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So here’s the deal. At Foodtrainers we love our “ secretweapons ”. These are those little extras that can give you the wellness or weight loss edge provided YOU HAVE YOUR BASIC BEHAVIORS IN ORDER. Our vetting process goes something like this: We hear about a product/spice/tea etc, We look at the research that exists and any safety concerns We p ersonally “test drive” Then, if we feel something is helpful (for bloat or appetite or fatigue) and there’s some decent research (and no safety concerns) we’re sold. What I’m trying to say is that there are studies on turmeric and matcha and the two secret weapons I’m discussing this week (another tomorrow) but I’m not going to swear on my Boston Terrier that these are double-blind, placebo controlled 5-star, top-shelf, will impress a researcher studies you got it? Don’t email me about sample sizes. Peppermint Oil Hopefully the peppermint bark is long gone, for January enter peppermint oil . There’s some interesting theories about aroma therapy ...

Earlier this week we sent out our “ This Chocolate is MoreImportant Thank Your Valentine ” (yup) newsletter.   We highlighted all our chocolate loves from on-the-go oatmeal with cacao (chocolate for breakfast) to our newest Nutella-sque crush Rawmio. Today, we’re giving away a jar of these 8-calorie heart-shaped beauties that just happen to contain 10 billion probiotics per piece ($30 value).  The question no longer is “how can probiotics help me” but is there anything probiotics cannot do? If you’re sniffling as you read this, probiotics for your immune system. If you’re “blocked up” yup, something’s off kilter in your GI system Winter blues? I mean can anyone escape them this year? The gut is the second brain. Yup there’s a serotonin factory in there (or not depending) There are weight benefits too; I’ll avoid the fecal transplant dets. since this is allegedly a Valentiney post. If you're nodding along to ALL OF THE ABOVE? I hear you, you need these hearts. Enter by followin...