danio

I am a BzzAgent at BzzAgent.co.uk and one of my favourite BzzCampaign was Danone Danio Yoghurt.

I love to get coupons for products which I definitely love. Danio yoghurt is one of them.

I know the product before, because I got some coupons from Danio Facebook website to try them.  Danio was free even on casback sites (Quidco; CheckoutSmart; TopCashback) some weeks ago. I love Danio, because it is very thick, very high in protein and tasty.

Very thick yoghurts are my favourites from my childhood. I realised in my teens, that thick yoghurts contains more fat and more calories so I decided to buy thin 0% fat yoghurts. I was sure only fat makes the yoghurt thick.

What a big surprise and sensation! Danone Danio contains either 0% fat or low fat and is the thickest yoghurt what I have ever seen.

The secret behind Danio’s super thickness is that it is made with Danone’s strained yogurt recipe, which uses more milk than standard yogurts. The straining process extracts the whey, which is mostly water, and leaves behind a thick yogurt that is high in protein.

Proteins are very important for me as well. I have never seen a yoghurt with so high protein content before. There are 8g proteins in one 150g pot. I can eat it before or after my exercises instead of a protein shake. I can bring it with me to the gym. I can save money on food supplements.

It is always a big question what to eat after and before the workout. The best choice is a food high in proteins and carbs. Danio yoghurt is the best, easy and quick to eat. It has just the perfect size. I usually do my exercises quite late evening. I do not have time to eat a proper meaty meal after it. I always eat one or two pots of Danio instead of a protein bar after my workout. I like it, because it has low Glycemic Index, it keeps me full longer containing real ingredients. Danio is yoghurt, not processed food supplement. I sometimes upgrade the protein level with some unflavoured whey protein powder. It has very intensive fruity taste which perfectly hides the not very tasty protein powder.

I know it is very important to eat lots of protein because with aging our body use their own muscles to reduce the energy consumption. Older people need more protein to force their body to keep muscles. The life is very painful and slows down with a week muscle mass. It leads even to obesity. We should eat enough calcium and protein to have healthy bones and joints. These things are lifelong goals.

I love yoghurts and I eat 1 or 2 pots nearly every day, because they are the best healthy snacks. I must confess I love snacking and I do not want to give up. There is the only problem, snacks are often unhealthy and make me hungry for more snacks. Danio contains lots of protein and real ingredients and it is a very healthy dairy product. Protein keeps me full longer. I can snack without feeling guilty. It sounds as a dream!

I love low fat yoghurts and low sugar yoghurts because they contain less calorie than other yoghurts. Danio is exactly the best for me. 1 pot contains 125kcal to 159kcal, it depends on fruit.

Now I buy more Danios than any other low fat yoghurt. 

Why?

-All of these yoghurts contain nearly 0% of fat, but Danio remains thick and creamy. I love the texture better.

-Danio contains more proteins. It is very important, because I do lots of exercises and I focus on building muscles. I fuel my muscles with proteins and healthy carbohydrates as fruits. 1 pot of Danio contains 8g proteins. 1 pot of typical yoghut contains 4g proteins.

-I find typical yoghurt pots too small (120g). Danio in 150g pots suits better to my needs.

-Danio is full with hand-picked fruits, so has better fruity taste. I love to chew on big fruit pieces.

You can choose from four flavours:

-STRAWBERRY - Strawberry yoghurt flavour is very traditional. I cannot imagine a yoghurt range without the strawberry one. I love the big hand-picked fruit pieces in Danio. You can be always sure you eat real fruit.

-PASSIONFRUIT - Passion fruit danio has very nice exotic smell and taste. I love the big seeds with specific health benefit too.

-CHERRY – You can never go wrong with cherry danio. It is the perfect ingredient in any desserts. I can eat it any time, it is delicious.

-BLUEBERRY– The other traditional flavour is the blueberry one. I must confess I do not like blueberries. Thanks for the free coupons and this BzzReview I forced myself to try the blueberry flavour too. It is tasty and smells so nice. I love blueberry danio now and it is my favourite.

