Trying to kick the coffee habit?

If you're trying to kick the coffee habit or even just reduce the amount you drink, give Teeccino a try. When you subscribe to their Healthy Tips Newsletter, you can also get a free sample of the caffeine-free herbal "coffee". (Look at the right side of the page.)

As you'd expect, the Teeccino site has information about their products -- and they have a lot of flavors and grinds to choose from. However, it's also a useful site with extra articles and educational information. There is an article about quitting caffeine painlessly, a quiz to determine if you're addicted to caffeine and lots of information about the effects of caffeine on your health. For example, did you know that your coffee intake can have negative effects if you're trying to lose weight?

I have ordered Teeccino before and it's an interesting beverage. It doesn't taste quite like coffee or like tea. If you wanted something warm and tasty though, I could definitely see it replacing either of the beverages mentioned. The fact that you can brew it in your coffee maker and dress it up the same way you'd make coffees could fill that void if you want the caffeine out of your life.

Natural Health Magazine $3.39 - Today ONLY

Until midnight tonight (12/3), you can get a great deal on a subscription to Natural Health magazine. After a discount, your final price is $3.39 for a year long subscription. (Note: You have to order by clicking on the Natural Health graphic to the left which goes to the site's "deal page". If you go to their Natural Health magazine page, you'll see a higher price. The deal page will probably change to something else tomorrow, so if you click it and don't see this deal, you missed out.)



Term: 1 year (10 issues)
Special price: 3.99
Coupon Code: CPNCABIN15 (saves 15%)
Total cost: 3.39


About Natural Health:

Natural Health is your guide to a healthy lifestyle! Each issue brings you information on naturally-oriented food and nutrition, alternative health practices, exercise and self care. Natural Health focuses on the mind/body connection, illustrated exercise, preventative medicine, healthy cuisines and much more. If you are interested in natural foods, crafts, outdoor sports, organic gardening and holistic health Natural Health is just for you! Natural Health will help you create a healthy lifestyle in your home and your office.

Free Dessert Sample - $2.99 value

Fill out a short form and receive a sample of a sugar-free dessert for diabetics from Spendid Delites. Here's the link:

http://www.splendiddelites.com/Free_sample.htm

This dessert:
- Is completely sugar free
- Contains 100 sugar-free chocolate chips
- has NO Artificial Colors or Flavors
- has NO Preservatives or Additives
- is low in Salt, Fat & Carbs

Free Sample for Diabetics

Diabeti Derm is a line of creams and lotions designed specifically for diabetics. You can sign up for a free sample here:

http://www.diabeticproducts.com/pages/about_sample.asp

From the site:

Soft, moist skin is a luxury for everyone, but for a person with diabetes, it is a necessity. Only DiabetiDerm® gives you the deep penetrating moisture your skin needs to stay healthy and supple. DiabetiDerm® contains liposomes that penetrate the outer skin tissue and release long lasting moisture deep into the dermal layers. DiabetiDerm’s unique formula contains Urea, Alphahydroxy, Silk Proteins, Aloe, Vitamin E as well as an array of natural botanicals.

Free Toothbrush - Dora, Shrek and More

By signing up for Colgate's Washing, Brushing and Reading Log your child can receive a free toothbrush. Choose from Dora the Explorer, Diego, SpongeBob, Superman or Shrek. To get the toothbrush, simply fill out the washing, brushing and reading log to earn your reward.

The site also includes personalized storybook activities, a variety of articles and online games such as Attack of the Plague Monsters. What better way to help your child get into a healthy brushing habit?

Native American Tea - free sample

You can sign up for free tea samples from Native American Tea Company here:

http://www.nativeamericantea.com/samples/

The company is owned entirely by Native Americans (American Indians). They base their tea recipes on legends and stories from their culture. Tea sample choices include Chief's Delight Tea,Indian Love Tea, Victory Tea, In-Room Coffee, Good Medicine Tea, TeePee Dreams Tea and Warrior's Brew Tea. Unfortunately the site doesn't say very much about what is in each tea, so you'll have make a guess at what you might like based on the tea's name.

