Oser Communications Group

NATURALLY HEALTHY www.gourmetnews.com n SEPTEMBER 2017 n GOURMET NEWS N H 1 6 Make Nutritious Bone Broth with VitaClay Bone broth is possibly the most traditional food there is, and has been used by tribal and traditional cultures to build strong, healthy bodies. Bone broth contains many minerals and proteins that are easily ab- sorbed and assimilated by the body. Gelatin often comes out in the broth, especially when using cartilage and joint bones, and can do wonders for hair, skin and nails. Broth also has plenty of calcium and is beneficial for bones. It's even great for di- gestive issues, and with research linking di- gestive health with overall immunity and even with brain health, that's something to get excited about! How does one make this magical health elixir, and what can you do with it once you do? All you need are some bones ("soup" bones are perfect, or just throw in the left- over bones from a roasted chicken or other meat), some water and a little time. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to make your very own bone broth at home: Round up bones from bone-in meat you've eaten at meals, or buy soup bones from the grocery store or local farm. (Soup bones usually have lots of gelatin-making cartilage and even some meat that can be eaten with the soup – if you don't see gelatin in your pot, buy soup bones.) You can also add veggie scraps from onions, carrots, celery or any- thing else to add flavor and depth to your broth. Onion skins and eggshells can even be used to increase nutrition. Place the bones in your Vi- taClay pot, and fill the pot al- most to the top with water. Set the VitaClay VM7900 on "soup" for about 4-5 hours or VM7800 on "slow" for 9 hours. After cooking, let the VitaClay automati- cally click on to "warm mode" for 10-12 hours after setting time is finished. Then you're set to go! Filter the gelatin/liquid from the bones and enjoy! Here are a few suggestions of how to use your amazing, nutrient-dense bone broth: cook rice or other grains or pasta in broth in- stead of water to boost the nutritional value and add a great flavor; add a splash of broth to your stir-fries when they get dry; replace water with broth in any savory dish to add flavor and nutrition; use bone broth as a soup base for any type of soup or stew; replace broth for water/bouillon in recipes; drink a mug of warm broth with a sprinkle of sea salt before bed; and if you're trying to quit coffee, try drinking a hot cup of broth in the morning instead. Bone broth can also be frozen if you want to keep it much longer than a couple of weeks, or just make a really huge batch. To learn more about the full line of VitaClay non-toxic smart clay cookware, visit www .vitaclaychef.com or call 408.329.7392. Natural Personal Care for People Who Care, Personally It's not about riding the latest fad. Natural Personal Care is absolutely one of the fastest growing segments in the market. But that doesn't make it a fad, it makes it a trend – and a strong one at that. The "fad," according to WooBamboo, is unnatural personal care, and that fad is beginning to see its end. "People are caring what they put in their mouth. They're caring what they're putting in and on their bodies. The world is waking up. It's a smarter marketplace out there, and that's fantastic," says Christopher Fous, co- Founder of WooBamboo. His company doesn't refer to itself as an oral care brand. "We're in the inspiration business, and business is good," Fous says. The company claims that its products (bam- boo toothbrushes, biodegradable floss and brand new natural toothpastes) are designed to inspire the world to be more eco-friendly, and more aware of the products they use, promoting making smaller changes every day toward a cleaner, healthier family and planet. Now in its fifth year, WooBamboo prod- ucts can be found in just under 10,000 stores worldwide, prov- ing that not only can natural oral care products com- pete in a plastic- filled marketplace, but hold their own on so many store shelves. "Any store looking to expand their oral care section with naturals has an easy solu- tion. Our entire line is created to be the most retail-friendly/eco-friendly hybrid. We care, and we think it shows. Because of this, con- sumers who care are drawn to our stuff. We're good people making good products that not only clean your smile, but your con- science, as well. It's a no brainer, and as nat- ural as it gets, while still appeal- ing to the mass consumer," says Fous. WooBamboo of- fers bamboo tooth- brushes in multiple styles for adults, kids and even pets, along with biodegradable silk dental floss and a brand new line of de- licious, natural toothpastes in flavors for adults and