I am totally addicted to Danio and there always should be some pots in my fridge.

Garnier Ultimate Blends Body

I am so pleased BzzAgent.co.uk selected me to take part in their Garnier Ultimate Blends Body BzzCampaign. I love and trust Garnier products. I always have some in my bathroom – shampoos, conditioners, face care, body care – they make everything what I need.

BzzAgent offered me Four Ultimate options:

Delicate Oat for dry and sensitive skin 

A gentle blend of oat cream and almond milk oil, carefully tailored to soothe and restore sensitive skin. I tried it myself too. Has a nice light consistence.

Mythic Olive for “just” dry skin

An authentic Mediterranean scent made from a powerful elixir of extra virgin olive oil to nourish and hydrate dry skin. I like especially the Mythic Olive Nourishing lotion, because it leaves my skin irresistibly silky. Even the bottle has calming and warm green colour.

Marvellous Oils for Normal Skin types

Even normal skin needs daily pick up to decelerate aging.

This precious mixture of argan and camelia oil is a wonderful ritual to help keep skin hydrated and soft.

Honey Treasures for Very Dry Skin

Very dry skin is a thing of the past thanks to three treasures from the beehive to nourish and restore.

I suffer with dry skin since my childhood so I decided to choose Honey Treasures.

I tried nearly the whole range since my trial started because I cannot live without my daily moisturiser. And I have found lots of good offers in stores.

My BzzKit contained 2 money off vouchers to give my friends; creamy Honey Treasures Restoring Lotion and rich Honey Treasures Restoring Butter.

The first product I tried from the range was Honey Treasures Restoring Lotion. It is Garnier’s most restoring blend for very dry skin. And it works! I use it every day for glowing and healthy skin. I use washing glows in hot bath before applying body lotion. I exfoliate dead skin cells for best penetration and absorption of essential ingredients.  This tailor made formula containing 3 treasures from the beehive: propolis, royal jelly & honey. For best results I use it daily, massaging thoroughly into my skin. I use this rich and creamy lotion before bed. It penetrates instantly, so it is suitable to use any time during the day - you can get dressed immediately. On application, skin is immediately soothed and used daily; skin feels softer and more supple day after day. The bottle comes with a pump which helps you keep your environment tidy. The fragrance is delicious with honey and light floral scents.

My parcel contained Honey Treasures Restoring Butter too.

Wind and cold extremely dries out my skin. It is very important to use the right body care products.  I use Garnier Ultimate Blends body butter with honey. Garnier gives me back my soft and healthy skin. Instantly restores and soothes. It contains propolis, royal jelly & honey. These ingredients are perfect on dry skin.

I love the honey and light floral fragrance. I pamper myself with this fantastic product mostly on quiet weekends when I have enough time to massage my whole body.

My third product test review is live now - read what I think about Haliborange Softies multivitamins for children.

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Discover Lincolnshire

Entry to many Lincolnshire’s attractions and activities was free during Discover Lincolnshire Weekend on 12th and 13th of March.

We decided to visit the area on Sunday. We had a nice time and nice early spring weather.

We travelled to Lincoln first.

There is the huge and beautiful Lincoln Cathedral dating back to 11th century. It is a must see building inside and out.

Lincoln Castle is smaller as the cathedral but with a rich cultural heritage.  This castle is a home of the 1215 Magna Charta.

We had a nice walk in the city centre. It was a good exercise too, because historical buildings are on a really high hill.

Lincoln’s open top sightseeing bus and Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum’s vintage bus operated free during the weekend but we used rather our car to press as many visits as possible to our day.

Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum was our last stop in Lincoln. It is a small museum, but they have beautifully refurbished buses and vintage cars.

After learning some news about road transport we visited Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre to acquire some knowledge about airplanes.

We drove half hour to see Cogglesford Watermill milling and had a short nice walk on the countryside.

Our last stop was by a beautiful and still working Heckington Windmill. We were allowed to visit all four floors. 

