Aduna Baobab Fruit Pulp Powder

I am a big believer in vitamin and immune supplements. I am always taking some sort of vitamin, powdered drink or supplement to help keep my immune system strong. For someone who is prone to laryngitis this is extremely important... Intrigued  by the brightly coloured packaging of the Aduna Baobab Fruit Pulp Powder come through the doors for The Amazing Blog  I made it my mission to test this out! After all with all its immune boosting supplements and antioxidants it sounded excellent. Although I was a little wary as most super fruit powders  tend to taste very chalky and are generally just overall plain unappealing. But, I decided to give the Aduna Baobab a try.

I settled on mixing a small spoonful of this powder into my morning cup of lemon and ginger tea, I was very surprised to find that the taste was not as off-putting as I was expecting it to be. I have to admit there was a slight chalky texture to it, but I completely forgot about it once I began to really taste the slightly tangy and very zesty aspects of the powder. The taste wasn’t the only thing I was impressed by. This powder is stocked full of nutrients and is an excellent source of vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, Thiamin, Fibre and Vitamin B. It helps you to maintain energy while supporting your metabolism, immune system and skin. Not to mention this Baobab fruit (that is in this powder) has the highest concentration of antioxidants, which  they claim is more so than any other fruit - interesting!

The Aduna Baobab Fruit Powder is a unique health supplement that has capture the magic qualities of the baobab fruit. If you are to have a spoon full of this every morning, I can almost guarantee you will feel a positive difference in your daily routine. You can purchase this powder (£17.99), along with any other form of the baobab fruit, from their website.We think that is African-grown power plant will definitely help to add some much-needed natural vitality and vibrancy to your daily life!

London Zoo LATES 2013

We here at The Amazing Blog  we all work hard but enjoy letting loose every now and then (only occasionally mind!) Since it's now officially summer and we get to experience the longer lighter evenings;  it's great to  discover a new range of sun-down activities for you, our dear readers. So we have to tell you about this one which captured our attention, the little known London Zoo Lates which is now in its third year of happening. When we first heard about this, we couldn't believe our ears,  I mean who would have honestly thought about partying with the animals?!

London Zoo Lates is an incredible way to spend your Friday nights, chilling out and exploring the urban jungle - that is actually London Zoo. Leaving the stress of your week at the gates you'll enter into a giant sized adult carnival. Featuring there is a wide range of animals and entertainment; such as an adult sized playroom with ball ponds, cabaret sketches and improvised comedy. There's also an international street food festival, several pop up bars, carousel rides, and much much more…You can even get your face painted! You are never too old get your face painted (well, in our world you’re not.... Based in an exotic setting, the night is full of drinks, laughter  and all guaranteed to give you some great memories with friends to treasure.

Taking place since June 7 and continuing until the newly added Friday August 2, tickets are £25. With a group of 10 or more tickets are half price. Starting at 6 pm to 10 pm, all London Zoo Lates guests must be 18 and over, and by the way don't even think about bringing your own alcohol - they'll police you at the door. Drinks are available on-site with a plentiful selection (including alcohol) So why not live out your childhood memories and be a kid once more even if it is just for a few hours -  it'll be totally worth it.

Lunaling Capri Exercise Pants & Giveaway!

The sun has been shining brightly in London recently, which means 3 things: lathering on sunscreen, attempting to get a proper tan and getting my body beach ready. The latter is, unfortunately, easier said than done. When I was given the opportunity (or well… I actually was the only one that was willing) to trial Lunaling Capris for The Amazing Blog, I saw that as an opportunity to finally make use of my newly purchased running shoes and the start of my weekly running routine.

Lunaling exercise pants are famed to aid in weight loss and getting smoother, softer skin, which come in 3 types: Shorts, Capris and Leggings. They are made of very thick, stretchy fabric that is breathable and very comfortable to wear. The ‘technology’ behind this collection is that the pants use your natural body temperature to increase the heat around the areas where it's hard to tone up: legs, bum and tum – simply brilliant.

