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What’s the easiest, tastiest, and most delightful way to get your vitamin D? Nordic Naturals introduces Vitamin D3 Gummies, the delicious, chewable, wild berry gummy that provides 1,000 I.U. of vitamin D in each serving and is sourced from cholecalciferol, the natural form of vitamin D preferred for optimal absorption. The pectin-based product is gelatin free and does not contain artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives.

Research shows that vitamin D performs a variety of functions in optimizing health. It promotes the body’s absorption of calcium and phosphorous, minerals that are critical for bone health. Vitamin D also supports the immune system, and the hormones that regulate mood and sleep. Experts recommend 1000 I.U. of vitamin D a day and each Nordic Naturals Vitamin D3 Gummy fulfills this recommendation – easily, naturally, and deliciously.

 With this new product introduction, Nordic Naturals now offers three convenient vitamin D3 products: Nordic Vitamin D3™ (120 soft gels), Vitamin D3 Vegan (1 oz liquid), and Vitamin D3 Gummies (60 gummies).

 “With recent research suggesting that many Americans – both adults and children – are not getting enough of this crucial micronutrient due to either limited intake from food sources or from lack of sun exposure, the importance of vitamin D cannot be overlooked,” notes Keri Marshall, MS, ND, Nordic Naturals Chief Medical Officer. “During the cold and dark winter months, I often see seasonal strain in my patients, especially regarding the immune and nervous systems that could be potentially relieved by supplementation of vitamin D. As a company, we have committed to making vitamin D3 available as a stand-alone vitamin supplement, as well as offering added vitamin D3 in many of our fish oil products to alleviate this deficiency. ”

 Based in Watsonville, CA, Nordic Naturals is committed to delivering the world’s safest, most effective omega oils to help provide the essentials of an extraordinary life. Distributing to more than 35 countries, Nordic Naturals offers more than 150 products in a variety of flavors and formulations, all in line with leading standards for safety, efficacy, and sustainability. By providing omega oil supplements for adults, kids, athletes and pets, Nordic Naturals helps everyone do more of what they love.

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Women searching for a hair color that captures their individuality and reflects their unique beauty, need look no further than The Art of Color, SheaMoisture’s first-ever hair color system. 

SheaMoisture’s permanent Hair Color System creatively connects personal style with contemporary art. It boasts 12 moisture-rich hues, and offers ammonia- and sulfate-free hair color infused with natural ingredients including Soy Protein (helps strengthen hair by replenishing lost protein); Certified Organic Glycerin (aids in moisture retention); Flax Seed Oil (enhances shine and dimension) and Certified Organic Shea Butter (provides moisture to damaged hair from roots to tip, and promotes healthy, shiny hair). These healthy nutrients minimize damage, while promoting vibrant color, superior hydration, exceptional manageability and brilliant sheen.

  "We created the SheaMoisture Hair Color System in response to our customers asking for a healthier hair color option,” says SheaMoisture founder and CEO Richelieu Dennis. “We formulated our system to be ammonia-free, and added natural and certified organic ingredients to nourish the hair during the coloring process. We’ve also included three of our award-winning hair care products to ensure that your hair retains moisture and color stays true."

SheaMoisture Hair Color System is available in the following shades: Light Blonde, Medium Golden Blonde, Dark Golden Blonde, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Medium Chestnut Brown, Reddish Blonde, Bright Auburn, Dark Auburn, Jet Black and Soft Black. 

Each color provides 100 percent gray coverage, and lifts color two shades. For women with thinning hair or embracing a natural texture, the hair color thickens strands and adds shine. This permanent color is suitable for all hair types and textures, and is a no-drip formula.

Creative Director Jullanar Barron set out to make the Hair Color System artful and provide a way for women to express themselves through hair color.  Explains Barron, “When creating the art for our new hair color packaging, it was important to us to represent our community in a way that encompasses all of our individualism and beauty.” Each hair color shade box features an original watercolor painting by artist Michael Jamal, commissioned by SheaMoisture. Barron adds, "I want women to see themselves in the hair color box art, not heavily Photoshopped and made-up models, who don’t speak to their uniqueness and personalities."

Each SheaMoisture Hair Color System kit includes Radiant Color Crème, Radiant Color Developer, Professional Latex Gloves, Salon Application Brush, Raw Shea Moisture Retention Shampoo, Raw Shea Restorative Conditioner and Raw Shea Reconstructive Finishing Elixir. 

