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A few cool things + Greens Plus Giveaway!

May 19, 2014

Happy Monday! Wondering why this post is coming in the early afternoon instead of the early morning? I forgot to set my alarm this morning, and it was quite possibly one of the best things I’ve accidentally done in a long time.

You may have heard me mention my raging insomnia before, and it’s been in full force lately so being able to sleep for about 9 hours last night seriously felt so good. I feel so rejuvenated and about 10 times happier than I normally do upon waking up, so score for being forgetful about my alarm!

Today I want to share a few cool weekend tidbits with you, aaannnd host a giveaway for one of my favorite protein powder & protein bar companies, Greens Plus!

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Greens Plus Giveaway!

Greens Plus is a family owned and operated natural health food company located in Vero Beach, Florida. Their company was founded on their Greens Plus Superfood Powder and has grown into not just greens powders, but energy bars, protein bars, chia seeds and caffeine-free energy shots (all non-GMO… or else they wouldn’t be featured on this bloggy!).

Today I am giving away two organic protein powders: Wild Berry & Amazon Chocolate, and two boxes of bars. The bars I tried were Dark Chocolate & PB, Dark Chocolate & Blueberries, and Dark Chocolate & Coffee… notice a theme? You know I was thrilled about that dark chocolate!!!

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To enter the giveaway, simply A) “Like” The Blonde Vegan on Facebook, and B) Comment on this blog post after you have done so, and tell us why you are interested in the protein powder and the bars (bonus points for people who include a recipe they’d like to use the powder in!!!). Open between now & Friday!

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Cool Weekend Tidbits!

1. I was given the awesome opportunity to try the organic meal delivery service Sakara Life for a day of meals on Friday, and wow… yum! Everything I tried was delicious, from the Farm Fresh Pistachio Parfait with Cashew Crème to the Mediterraean Quinoa Tabbouleh to the Turmeric Tikka Masala with Midnight Purple Cabbage (pictured below).

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What I love about this service is that they count nutrition, not calories! They only use seasonal, organic foods and they don’t ever use additives, preservatives or sugar. If you’re in NY, MA, CT or NJ… I highly recommend checking this company out.

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2. I met with a friend this weekend who was able to reverse some serious health problems through acupuncture!!! I have been wanting to try acupuncture for a long time, and since she was about the fourth person who had mentioned it to me this month, I got her acupuncturist’s name and number and made an appointment! I am officially going on Wednesday, and we are going to address my digestion and insomnia amongst a host of other things… I am so excited! Will keep you all very posted.

3. I found out at the end of last week that I am going to Italy & the south of France with my family at the end of July! I am way too thrilled about it, especially because it is so soon! I haven’t been back to Florence since I lived there in the fall of 2011… I might die of happiness when I see the city again. (Sidenote: Florence is my favorite city in the universe.)

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4. I have been leading an Instagram Yoga challenge with some other awesome yogis and fitness peeps, including my BFF Tara and some of my favorite yoga teachers Calvin Corzine and Dice Iida-Klein (and more!). Check it out and participate if you haven’t seen it yet, it’s called #yogaisawayoflife and each day between now and May 27th is a different yoga or nutrition-related challenge. We have lots of amazing prizes… like Yogaworks giveaways, Hard Tail giveaways annnd TBV APPAREL giveaways!

Screen Shot 2014-05-19 at 12.04.02 PM5. Yesterday was my friend Emmy’s 23rd birthday. We have been friends since we were little kids in Sunday School at temple B’nai Israel. (Did ya know I was Jewish?!) I am so lucky that she and I moved to NYC at the same time. We had a blast celebrating her big day yesterday at Essex Brunch on the Lower East Side. They had awesome vegan options – vegan Mexican scramble on Matzo Brie?!?!

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6. I am planning a fun event at Ginger Snap’s Organic on June 23rd with the phenomenal Max Goldberg… details to come this week. If you’re NYC local… email me so I can put you on the list! It will be $25 per person, and we only have room for 35 people.

7. Tonight is my LAST NIGHT of grad school. Last night of school ever, actually… unless you count IIN (which I do!), and my potential future endeavors, although I’m not sure that I ever see myself in a classroom again. I think I am burnt out, after being a student for roughly the last 18 years!

7. My best friend Brittany is moving to NYC this week, and then we are all headed to the Hamptons this weekend for Memorial Day!!! What are your Memorial Day plans?!

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Don’t forget to enter the Greens Plus giveaway between now & Friday!!!