As I’m just in my twenties and am lucky to not have dimples on my body (yet!), I can’t say if it helped in getting smoother skin. However, for a girl that doesn’t sweat much working out normally, wearing these Capris have definitely stimulated the ‘troubled areas’ to sweat… buckets. Good thing is that even though you sweat, you won’t feel or see it through your pants because of this specially designed fabric.

Now 6 weeks later, I can say that not only have my thighs and tummy toned up a bit, I also feel more energised and awake after my morning work-out. Maybe it’s the endorphins, maybe it’s the sun – I don’t know. One thing I do know is that I’ll definitely continue using these pants when working out and it’s a no-brainer I’ll be getting the Leggings for winter.

The best bit? We've teamed up with Lunaling and are giving away 2 pairs of Lunaling Capris (worth £50 each!). The only thing you need to do is email your size (S/M/L), name, address details to info@amazingpr.co.uk. The competition will run until 19th June 2013. Worry not if you don't win – you can buy your Lunalings from their webshop (worldwide shipping), prices start from £40.

Eve Victoria Reed Diffuser

Looking for a new and refreshing way to welcome guests into your house or clients into the office? We have found a new blend of scents provided by Eve Victoria that are sure to bring the lovely essence of spring and summer inside. We particularly love to have a subtle and calming fragrance in the office and so were happy to discover  Eve of Victoria's  Geranium, Grapefruit & Patchouli Reed Diffuser to have here in The Amazing Blog office.  As burning candles in the office is just not an option (especially from a safety perspective)  these clever little reed diffusers are the ideal choice for fragrancing our surroundings.

We were pleasantly surprised with the refreshing and uplifting scent provided by Eve Victoria. These reed diffuser come in a beautifully packaged box and thus making a wonderful gift. Once the reed diffuser was opened and the diffuser sticks soaked in the perfume, it instantly filled our office with their fragrance - subtle and not too overpowering. In fact, it reminded me of my childhood – running around in the fields on a summer day and eating grapefruits as our snack!  Yes indeed these have the perfect scent to get you in the mood for our much long-awaited summer. All of Eve Victoria’s candles and diffusers are naturally made using only botanicals and bees wax, with natural and essential oils. So bring the summer into your home or office for only £28 to get everyone in a happy and joyful mood - we're smiling :)

Greenscents Cleaning Products

Most cleaning supplies on the shelves today are stock full of harmful chemicals. Personally, I despise all those synthetic cleaning agents especially when they leave residue on my counters. It's even worse when those pesky chemicals dry out my hands. Here at The Amazing Blog, my colleagues and I are always looking for organic and natural replacements, so when Greenscents crossed our paths we knew we found a winner. Greenscents is a family run company that is committed to creating sustainable and ethically sourced cleaning solutions using only organic ingredients.

Out of the many products Greenscents has to offer, I have chosen to highlight three including the Non-Scented Laundry Liquid, the Lavender Multi-Surface Spray and the Citrus Washing Up Liquid. The Non-Scented Laundry Liquid was powerful and yet, gentle at the same time. This concentrated formula left clothes feeling fresh and clean. Quite honestly, I prefer non-scented laundry detergent as those with a fragrance tend to smell a bit tacky. And, most importantly, this liquid was sensitive and did not have an effect on my skin.  The Lavender Multi-Surface Spray claims to be ideal for bathrooms, kitchens and any hard surfaces. Here in the office it was perfect for cleaning up tea spills and oily fingerprints. I was quite pleased with this anti-bacterial spray. The Citrus Washing Up Liquid, which is definitely my favourite, not only smells incredible but easily cleans away any sort of mess on your dishes, pans and silverware. And it's fast too. Before leaving the office I always have to clean my tea mugs and this washing liquid really helps speed up the process. Not to mention, the bright citrus smell lingers around helping maintain that fresh clean feeling we all love.

Greenscents' products are truly a step above those traditionally found on the shelves. This company has developed excellent organic cleaning agents without sacrificing the quality. With my hands still moisturised and the office feeling clean I can proudly say that Greenscents is definitely recommend - especially if you have the same pet peeves as I do. You can purchase your own Greenscents essentials from their website from anywhere between £2 to £6.