Noni juice has been one of these popular, “hot supplements” for a few years now. The variety of health benefits, the wonderful antioxidants properties and the improved taste are good reasons to keep Noni juice products continuously on the top-selling list.

Drinking this exotic juice on a regular basis can promote a number of health benefits. Noni juice can be used to enhance your immune system as well as promoting weight loss. Noni plant, also known as Indian mulberry, is a small tree originally from the Polynesia and its fruit has been used medicinally in products for immune enhancement, as well as antioxidants combinations with ingredients such as goji berries, acai and mangosteen. Additionally, studies have been investigating Noni’s ability to promote additional health benefits including lowering high cholesterol and enhancing physical endurance.

Noni has a strong bitter taste and might be unpleasant to drink it by itself but the majority of Noni juice products contain other fruit flavors such as blueberries, raspberries and cherries, creating a delicious and healthy product. Noni is also available in capsules and powder, providing the same benefits from the juice.

Lucky Vitamin offers an extensive selection of Noni juice products available in liquid, capsules and vegetarian capsules. Choose your favorite Noni and start enjoying the benefits of this wonderful tropical juice.

 Leave a Comment

	NOW Foods – Noni Certified Organic Superfruit Antioxidant Juice – 32 oz.
	Earth’s Bounty – Organic Noni Juice from Tahiti – 32 oz.
	Good ‘N Natural – Noni 400 mg. – 100 Capsules
	Doctor’s Best – Best Noni Concentrate 650 mg. – 150 Vegetarian Capsules

The benefits of flaxseeds have been known for many years but the even better news is that studies continue to discover new benefits from this wonderful tiny seed. Multiple studies have shown that flaxseeds may help reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and diabetes, and more recent research is investigating flaxseed’s ability to lower high cholesterol.

Flaxseeds contain three important components which are considered essential for optimal health: omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber. Many people like to sprinkle flaxseeds into their salads, sandwiches, or soups but if that doesn’t sound like a good option for you, no problem. Today, companies are adding flaxseeds to all sorts of foods, from breads to crackers, oatmeal to nutritional bars, giving you an extensive variety of options to obtain your daily dosage of flaxseeds from.

A recent study from Iowa State University’s Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) shows a new potential benefit from flaxseeds as researchers discovered it may be able to lower high cholesterol in men, creating a more natural option than cholesterol-lowering drugs. The study examined the effects of flaxseed lignan in 90 people diagnosed with high cholesterol but no other underlying health conditions. The results showed that consuming at least 150 milligrams of flaxseed lignans per day decreased cholesterol in men by around 10 percent over the three months. The participants were divided into three groups and were randomly assigned to daily consume flaxseed lignans for 12 weeks. Interestingly enough, the study points out that flaxseeds had no cholesterol-lowering effect in women, as the flaxseed lignans did not produce a significant change in cholesterol levels in women.

 Leave a Comment

	NOW Foods – Golden Flax Seed Meal Organic, Non-GE – 12 oz.
	Oskri – Flax Seed Bar Gluten Free – 1.9 oz. Formerly Honey
	Health From The Sun – 100% Vegetarian Flax Seed Oil From Organic Flax Seeds – 90 Vegetarian Softgels

Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas or white beans, drained
• 1/8 tsp plus 1/16 tsp salt
• tiny bit over 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup Barney Butter
• Up to 1/4 cup milk of choice, if needed (almond, coconut, etc.)
• 3-4 tablespoons of sweetener of choice (agave nectar, maple syrup, brown sugar, etc.)
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 2-3 Tbs oats or flaxmeal (omit for thinner dip)

Directions:

• Add all ingredients except for chocolate chips to a food processor and blend until very smooth.
• Mix in the chocolate chips

Recipe by Chocolate-Covered Katie and posted by Barney Butter.

 Leave a Comment

	Barney Butter – Almond Butter – 0.6 oz.

A well-balanced breakfast can be the secret to a successful diet. A new study confirms that eating early in the day might help dieters to lose weight. The study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that dieters who ate their main meal before 3 p.m. lost significantly more weight than those who ate later in the day.

The study included 420 overweight and obese volunteers who participated in a 20-week weight-loss program in Spain. Their average age was 42. Half were men, half women. Their midday meal constituted about 40 percent of their diet of roughly 1,400 calories a day, on average. In comparison, the average non-dieting American eats about 2,700 calories a day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Researchers at the University of Murcia in Spain and Tufts University in Boston concluded that, on average, the early eaters in the study lost 22 pounds, compared with the late eaters who lost 17 pounds. Both the early eaters and late eaters had similar levels of physical activity and got similar amounts of sleep.