Dunedin Tea - teas from all around the world in one place

Do you still remember your New Year’s Eve resolutions? Oh, yes, eat less sugar, sweets and maybe artificial sweeteners.

I was ok during the first two weeks, but the unignorable sugar craving attacked me later.

Drinking tea and coffee helps me to forget snacks. I love sweet tea and coffee, but on 1st January started to drink them without sugar and sweetener. I used to it, but it was no more a pleasure.

I was sure, I should find other solution!

Women’s magazines sometimes have really good advices. I have read, ground cinnamon naturally makes unsweetened coffee and tea tasting sweeter. Cinnamon is my favourite spice, so I took this advice. I can confirm it works – my tea and coffee is tastier with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Since then I use it regularly in my hot drinks.  That is fine, but one flavour is not enough for a whole life.

So I tried Dunedin Tea. It made a big difference in my eating and drinking habits – in my life.

I am in love with Dunedin Vanilla Cream Tea - A delicious synergy between excellent high grown tea, rich fresh vanilla, and a lovely cream character. This loose tea sachet contains Black tea, Calendula + Jasmine + Sunflower petals and Natural flavours.

It is a magic, what this little white flower can make in a tea cup.

Vanilla Cream Tea is designed for special occasions as well as being a dessert tea. Vanilla is reported to have ‘magical’ properties that calm nerves and lift the spirit as well as allegedly improving the romantic aspect of one’s life.

Light colour - intensive flavour

My second favourite is one extremely milky tea (as the name shows too), the delicious Dunedin Milk Oolong. A most unique character best described as premium oolong with sweet milk and light orchid notes peeking out from camellia depths. Mmmm….delicious.

This strange look makes very intensive flavour!

Milk Oolong is produced in both China and Taiwan. This is the latter and has been produced in the traditional fashion which imparts the milky characteristic through a dramatic change in the weather conditions. The liquid is bright and delicate with a distinct sweet and milky flavour.

Fred never had so sweet bath before!

Fruity teas are the best cheat drinks when you experience sugar craving. Dunedin Bora Bora Mango is a naturally caffeine free rooibos tea from South Africa. Its cup Characteristic claims, delicious fruit highlights transport one to tropical climes. Ingredients: Rooibos, Mango + Pineapple pieces, Blackberry leaves, Calendula petals and Natural flavours.

Sweet warm rooibos tea with a hint of mango

You can easily order from Dunedin's well made website. They sell high quality tea from all around the world. There are lots of photos and punctual descriptions about Dunedin Teas. You do not buy a pig in a poke. You can choose from different:

Black Teas

Flavoured Teas

Fruit & Herbal Teas

Green Teas

Flowering Teas

Oolong Teas

Rooibos Teas

White Teas

Just take a look!

If you are already there why not buy some distinctive teaware and accessories. Perfect as a gift too!

Cutest Tea Infuser Ever

Santa Pod Raceway - The Unforgettable Experience

We visited Santa Pod Raceway in Northampton last Saturday. I was lucky enough to win a whole family ticket to Stunt Fest.

I like cars, so I was sure I will enjoy this show, but my enjoyment was bigger as I expected. Santa Pod Raceway is an unforgettable experience. If you have not been there you must visit it!

Gates open after 10 am but the show in the Live Action Arena starts after midday. There are plenty of things to do before the big show. I advise you to try everything before the show because the show is very dynamic and there is only one interval.

What can you experience on your skin before the main show begins:

-     Monster Truck Rides and Mini Monster Truck Rides (there is endless queue, you must wait minimum 30 minutes to try the Red Dragon)

-         Fun Fair Rides

-         Drift Rides (I went just 3 round but I enjoyed it a lot)

-         Drift Trikes

-         Car Displays

The main attraction lasts more than 3 hours and it is extremely interesting. Just watch my videos and enjoy the voice – unfortunately you cannot smell burned tyres.

Arrepaido Stunt Display

Terry Grant Stunt Show

Podzilla Monster Truck

Car Jumping