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High Country Kombucha mushroom team

Updated Apr 4, 2008

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I know, I know, team made by fermenting mushrooms sounds gnarly but it is actually super-tasty and is apparently super-healthy for you too. Known as a "probiotic" food, Kombucha is made out of black tea, a bit of sugar, and a yeast/fungi combo (not a mushroom actually) that all gets mixed together and ferments, taking out most of the caffeine and sugar leaving a naturally fizzing tangy/sweet and slightly vinegary drink. Again, I know, does not sound awesome but I have to say I really love the stuff and like High Country kombucha the best.

Maybe it is an acquired taste but I really look forward to swilling some of this at the end of the day. Does not pack the wallop that vodka does, but is a lot better for me. Plus it gives me a lot of energy and my body now seems to really crave it (in a healthy way, not a compulsive or addicitive way).

Try it and see. Just forget it was made by rotting fungi or maybe remind yourself that wine is made in a not too dissimilar way. Def try the goji berry flavor. Sweet berry taste plus lots of anti-oxidants

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Mango Uprising- 10.5oz- 24 pack Sambazon Acai

Updated May 27, 2007

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Sambazon Mango Uprising is an acai-laden mango smoothie. Sambazon smoothies are creamy in texture (but dairy free) and are loaded w/omega oils. I find all the sambazon drinks super-refreshing and the guarana in them gives a good energy boost too. Along w/a xocai bar, I often drink a Sambazon Mango Uprising first thing in the morning before a brutal session on my yoga mat or at the climbing wall.

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Xoçai™: super-healthy chocolate/acai drink

Updated Apr 22, 2007

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I recently discovered Xocai, a totally delicious mix of dark chocolate, acai, blueberries, and cayenne. Xocai comes as a powder and you mix in into a thick liquid and drink it as a shot 3 times/day. Packed w/tons of anti-oxidants, it is super-healthy and totally tasty. Xocai packs a wallop: drink a shot and then you feel like a super-hero. Great in the morning and before a work-out.

I am way into foods that help you super-charge your body in healthy and sustainable ways. Anything that can do that and has chocolate is a sure winner for me. Highly recommended

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Bornem Double Abbey Ale

Updated Feb 25, 2007

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Bornem Double Abbey Ale is a medium-dark, smooth, and luscious Trappist beer. It is slightly sweet w/a hint of coffee and fruit and a good head on it. Totally delicious. Its sort of like a more sweet version of Chimay Blue. Supposedly, the monks used to fast for 40 days and drink nothing but this ale. I guess they thought that getting hammered helped them get closer to God.

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Edensoy Original, Organic

Updated Dec 11, 2006

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Edensoy was the first soymilk I ever tasted and it remains my favorite for plain soymilk. (I have tried robably 30 different brands since then.)

Edensoy is organic, does not have loads of added sugar, and is high in anti-oxidant flavanoids and soy protein. Totally delicious and recommended was to go w/cereal, esepecially Kahi Puffs.

If you don't like super-sweet drinks but do like a good creaminess and nutty flavor, definitely get some Edensoy Organic Plain.

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GNC Pro Performance® - Mega MRP™ - Chocolate Drink Mix

Updated Nov 24, 2006

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OK- this stuff is a bit of an acquired taste but I happen to really like it. It tastes like chocolate (which is not true of many "chocolate" sports drinks), it mixes easily, and it fills me up. Plus it seems to work and has lots of protein. I often drink one of these 20 min or so before surfing or beginning a climbing session and it keeps me going throughout.

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Fred Water

Updated Oct 15, 2006

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Hydrating w/Fred

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Emergen-C

Updated Nov 13, 2006

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Drink one of these before and after a long airplane ride and you will do a lot to prevent catching a cold (I read somewhere that approximately 15% of travellers report getting sick after each plane ride of longer than 3 hours. Yuck!!!). Must-have for the pro-active healthy biz (and pleasure) traveller. Gives you energy too.

They are also great at warding off colds if you have toddlers. Little kids play in the dirt and have runny nose ALL THE TIME and they are very effective germ vecots for parents. When I feel like I might get sick from some bug going around the playground, I drink one of these and am good as gold. (via Jess)

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The Teastick

Updated Aug 25, 2006

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I drink lots of tea. This makes life easier by getting rid of the hassles associated w/loose leaf teas. Very handy (via oOo)

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Vacu Vin Wine Saver

Updated Nov 28, 2006

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Remember- you are only supposed to have one or max two glasses of wine for the anti-oxidant benefits. So don't drink it all at once. Use the Vacu Vin to help keep your wine good so you can savor a bottle over a couple of days. (via auntbeep)

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Michael David 7 Deadly Zins

Updated Aug 18, 2006

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A mighty- and inexpensive- zinfandel. Big, robust, and full of anti-oxidants to boot (via Anna)

