Why not an update on some of the amazing things I am loving lately. Specifically food (plus one or two other things!) You all know how I hate my grocery store, but sometimes they pull through and I find a new fun product to try. I am always on the look out for gluten-free allergy-friendly products and companies. I have a huge folder of such things book-marked on my computer, but most of these things I have never actually seen in stores. When I do, I jump for joy! Introducing what I like to call, the "Healthy SunChip!" Formally called Simply 7's Quinoa Chips. And more specifically, the Slow Smoked Barbeque ones!
8g of protein per serving, gluten-free, non-gmo, vegan, and damn delicious! I love BBQ flavored things so when you pair that with quinoa, well, you have a winner. They are so light and airy too. You can definitely taste that it is made of quinoa! But really, these reminded me of the SunChips I used to eat before I was gluten-free. But these are 1000x better and healthier. I can't wait to try the other vegan flavor which is just sea salt. They have two more flavors, cheddar, and sour cream and onion, but they aren't vegan.
Can we just take a moment and give a round of applause to my grocery for this one! Now, I was stunned when I found out they carried Hope Hummus, but when I saw these gems the other week, I about died right there on the spot. Basically this is lentil hummus. The little brother of chickpea hummus. It has a much deeper flavor "lentil-ly" if you will. It is so satisfying though and I am in love with using it in place of hummus right now on my sandwiches and veggies.
I used to eat raw unsalted sunflower seeds everyday. This was before I was brave and added in every nut and seed out there to my diet. But I still love sunflower seeds and just haven't had them in a while. I forgot about them I guess. So I went to the bulk bins the other week and bought some. Later when I put there on a salad, I realized something was up. These were no raw. They were unsalted, but not raw. They were roasted! But my o my. I missed out big time eating them only raw. These babies roasted and so fabulous! I am no longer forget about these and have been using them again...everyday. I also have a fun recipe up my sleeve to share that utilizes sunflower seeds and sunflower butter 😉
Summer and fruit are basically one of the most heavenly combos. Specifically berries. More specifically blueberries! There is nothing better than fresh sweet summer blueberries. Screw the frozen ones I have to resort to during the remainder of the year. These little blops of blue love are bringing joy to my mornings everyday!
I got my first POPSUGAR Must Have Box to try out! I am a POPSUGAR Select Blogger and they sent me this for free. It is the June box and I was so stoked when it finally go here. I got a $15 Native Union Gift Card, fancy bbq potato chips which I gave to my brother, this crazy awesome Sachajuan lotion which I am obsessed with! It smells so good. Emily Griffin's new book The One & Only, lemon wet wipes, cute hair ties, and a turkish-t towel! I'd say this was a pretty good box! It is a monthly subscription box full of hand-selected full-size items in beauty, fashion, home, fitness, and food. You can use a special code for $10 off your first 3 month subscription form now until June 30th. The code is: JUNESELECT10.
Want another fun tid-bit? Have you ever heard of the Color Me Rad 5k? Well it is a "color run" in over 100 locations around the country. You wear some white clothes, "run" a really fun easy 5k with friends and come out as a ball of color and fun! Easy 5k you say? If you use the code "RADFIT" by July 1st on your registration you will get 15% off! Right now I am waiting for a new DC run to open up, but for now...I am out of luck. But you might not be!
One last thing before I wrap this up. The winner of the Skoop Giveaway! Go check out the post to see if you won! If so, email me at strengthandsunshine(at)gmail(dot)com with you shipping info! You have until Thursday night to respond, otherwise I will have to pick a new winner :/
Have a great day y'all!
So tell me:
+ Newest latest foodie loves? Please share, I always love hearing about new things!
+ Do you subscribe to any monthly boxes? If so, which ones? Right now I have only ever tried this one and Bulu Box. But these subscriptions boxes are really becoming all the rage! There is one for everything and anything!
**POPSUGAR provided me with a complimentary POPSUGAR Must Have box. The opinions I have shared about the box are my own and POPSUGAR did not tell me what to say or how to say it.**
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Kristy @ Southern In-Law
I'm currently obsessed with all things chickpea related now that I can eat them again (woo!!).
I don't subscribe to any subscription boxes because I'm so picky with things haha
Strength and Sunshine
Chickpeas are always good and yay for being able to eat them!
Subscription boxes can be fun, but I don't think I would ever spend my own money on them haha!
