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.
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!
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.
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
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i’d get some maca, carob and mesquite powders, and chia seeds.
I would buy Sun Warrior protein powder!
Sounds like a fab giveaway!
This is a great giveaway! I want everything on the site, it would be tough to choose what to get with this.. I would definitely stock up on Nutritional Yeast since I’m running low. I’d probably throw in some Protein Powder, Maca, and Chia Seeds- I’ve never tried Maca or Chia but everyone in the blogworld has been raving about them!
Awesome giveaway!! I always want to try these fancy products but can never justify paying for them hehe.
First, I have some hormone issues that I’d like to try to balance naturally so I’d test out some of their natural hormone balance therapies.
I’d also love to get some Vega Whole Food Health Optimizer in Vanilla Chai, and the maca, mesquite and carbo powders would be cool to try too.
How awesome! I would probably get some coconut oil since I use it with everything! And maybe some Chai seeds, digestive enzymes, maca, ahhh I could go crazy : )
i would totally buy CLA, chia seeds and mesquite
I’d buy a big item like Sun Warrior protein powder. I’ve been looking at their website for the last hour and am overwhelmed by their product list! Wow! Where to begin?
How awesome! I have been interested in coconut oil, chia seeds, and probably some protein powder!
Oh my goodness I want to win this SOOOO bad!!! I would get everything I usually cant buy because of being tight on money! I would get Maca Powder, Chia Seeds, Protein Powder, Xanthum Gum and Guar Gums…you know..all the expensive stuff
Heres my entry for tweeting!!!
Ooh! Awesome finds! If I won, I think I would spend it on some new protein powders or a new kind of flour to do some baking experiments with.
tweeted you!
oh and I need so much from that website i cant even pick! But I def need to try the maca and I want more chia, and coconut oil! oh the list goes on and on!
I would replace my rapidly disappearing stash of protein powder, chia, and maca, and try some mesquite!
i would buy bob’s red mill oats and muesli. i love their products!
i linked back
Ah I love iHerb! Great post!
I need to get some Nordic Naturals fish oil and finally try Sun Warrior protein. In fact, my next order will probably be outrageously expensive, but you can’t put a value on health, right?
I would love to win this! I would want to buy Chi seeds, sun warrior protein powder, coconut oil and stevia!
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Thanks for the great giveaway girl! I would use the gift certificate to get some cocoa nibs, whey protein and muffin mix. The loot you scored looks great as well:)
I’d spend the $50 on some Bragg’s apple cider vinegar, Navita’s Naturals products, and Bee Yummy face cleaner
Blogged about your giveaway http://thevegster.wordpress.com/2010/02/25/my-favorite-homemade-granola/
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/the_vegster/status/9651198211
Now Foods Chlorella, Amazing Grass Drink Powder, and Raw Maca Powder. YUM.
I would buy raw cacao powder!
evan@foodmakesfunfuel.com
thanks for holding this giveaway!! i love this question because all last week I’ve been playing the online shopping game with iherb where you load up your cart with all the goodies that you would theoretically buy and then click out of the site because alas the realities of a grad student budget are hard to escape. if i won the giveaway, i would pick up maca, spirulina and a bottle of jarrow’s probiotics, which i have heard great things about! good luck to everyone!
Thanks so much for the opportunity! I’d buy a box of PB&J Larabars, a container of Chocolate Amazing Grass, and also a bag of Nativa Naturals Trail Power mix!
Maca has been on my list of things I’d like to try as well! I’d also love to restock my coconut oil supply and experiment more with the different types of flours that Bob’s Red Mill has to offer.
Wow, I could use up that $50 in seconds. My list would include, Chia, Maca, Bob’s steel cut oats, Macadamia Nut Oil (seriously? I’ve never heard of this. Sounds Awesome) Amazing Grass, and protein powder. Okay, I probably just spent $100 there but $50 would be a nice start!
Thanks girl.
I too would like to try the Maca flour!
I love chia and hemp protien and could use some more coconut oil!
I linked this giveaway on my blog!
I just posted this to my twitter!
i linked back sweetie
http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2010/02/lots-of-grocery-mailbox-finds.html
and talked about maca today too!!!!!!
i would get chia seeds, coconut oil, and load up on bob’s red mill products!
this giveaway is absolutely awesome! thanks for being so sweet
i would buy chia seeds and maca powder because i’ve been dying to try them both and they aren’t sold in stores where i live.
have a lovely day! xox
Just tweeted this! I can’t stand the suspense!
cacao, carob, maca powders…gojis, sun warrior pro powder, and thats not even the half of it. id probably end up spending $200, but if i could justify it with a $50 discount i think it would really help kyle to accept my purchases. i have spent wayyyyy too much time on their site.
just tweeted it
I would use it to stock up on goodies for my morning smoothies–flax seed, green powder, bee pollen, maca, and flax seed oil.
This is so exciting! It would be a dream come true, because like you, I also have so many products I would love to buy but haven’t been able to afford.
I think I would definitely buy some acai powder. I got obsessed with the benefits of acai last year, and have been looking around for some good products that actually use the fruit as a main ingredient (since I’ve noticed most products that use it only use a very small amount).
I would also definitely get chia seeds (so many bloggers have made me curious about these seeds!)
http://stilettosatthedinnertable.blogspot.com/2010/02/march-is-coming.html
I linked it on my blog as well!
i would LOVE some hemp seeds and sun warrior protein powder! and flax, and almond flour too… yummm so many baking possibilities!
I would spend my $50 buying things that I couldn’t ordinarily find near me–maybe maca, carob, hemp (well, I can get that but I like it), etc.
chia seeds and nutritional yeast. i have been wanting to try them both!
Blogged here: http://justaudreyblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/blueberry-pancake-rolls-nedawareness.html
tweeted here: http://twitter.com/just_audrey/status/9666250233
i’d get the chia seeds and carob powder! yum yum!
xox Vera
I would but maca and mesquite and hemp seeds and design the most fantastical creation to share with you guys:)
can i be selfish and enter even though i already won? eh sure why not right!