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  • Hi Jordan! I am a crunchy blogger, Instagram @girlgonecrunchy Holistic nutrition is my passion. I have recently gone vegan, and I would love to to test out these protein powders. I have PCOS and need to have a high protein diet, so I'm always looking for creative, planted-based ways to get my protein in. Thank you so much for everything you do. You were one of my biggest inspirations for going vegan.
    • Hi Mattie!! First of all, I LOVE your Instagram name. How adorable is that? And yay for going vegan! I think you are going to have an incredible experience. I am so thrilled to hear that I inspired you in your vegan journey. I am always here for help and motivation along the way... I know the transition can be tough in the beginning. Sending you so much love!
  • Hi!! Very interested in these products because it's tough finding 100% organic and Non GMO protein products. I currently use vegetarian non gmo protein and I want to branch out! :) I plan on making homemade protein bars with the protein powder! Melt coconut oil, cacao bar unsweetened, almond butter mix in protein powder Drizzle over almonds, oats, freeze for 30 minutes :) delicious!
    • I completely agree that it is tough finding organic and non-GMO protein products. Yummm, that protein bar sounds DELICIOUS! Awesome entry. Will post the winner on Friday!! Xoxo
  • Hi Jordan! I'm am currently trying to change my eating habits into a healthier lifestyle by eating a more plant-based, whole foods diet. I am 6 months pregnant and trying to find new ways to fulfill my nutritional needs! I have just recently become a vegetarian and plan to turn vegan after my pregnancy. Love your blog and you give me great inspiration! Thanks for all your help! Hope I win :)
    • Hi Courtney! Ah, what an amazing entry. Thanks so much for the kind words! And HUGE congrats on your pregnancy and your vegetarianism. Two very, very exciting things! Will post the winner on Friday :) xoxo
  • How awesome, Samantha! Heck yes for organic and non-GMO-- you'll never see a non-organic product being featured on this blog!! Love the idea of putting it into smoothies and baking it into healthy treats. So thrilled for you about the healthy changes you have made!! Hope you are feeling amazing!
  • Jordan! Obvi I love your FB page already ;) but this stuff sounds amazing! Always down for new protein sources! Sounds amazing! Second, I'm so excited for you to try acupuncture!!! I could not recommend it more! I think it'll be amazing for you. I used it for migraines, anxiety and muscle tightness in the past and it's seriously amazing! It takes a few visits and some time, as does most natural things am I right? But it's totally worth it! I can't wait to hear what you think of it and I hope it helps!
    • Chlo!! Ah, I love hearing that you had positive benefits from acupuncture. I am going for very similar things-- headaches, anxiety, stomach probs, muscle tightness and insomnia to name a few! And yes, you are so right that natural processes take time. I am so thrilled to try it. And even more thrilled to hear about your Shakti Fest experience!
      • we HAVE to go to shakti fest together! It was AMAZING. I'm hoping to write it up tonight and I'll let you know as soon as it's done! Truly amazing- I'm not sure how I'll put it into words haha. I think there's an other one in September we need to check out :)
  • Hello! Over the past year I really made a more solid/consistent transition to complete vegan (previously vegetarian) I've felt much better all around! I'm taking better care of myself, the environment and it's influenced both my husban and 2 children to make a much healthier switch also!!! (Woot woot
    • Hi Jenn! Thanks for an awesome entry. I am so proud of you and excited for you about your switch to veganism, and I am so happy to hear that your family has been a healthier switch as well. Yahoo!
  • Sounds like a lot of good eats in your life lately! I've been following Sakara Life on Insta and am super envious that you get to take it for a test run. I have to raise a brow to the powders and bars, though. You seem like such a whole veggie vegan; is this really part of your daily rotation? http://thatumamilife.wordpress.com - a clean eating bento blog. Japanese or Asian-inspired.
    • The powders/bars are 100% organic and non-GMO and all made from real ingredients. I never said they were part of my daily rotation. ;) But I am a very, very active person and I find that plant-based protein powders in my smoothies on occasion help my muscles recover quicker. I am a very whole veggie vegan, but I am all about finding what works for each individual body. Zero judgement over here as long as it's plant-based!
  • Rachel Gross told me about your blog! So happy she shared it with all of us in our sorority :) Would love to enter the giveaway (and I liked your page on FB)! I use vegan protein powder in my smoothies every morning, and I am always looking for new brands to try! I'll be in D.C. for the summer and plan to make a LOT of smoothies because it will be so hot & humid. Recipe I like to make: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 tbsp. Justin's maple almond butter, unsweetened almond milk, sprinkle of fresh vanilla bean powder, 1/2- 1 cup frozen berries, handful of spinach, 2 prunes (or 1 date) for sweetness and ice.
    • Hi Courtney! So awesome that Rachel shared the blog with you :) that makes me so happy!! And YUM, that smoothie recipe sounds so, sooo good. Thanks for the entry!! Will announce the winner on Friday!