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Created by tea sommelier James Labe, these refreshing Numi Organic Tea libations are perfect as we look ahead to the warmer months.

Cantaloupe Tea Daiquiri

Created by tea sommelier James Labe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Numi Emperor’s Pu-erh Tea

1 1/2 ounces Van Gogh BLUE Vodka

3 ounces frozen cubed cantaloupe

1 ounce coconut milk

Splash of lemon juice

1. Steep tea at 4 times the normal strength for 2 minutes, then remove tea bag and chill liquid for later use.

2. Combine and blend ingredients in blender, adding a splash of lemon for each serving.

3. Serve on the rocks.

4. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Green Iced Tea

Created by tea sommelier James Labe

1 Numi Decaf Ginger Lemon Tea bag

 3 ounces fresh cucumber juice

 1 1/2 ounces tequila

 Splash of lemon juice

1. Infuse one tea bag in tequila for 30 minutes, then remove bag, squeezing out excess.

2. Combine and stir ingredients.

 3. Serve on the rocks.

 4. Garnish with lime wedge.

About Numi Organic Tea:

Founded in 1999 by brother and sister team Ahmed Rahim (the alchemist) and Reem Rahim (the artist), Numi Organic Tea is a purveyor of premium quality organic and fair trade certified teas and teasans. Numi blends its organic teas with only real herbs, fruits, flowers and spices—not adding “natural” flavorings or perfumes. All Numi products are packaged in recycled-boxes and non-GMO verified biodegradable bags and are available in retail outlets in more than 30 countries worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, UK, Denmark, Australia, Korea, the Netherlands and online. An award-winning social enterprise and founding B-Corporation member, Numi supports community development projects worldwide. To learn more, visit them online and follow Numi on Facebook and Twitter.

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The 66 million working women who don’t have time to prepare a nutritious meal are about to receive good news! Lisa’s Organics, the maker of a line of certified organic vegetable frozen side dishes, has combined the highest-quality veggies with chef-inspired sauces that go from freezer to dinner plate in just five minutes.  Working women can eat dinner again!

Ideal as a standalone veggie for a healthy mini-meal or as a complement to a nutritious lunch or dinner, Lisa’s Organics offers five varieties complete with chef-inspired glazes and sauces. The entire line is an easy way for anyone, even the most schedule-crunched businesswomen, to serve delicious hot meals in minutes.

Whether it’s a savory addition to a risotto, a burst of flavor in a salsa or a gourmet touch to any pasta or quiche, Lisa’s Organics help create tasty meals anyone can enjoy. With each bag (MSRP $3.49) containing two low-sodium servings, the Lisa’s Organics line includes California Vegetables in Balsamic Glaze, Sweet Peas in Parmesan Herb Sauce, Whole Green Beans in Garlic Olive Oil Sauce, Broccoli Florets in Gorgonzola Bleu Cheese Sauce, and Southwest Vegetables in Ranchero Sauce.  All of the products come with recipe ideas to help make quick meals in minutes.

More than just an organic food company, Lisa’s Organics is fully committed to a “greener” world. Along with a first-of-its-kind #2 recyclable bag to reduce waste into landfills, they lower fuel consumption by buying from US and Canadian farmers, packaging products in the US and centrally locating their warehouse so they can get products to stores without undue time on the roadways.  In 2012, Lisa’s Organics created Garden to Hospitals, a program dedicated to teaching kids the importance of healthy eating in order for them to be advocates for change in their school lunch rooms and kitchens serving meals to kids in hospitals.

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In 2010, Chevrolet announced that the company was embarking on a Carbon Reduction Initiative, an effort to invest $40 million in carbon offset projects across the country with the goal of reducing up to 8 million metric tonnes of CO2 emissions. The program includes wind, landfill-gas-to-energy, solar, efficiency, and conservation projects.   

Native Energy is providing offsets to the Chevy Carbon Reduction Initiative through Bonneville Environmental Foundation.

To help explain their initiative, Chevrolet created the following video. It does an excellent job of detailing their efforts, and it is worth watching.  

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Pu-erh is an ancient healing tea picked from 500-year-old organic, wild tea trees in the mountains of Yunnan, China, that are said to give forth “chi” or life energy. The first to offer a full range of these remarkable teas in the United States, Numi’s Pu-erh Teas are prized for their health benefits as much as for their rich and delicious flavors.