“The study suggests that it’s not just what we eat but when we eat is important,” says study author Frank Scheer, who directs the Medical Chronobiology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Although this study suggest that timing of eating can have a powerful influence on weight regulation and metabolism, what you’re eating should always be the main focus of any diet.

 Leave a Comment

	Rise Foods – Rise Breakfast Bar Crunchy Macadamia Pineapple – 1.4 oz. Formerly Boomi Bar
	Frontier Natural Products – Bulk English Breakfast Tea Organic – 1 lb.
	Glutino – Gluten Free Breakfast Bars Blueberry – 7.1 oz.
	Bob’s Red Mill – Hot Cereal Mighty Tasty Gluten Free – 24 oz.

Walden Farms products have been recently added to our selection of health foods at Lucky Vitamin.com. This unique brand of healthy specialty foods creates and develops products to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle without giving up great taste.

Since 1972, Walden Farms has been a leader in the healthy foods category, with three generations maintaining the highest possible quality standards while creating innovative lifestyle choices. Walden Farms was among the first to bring delicious tasting reduced calorie and reduced fat salad dressings to healthy eaters more than 36 years ago. Since then, Walden Farms’ mission has been to develop healthy specialty foods, helping people control calories, fat, carbohydrates, gluten and sugars, “The Walden Way.”

Today, culinary and nutritional experts in the Walden Farms kitchens have accomplished a remarkable achievement, developing the world’s only family of calorie free specialties. Walden Farms products are delicious and contain no fat, carbohydrates gluten or sugars of any kind, and no artificial flavorings or colorings. Walden Farms irresistibly sweet calorie free specialties are prepared with real fruit extracts, concentrated natural flavors, rich cocoa and other natural ingredients, all sweetened with Splenda. All savory specialties are made with hundreds of freshly ground herbs and spices, and the finest aged imported and domestic vinegars. All products are also gluten free.

Many Walden Farms customers have reported significant weight loss after switching to the calorie free specialties. With Walden Farms products, it’s easy to save 330 calories a day, that’s 10,000 calories a month, which adds up to a weight loss of 34 pounds a year.

In addition, Walden Farms Calorie Free specialties contain no sugar or carbohydrates, making them an ideal food choice for those managing Type II diabetes, helping people lose weight and reduce their glucose levels.

 Leave a Comment

	Walden Farms – Calorie Free Dip Chocolate – 12 oz.
	Walden Farms – Calorie Free Salad Dressing Chipotle Ranch – 12 oz.
	Walden Farms – Calorie Free Ketchup – 12 oz.
	Walden Farms – Calorie Free Salad Dressing Thousand Island – 12 oz.

Nuts are one of the healthiest snacks available and, like every other food, everyone has a different favorite. It’s quite difficult to label which one is the best or the healthiest nut. Chestnuts, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, and pistachios all have two things in common: they are healthy and delicious.

Nuts are rich in energy, protein, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids. Cashews, for example, have a lower fat content than most nuts, and the fat they do contain is comprised of oleic acid, the same type of heart-healthy fat found in olive oil. Cashews are also a great source of magnesium. On the other hand, walnuts contain high content of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fat and one-quarter cup of walnuts gives you nearly 91 percent of the recommended daily value for this healthy fat. Walnuts also contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant that is beneficial for your immune system, and melatonin, a potent antioxidant which helps regulate your sleep.

Almonds are an excellent source of protein and healthy monounsaturated fats, and offer unique benefits for your blood sugar levels. Pecans rank highest in antioxidant content among all nuts, including vitamin E, and also contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, including calcium, vitamin A, folic acid and magnesium.

Since the discussion never ends, mixed nuts are a popular choice for snack food, so you can taste a little bit of each one of your favorite nuts.

 Leave a Comment

	Back To Nature – Trail Mix Bar Harbor Blend – 10.5 oz.
	Back To Nature – Trail Mix Cashew, Almond & Pistachio Mix Sea Salt Roasted – 10 oz.
	Woodstock Farms – Organic Sunset Trail Mix – 10 oz.
	Eden Foods – Selected All Mixed Up Nuts & Dried Fruit – 4 oz.

Lucky Vitamin continues to increase the selection of top quality supplements to our customers. The latest addition is a premium supplement and juice company: Genesis Today.

Genesis Today is a healing company that combines scientific research and nutritional expertise with a passion for helping others stay healthy. The company believes that great nutrition begins with natural superfoods and creates supplements with the most nutrient-rich superfoods available around the world.