  • I am on the continuous mission to find the perfect plant based protein powder and bars that have healthy, filling and most importantly dont hurt my tummy. Its hard to find plant based protein with the greens as well. I also have to make it home using multiple items. I want my juice and protein shake combined - this seems like the perfect solution. And if you are giving it away it must have your stamp of approval which means a lot. I read your blog a lot and relate every time to your stomach and eating battles. Thanks!
    • Hi Elyse! Thanks for the awesome entry. And you're right, this brand definitely has my stamp of approval. It is one of my very favs. So glad that you can relate to what I write about... even though I am sorry that you have tummy/eating problems too!! Will announce the winner on Friday! Xo
  • Hi Jordan! I don't know if I'm doing this right, but I would love to try these products. I got a bad injury running the Disney Marathon in January and had to take a few months off of running, and then I went vegan in March after being vegetarian for 6 or 7 years. So ever since a few weeks ago I've been trying to balance long distance running, a part time job, my freshman year of college, and making sure I get enough nutrients. These would help me increase my protein intake with my new vegan diet now that I'm running again and help with the transition. I've been making smoothies every day now that it's warmer out here on Long Island, and I'd love to try the protein powders in them!
    • Hi Vanessa! You definitely entered correctly. Thank you so much for the awesome entry-- will announce the winner on Friday! And congrats on being able to run again after your injury... I know how frustrating that can be. And yay for your newfound veganism!! Plant-based protein powders are definitely the way to go!!!
  • Hi Caroline! Awesome! I love that you are alternating your diet/workout plan to be completely plant-based. I think you would loooove Greens Plus. Thanks for the great entry and the kind words! Will announce the winners on Friday! Sending you lots of love.
  • I'm not entering the contest, but has anyone ever told you that your life is waaayyy too much fun?!! Just sayin'. Great job on creating that!!
    • You should enter the contest, seeing as daddy loved those bars (maybe I can get a special order for him, shhh!!). But thanks to YOU for helping me create such a fun life where I get to do what I love! Would be nowhere without you.
  • Congratulations, Jordan! You're an inspiation & doing great things in your life! Enjoy following you on IG & will be following you via your blog, too! Bunny
    • Aww, thank you so much!! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that!! Sending you lots of love!
  • Umm, YES that sounds delicious!! Wowza. and I love the name!! Ok, I need to make this asap... all of my fav ingredients in one :)
  • Great giveaway! Unfortunately I'm not able to enter as I'm not on Facebook (who knew people like me existed?! ;)). While I'm not vegan, I love reading your blog and getting great ideas for meals and snacks and just reading about healthy living on general. I went to Florence about 10 years ago and love it. I'd love to go back to Italy!
    • Thanks so much, Ashley!! And props to you for not having Facebook... one great way to avoid being sucked into social media all day! And yes, Florence is just amazing. I could not agree more!
  • I am not a vegan, but I save all of your recipes because they look so good and I know they are healthy for me.
    • Aw, yay! That is great news. Thanks so much for the kind words!
  • Thank for this giveaway! I'd like to win the protein powder, because I've always been hesitant to buy something like this myself, because of the high prices that don't allow me to try out a lot of different ones until I find a kind I really like. Most protein powders also aren't clean or vegan, and when I see you posting about something - it has to be good, right? I would put it in my smoothies, because I loooove them, especially in summer and a little extra source of protein would be perfect! Protein bars, dark chocolate - that explains itself, doesn't it? :D Lots of love! Nina
  • Hi Jordan! I found you on Instagram a while back and now always look forward to your posts. I've been vegan for around a year and a half now and love it every day!! I've been wanting to try these protein powders for a while but haven't gotten around to purchasing any so when I was this, I lit up! And as for the chocolate flavour, that's my jam. Everyone needs a little chocolate in their life. Health and happiness, Jenine
  • Hello! I just liked your page on Facebook and would be so excited to win this giveaway! I am a 16 year old ballerina and have recently taken up a huge interest in health/eating more nutritiously. I am trying to keep everything natural and most of the time, vegan! As a dancer, it is so important to nourish your body in the best way possible. It is so upsetting seeing all of the skinny girls at my studio hating their bodies and not eating correctly at all because they don't want to get "fat". So I am trying to educate myself in nutrition, not only to help myself become a healthier, happier me, but to help all of the girls at my studio (and dancers everywhere!) to treat their bodies right. Thank you so much! I love your blog! -Lilianna
    • Also, since I am only 16 and am dancing everyday, I don't have a job, which also means no money! I have been wanting to buy different healthy foods and things like this, but I just can't afford it. So that's been making this journey pretty tricky. So this giveaway would be a blessing! Thanks again!
