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Last weekend I attended the Nourished Festival in Del Mar as one of their official bloggers. I went with my sisters and n, and we had fun sampling different gluten-free and allergen-free foods. One of our favorite finds was Tsubi Soup. These freeze-dried miso soup cubes are made in Japan with the highest natural ingredients. They are also vegan, gluten-free, non-gmo, and contain no MSG!

I have always enjoyed miso soup as an appetizer at Japanese restaurants, but I rarely have it at home. However, considering miso’s health benefits, I am thinking I should include it more in my regular diet. Miso is a complete protein in that it contains all of the essential amino acids. It is also packed with B vitamins and antioxidants, which are great for anti-aging and cell regeneration. Miso is also beneficial for digestive health since it contains probiotics from the fermentation process. It really is a “superfood”!

Making Tsubi Soup is so easy: Put a Tsubi Soup cube into a bowl or cup and add 6 oz. of boiling water. Stir and enjoy!

It really is amazing how the ingredients taste so fresh and the vegetables have a good consistency.

Tsubi Soup comes in four delicious flavors:

• Classic Miso Soup (Eggplant, Ginger and Onions)
• Miso Soup (Spinach, Crunchy Cabbage & Carrots)
• White Miso Soup (Aosa Seaweed & Tofu)
• Spicy Red Miso Soup (Japanese Mushrooms & Green Onions)

Tsubi Soup can be purchased at select retail stores, their online store, or Amazon.

Tsubi Soup has generously offered my readers the chance to win a box of each of their four flavors!

I always look forward to receiving packages, but one of my favorite deliveries is the New Hope Blogger Box. This latest box that I received did not disappoint. It was full of new-to-me products that help promote a healthier lifestyle.

Here is a list of the products I received, along with my impressions regarding some of the ones I have tried so far:

• Tree Below Zero Sparkling Juice Infused with CBD: I have to admit, I am still a little unsure about trying products with CBD. D tried one of these drinks, and liked the taste. If you are interested in CBD, it is worth checking out.
• Bellucci Organic Olive Oil Squeeze Pack: I use olive oil to make salad dressing all of the time. These squeeze packs are super convenient to make dressing on the go.
• Origin 846 Unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Again, high quality olive oil is a must in our house. I was impressed that they sent such a large bottle!
• CHOMPS 100% Grass Fed Beef Jerky Sticks: Everyone in our family likes these jerky sticks. (Full review and giveaway coming soon!)
• Bone Suckin’ Sauce: I used this sauce to make chicken wings and they turned out delicious!
• Fusion Naturals Vegan Collagen Booster: I let my sister try this one. It is fruit-based, so I would not suggest putting it in your coffee like she accidentally did! I think it would be good in a smoothie, though.
• Gaia Herbs, Inc. Calm A.S.A.P.: Try it if you need some calm in your life, naturally.
• Healthy Gourmet Kitchen Moroccan Red Lentil Soup: I have not had the chance to try this yet, but I think I will be making it soon since we have rain in the forecast.
• HumanN Superbeets Immune: I am not a big beet fan, but I know they offer a lot of health benefits. This would be an easy way to incorporate them in your diet.
• Laiki Red Rice Crackers: My kids liked these crackers, but I was not too crazy about them. The texture reminded me of Triscuits.
• Jakemans Throat & Chest Cherry Flavored Lozenges: D tried these when he was starting to feel a sore throat coming on and he said they helped.
• Caratino Palm Oil & Canola Blend: I like the idea of using this to pop yellow popcorn.
• MATI Sparkling Organic Energy Drink: Good option if you are looking for a healthier energy boost.
• METTA Natural Awareness Beverage: I believe this drink is supposed to be one step down from an energy drink, without artificial ingredients.
• Sambucus Mega Gummies 7x: These really are mega-sized! The kids and I have enjoyed these elderberry supplements. These are gelatin-free and vegan.
• Panco Foods Mushroom Jerky: I have not tried this yet, but it sounds interesting, especially for vegetarians or vegans.
• SmartyPits Deodorant: I like the idea of aluminum-free deodorant. This one smells good, too!
• Solely Fruit Jerky: The ingredient list cannot be any simpler: 1 whole organic banana with pecans!
• Utzy Naturals U-Mune Immune Support: With all of the illness going around, taking this would be a good idea.
• Kyo-Green Energy Greens Blend Powdered Drink Mix: This would be easy to add to smoothies.

I am really looking forward to attending this year’s Expo West so I can discover more products like these and share my finds with you!