Today's Diet and Nutrition Magazine - free

Fill out the survey here and you may qualify for a free year of Today's Diet and Nutrition Magazine. Other than the usual name and contact information, the survey only asked what industry I worked in and what position I held. The regular price for a 1-year (6 issues) subscription is $9.99.

According to the magazine's website:

Today's Diet & Nutrition magazine aims to be the pacesetter for active, health-conscious individuals looking for expert guidance on the foundations of a healthy lifestyle - food, fitness, knowledge, and equilibrium.Every issue shows readers how to eat not only nutritiously, but also deliciously; how to exercise for vibrancy as well as for health; and how to nourish, comfort, and balance the mind and spirit as well as the body.

Getting Enough Fiber In Your Diet?

The American Dietetic association recommends that we get 25 - 35 grams of fiber per day in our diet. Most Americans get about half that amount. If you happen to fall into that category and are looking for an easy way to increase you fiber try this free sample of UniFiber. Each serving contains three grams of fiber.

According to the web site, it is the only fiber supplement on the market that is totally insoluble. It is sodium, potassium, phosphorus and gluten free. There are 4 calories and less than one net carb per serving. It can be taken with medications and does not block their absorption. The best part is that it's tasteless, so you can even cook with it.

Healthy Futures BG Bar

These bars are packed with natural, organic foods. But do they taste good? Find out by signing up for a free bar at http://healthyfutures.net

Some of the ingredients are:
- flax seed
- sprouted oat, wheat and millet
- almond butter
- oat and wheat grass
- sesame seeds

"Just 1 More" Free Pedometer

Are you trying to get healthier? If you go to http://www.eatjustonemore.com/pledge.aspx
and sign up for the "Just One More" pledge, you'll receive a starter kit that includes coupons, tips and advice, recipes and even a pedometer.

So what exactly are you pledging to do? When you sign up you check boxes indicating that you will eat one more serving of fruits and vegetables a day, eat one more weekly serving of lean protein and add one more physical activity to your day, everyday. There is also a contest for $250.

This program is sponsored by Del Monte and StarKist.

Dental Freebie

For filling out a short survey about dental products, you will receive a DenTek product for free. After taking the survey, you get to choose one of the following:

• Triple Clean 30 count
• Easy Brush 8 count
• Silk 30 count
• Dual Action 20 count
• Threaders 35 count

http://www.usdentek.com/survey/usersurvey.aspx

This offer is good only in the United States.

Jamba Juice Free Smoothie

Do you like smoothies, but not the cost? Here's a BOGO (buy one get one free) coupon for a free smoothie. This coupon is good through July 4.

http://www.jambasummer.com/freesmoothie/thankyou3.htm

They have a couple of new smoothies that sound delicious: Peach Perfection and Pomegranate Paradise. The Pomegranate drink is a blend of pomegranate juice, strawberries, mangos and peaches, 100% fruit. The Peach smoothie contains peaches and mangos as its main ingredients. Now, if only I lived closer to a Jamba Juice...

Enjoy,
Z

Get in Shape - Free Pedometer

Are you trying to exercise more in order to get in shape? You can sign up for a free pedometer from myheartnow.com. I got mine a couple of months ago and it works great. It looks like they are still giving them away, but only to those who live in the United States. You take a short survey and they mail you a pedometer free of charge.

So why would you want a pedometer anyway? Well, the more activity you get in a day, the healthier you will be and the more calories you'll be burning. You should aim to see your pedometer reading 10,000 steps per day. If you spend a lot of time on a treadmill or chasing toddlers around, you may hit this mark rather easily. If you find that you need to fit in some extra steps, try sneaking them into your normal routine, adding a little bit more everyday. Take the steps instead of an elevator, park at the back of the grocery store parking lot or walk around the block during your coffee break at work.

A site that has some nice fitness and walking information is The Walking Site. They outline the reasons and ways to get 10,000 steps, how to increase your activity safely, why you should stretch and even what your target heart rate should be. If you haven't been walking at all and want to get going, they have a great beginner program, Zero to Sixty in Twelve Weeks.

Happy Walking!
Z