  • I've been wanting to try protein powders for awhile now but have been nervous and never knew where to start or which brand to try. This would be a great opportunity to try some out!
  • Shiny! Is this open to people outside the US? I'm all the way in Africa! Since I signed up for the gym I'd love to test out some tasty post-workout protein bars and put some powder in my smoothies - the vegan powders are *super* expensive here and there are basically no protein bars that aren't whey-based! I'd love to make my own squishy bars with a scoop of protein powder for stability - maybe with some matcha and spirulina and peppermint, with some dates of course. nom nom! :D
  • Wow, there is all kinds of exciting going on in this post. Italy and the south of France? That is going to be amazing! You also have me wishing I live in the northeast right now because that vegan meal delivery looks delicious. I love that they focus on nutrition and not calories too.
  • Liked and I would like to win because I need extra protein after having surgery and as a vegan the docs don't understand that I can't eat what they want me too! This would be perfect!
  • Hi there! I've been following The Blonde Vegan on IG for a few weeks now & your blog on BlogLovin'. I just "liked" your page in FB & am hoping to win the giveaway! Fingers crossed. I'm always open to trying new things that are good for me & my health. I enjoy your recipes & the positive, upbeat energy of your blog!
  • That meal delivery service sounds awesome, and the food looks delicious! I would love to win the giveaway because I have been looking for a good protein powder that was healthy and not full of processed ingredients.
  • I liked "The Blonde Vegan" on Facebook and I am always looking to add more protein into my diet. I would use the protein powder to make no bake cookies so I can have a tasty filling treat.
  • Hello All, I am new to this eating healthy and organic business. I try a little at a time at its very expensive to do all at once. I am getting great ideas from people like you and making much more educated choices for myself and my kids. We have smoothies everyday for a mid afternoon "snack" right after working out or bike riding. I am not experienced enough to say what I would put in with the new powder as I am a copycat and use everyone else's recipes I would say a banana, strawberries (love both of those chocolate covered) almond milk and kale lol.
    • also I liked the page sorry forgot to include that!! Excited to get some more great ideas.
  • Hi Jordan! I am such a huge fan of yours, and I'm also a fellow blonde. I saw your post on Instagram about the giveaway, and knew I needed to enter right away! I just finished my freshman year of college, and I've wanted to try a vegan protein powder and protein bars for awhile, but they're always so expensive and I don't really have the $40-50 they usually cost. I have looked for sales and coupons, but those are few and far between. I love to exercise, and I especially love to run; I just ran my first half marathon on Sunday! I need lots of protein because I'm so active, but I'm trying to eat less dairy because it sometimes gives me stomach problems. Greek yogurt has been my go-to source of protein, so winning this giveaway would be a great way for me to try adding more protein into different dairy-free foods I already eat, like steel-cut oatmeal with almond butter and my kale-strawberry-banana smoothies with almond milk. It would also make me more able to try out new recipes! I've seen a lot of recipes that I want to try that use protein powder for protein and flavor, and I'm so obsessed with dark chocolate, so the flavors you picked out sound incredible :) One recipe I am especially excited to try is one I found for Protein Brownies (from www.feastie.com). 1 cup dates, pitted & roughly chopped Boiling water (for soaking the dates) 3/4 cup walnuts (pieces are OK = cheaper) 3/4 cup almonds 1/8 cup water 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup carob (chocolate) chips 5 tbsp vegetarian protein powder (I used Manitoba Harvest Hemp Pro 70. Brown rice would work too.) You soak and drain the dates, then add all the ingredients to a food processor, lay them out in a parchment paper lined baking tray, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. They last up to a month in the refrigerator, so they're the perfect thing to grab after my morning run and before my classes. Thank you so much for doing this giveaway, and thanks for sharing your journey with all of us! I love seeing your posts and hearing all about the ups and downs you have had on your journey, your a real inspiration to me! -Charlotte :)
  • Hey girl!! LOVE that you're doing a give away with a product I've never tried. I am super into tasting new/healthy products, especially ones that are all natural and full of protein and other gooodneesss!!!! A recipe that I would like to add the protein powder to would be oatmeal peanut butter cookies :) 1 cup of rolled oats 2 bananas (mashed) 1/2 cup of 4 tbsp. of PB2 1/2 cup of enjoy life chocolate chips Mike ingredients in a bowl, set oven on 350 and bake for 10 min...Enjoy #hopeiwin :)
    • I just looked at your old post for a new recipe and noticed the oat banana muffins... similar to the recipe I posted... sorry to not be more diverse (I missed your earlier post; otherwise I would have posted something else) Sorry :(
