening to the sounds of birds chirping and soft music. Maybe because it's Spring. Or maybe because it feels good to be home. 

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Like home away from home. Today I say, goodbye Chicago. 

I rise bright and early, I open the shades and I take it all in. I make a cup of joe and quickly head outside. Such a perfect day, as everyday, and suddenly I find myself looking straight at the building where I no longer have access to, a place I called home, a happy place. So I walk, for hours… reflecting, smiling, observing, happy.

And as I close this chapter I find myself already in the next, excited beyond words for what’s coming and filled with much gratitude for all the experiences, for all the lessons, for all the good people I crossed paths with, 

for the eight years I called this amazing city my home, after all, home is where I'm at :) 

"Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them." I chose to chase them. 

Peace! -Lizanna 

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A little taste of what really happened! Aphrodisiac Brunch #sweetsgalore #postvday #friends #LOVE

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The TSNPE True Not for Profit Story by yours truly So, how was TSNPE formed and the bigger question how did this partnership come about? Well, with just a few days shy of one year and while minding my own business going through my twitter followers I see Lasse Larsen – Model turned health advocate and with very similar interests I have to add… my first instinct?....cont. + http://www.thesexiestnonprofitever.org/2014/01/our-year-as-a-nonprofit/#.UuHuYz9MEuo