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August 15, 2011

Whole Foods Whole Body: Unique Offerings w/ You & the Earth As Top Priorities

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I love me some Whole Foods; I just wish there was one much closer to where I live! I use their 365 brand Lavender Blend Body Lotion on a daily basis (I keep it desk side), and luckily took in the the latest offerings from Whole Body at Whole Foods Market this summer. I was glad to attend, so that I can share with you the  ultra cool, healthy, and environmentally responsible brands and products that I encountered!

MyChelle

MyChelle Dermaceuticals has all the acoutriement of a high end luxury brand, while using clinically proven, natural bioactive ingredients to deliver safe and effective products that are an alternative to chemical ingredient beauty items.  Some of the latest items, that we at FPD tested and LOVED are Ultimate Lash and Brow Serum, Sun Shield SPF 28 – All / Combination Skin, and the Vitamin A Plus Serum – All / Combination Skin.

Amazing Grass

I love family-run businesses; they always just have such a great story, and grass roots approach that is priceless; in the case of Amazing Grass, the grass roots idea is actually literal as well!   Grown on a family farm in Kansas, a scoop of Amazing Grass in juice has four servings of vegetables,with the fiber dosage filling the tummy to create the sense of fullness. Not sure if you can do the green, veggie taste? Try the new Orange Dreamsicle GREEN SuperFood; it is really delicious, with a definite, but not overpowering taste of that orange dessert delight.  I love it! It tastes good super duper cold; so fill your glass with at least 12 ounces of water and a handful of ice cubes. All of the AG products are certified organic, gluten free and vegan.

Azalea

Is a new line of all-natural feminine care products including tampons, pantiliners and maxipads comprised of 100% organic cotton. They also don’t contain any allergies, petrochemicals, are hypoallergenic, perfume and chlorine free, dermalogically tested, and not tested on animals. Honestly, I never really thought much about how this genre of products can seriously carry harmful pesticides and think about how closely we use them with our body! It is definitely something to consider — I know I will be more conscious of this when making my purchases going forward! And, these products perform 100% the same, if not better, than the popular brands – trust me on this one.
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December 9, 2010

Whole Foods Whole Body for the Holidays

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I recently took a stroll through the spectacular Whole Foods at Houston and Second Avenue in NYC for a press event, which houses a spacious second floor area with an organic, natural version of any health and beauty product you could possibly think of! From toothpaste to deodorant and cosmetics, they’ve really got it all covered. One of my favorite products from the day was the bath salts (pictured above) that you can scoop out and pay for by the pound.  At Whole Foods in the tri-state area (New Jersey, Connecticut, New York) you can receive complimentary gift wrapping on your gift purchases, which can expand beyond the Whole Body section of the store. For example, for that fitness lover, get them some sunscreen, a water bottle, and protein bars as a fun gift set.

I mainly oohed and awed over the Whole Body section which carried such an extensive depth and breadth of products by a variety of brands, some local, and even some fitness and home decor items such as yoga mats and candles. Whole Foods also offers pre-packaged gift sets which start at just $6.99 for their proprietary brand, 365, which includes two 16 oz bottles of gel, lotion, shampoo, and the like, and also carries the Premium Body Care Seal, which means it meets natural and organic standards -and do not contain ingredients such as parabens, polypropylene and polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates. If you have a Whole Foods in your area, give the Whole Body section or aisle a second glance when thinking about holiday gifts this year!

P.S. – stay tuned for a giveaway to win a set of Whole Foods 365 products!