  • Just liked your page on Facebook! I'd love to try these protein bars and powders because I've been working with a nutritionist to figure out some ways to amp up my eating during the day so that I don't over-eat at night. One of her suggestions was to try a protein powder to add to my breakfast smoothies. I've never tried protein powders before, and the good ones are usually pretty pricey, so I'd love to give these a try. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
  • I liked Blonde Vegan. I would live to try the protein powder in a smoothie! I have tried and live Greens Plus but not the protein powder…yet. :)
  • Florence is my all time favorite city too. That sounds like the best trip! I already like you on facebook but I would love love love to win the giveaway vegan bars. I've told you already but I am new to being fully vegan and it would be great to have vegan bars to store in my desk at work. It would be awesome to try new bars. I only have larabars in my desk as my go to snack in the afternoon. Those bars sound delicious and I would love to try some :)
  • Hi! I just "liked" your page on facebook and recently started following you on instagram after a friend's recommendation. I am super new to the vegan world. I have trialed so many different diets/food lifestyles and almost all of them have kept me bloated/ feeling ill or guilty. I have "gone vegan" for a week or two at a time in the past but my friend who is a long-time vegan opened my eyes to all of the benefits of veganism/plant-based diets for overall health :D I also exercise daily and work long hours so the protein powder and bars would be perfect!! Smoothie recipes for the protein: 1. banana, wildberry protein, coconut water, chia, flax, ice, spinach, maca 2. banana, chocolate protein, almond milk, pb2 or almond butter 3. wildberry protein, frozen berries, coconut water, chia As far as baking recipes... i am still searching/thinking! i like adding protein powder to eggwhites/ground up oats or psyllium husks or flaxmeal to make protein pancakes :) excited about this give away!
  • Hi! I'm a 16 year old vegetarian dancer desperately trying to maintain a healthy, happy, balanced lifestyle in a teenage world full of slurpees and junk. I know stuff like that leaves me feeling miserable, so I try to eat a clean, protein filled diet. Although I'm not vegan (yet!) I am vegetarian, and I love using your recipes, and I'm always excited to check out your blog everyday after school. Your beautiful photos and great personality inspire me to keep going on my health journey. Thank you for being such an amazing role model! PS: Black bean brownies with chocolate protein powder are the bomb.com!
  • I really just want to try a quality type of protein supplements and I'd love to use them in all sorts of snacks and smoothies!
  • Hey Jordon! SUCH a good giveaway! I am a sucker for anything plant-protein based. I am currently recovering form anorexia and have a lot of tissue and muscle repair to do, so I am trying to get more protein in my diet, however I don't consume dairy so do have whey powder, and vegan protein is SO hard to get where I live! I have to ration my smoothies to half a scoop of protein so it will last longer! It would be a huge help to have some protein bars and good quality powder on hand!
  • Hey! I have already tried the dark chocolate and blueberry bars and they were super delicious so I would love to get some more of those as well as try a new flavour. I would also love to try some new vegan protein powders seeing as I add protein powder to my smoothies every day. I would definitely make some protein bars with the powder too. It's so hard to find healthy and vegan protein bars without so much added sugar!
  • OMG! I have been searching for a new protein powder! While I do believe it is very easy to obtain enough protein through whole foods (as a vegan) I do believe I don't get enough all of the time, especially on the days that I work out. I currently use a brown rice protein powder but it has a very chalky taste. The Greens+ brand sounds amazing. I did some additional research on their products and it looks like something I would LOVE to add into my normal food routine. The two flavors you are giving away are PERFECT. I literally love chocolate... more than anything. The recipe I would mostly use the chocolate flavor for would be: BANANA ICE CREAM!!! frozen bananas, greens+ chocolate protein powder, 1 date, and peanut butter!! I would use the berry flavor for normal green/fruit smoothies :) The bars would be especially helpful to add to my diet since I am constantly on the go. I am a full time student (studying to become a registered dietitian!) and I work two part time jobs (which equals full time hours.) These Greens+ bars would make a perfect snack while at work or at school. Anyway, I could ramble on forever about a new organic vegan product that I would love to try but I will leave it at that! Thank you so much for all that you do, I look forward to each and every one of your e-mails. xoxo Corryne
  • Joining the giveaway! I would love to try the Green Plus products, firstly because I love anything that could make me feel as cool as the Blonde Vegan. I am not a vegan, but I have started to love exploring this lifestyle. I have a lot of food sensitiviteis (dairy intolerance, fructose malabsorbtion, gluten sensitivy, red meat issues), which makes it really hard to get all the nutrients I need even through fruits and vegetables, because I just have a hard time digesting a lot of foods. I'm slowly transitioning into vegeterian lifestyle, and within a year or two I want to become fully vegan. It would be great to be able to try this protein powder and try to incorporate it into my diet to help me transition to veganism.
