March 1
Mood Calming Beverage by Recess
Get a hit of sweetness after dinner and unwind at the same time. This magnesium and adaptogen infused sparkling water is great for relaxation. Flavors include strawberry rose, raspberry lemon, lime citrus, and grapefruit tangerine. Zero added sugar and 20 calories per can.
January 17
Organic MCT Oil by Natural Force
Made from cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, MCT oil provides 14 grams of high-quality, full-spectrum MCTs (C8, C10, & C12) per serving. We like it comes in a glass container instead of plastic.
December 26
Yellowstone Steak Seasoning
Don’t let the TV show tie-in fool you. This is some darn good seasoning with no added junk.
November 1
Ice Shaker Bottle
Ice Shakers are double-wall vacuum insulated, sweatproof, and leakproof. To mix protein powder, add the agitator to blend with ease.
October 27
Primal Kitchen Collagen Creamer
Most coffee creamers are pure trash, full of corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oils. Not this one. It uses MCTs and joint-healing collagen peptides.
October 25
Egg White Protein
This stuff is pricey, but it’s great for low-carb recipes and keto-friendly baking.
October 12
Naked PB Powdered Peanut Butter
Powdered, de-fatted peanut butter saves a ton of calories and works great in protein shakes. This one doesn’t contain added sugar or salt, just US-grown, slow-roasted peanuts.
September 18
Ball Aluminum Cups
Ditch those red party cups and stop drinking microplastics. These are made of aluminum. They’re infinitely recyclable, won’t split, and damn cool looking.
August 18
PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter
Look, we love nut butters. What we don’t love is getting almost 200 calories in a measly 2-tablespoon serving. That’s why we like this powdered peanut butter. It has 90% of the fat removed, which drops the calories down to 60. Just add a bit of water and you’re good to go.
August 2
BranchOut Avocado Powder
Are your avocados not ready to eat yet? Just add water to this powder. It’s made using GentleDry technology so all the nutrients and healthy fats are retained and unharmed.
June 19
Valencia Peanut Butter
Unlike most other varieties, Valencia are usually grown on bushes off the ground, so they’re not prone to mold issues. They’re also a bit sweeter, making for one fine-tasting peanut butter.
June 15
PB2 Pure, Powdered Peanut Butter
Replace your peanut butter with this defatted, powdered version, and you’ll knock out 70% of the calories. Great in recipes and protein shakes! This new “Pure” version doesn’t contain any added sugar.
May 30
Lodge Cast Iron
Replace your non-stick cookware with stainless steel or cast iron. For the latter, you can’t beat the Lodge brand. Their stuff comes pre-seasoned and ready to cook an amazing meal and provide a good forearm workout.
May 23
Siete Taco Seasoning Mix
Seasoning mixes are convenient, but some add sugar, flour, and other stuff you’re probably avoiding. Siete seasonings don’t have any of that crap. Just add a few spoonfuls to your ground meat or veggie dishes. The flavors are amazing.
May 5
Cream of Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a healthy carb source and a true superfood. It’s a fruit seed. So it’s gluten-free and has a low glycemic index. It contains chiro-inositol which helps with glucose metabolism and cell signaling.
April 24
Birch Benders Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix
You don’t have to be grain-free or even gluten-free to enjoy pancakes and waffles made with healthier ingredients. This no-sugar-added mix uses cassava, coconut, and almond flour instead of wheat flour.
April 12
Primal Kitchen Sauces
You don’t have to be “paleo” to appreciate these sauces from Primal Kitchen. Fewer calories, fewer carbs, organic ingredients, and no added sugar or corn syrup. We’ve tried them all. The steak sauce is basically A1 without all the crap.
March 15
"The Nudo" Pizza Crust
This bake-at-home crust is organic, dairy-free, and gluten-free, if that’s something you try to avoid. It rises like a regular crust and tastes pretty darn good. We dig it.
December 27
Parish Rice
Parish Rice has a GI that has an average rating of 41, which places it under the “low” GI group. Each half-cup serving also has 5 grams of protein, compared to the 1 or 2 grams found in most other varieties.