Tdiestelmann
Member Since: March 14, 2019Reviews
Cetaphil hydrating eye gel cream
This is not my favourite eye cream.. But it is *okay* Maybe better as a primer or pre-primer before applying makeup. But, a stand alone, it didn’t make a big improvement for me. It smoothed the skin under the eyes giving a nicer appearance. It... +
This is not my favourite eye cream.. But it is *okay* Maybe better as a primer or pre-primer before applying makeup. But, a stand alone, it didn’t make a big improvement for me.
It smoothed the skin under the eyes giving a nicer appearance. It did not help at all for dark circles, so I don’t think the brightening factor was there at all. I’ve tried a few times to compare before and after and it looks about the same- maybe a bit smoother but that’s it. I’ve tried one side and not the other, to compare as well, it wasn’t a very noticeable difference, maybe subtle at best.
I have used eye creams in the past that are really effective, so I would say this product is not a game changer for me, but it’s *okay* ...
It did moisturize, but in my experience it didn’t do much to brighten.
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Quest Tortilla Style Protein Chips Chili Lime
These are a pretty tasty snack. The chili lime flavour won’t be for everyone but Quest has a few flavour choices out there to try. But I enjoy this flavour, they are a decent replacement for the standard tortilla chips with much less fat and a ton... +
These are a pretty tasty snack. The chili lime flavour won’t be for everyone but Quest has a few flavour choices out there to try. But I enjoy this flavour, they are a decent replacement for the standard tortilla chips with much less fat and a ton of protein.
They are on the pricier side as a single serve bag runs about $5. But if you’re looking for a snack that’s high in protein and has the satisfaction of a chip these are a good choice. They are low carb and keto friendly. They are a nutritional snack, so you’ll find them at the Low Carb Grocers, and places like GNC.
They contain 140 calories per single serve bag. 4.5 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbs (1 gram fibre), 20 grams protein, with 15% daily calcium, and 2% daily iron.
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CRAVE -creamy chicken enchiladas
This is the second product from Crave I’ve reviewed. This was the less enjoyable of the two. It’s high in sodium, 40% of daily value. There’s some fibre and a decent amount of protein. But the flavour is not there. It’s creamy, and kind of... +
This is the second product from Crave I’ve reviewed. This was the less enjoyable of the two.
It’s high in sodium, 40% of daily value. There’s some fibre and a decent amount of protein. But the flavour is not there. It’s creamy, and kind of bland. The corn tortillas were tough, the veggies didn’t add a lot of flavour to the dish though a little bit of texture perhaps.
Won’t be purchasing the Crave entrees again, due to high sodium content, and both entrees had components that were chewy and not enjoyable to the bite.
Okay if you’re on the go and looking for a decent serving of protein, but not if you’re looking for big flavour, or if you have heart or blood pressure problems. Won’t purchase again.
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Beyond Meat The Beyond Burger
First off I want to say this is not a health product by any means. It’s got a high fat content as well as moderate sodium. They’re a little expensive but the taste and quality makes up for the cost. That being said, it’s really darn tasty!... +
First off I want to say this is not a health product by any means. It’s got a high fat content as well as moderate sodium. They’re a little expensive but the taste and quality makes up for the cost.
That being said, it’s really darn tasty! The texture is really good too. It’s definitely the closest option to a regular burger out there. It also contains some fibre which is good, a good amount of protein. It’s soy and gluten free. I have food sensitivities with red meats and glutens so this is a great option when the craving for a burger comes along. I tried their recipe for the vegan-n-out burger, a take on the classic from in-n-out, and it was really delicious.
Will purchase again for sure.
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Midol PMS
This product is pretty good for pms and menstrual pain relief. The price is about average. Works well for aches, bloating, and cramps. I’m not sure about the irritability part lol but it does make me a bit tired. I prefer this one over the... +
This product is pretty good for pms and menstrual pain relief. The price is about average. Works well for aches, bloating, and cramps. I’m not sure about the irritability part lol but it does make me a bit tired. I prefer this one over the menstrual relief one which contains caffeine and can make some people jittery (but probably less tired).
Will purchase again as needed.