    • Mel! This is a fab entry. I also have each of the food sensitivities and digestion problems that you mention, so I am always here to help you out with your transition. I have had to cut back on my fruit intake lately which totally bums me out, but it has definitely been helping with my digestion probs. Thanks for sharing! You rock. Will announce the winners on Friday!
  • I have tried Greens + products and love the integrity of the company. the quality is unsurpassable, but I have yet to try the protein powder! I love making smoothies and adding power to many recipes, so It would be great to win this! Especially from a company i can trust.
  • I love sneaking in extra nutrients when I can, especially since my job requires me to run around a lot from place to place and meals can be tough. I rely a lot on healthy packaged snacks since they can sit in my car or purse and nutritional supplements for drinks, oatmeal, etc. Greens Plus products sound perfect for me. Thanks for the giveaway. P.S. I already like you on facebook :)
  • YUMMO!!!
  • I liked your facebook page! I would love to win this giveaway because I recently discovered that my whey protein was messing up my ph balance and causing my skin to get really bad. I am no strictly vegan but have decided that I am only going to use plant based proteins from here on out for this reason!
  • Hi Jordan! Just liked your Facebook page (how did I not know you had one until now?!?) and I'm so excited to enter this giveaway! I've been following your Instagram for a while and you are such a big inspiration! I really want to win this giveaway because I have very very similar stomach problems like you (I can definitely relate to how much it sucks :( ) and am interested in trying more vegan products to heal my stomach in a more natural way. Thanks! Maddy
  • I just recently tried Blue Apron and was turned off by the amount of waste and the calories. I can't wait to try Sakara because it's organic and counts nutrition. Thanks for mentioning it! Enjoy your trip to Florence - sounds amazing. Italy is one of the only European cities on my bucket list I haven't been to…need to make that happen soon.
  • Hi! I am trying to find the right protein powder for my new journey to getting healthy and fit! I've been searching for almost about a full month now. SO MANY CHOICES! I'm overwhelmed, but grateful to be learning a vast amount of information ;) I hope to win the giveaway so I can begin trying out the product and hopefully it will be one I continue to use! Thank you! insta: christinabluu -Christina
  • Hi Jordan, I was fortunate to see a shared post on facebook tonight about your giveaway. I am so happy to have found not only your facebook page but your blog too! A new favorite bookmarked!! This is a very exciting opportunity for me personally as I have been very interested in adding more super-foods, especially super greens. into my diet. Why am I interested? Well for one I have lost 90 pounds and am still on my weightloss journey, this would just be the perfect boost for my life right now. Plus it would really feel wonderful to win something that is positive and good for me and my health. Our family are clean eaters, 95% vegetarian, but have full vegan days quite often, we stick with whole real clean foods and stay away from the processed stuff. Thank you again for everything that you do, I am already learning so much and love your blog!
  • What a wonderful giveaway. Not only would I love to win this giveaway to continue living a healthy lifestyle, but I think it'd be wonderful to try their products and continue to inspire others w/ it and even spread the word about what this marvelous company offers. I find it so thrilling to teach others the importance of greens.
  • I like you on facebook <3
  • Hi! I just recently found your blog and I love it! I along with my husband and son have made the switch to completely vegan and we have never felt better! These protein powders and bars would provide a quick easy meal or snack that fits with our eating habits now. I actually like to mix in protein powder j to my oatmeal :) I have seen this brand but never tried it. Thank you so much!!!
  • I would like the proteins bars and powder as I am embarking on a journey towards a healthier me, and what better way than to being healthy and enjoying food at the same time ;) > chocolate protein bar ¼ cup oat flour ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder 1 whole egg ½ tsp baking powder 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 30 drops of liquid stevia Mix all ingredients well. Spray a baking pan with oil and fill with the batter. Place in the oven for 20 minutes at 175C. Once done, allow it to cool and consume!
  • Im a very busy homeschool mom, massage therapist abd volunteer coordonator for a localthoroughbred rescue/youth outreach. I find it very challenging to eat right as much as i can. I would love to try the greens+ and get my healthy routine started again!
  • Hi Jordan! I'm not going to enter the giveaway because I actually just received a pkg of the Greens Plus from my dad when he came back from a biz trip in the states! lol. So I am good for a while! They are good products though for sure :) Very yummy! I love all of your tidbits! I also love love love Florence! What a fabulous getaway. I am very jealous! I was always amazed at how fashionable all the residents were -even in the intense(!!!) heat. The men will just wear full-on suits, like you'd see in GQ and not even break a sweat. It is a gift of theirs! Also, I've always wanted to go to the Hamptons! Seems like the perfect place to spend a long weekend. And congrats on being done school! You do indeed deserve a break from the classroom! :) PS. I am also a very bad sleeper -I think I will look into acupuncture! Looking forward to reading about that!