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Sambazon Açai Power Pack

Updated Aug 16, 2006

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asty bonus round for smoothies (via daizegoodwin)

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Adagio Teas - Ingenuitea steeper and gift set

Updated Aug 7, 2006

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Super-useful for brewing loose teas at home. No hassle, no guesswork. Easy, easy, easy. (via cafemama)

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Virgin Coconut Oil - Certified Organic from Tropical Traditions

Updated Jul 23, 2006

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Coconut oil is both a healthy and great-tasting addition to smothies, shakes, and other treats. I add a spoonful to my pomegranate, soy protein, and flax seed oil shakes. The coconut flavor cuts the sharpness of the pomegranate a bit and adds some creaminess to the mix. Totally recommended. (via tomrutlin)

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Green Vibrance 60 Day Family Size

Updated Jul 5, 2006

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a good and healthy alternative to junk food. (via Jason)

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nuun hydration tablets

Updated Jun 20, 2006

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These things really seem to work and they taste pretty good too. You don't have to swill quite so much after you enduro sweat-a-thons. I hate having water slosh around my belly. (via Alyson)

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DS Waters of America

Updated Mar 12, 2006

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I drink tons of water as does the rest of my family. Tap water, even in the best cities, still often has lots of junk in there that tastes bad and may not be that good for you either. A few years ago, we decided to get a water cooler for our house and have never looked back. Although it may seem a bit weird to have an office-grade cooler in your home, I highly recommend it if you drink lots of water. A cooler is a much cheaper solution than buying liter-sized bottles of water and does not produce tons of empty plastic bottles.
I like Sparkletts best: good taste, reliable delivery, healthy product, and a super-friendly and reliable staff who gets us our water on-time.

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2003 DARE Cabernet Franc

Updated Jul 24, 2006

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We have all heard about the health benefits of red wine (anti-oxidants, longevity, heart-health, etc). So my new favorite is Viader's Dare Cabernet Franc. Full, rich w/a complex finish. Drink up and be merry, knowing good health can taste great too ;-)

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Garden of Life Perfect Food

Updated Mar 12, 2006

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Truth be told, this stuff tastes pretty bad, but it is loaded w/good stuff. Drinking a glass of Perfect Food is like eating a few salads' worth of veggie goodness. I often don't get enough vegetables and, while this is not a substitute for regular veg, it is a good way to get the nutrients I might otherwise be missing.
I drink Perfect Food mixed w/Pom Blueberry juice or fresh pomegranate juice.

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Red Bull Energy Drink

Updated Mar 12, 2006

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OK- I am not sure if Red Bull is actually good, bad, or indifferent from a pure health perspective. But it sure does work. When I need to concentrate at work, having a Red Bull helps me to hyper-focus on the task at hand. A great tool to help grind thru long ppt's or other things that required extended focus.

I am less into Red Bull as something to drink during sports. When I am actually doing a sport, I can get my adrenaline going w/out the extra stimulants which I sort of find to be distracting.

That said, a Red Bull post-session is a great way to end a day of climbing, surfing, etc when you are tired but need a pick-me up, etc

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The Republic of Tea Persimmon White Tea

Updated Mar 12, 2006

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I drink a lot of tea and generally prefer white tea. Like green tea, white teas contain high levels of catechins which have been linked to lowered rates of heart diseases ad cancer, as well as having potent anti-oxidant properties.

White tea also has enough caffeine to keep me up and focused when I need to work, w/out totally kicking me in the head. Good for the ADHD crowd when distractions abound.

RoT's persimmon white tea is my fav of all their white teas: high quality, comes pre-packaged in individual bags (loose teas are a hassle to deal w/), and tastes great. Persimmons, one of my favorite fruits, also may have some cholestrol-lowering properties.

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POM Wonderful Pomegranate Blueberry

Updated Mar 12, 2006

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Pomegranates and blueberries both supposedly contain loads of free-radical-scrubbing anti-oxidants. That's great and I am happy this is a healthy drink, but, even if it did not have the health benefits, it would be worth drinking as it tastes great.

Straight, it can be a bit intense, but it is really good mixed w/club soda. Kids like it too.

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Spicy Maya Hot Chocolate

Updated Mar 12, 2006

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A hot chocolate that mixes spicy chilis and dark chocolate will really knock your socks off. True, the mix probably contains a bit too much sucrose to qualify as a pure dark chocolate "superfood" but there is still enough in there to give you a big antioxidant wallop. Also, chilis both mix well w/chocolate and contain capsaicin which has anti-inflammatory benefits, one of the keys to slowing the human aging process.
At the end of the day, you might just love this stuff because it is absolutely delicious and can keep you going when you are tired.

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