children. The style is fun, the brand is cool, and the company just wants to innovate, inspire and change the world. Visit WooBamboo at booth #2734. For more information, go to www.woobamboo.com. New Lemon Pepper Seasoning and Vegetable Seasoning from Bone Suckin' Best-selling Bone Suckin' ® Sauce is debut- ing an all new Lemon Pepper Seasoning and Vegetable Seasoning at this year's Expo East. Bone Suckin' Sauce is also making new organic seasonings in the following fla- vors: Lemon Pepper, All-Purpose and Cajun. The Bone Suckin' Organic Seasonings trio are the perfect blend of spices to keep 'em coming back for more! All three seasonings are certified USDA Organic. Bone Suckin' Lemon Pepper Seasoning – also available as an organic seasoning – is a bold and delicious blend of citrus and pepper, guaranteed to make your meal come alive with zesty flavor. It's perfect for that simple grilled shrimp, salmon or chicken recipe you've been wanting to try. For an extra culinary touch, garnish the dish with sliced lemons. Bone Suckin' Vegetable Seasoning is best on grilled or baked asparagus. A dash of Bone Suckin' Vegetable Seasoning is all you need to get that five star flavor on your healthy side item. Just prepare your aspara- gus (or veggie of choice) on a baking sheet, drizzle with some EVOO, apply seasoning liberally and bake until tender. Use gener- ously and your food will be "Bone Suckin' Good!" Bone Suckin' Organic Seasonings (Organic Lemon Pepper, Organic All-Pur- pose and Organic Cajun) de- buted earlier this year at Natural Products Expo West and are the first Bone Suckin' Seasonings to be certified USDA Organic. The Organic All-Purpose Seasoning is just that – use it on anything and everything. This savory blend of spices is a quick fix for any meal. It's a must-have for your spice rack. Bone Suckin' Organic Cajun Seasoning has the right amount of heat, spices and herbs to satisfy that Creole craving. Great for spicing up shrimp, gumbo, fish, jambalaya and chicken. Fire up the grill or throw on a boil with your family and friends. The whole neighborhood will be wondering how you got that Bone Suckin' flavor and saying "Send me that recipe!" Check out the Store Locator at www.bonesuckin.com to find products in a store near you. You will also find more information about the company's history, brands, products, social media, upcoming events, recipes and more. For more information, visit booth #551, go to www.bonesuckin.com, call 919.833.7647 or email Sales@BoneSuckin.com. Berry Sleepy and Berry Awake Focused on Consumers Healthy Ventures has assembled a strong CPG Team to aid or run up and coming branded companies. It creates strong innova- tive brands like Schiff Vitamins, Power Bar, Oral-B Products, Nestle Products, is the brand builder of No. 1 Freeze Dried Crunchies Naturals, the innovative Berry Sleepy and now Berry Awake. Berry Sleepy is made up of a proprietary sleep and relaxation blend that includes tart cherries, passion fruit, goji berries and valer- ian root extract. The base of this formula is all berries with 500 mg of prebiotics. The new Berry Awake is made of a propri- etary blend that includes green coffee berry, bacopa leaf and ginseng extracts. In addition, the company has added 2,000mg of pea plant protein. All products from Berry Sleepy and Berry Awake are kosher, non-GMO, vegan and manufactured in the USA. Berry Sleepy comes in 60-count bottle veg caps for $24.99 MSRP, 24-count at $9.99, one single serve at $0.99 and 2-ounce Berry Sleepy Shots in Strawberry and Mixed Berry for $4.99. Berry Awake will come in 2- ounce Berry Awake Energy Shots and will be available in Strawberry and Mixed Berry fla- vors. They will be lined priced with Berry Sleepy at $4.99 each. Berry Sleepy and Berry Awake are launching at Expo West 2017, NACDS 2017, Expo East 2017 and NACS 2017. The prod- ucts will be supported with strong television and print campaigns in various trade maga- zines this fall and throughout 2018. The company will place major focus on the consumer with Modern Living with Kathy Ireland, WE Televisions and Bloomberg International. On the topic of sleep innovations, the company will be inter- viewed by Kathy Ireland on Berry Sleepy and the innova- tion of Berry Awake. Sup- ported with social media globally, the company will be on TV in all major markets beginning in March of 2018. The company will step up its marketing events with major sponsors of trade shows and focus on grassroots marketing events, both domestic and international, all focused on moving Berry Sleepy to a leadership position in the natural sleep category and create a new nat- ural segment in the energy shot category with Berry Awake. For more information, visit booth #8313.

• Cover