Hail Merry Never Felt That Sweet!

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RECAP: Susan O’Brien, a RAW woman entrepreneur, shared her dreams and tribulations, and encouragement she’s been receiving on her way to create a healthy raw alternative to everyday snacks.

Today, Susan opens up about her healthy living foods – snacks – the products that can make a huge difference in your and my health.

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CelebrateWoman (CW) Here are some questions for you about your product that my readers are truly interested in and talk about on their networks. All of them do care about the health of their families, kids especially. My women-readers do look actively for healthy, non-toxic, green, sustainable products on the market to incorporate them into their daily life, rather than once-a-month-type-of-thing occurrence.

Who is the primary target for Hail Merry products?

Susan O’Brien (Susan) People who seek higher health and great tasting food.

CW What is the #1 reason someone should buy your Hail Merry products?

Susan To heal their bodies.


CW How are Hail Merry products different than your #1 competitor?

Susan They actually taste great.  We work hard to break through the misconception that Raw foods taste bad.


CW What benefits will a person receive when using Hail Merry products regularly?

Susan Improved cholesterol profile, increased metabolism, glowing skin and more energy!

CW How does the price of Hail Merry products compare to others in your category?

Susan Better! We aspire to be the low cost producer of raw gluten free snacks.

CW Everyone is talking these days about being green. To me, that includes being Fair Trade, being sustainable, and organic. It might even include using alternative energy, or buying energy offsets. How does your company, your product, measure-up on these important issues?

Susan It is constantly on my mind. We evaluate our suppliers based on many different criteria all the while wanting to offer affordable healthy foods. A lot of our suppliers provide us organic raw ingredients but they are not certified because they don’t pay the hefty certification fees. Instead they offer the same quality products at a reduced price.

We like to combine our raw ingredients to include certified and non certified organic ingredients so that our prices are accessible to everyone. Our products are a lot more organic than we are able to claim. We cant take credit for these organic ingredients. But in my soul I know I am doing good to offer an outstanding product at the best possible price.

CW Where can my readers find Hail Merry products to buy?

Susan Whole Foods Markets or our online store. Check our website www.hailmerry.com for a full listing of our retailers.

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Susan is a dedicated enthusiast of raw and delicious. These two words go hand-in-hand not only in her vocabulary, but also in all of her amazingly tasty raw Hail Merry products. You just may guess that when we eat raw, we get more nutrients as they're intended to be by Mother Nature.

As for the personal note, I love raw. Half of my days are dedicated only to raw foods in my house. Yes, I still love to cook. But this is a topic for a different time.

What's Next: How does Susan manages to stay fit and trip. Her personal motivation tips are next.

If you would like to learn more about Susan O’Brien business endeavors, please read here:
Hail Merry Hypothesis and Living It Out Loud

PS: If you have any questions to Susan O’Brien, please leave them in the comments below. She will definitely read and answer them.
PPS: If you know a woman-entrepreneur who has created healthy product(s), please let me know, so we could spread the word about her and her contribution to this planet.

Disclosure: I only write about products I believe in personally. I am not compensated for my opinions. 

Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.

Gluten Free, Antioxidant Meal for Skin and Weight Loss – Week One and Going Strong.

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We already know that to be supple and fresh, our skin requires a proper hydration. Such hydration comes not only from the liquid sources like water, but with the foods we consume during the day.

Here's a powerful salad that will for sure pack your body with beneficial nutrients with antioxidant powers. Plus, this food will provide additional hydration to your skin.

Keep in mind – Every day, just a small step like this salad will increase the Radiancy of your skin by the Month's end. Let's stick together in our fun goals and adventures.

Vegetable Medley Salad

Why it is Good

•This meal is Gluten Free.
• Zucchinis are rich in potassium, Vitamins A, C, calcium and iron.
• Tomatoes are packed with Vitamin C and contain lycopene.
• Tomatoes have an alkali power and are rich in water (what a wonder fruit for skin’s daily hydration!)
• Onions contain phytochemicals and the flavonol quercetin=powerful antioxidant that boasts antihistamine action.

All You Need

2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tomato, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/2 cup of water
2 tsp. fresh parsley
Handful of your favorite nuts like almonds if you wish
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a med. bowl, mix zucchini, broccoli, tomato, onion, basil, sea salt, and pepper to taste.