  • Hi Jordan - I liked your page and I LOVE Greens Plus Vegan Bars and Superfood Powders. I have only tried Berry so would love to try more! I just mix with water or add to smoothies. Boring! I wish I was still in NYC to check out that event! Also those meals look amazing! Ah, NYC. I live in Chicago now, but used to live in Brooklyn. Congrats on your graduation!
  • I would love to win these. Just about to get out of the hospital after having a colostomy reversal and I need a good source of fiber, protein and superfoods. I just use the shakes and bars as meals. Since I am a preschool teacher that makes it very convinient.
  • I already liked you on FB! And I would love to try this brand, as I'm always looking for good vegan protein powder, that doesn't taste bad! I would try it in your French Vanilla Green Smoothie ;)
  • Hi Jordan, I just entered your giveaway - thanks so much for hosting (fingers crossed) :-) I liked your facebook fanpage (Ann-Kathrin Hauchwitz). I would try the protein powder in any of your smoothie recipes!! No that summer is just around the corner and more fresh fruit is available I'm thinking about juicy, fruity smoothies all the time. But I like a protein boost with it. So these protein powder would be an amazing add-in! The bars sound incredibly delicious as well ;-)
  • I would love to use the protein powder as an added boost for post-workout smoothies, especially with banana, maca, and almond milk! So yummy and easiest breakfast ever!
  • I'd love the bars for upcoming travel! I also drink a smoothie for breakfast on the go - currently loving vega but I'd love to give greens+ powder a try too!
  • These look amazing! I just started more serious strength training, but I'm a vegan so I'd love to use these to refuel after a good workout :)
  • I just started adding a powergreen blend to my smoothies and love it. I'm always scared to try new brands in case it's too ... grassy (lol). So I would love to be able to try this brand and those bar flavors sound awesome. I also am a dark chocolate fanatic. My favorite smoothie right now is frozen banana & pineapple w/ coconut milk some hemp/chia/flaxseed and a scoop of greens :) it's like a healthy pina colada (except a pretty shade of green!).
  • Hey Jordan! Typing while wearing my "Health is The New Black" tanks :). I'm very excited about this giveaway. I've been following you for some time now and I love your diet and wellness advice, but most important your lifestyle and mindfulness advice. I work at a Fitness Production company and while you'd hope that would lend into healthy snacking in the office, it's not always the case. I'm always bringing in protein bars to keep in my desk so when doughnuts are brought in I have a sweet treat that also keeps me satisfied with protein. I love the protein powders. Too often are protein powders over chemical-ed and filled with strange animal bits we can't even fathom being in our powders. I like protein powders I can throw in my oatmeal, yogurt, coffee, even green juice, that I know are good for me and from a great company. When I can I try and keep chocolate protein powder handy so when my roommates have a craving for weekend pancakes, I can make it great meal with stevia and protein instead of an indulgence that I'd regret. I have suffered by whole life with Acid Reflux disease and make sure I satiate myself with lots of protein so I don't have to worry about feeling hungry and overeating potentially (always) provoking symptoms. Regardless of the giveaway I think you run an amazing blog. I proudly wear by TBV tank around NYC and I'm waiting for the day someone stops me to chat about it :) Thank you for all your advice and I look forward to your future across the country. Best, Morgan
  • im interested in the protein and the bar because it would help me achieve my goals and it would help me a lot in the gym..
  • Oooh...I'm always looking for new protein powders and bars to try! Especially natural ones like this-- and I love that it's a small, family-owned company. I would definitely use this for my smoothies. (: http://buildyourbliss.wordpress.com
  • I would love to win, because this is a protein that would suit my specific dietary and digestive needs! I haven't been able to find many that I like and sit well with me, and I trust your judgement and similar diet! :)
  • I am a healthy eater but as I live in Lithuania there aren't a lot of healthy foods to choose from. It's quite impossible to get a hold of something like this protein powder or bars. Actually, these are the things that would make my diet much better and I would finally get into protein powders :)
  • Hey! I've been an avid follower of your blog ever since I made the change to vegan and only just recently followed your Facebook (because I don't use it) but this giveaway is great because many vegans, myself included, don't get enough protein. Anyways I guess this is me confirming that I followed your Facebook page :)
  • I've never added protein into my smoothies -- Would love to give it a try! Thanks for your insightful posts!