Genesis Today nutritional supplements are made from 100% pure, all natural foods that your body can absorb, instead of chemical supplements manufactured in a laboratory that your body will reject. These exceptional plants and fruits are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other vital nutrients at 20 times, 100 times, and even 200 times the nutritional value of common fruits and vegetables.

The company’s focus is on purity and potency but Genesis Today also ensures sustainable business practices and supports the indigenous people who work hard to share their treasures with us. Genesis Today supports international standards for zero tolerance of slavery, human trafficking, child and forced labor, and honors all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws.

All superfoods used come directly from the source, from the mountains of Tibet to the plains of Mongolia. Genesis Today also follows the traditional methods of the indigenous people passed down for many generations, like climbing acai trees to pick its fruit and hand gathering goji berries. Sustainability is environmental responsibility. Genesis Today makes eco-friendly practices a daily priority, using recycled, biodegradable materials, buying green certified equipment, and packaging all juices in PETE recycled bottles.

 Leave a Comment

	Genesis Today – Total Cleanse Two-Part Cleansing System – 60 + 60 Vegetarian Capsules
	Genesis Today – Colloidal Silver Spray 40 mcg. – 8 oz.
	Genesis Today – Noni 99 Juice – 4 oz.

Chocolate, candy, and snacks are part of the Easter tradition but it doesn’t mean your celebration should be unhealthy. Lucky Vitamin is happy to offer a very special selection of healthy Easter goodies to make this year’s celebration a healthy one.

Choose from a unique selection of premium organic chocolate products including Easter eggs and bunnies as well as organic jelly beans, all-natural and organic bunny snacks, truffles, and much more. These top quality products contain only the best ingredients so your kids can have a healthy egg hunt on Easter Sunday.

Organic chocolate is a better all-around choice for many reasons. Organic products are created with natural, premium ingredients and contain no harmful GMO ingredients. In addition, companies labeling organic products have been verified on their social responsibilities such as fair trade practices and sustainable agriculture.  So, these products are not just better for you and your family but for the environment as well.

Easter is not just about chocolate and candy. It’s also a great time for coloring too. Lucky Vitamin is happy to carry Eco-Kids Easter Egg Coloring Kit, a natural way to promote creative play. Eco-Kids Eco-Eggs Easter Egg Coloring Kit is made using natural plant, fruit and vegetable extracts. This unique kit includes three natural dyes, orange, blue and purple, a color chart for creating six colors, and instructions for coloring eggs. You also receive printable activity sheets and eco-eggs creature cutouts. All products are made using only the most natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Whether you are buying for yourself, your child, or for a gift, you know that you’re buying something good for you and our environment.

 Leave a Comment

	Surf Sweets – Jelly Beans Organic – 8 oz.

Today the offices at LuckyVitamin.com kicked-off their St. Patrick’s Day weekend with … green smoothies! These ever popular smoothies can come in any combination of green vegetables and fruit, maybe yogurt, chia seeds, or a combination of other foods/products you enjoy!

The benefits of green smoothies are numerous. Mainly, they’re an easy, delicious way to boost your intake of green veggies. These do wonders for our bodies and are tasty enough for the kids! Many green vegetables contain phytonutrients for disease prevention, fiber to help you stay full and move things along, and are an excellent source of folate which can improve mood and prevent memory loss. Consuming greens can also aid in weight loss and are full of many other vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, C and E, calcium,  lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene.

Here’s what we enjoyed in our LuckyVitamin Green Smoothie, blended with a Blendtec Blender:

• Vibrant Health – Green Vibrance Green’s Powder
• Jay Robb – Egg White Protein
• MacroLife Naturals – Miracle Reds
• Optimum Nutrition – Gold Standard Strawberry Whey Protein
• Barlean’s – Superfruit Greens
• Fresh strawberries, bananas, ice and a splash of orange juice 

Yum! What LuckyVitamin.com products do you put in your smoothies?

 Leave a Comment

	Barlean’s – Superfruit Greens Powder Formula Strawberry-Kiwi – 9.52 oz.
	Optimum Nutrition – 100% Whey Gold Standard Protein Delicious Strawberry – 2 lbs.

A lot of people say “salt is just salt” but people should be aware of the differences and the benefits of using sea salt instead of regular table salt. The main difference between sea salts and table salt is in the processing of the product, resulting in different taste and texture.

A top quality sea salt product is a better choice than ordinary table salt for many reasons. First, sea salt is produced through evaporation of ocean water using little processing. Sea salt contains about 80 mineral elements needed for the body.

