I am one of those people that does my best to eat a balanced diet but I take a few supplements to make sure I’m getting all the nutrients I need. Therefore, I take things like a multi-vitamin, fish oil, and a greens supplement just about everyday. I’d take them everyday if I’d just remember to take my smart pills, as my mother would say!
If you read the “about” section of Fitness & Spice you will recall that I’m just your average Jo(anna). I am not a dietitian, a personal trainer, a rock star (ok, scratch that, I am a rock star), or a doctor…and I do not play one on my blog. What I am is a healthy-living fanatic! That being said, these are my personal choices and I’d recommend talking to your doctor before adding supplements to your diet. [End disclaimer.]
When iHerb suggested I try out their Web site, I was intrigued by their description:
iHerb is an online company that is a reseller and we carry close to 18,000 natural products, including vitamins, herbal supplements, skincare products, grocery items and more.
They had me at natural products.
So I went on a mini-shopping spree compliments of iHerb. I was happy to find many of the brands I trust were offered on their site so I picked up my Source Naturals Multi-Vitamins, Carlson’s Fish Oil, and Greens Plus Wild Berry Burst.
When I go back to shop iHerb again, I’m picking up some more Bragg’s Liquid Aminos that I told you about last week and some NOW Guar Gum, a natural thickening agent that turns things like my protein shakes into soft serve-like ice cream like magic!
If you want to start shopping at iHerb, too, I don’t blame you one bit. First time iHerb shoppers get $5 off their order when you enter SUT360 at checkout.
Want to WIN a $50 shopping spree at iHerb.com? Then simply use the word HERB in a sentence. Be sure to leave your enrty in the comments section by 11:59 P.M. EST on Wednesday, January 20. You can do it! Just take your smart pills!
Now this rock star really must go take my multi-vitamin, drink my protein shake, and hit the free weight room to lift a little heavy metal.
Miz says:
January 19th 2010ok so you like the GUAR?
I actually have some in the cupboard UNOPENED because I was curious about it…
please to tweet me :)
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says:
January 19th 2010I’m curious about this guar gum that iHerb has to offer. Does it have a taste?
Sallie says:
January 19th 2010If I had $50 at iHerb, I’d definitely get some guar gum to try. I might also get some fish oil, B12, and a daily multi-vitamin, since those are my regulars. Looking at the website, I’m liking their “Grocery” section: Navitas Naturals, Cacao Powder, Raw Chocolate Powder… that sounds good. And tea, and cases of LaraBars… hmm, okay, I might be convinced to go use that $5 code!
Marisa (Loser For Life) says:
January 19th 2010Herb is superb! Sorry, that’s all my brain could come up with this a.m. :)
Wow, everything looks so cool, thank you for sharing that site!
April says:
January 19th 2010I do iherb! Love there store :) Cheapest Stevia i’ve found.
I use all types of spices and herbs to make my bland foods taste good.
Allie (Protein Girl) says:
January 19th 2010HERB, HERB, HERB, HERB…Does that work? I take quite a few supplements as well and they help keep me healthy, especially during flu season!
amanda says:
January 19th 2010I am always looking to explain my knowledge in the herbal area. I currently take a multivitamin and also an extra Calcium pill. Ohh and by the HERB!
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman says:
January 19th 2010Thanks for passing on the site! It sells my favorite brand of omega-3s: Nordic Naturals with lemon essence. I also love that it sells all-natural skin care products like Jason Natural and Weleda. I herb those brands. ;)
Jess (Fit Chick in the City) says:
January 19th 2010First off you are too freaking cute with the contest rules! I’ll have to check out the website as I’m searching for some new supplements right now. Now, where’s my smart pill? Do you say “herb” or “erb”?
Jody - Fit at 52 says:
January 19th 2010I so want to shop for herbs at iHerb because I need more herbs & don’t buy enough herbs & those herbs looks so great! OK, I am overdoing but just had to have some fun! I will go back & check all the links after some sleep. My workout is at a strange hour so I need to sleep before & after it! I know, crazy!
PS: Saw your comment at my place & you are so lucky you do not need that book yet!
The Candid RD says:
January 19th 2010I’ve never heard of this company before, but it sounds great! At first I thought iHerb was an iphone application, haha. Maybe one of those that you shake up and then an “herb of the day” appears, and that’s what you should use in your dinner for the night! Cool idea, right?!
Through the company I work for we have an herbal/supplement company that we are supposed to support and use only their products. It’s called NutriLite, they are all organic and USP approved. They are really fantastic products, just sort of expensive. Anyway, that’s what I have to stick to!
I hope your computer didn’t crash like mine….back that baby up!