Probably Rachel
This post makes me hungry. Blueberries are my favorite!
Strength and Sunshine
I always forget just how much I love them!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
Oh POPSUGAR sounds really neat!
Strength and Sunshine
I was surprised by how much quality stuff they give you! It is really a lot of money when you put all the products together, except you get it for a huge huge discounted price!
Sharon (@mommyrunsit)
Love Simply 7, and yes, they taste just like Sun Chips!!! Have you joined their Snack Squad? I worked with them for a group review and they sent me tons of chips to try (not just the quinoa ones). They're a very generous company to work with. Oh, and your blueberries look delicious...and I don't even like blueberries. 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Have you tried their Pomegranate chips! I saw them on the site yesterday and almost passed out! I need to find out about this squad 😉
I love that blueberry picture! Haha 😉
Orly
are you kididng with the quinoa chips?! i love quinoa so badly that i will binge eat them all day! uh uhh with guacamole or humus! i have a fat soul 🙁
xo
Orly
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Strength and Sunshine
Hahahaha! Well these are packed with only nourishment, nothing bad! A complete healthy crunchy snack!
Nichole Josey
Those chips!! I would love to find some higher protein chips around me! Would make me feel not so bad for eating them! LOL. I want to do a color run so so bad! That one looks fun:) Ill have to look and see if there is a location around me!
Strength and Sunshine
I always need a crunchy side to my lunch and these are perfect 😛
I would so do a color run with you.....if we lived close by!
Farrah
Agreed on the berries! I'm sincerely hoping that I'll be able to go berry-picking this year. <3
Strength and Sunshine
I've only ever been strawberry picking once when I was really young! It seems fun though and I need to get to one of the many local farms around here!
Farrah
My thoughts as well! I keep missing the prime time to go because something always comes up, but maybe this year's the year to finally make it happen! :]
Strength and Sunshine
Same here, haha, but that's the spirit!
Casey @ Casey the College Celiac
Girl, our tastebuds should be roommates! I am addicted to sunflowers and sunflower butter (just bought 1 unroasted packet and 2 jars) and I've been overdosing on blueberries in my overnight quinoa flakes and pancakes! YUM! 🙂
Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha yes! These wonderful foods just never get old 😉
Hima Rajana
Yum, those look amazing! I love summer berries too!
HCxo, Hima
Hima Hearts
Strength and Sunshine
One of the most perfect summer fruits!
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog.
QUINOA CHIPS?!?!? I. Must. Have.
Strength and Sunshine
They are so so good! I am obsessed....eating them right now....
Kim Adams Morgan
Love those chips and dips. I'm gluten free and it can be hard to find things that taste good and are also healthy and not filled with other things that aren't good. Stopping in from Unite Link up.
Strength and Sunshine
It's not too hard! There are tons of options and I know since I am also soy, egg, and dairy free!
littlegreenrunningshoes
Those all look delicious! Latest food love is string cheese. It's a quick and easy snack that's easily transportable!
Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha! I remember eating string cheese as a kid. It is the perfect portable snack 😛
The Fit Fork (@TheFitFork)
I loved the goodies in the #musthave box this month! I have also been obsessing with Harvest Crisps to use as croutons on my salad and also Birthday Cake flavored M&Ms (because I can't live without having a little chocolate every day)
Strength and Sunshine
Hahaha Birthday Cake flavored? What will they think of next 😛 That sounds overly sweet though, haha!
OrganicallyMo
Those chips and that hummus sound absolutely amazing!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha, think we should try them as a killer snack combo?
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie
I love the quinoa chips!! The BBQ is my favorite but I liked the sea salt too!
Strength and Sunshine
The BBQ has just the perfect sweet and smoky flavor! Nothing to intense!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food
I love roasted sunflower seeds! I can't control myself if there is a bag next to me! That hummus also looks amazing...I'll have to see if I can find it locally.
Strength and Sunshine
They are so good! I take back everything I ever said about hating roasted seeds/nuts...well maybe...
I hope you can find it! They are so good, a little pricy, but if you can get in on sale, you are golden!
Debbie Rodrigues
I am going to join The Color Run next September in Brussels. I am dying to experience it. I don't think they have Color Me Rad in Europe... 🙁
Strength and Sunshine
Yes they do! http://colormerad.eu/
Debbie Rodrigues
And I just missed London!!! Well, I will keep an eye them from now on. Thanks for letting me know it!