  • You got me at the moment you mentioned chocolate! oh my Yum!!! The bars sound really good, and I would definitively use the protein powder for some vegan protein bars (you a fancy one with oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, and all seeds in the world :P) I've never been to Italy, you must be ecstatic to go back!!! Woot! The Memorial weekend... I still need to figure out what are my plans :P Celebration because I'm done with this trimester and that means two more classes till this torture is over!!! yaayyy!
  • I would love to use the protein powder in smoothies and protein pancakes. I have been looking for a healthier protein powder and this sounds delicious!
  • I've been using smoothies with protein powder in the mornings to jump start my day and also get the proper nutrition. The Greens Plus powder would be perfect! I love mixing chocolate protein powder with almond butter and banana!
  • Liked your FB page! Can't believe I hadn't already liked it... :( I've always wanted to try a green protein powder but could never afford it since the ones around here tend to be quite pricey! I would definitely use it in my morning smoothies :)
  • Always looking for a good recommendation on protein powder and these look good! Currently it doesn't look like they are in stores in Canada - may try ordering online depending on the shipping cost - which kind is your favourite/mildest taste?
    • Also, made the banana chocolate chip muffins last night... my husband ate 4... immediately... no joke... and he's an omni ;) Delicious and easy!
  • I'm always looking for new vegan protein powders and bars. I've never had this brand and it looks great. I have shakes every morning because they are quick and nutritious. Bars are always a great thing to store in my purse when I'm hungry and on the run!
  • Hi!! I am trying to get back on track in my life and exercising regularly. I have a plant based diet and have been looking for a new vegan protein powder to add to my smoothies and what not. I would love to try these, the flavors sound incredible!! I also am pretty busy and my job requires me to be on my feet and running around, so the bars would be great for on the go and at work! I'm genuinely so excited that there are so many new and exciting things going on in the Vegan world!!
  • Hi Jordan!! I am wrapping up my freshman year at UCLA and started eating a 100% whole foods diet a couple months ago. I am a pescatarian but rely mainly on vegetarian sources of protein at school, because I am definitely on a student's budget. I would so appreciate winning the Greens Plus giveaway, because I am always looking for healthy bars to snack on during class or powders to supplement my meals. I thought about a couple things I would do if I received the powders and bars. Honestly, I am a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast and love a green smoothie in the morning. I think adding the chocolate Greens Plus superfood powder to my AM smoothie would really help give me the energy to get through my morning classes, as well as my daily workouts. This summer I am getting my 200 Hour Yoga Teaching Certification at CorePower Yoga, so I definitely could use the bars to get me through the long afternoons and evenings spent at the studio. Thank you so much for the opportunity! Hope you have a great week and weekend away! Isabel
  • I love your blog!! I would use the protein powder to make homemade energy bars and smoothies:) I have a list of recipes I have been wanting to try!
  • I liked your page on facebook as Dandi Daffyhill. I have been trying to eat healthier and live a healthier lifestyle, so these products look very attractive to me. I would like to use the powders in my daily green smoothies. My favorite is simple: Spinach, strawberries, almond milk and protein powder. (I usually use vanilla, but the Wild Berry flavor would be perfect!)
  • Hey Jordan! So happy I found the giveaway before the day was over, I have had a crazy week! I am a student at Stanford where I study development (I hope to one day start a program to help fight hunger in the developing world, but that's down the road for me). I would LOVE to win the giveaway because I am always looking for new yummy plant-based/organic/sustainable food products! As a Whole Foods addict, I normally get yummy snacks from the bulk bins, Kind bars, Vega One protein powder, and another raw vegan protein powder that I forgot the name of in addition to TONS of fresh produce. Anyways, I would love to try another protein powder in my smoothies! I normally do 1 scoop Vega One Vanilla, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, kale or spinach, and any other berries or other fruit I have on hand. Sometimes I drizzle almond butter on top and top with the Whole Foods raw cacao granola if I'm feeling indulgent.
  • Hi Jordan! I'm still surprised each time I read one of your posts that is exactly what I am thinking. I have tried various protein powders here and there, but I haven't found one that doesn't completely change the taste of my yummy green smoothies!! I would like to try this one because I have heard a lot about it and I know that I need to eat more protein to stop cravings for something sweet at night!
  • I would love love love to be able to try this out! I am a college student trying to get into a more plant-based diet and these would be the perfect fit. I would love to try these in smoothie recipes, baked into wholesome muffins, etc. Winning would be amazing!
  • Hello! I am on a journey to health and love to try new products. I have been looking for a powder to try so I was excited to come across your giveaway! Also, I love to throw bars in my bag for those impromptu snacks!
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