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says:
January 19th 2010this is so cool!! thank you for letting us know about it I am going to do some major web surfing over at Iherb!! It looks like agreat website!
haha I love the last sentence in your post! I am about to do that right now myself!!
sian-girlgetstrong says:
January 19th 2010I can’t wait for the follow up! I have never heard of this before!
erin brooks says:
January 19th 2010I checked out the site and it was pretty cool! Baby Brooks and Iherb protein bars so that is what I was looking at mostly! :D
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says:
January 19th 2010Thanks for sharing this site– I’d never seen it before! I take herbs and supplements…but like you, I only remember about every other day :-)
Heather (Where's the Beach) says:
January 19th 2010Thanks for sharing the website info. Going to go check that out. Have fun with the weights!
Estela - Weekly Bite says:
January 19th 2010Very interesting about the guar gum! I think I might try it in my smoothies.
Angie says:
January 19th 2010My friend recommended them to me not too long ago. I’d love to go on an Herb shopping spree! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as guar gum!
Andrea@WellnessNotes says:
January 19th 2010Got iherb? I don’t, but I would love to! I have been wanting to try Guar Gum; it sounds great and is an ingredient in one of my favorite frozen treats, so I have been always wondering what I could do with it myself…
Laura Lea says:
January 19th 2010I agree that in the beginning it is tough to remember to take all of the supplements or specific HERB remedies, however after a while, it becomes second nature and all about feeling good!
BK says:
January 19th 2010Ok you have my interest peaked about the GUAR!!!! I mean a protein shake as like soft serve ICE CREAM.. ahubba hubba!!!
Ok since I’m a HERBologist and tend to grow my own maybe I’ll check them out and see if they can make my life easier :)
Elaine Skalozub says:
January 19th 2010I have been making the slow transformation from vegan to raw-vegan, and would love to win this ! I feel this would take me to “HERB Heaven”!!!!!
Evan Thomas says:
January 19th 2010I would love to get my herb-trition on! Anything ntural for wellness and I’m game.
I have xanthan gum for some good thickening. I definitely need to try it in protein shakes; I wonder if you can make something like a homemade Wendy’s frosty
ashley says:
January 19th 2010I love using HERBS when I cook and I also take multivitamins. Maybe I should try some iHERB products too…
Diane Fit to the Finish says:
January 19th 2010That site looks amazing! My favorite herb to use in food preparation is rosemary!
Jodie says:
January 19th 2010I cook with a lot of fresh herbs. Going to to check out the website.
april says:
January 19th 2010I love cooking with HERBS.. it helps me get away with using less salt!!
Claice says:
January 19th 2010Herbs are great, but I usually prefer them with spice.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says:
January 19th 2010just found your site and LOVE it! I really look forward to reading more ;)
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Kayte CookWatts says:
January 19th 2010If there ever was a groovy duo that you never tire of listening to-it’s Peaches & Herb baby!
Michelle Simons says:
January 19th 2010I am a huge HERB fan and really need some fish oil right now!
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Heather says:
January 19th 2010My favorite herb is probably chamomile because it is calming and great for kids too. I grew up on herbs and supplements and I am passing that onto my daughter!
Connie says:
January 19th 2010Herbs are good for the body and the soul..
and I too love iherb, especially their free items, so great of them to make those available to try.
Tracy says:
January 19th 2010I’m ashamed to say that I don’t even take a multi-vitamin :( I think its thyme that iHerb!!
Yum Yucky says:
January 19th 2010“That guy HERB is the best. He rubs my feet and sends me flowers and fills up my gas tank and never leaves the toilet seat up. I love me some HERB”….(and then I woke up)
Sheryl Pizzadili says:
January 19th 2010Hi, Nice website that I found via someone on the body bugg site. I’ve alwasy been intersted in information on good “herb”. Thanks
FatFighterTV says:
January 19th 2010This contest sounds herb-i-licious!
Erika says:
January 20th 2010True story: I snuck over to my mom’s house and snipped some herbs from her garden this summer. Basil & Cilantro :)
And I hearb that you’re doing this cool giveaway, so I had to sneak over here and enter!
Ibu says:
January 20th 2010I love my herb…
Judith Greenberg says:
January 20th 2010I’ve been interested in shopping at iHerb. They have lots of great looking stuff including Gaia Herb products. And I’m a big ASU Sun Devil fan and our coach is named Herb Sendek!
Geri Calderone says:
January 20th 2010Wow!!! What an incredible website. I’m just a big kid in an herb store – can’t decide what I want first. By the way candy stores are for little kids – this one’s just for us big kids. Fantastic research and prices. Yes, iHerb and glad you do too!
Lance says:
January 20th 2010I’m dancing tonight…to your favorite song, Joanna!!
“I Herb It Through the Grapevine”
What are the herbs doing in the grapes, anyway?!?!?!?!!?
Donna B. says:
January 25th 2010I’m a huge believer in the power of herb(s) and would like to be entered into your iHerb giveaway!! :)