Place vegetables in a baking dish over 2 sheets of parchment paper and drizzle with water. Fold edges to seal.

Cook for 15 mins. at 350 F degrees.

Sprinkle with parsley, almonds and serve.

To your healthy and hydrated skin!

To Your Daily Health!

VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.

Food for Your Hydrated Skin and Thinner You – Week One.

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Today, I invite you to make this dish. And again, it is Quinoa that will rule your world of great taste and nutrition.

Let's roll our sleeves for a quick and yummy lunch or dinner. No matter what time you pick to treat yourself to this extraordinary wealth of tastes.

Walnut Rosemary Quinoa

Why it is Good

• This meal is Gluten Free.
• Quinoa is a great source of protein, calcium, iron. It contains almost perfect balance of all 8 Essential amino acids (“essential”= humans cannot synthesize it in the body) needed for tissue development.
• Quinoa is high in lysine & cystine amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.
• Approximately 4 oz/day of quinoa (~1/2 cup) will provide a child’s protein needs for one day.
• Quinoa is rich in potassium, Vitamins A & C.

All You Need

1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 small onion
1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed in boiling water and drained
1 small red bell pepper, diced
3 cups water
1 Tbsp. soy light soy sauce
1 tsp. fresh rosemary (or dried)
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350F (to roast walnuts)

Heat oil in a medium saucepan.
Add onions and quinoaa.
Saute over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 mins.
Add red bell pepper and saute an additional 2 mins.
Add water, soy sauce, rosemary and peas (if using fresh peas.)

Bring to a boil and cover; simmer 15 mins or until water is absorbed.

Meanwhile, roast walnuts in 350 oven for 5-10 mins.

When quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and mix in walnuts and frozen peas (if using frozen peas.)

Let sit for a few minutes and serve.

NB: Please allow yourself to play with a variety of ingredients and add your favorites to this dish! You even could substitute Quinoa with barley if you wished.

To your brighter skin! To a happier you!

VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.

Quinoa Recipe for Gorgeous Skin & Weight Loss – Week One

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Weight loss is more than just watching your inches disappear. Wise weight loss is when we take care of different areas of our body and treat them with respect. In this case, respect means nutrition and care we provide to them.

This month we dedicate to our skin (please refer to the previous post to get on board in no time.)

Week One to a more gorgeous and vibrant skin is dedicated to filling your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with more nutrient-rich food combinations.

Here are some recipes, very easy ones, that could be done and finished in a few minutes. The only different is that these recipes provide whole foods, unprocessed foods for your body.

Enjoying the process of preparing and then partaking the foods made with fresh ingredients will definitely bring you closer to a fresher looking skin. And lighter you.


Vegetables and Quinoa Salad

Why it is Good

• This meal is Gluten Free.

• This meal is Low Glycemic (i.e., your blood sugar won't be jumping up and down after this meal's consumption.)

• Cucumbers, bell peppers, peas are rich in potassium, Vitamins A & C.

• Quinoa is a great source for protein, calcium, iron. It contains almost perfect balance of all 8 Essential amino acids (“essential”= humans cannot synthesize it in the body) needed for tissue development.

• Quinoa is high in lysine & cystine amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.
Approximately 4 oz/day of quinoa (~1/2 cup) will provide a child’s protein needs for one day.

All You Need

1/2 cucumber, slices
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 Tbsp. light soy sauce
1/4 cup pine nuts (or almonds, crushed)
1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
4 cups quinoa, cooked
1 slice of lemon
Sea salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Set aside cooked quinoa in a bowl.
Chop and slice all remaining vegetables. Add them to the bowl with quinoa.
Add peas, soy sauce, sea salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the combined ingredients.
Garnish with pine nuts or crushed almonds, and the juice of the lemon piece.

Feel free to experiment and add your favorite veggies! The fresher, the better.

With this yummy meal, your skin will be hydrated and shall get all the necessary nutrients for its restoration and functioning like it deserves.

And you will feel better about what you food choices. It is not that difficult, when you make one step at a time transferring yourself into a healthier lifestyle.

To Your Health!

VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.