When Wholesome Goodness contacted me about doing a review (and, offered a giveaway for my readers!), I jumped at the chance! Wholesome Goodness, a new brand of natural, better-for-you foods, recently launched in the Washington, DC, area and offers 56 family favorites such as hot and cold cereals, snack chips, trail mixes, Omega and veggie tortilla chips, salsas, dressings, marinades, sauces and juice.
All Wholesome Goodness foods emphasize natural ingredients such as whole grains, fiber and beneficial antioxidants while minimizing sugar, sodium and fat. The entire line is priced affordably to make eating healthy accessible to all families. Shoppers will see that prices for Wholesome Goodness products fall below comparable mainstream brands and are significantly lower than other all-natural/organic product lines. For us, the hardest part of eating organic and all-natural foods is the price! So, I was thrilled to see that Wholesome Goodness products are extremely affordable.
Their products are created to be healthy without compromising taste, and by focusing on simple recipes and high quality ingredients with no artificial additives, the naturally delicious flavors come through. Wholesome Goodness has also set a high nutritional standard by banning the use of 126 ingredients including artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings and preservatives. Even better? All the products we received were from the U.S. – I was thrilled, because it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find foods made/grown in the U.S.!
When the Wholesome Goodness box of goodies appeared on our doorstep, we excitedly tore it open! So far, we’ve tried their Steel-Cut Oats; Tuxedo, Yukon & Marathon Trail Mixes; and Whole Grain Sea Salt Crisps – and, even my husband (who generally equates “all-natural” with “tasteless”) loved it! I barely got in a few bites of the Sea Salt Crisps, before he polished off the entire bag. And, words cannot describe the delectable-ness of the trail mixes – our favorite was the Tuxedo mix, a perfect combination of nuts and raisins. As a mom, I loved that the trail mixes come in small packages, so they easily slip into my purse (for that quick pick-me-up when we’re running errands).
And, my daughter is thoroughly enjoying the Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats for our morning breakfasts. Normally, it takes so long to cook Steel Cut Oats that I steer away from them, unless I have inordinate amounts of time. But, I’ve read so many articles about Steel Cut Oat’s nutritious properties that I feel guilty giving her the “short-cut” regular rolled oats. Now, with Wholesome Goodness Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats, I don’t have to worry about her fiber and iron intake, and it only takes 5-7 minutes to cook them! I also love that the Steel Cut Oats is plain, so we can add our own mix-ins (apple slices, raisins, etc), based on my daughter’s preferences.
{Giveaway Details}
And, the part you’ve been patiently waiting for… Wholesome Goodness is offering one of my readers a prize pack that contains all these yummy foods:
Multigrain O’s: Made from a blend of five grains, this cereal has 12g of whole grains per serving, and is a great source of fiber.
Chocolate Almond Drink: Rich in calcium and vitamin D, the Chocolate Almond Drink is a great alternative to chocolate milk that contains 700mg of Omega-6 and 70mg of Omega-3 fatty acids, no saturated fat and is both lactose and cholesterol free.
Omega Apple Cinnamon Granola Bars: These hearty granola bars are made with a blend of whole grain rolled oats, whole grain wheat flakes, crisp rice, brown sugar, pumpkin seeds, roasted sunflower seed kernels & more, with flax seed meal for an Omega boost.
Quick Cook Steel Cut Oats: The great taste of steel cut oats in only a fraction of the time, one serving features 40g of whole grain and is an excellent source of fiber, iron and protein.
Whole Grain Sea Salt Crisps: With 19g of whole grains per serving, the Whole Grain Crisps are a light, great-tasting & low-sodium snack.
Grilled Vegetable Tortilla Chips: By using a vegetable medley of green and red bell peppers, broccoli, tomato and carrots, these chips deliver 1/3 cup of vegetables per serving.
Kansas City Style Barbecue Sauce: The first ingredient in Wholesome Goodness barbecue sauce is tomatoes, unlike most mainstream brands that start with high fructose corn syrup. The Kansas City-inspired version delivers a sweet & savory smoked flavor.
Pomegranate Juice: This juice is a good source of potassium and natural antioxidants. The aseptic box makes it easier to recycle, and the compact shape and less packaging mean a lower carbon footprint to deliver the same amount of product.
Mountain Mix, Yukon, Marathon Mix and Tuxedo Trail Mix: Our trail mixes contain nuts that are Infusion Roasted™, meaning they are immersed in a sea salt bath then slow roasted for 30 minutes without added oil.
To enter, leave a comment letting me know what Wholesome Goodness product you are most excited about trying. Be sure to include your email address, so I have a way of contacting you, if you win! This contest is open to the US and will close at 11:59 PM on April 15, 2012. I will draw the winners by Random.org, and they will have 48 hours to respond to the email notification that they won.
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Disclosure: Our family was sent a prize pack like the one we are offering as a giveaway in order to facilitate our review. This did not influence our review in any way – all ideas and thoughts are my own.
Last summer’s list of local family activities was so popular that I will be running a series of posts again, throughout the month of May. Many of them will have giveaways to go along with them to make them even more exciting, so be sure to check back frequently!
) This contest is open to the US and will close at 11:59 PM on April 15, 2012. I will draw the winners by Random.org, and they will have 48 hours to respond to the email notification that they won. Due to the way the coupons will be shipped, PO Boxes are not a valid shipping address.