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Crave Turkey with Italian Sausage Stuffing
I grabbed this product to try, thinking the low sugar content, and high protein should make for an okay frozen entree. The taste was okay, the balance between the sauce/stuffing/turkey not bad as well. The texture of the stuffing was a bit chewy... +
I grabbed this product to try, thinking the low sugar content, and high protein should make for an okay frozen entree.
The taste was okay, the balance between the sauce/stuffing/turkey not bad as well. The texture of the stuffing was a bit chewy, and the turkey was fine.
But it is salty! There’s about 48% of the recommended daily sodium in this. It’s way more sodium than anyone needs to eat in one meal. I wish I would have checked the sodium before I purchased it. If you have blood pressure issues, or heart concerns, this product is not for you.
The entree itself is a good serving size, it wasn’t unpleasant to eat, but because of the sodium I will not purchase again.
(Side note: I purchased the chicken enchilada one as well, but will be giving it to someone else to try for feedback)
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Lindt Excellence Caramel and Sea Salt Dark Chocolate
This Lindt bar is delicious. In particular, it is simple yet complex. There’s some sweet from the caramel, savoury from the sea salt, a touch of the bitter from the dark chocolate. Everything is in perfect balance. There’s a little crunch... +
This Lindt bar is delicious. In particular, it is simple yet complex. There’s some sweet from the caramel, savoury from the sea salt, a touch of the bitter from the dark chocolate.
Everything is in perfect balance.
There’s a little crunch when you bite into it from the sea salt, and then it all melts together into a marvellous medley in your mouth. Yum!
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Maybelline New York Fit Me Concealer
Not impressed with this product. I thought it would be decent based on some research I did before buying. Generally I use higher end concealers but thought I would give this stuff a chance. The coverage is not great. Even with primer I found it... +
Not impressed with this product. I thought it would be decent based on some research I did before buying. Generally I use higher end concealers but thought I would give this stuff a chance.
The coverage is not great. Even with primer I found it settles into lines and creases way too easily while not concealing any discolouration, redness, dark circles etc. The range of shades was decent, but even so it wasn’t worth the money I paid for it. I have normal skin, so it isn’t like my face is an oil fest, nor is it dry/flaky.
Maybe it works better for others but I would recommend saving your money and investing in a better product. Won’t purchase again. And probably won’t finish using what I bought before it winds up in the trash. Every time I give it another chance I wind up asking myself “why?” afterwords cause it’s not great.
It’s not even good.
I’m sure you could find something cheaper that works better, and certain that investing in a more expensive product is worth it more than throwing money away on this stuff.
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Seeds of Change Organic Basmati Rice
This is a decent microwave rice. I have tried other brands and varieties in the past and find they are usually too al dente or have a plastic like texture. This rice is good. The flavour was good. I found the texture a little bit on the tender side... +
This is a decent microwave rice. I have tried other brands and varieties in the past and find they are usually too al dente or have a plastic like texture.
This rice is good. The flavour was good. I found the texture a little bit on the tender side but all around it was enjoyable. A pouch makes enough for two servings if you’re eating something like a curry or stir fry on top, maybe can get four smaller servings as well. It is organic, which is a bonus.
Good for days when you don’t feel like cooking the rice on the stovetop (or for those who struggle with making stovetop rice). Will probably purchase this again. Interested to try some of their other products as they have a range of different grains, rices etc. Runs about $3 for a pouch.
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O’Tasty BBQ Pork Steamed Buns
These are yummy. If you enjoy Chinese bbq pork they are a good quick snack to keep in the freezer. A bag of 8 will run you about $7-8 at regular price, when on sale sometimes you can get them for about $5. Either way, they’re a decent value for... +
These are yummy. If you enjoy Chinese bbq pork they are a good quick snack to keep in the freezer.
A bag of 8 will run you about $7-8 at regular price, when on sale sometimes you can get them for about $5. Either way, they’re a decent value for what you get.
They’re steamed (bao) so they aren’t super high in fat or calories, at about 200 calories per bun. They are a decent size when cooked as well. They also offer steamed chicken buns from the same company for those who don’t eat pork. But if you do, I recommend giving these a try. Super easy to make. Ready in maybe 10 minutes or less in a steamer.
Love and will continue to buy this product for the foreseeable future!
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