Second, regular table salt is typically mined from underground salt deposits, more heavily processed to eliminate minerals, and often filtered and stripped of its companion elements such as magnesium and trace minerals. It may also contain additive elements such as aluminum silicate to keep it powdery and prevent clumping. The natural iodine is also destroyed during the refining process, so it is usually added back in the form of potassium iodide.

Lastly, both salts contain the same amount of sodium but since sea salt has a much stronger flavor than table salt, so you don’t need to use as much.

Even though excessive salt can cause health problems, salt provides sodium, which is necessary for life. It helps with muscle contraction and expansion, nerve stimulation, the proper functioning of the adrenals, and other biological processes, as well. Salt also provides chloride, which helps produce acids necessary to digest protein and enzymes for carbohydrate digestion, and is necessary for proper brain functioning and growth.

 Leave a Comment

	Selina Naturally – Celtic Sea Salt Resealable Bag Light Grey Course – 8 oz.
	Selina Naturally – Celtic Sea Salt Shaker Jar Fine Ground – 8 oz.
	Le Saunier De Camargue – Fleur De Sel Sea Salt – 4.4 oz.

Popcorn is one of the most popular snacks but many people are not aware that it may not be an unhealthy choice at all. Of course if you want to consider popcorn a healthy alternative, you cannot add tons of butter, flavoring or seasoning, like people do at movie theaters. If you want to make it an even healthier snack, buy organic popcorn and you should have a few reasons to choose organic.

Many traditional brands are now offering organic loose popcorn as well as organic microwave popcorn. Buying plain organic popcorn either from a bulk container or in packaging from a natural food company is the best way to ensure you are getting all the healthy properties of the kernels. That’s right, popcorn does offer plenty of health properties.

Popcorn contains very high amounts of antioxidants, a substance called polyphenols. In fact, polyphenols are more concentrated in popcorn due to the fact water content makes up only four percent. In comparison, polyphenols in fruit are diluted by about 90 percent of its water content. In addition, the hulls of popcorn contain the highest concentrations of both polyphenols and fiber.

Recent studies have shown that the amount of polyphenols in popcorn is 300 mg a serving compared to 114 mg for sweet corn. The levels of polyphenols were also 15 times greater than whole grain tortilla chips. In some cases, one serving of popcorn will provide more than 70 percent of the daily intake of whole grain. Additionally, popcorn is a dieter’s great choice with only around 30 calories for one cup serving.

 Leave a Comment

	Black Jewell – All Natural Microwave Popcorn 3 Bags Natural Flavor – 10.5 oz.
	Black Jewell – All Natural Microwave Popcorn 3 Bags Butter Flavor – 10.5 oz.
	Kernel Season’s – All Natural Popcorn Seasoning Parmesan & Garlic – 2.85 oz.

Chewing gum has been labeled as unhealthy for many years. Most of the regular products contain too much sugar and can cause cavities. However, not all chewing gum products are bad. In fact, some healthy gum products may provide benefits to your health.

Natural chewing gum contains ingredients that will not damage your teeth. Ingredients such as Xylitol and Peelu may help cleaning your teeth, decreasing tooth decay and dental plaque acid production. Research has showed that regular use of xylitol may reduce dental cavities by as much as 80% and may prevent gingivitis as well.

Additionally, healthy chewing gum provides fresh breathe and can help whitening of teeth. Jam muscles may get stronger from chewing regularly and some gums even have ingredients that can improve your dental health. Many dentists now widely recommend chewing sugar-free gum to their patients.

Lastly, chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying. You need to try it to believe it. Chewing gum while cutting onions prevents tears by forcing you to breathe through your mouth. This disperses the irritant so that a significantly smaller amount reaches the lachrymal glands, preventing them from being irritated enough to release tears.

 Leave a Comment

	Stevita – SteviaDent Chewing Gum Natural Peppermint Flavor – 12 Piece(s)
	Vitacare – Whitening Gum Cool Mint Freshness + Key Lime – 12 Piece(s)

If you’re looking for everyday, low prices on coconut oil, shop LuckyVitamin.com. Choose from over 15 name brands. Our most popular coconut oils are from Nutiva, NOW Foods and Barlean’s. You may even want to try healthy coconut chews from Healthy Natural Systems. Shop today and save up to 35% off retail prices!

Coconut oil may be used for cooking, baking, topping popcorn with, massaging into dry skin, healing cuts – the list could go on. Some can make deodorant out of it. Coconut oil has 101+ uses.

