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iHerb Review and Giveaway!

A few weeks ago I was contacted by iHerb, a vitamin, supplement, and health food superstore.  The website is straightforward and without frills, but they have everything.  Seriously.  While it’s affordable to shop there, I could spend hours adding things to my cart and end up in the poorhouse!  Luckily, iHerb offered me a $50 shopping spree to use however I wished, and they have generously offered the same deal for one of you!

I used my $50 for items I’ve wanted to try for a long time but haven’t wanted to break the bank for: Macadamia Nut Oil, Maca Powder, Almond Flour, Hempseed and Sauerkraut.

My order arrived promptly and came with two samples or vitamins and superfood powder.   I was excited to use my items to make dishes I’d been lusting after for awhile; all week, I’ve been cooking, baking, and experimenting.

Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour

A few days ago, I used this almond flour to make Elana’s Gluten-Free Rye Bread.   The bread was light, fluffy, and moist… and three days later, it still tastes just as fresh as it did when it came out of the oven!  I’ve never experienced this with bread before, and I don’t know if it’s because of the almond meal (which you can’t taste at all) or the recipe.  Either way, I’m excited to use this again!

NOW Organic Macadamia Nut Oil and Nutiva Organic Shelled Hempseed

I’d been curious about both of these items for a while, but the reason I finally bought them was so I could make a “real” S+M salad once I can afford the Rosemary Quackers again.  The oil brought a rich nuttiness to the dressing, and the hemp seeds had great texture (firm but also slightly soft and chewy) and added another nutty layer to the salad.  You can bet you’ll see both of these on LVP in the future!

Eden Foods Organic Sauerkraut

When I was little, I loathed this hot-dog topper.  I don’t know if it’s because seeing it near the open-air condiments grossed me out or I just didn’t like the smell, but now I’m kind of obsessed.  Sauerkraut great to eat with salads or on its own as a snack.

Navitas Naturals Maca Powder

Based on what I can tell from your comments, we’ve all been curious about just what maca is, exactly.  What is it from? How is it used?

Maca root has been used in indigenous Andean societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years. This bag contains 100% pure raw maca powder that is certified organic, kosher, vegan and raw.  Studies have identified four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system. Maca root has been used as a stress-fighting adaptogen to increase stamina, boost libido and combat fatigue. Maca is a nutrient-dense whole food packed with vitamins, plant sterols as well as many essential minerals, fatty and amino acids.

So far I’ve tried it sprinkled on toast and sweet potatoes, but it can be used in almost anything: smoothies, cereal, yogurt, baked goods… Like many superfoods, it’s quite versatile.

Want to win a $50 shopping spree to iHerb? The contest is open to US residents only. Here are three ways to enter; each gives you one entry.

1. Visit the iHerb website and let me know how you would spend your $50.

2.  If you have a blog, link back to this post.

3.  If you use Twitter, tweet @Lilveggiepatch is hosting an @iHerb giveaway! http://bit.ly/bvQQRi.   Then leave another comment letting me know you did.

I will pick a winner on Sunday, February 28 at 6 PM. Good luck!

*Save $5 on all iHerb orders by entering code SEJ007 at checkout.

Thanks again, iHerb!  I’ll definitely be shopping again soon.

Updated 3/1/2010: We have a winner!

Nicole G sad: Such an awesome giveaway.

I’d surely like to try Maca, it seems pretty intriguing. I also would love to try some of the NuStevia and NuNaturals products – I’ve seen them all over the blogosphere. And definitely a selection of the yogi teas.

Oh and maybe some kashi products. Apparently $50 would be gone in 3 minutes with me LOL

Congratulations, Nicole!  Please e-mail me your address.

For those of you still interested in iHerb, enter code SEJ007 at checkout for a $5 coupon!

February 25th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Uncategorized

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