Now, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Numi has created the Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection ($19.99 - $24.99).  A handsome, sustainable bamboo box holds a premium sampling of Numi’s innovative, artisanal and delicious organic pu-erh teas — the perfect introduction to this innovative line.  A unique gift for the discerning and adventuresome tea lover, the Indulgent Pu-erh Tea Collection includes four bags of each of the popular Numi Pu-erh flavors:  Emperor’s Pu-erh, Chocolate Pu-erh, Cardamom Pu-erh, Ginger Pu-erh, Jasmine Pu-erh and Basil-Mint. 

Unlike traditional teas that are oxidized for an 8-hour period, pu-erh tea leaves are piled, dampened and turned in a unique 60-day fermentation process. This results in pu-erh’s distinctive flavor and legendary health benefits, cited by television’s Dr. Oz in a recent program.  Called the “skinny tea” in Taiwan, pu-erh contains more antioxidants than most green teas.

Numi sources its pu-erh teas from a 500-year-old tea garden planted with trees that have developed intricate root systems reaching far down into the earth. Unlike other tea trees that are frequently replanted, pu-erh’s ancient trees have deep root systems that make them naturally drought resistant and sustainable without need for irrigation. The trees are harvested by local villagers who carefully pick the leaves to ensure that they will continue to grow for generations to come. A picture of sustainability, the pu-erh tea trees, village and nature all harmoniously live together for mutual benefit. 

What better way to indulge a tea-lover this Valentine’s Day?

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Show your skin just how much you care this Valentine’s Day and treat it to organic rose products from John Masters Organics. Formulated with pure organic rose essential oil, these luxurious products soothe and hydrate dry, undernourished skin while leaving behind the lovely lingering scent of roses. 

Rose Foaming Face Wash  

Formulated with seven certified-organic ingredients, this mild cleanser gently washes away dirt and other impurities to reveal a clean and refreshed complexion. Plantain leaf works to repair skin cells and soothe irritation while steam-distilled, organic essential rose oil improves circulation for a rosy, fresh-faced glow. (Retail Price: $22, 4 fl. oz) 

• rose flower oil – treats dry and sensitive skin
• linden blossom – softens and soothes skin
• plantain – nourishes while relieving sensitivity and irritation
• aloe vera gel – provides anti-inflammatory and soothing properties
• aspen bark – a new all-natural preservative; protects against harmful bacteria

Rose & Aloe Hydrating Toning Mist 

Formulated with oat kernel, this delicate toning mist protects against pollution by improving skin’s defenses while essential rose oil stimulates blood circulation. Rich in antioxidants, white tea nourishes skin for a refined and even complexion. (Retail Price: $20, 2 fl. oz) 

• rose oil – soothes sensitive skin
• oat kernel – improves the skin's defense against pollution
• ylang ylang – antiseptic; nourishing
• white tea – high in anti-oxidants to nourish and protect the skin 

Green Tea & Rose Hydrating Face Serum 

A light but effective facial serum, this product provides the ultimate in hydration and protection for the skin. Formulated with 13 certified-organic ingredients including aloe vera, green tea and rose flower oil extracts, our Green Tea & Rose Hydrating Face Serum rejuvenates and repairs dehydrated skin while forming a protective barrier against the elements. (Retail Price: $26, 1 fl. oz)  

• green tea – works to rejuvenate skin
• rose flower oil – nourishes dry and easily irritated skin
• rice – softens and heals while helping to prevent wrinkles
• sea algae – soothes and nourishes
• sunflower oil – retains moisture and protects skin
• aloe vera gel – provides anti-inflammatory and soothing properties 

Rose & Apricot Antioxidant Day Creme 

Infused with apricot oil and peach and rice extracts that work to reduce wrinkles and promote cellular turnover, this rich moisturizer refreshes skin for youthful radiance. Made with 15 certified-organic ingredients, our Rose & Apricot Antioxidant Day Creme works to stimulate pro-collagen production and protect skin against harmful bacteria. (Retail Price: $28, 1 fl. oz) 

• rose flower oil – softens and nourishes skin
• apricot – treats dryness
• peach – a natural source of alpha-hydroxy acids; tightens skin, reduces wrinkles and lightens age spots
• rice – softens and heals while helping to prevent wrinkles
• oat kernel – stimulates collagen production; protects against UVA rays and acts as an anti-inflammatory

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