Health advocates support it’s use too – in moderation of course. It can be used both externally and internally. Coconut oil has been known to boost energy, fight infections, promote healthy skin and hair, balance body weight, improve digestion and metabolism, and improve cholesterol ratios. Simply rub it on small cuts – it’s anti-fungal properties will go to work. Rub it onto your dry skin and say goodbye to those annoying flakes. Curious how to bake with it? Here’s how from our friends at Nutiva:

Replace other oils, butter, or shortening at a 1: 1 ratio and either melt it or use it at room temperature depending on your needs. Keep in mind oil will mix well when the rest of your ingredients are at room temperature. It make a great replacement for less healthy alternatives like vegetable oils and shortening, which can contain GMOs unless organic, as well as trans fats, the worst for your health. Use coconut oil at room temperature for flaky baked products. Melt coconut oil and use it in its liquid state to replace vegetable oil and butter.

 Leave a Comment

	Coconut Secret – Raw Coconut Vinegar – 12.7 oz.
	Jarrow Formulas – Organic Coconut Oil – 32 oz.
	Garden of Life – Extra Virgin Coconut Oil – 32 oz.

Lucky Vitamin is happy to present 22 Days Nutrition products to our customers. 22 Days Nutrition offers a superior line of nutritional bars, energy bars and protein bars designed and created to provide you perfect nutrition for optimum wellness.

When searching for healthy nutritional bars, very limited options were available on the market and 22 Days Nutrition was created to solve this problem. The company is proud to formulate nutrition-packed vegan options for people who are trying to transform their lives, bodies and habits.

22 Days Nutrition vegan and vegetarian products are low in sugar, and lightly sweetened with organic syrups and juices. Additionally, everything is created free of trans-fats, cholesterol, gluten, and soy. All products are packed with organic, raw superfoods, including hemp and rice protein, to provide exceptional health benefits.

Psychologists have discovered that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit. 22 Days Nutrition has applied this principal to helping people live a healthier, more energetic and productive life and created the 22 Days Challenge. The goal is to help everyone get to the 22nd day and achieve a major breakthrough. The company is committed to providing the nutrition and the tools to help make a positive and healthy difference every day, replacing hunger with a healthy habit.

22 Days nutritional products are plant-based and inspire through taste, attitude, and a global conscience. The belief is that foods made of the best ingredients should satisfy not only the body, but also the spirit. All these green power products are organic, vegan and contain no gluten, no soy, and no dairy.

 Leave a Comment

	22 Days Nutrition – Vegetarian Energy Bar Goji Mate Firecracker – 50 Grams
	22 Days Nutrition – Vegan Protein Bar Fruit Nut Karma – 50 Grams DAILY DEAL

Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce Rickland Orchards products to our customers. Rickland Orchards offers a premium line of nutritional bars and great tasting snacks. Designed for busy families, Rickland Orchards delicious snacks contain the goodness of Greek yogurt and the convenience to be enjoyed anywhere.

People all over the world were mixing Greek yogurt with wholesome foods to create delicious protein-packed combinations. Rickland Orchards has taken this idea to a whole new level, straining Greek yogurt coating, and blending it with roasted nuts, granola, and fruit. More than an alternative to regular yogurt, Greek yogurt contains almost twice the protein and fewer carbohydrates. Moreover, Greek yogurt removes much of its liquid whey, lactose, and sugar. Consequently, the result is a thicker yogurt with more protein and less fat. What started with a Greek yogurt coating, granola, and fruit has grown into a whole line of snacks that are excellent sources of dietary fiber, good source of protein, and perfect for anyone, including kids.

Rickland Orchards has creativity and innovation in the core of their philosophy. With a little of imagination, a lot of determination and an endless supply of Greek yogurt, the company has been able to develop the top product in taste, ingredients, and nutrition.

Additionally, Rickland Orchards makes these premium nutritional bars even better adding to their formulas healthy and nutritious ingredients such as acai, honey, blueberries, cranberries, almonds and much more. You can also try Rickland Orchards Greek yogurt coated granola bites, a simple and delicious snack. Small, easy and delicious, these nutritious bites are the latest creation of a quick and healthy snack.

 Leave a Comment

	Rickland Orchards – All Natural Greek Yogurt Coated Bar Apple & Honey – 1.41 oz.
	Rickland Orchards – All Natural Greek Yogurt Coated Bar Orchard Peach – 1.41 oz.
	Rickland Orchards – All Natural Greek Yogurt Coated Bar Cherri Almond – 1.41 oz.
	Rickland Orchards – All Natural Greek Yogurt Coated Bar Peanut Butter – 5 Bars