Low-Carb Blogiversary Contest Prize Bundle #3

Prizes, prizes, and more prizes are coming out my ears and I can hardly wait to share more of them with you today as part of my 2nd Annual Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Blogiversary Giveaway Contest going on throughout the month of April in celebration of my two years of blogging about diet, health, and low-carb living. If you haven't entered for your chance to win yet, then why the heck not?

Did you see that gorgeous Vermont Castings grill you can win, hmmm? Or how about the first and second bundle of prizes that await you just for being a reader of the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog? I'll be sharing more prizes with you in this blog post today, but first I'm gonna have a little mercy on you regarding the scavenger hunt questions.

Here are just a few hints to help you out if you are struggling:

a. My favorite movies can be found here.
b. You can find my latest HDL number in this bloodwork.
c. The "must-have" book for low-carbers is in one of my book reviews.
d. For the author of the foreword to my book, read my press release.
e. As for my cat that died last year, she passed away with leukemia.

Okay, now that I've virtually given you ALL of the answers to my scavenger hunt questions now, EVERYBODY should have a fair chance at winning these amazing prizes I have for you in my contest. So many of you have already entered and I wish you all the best of luck in winning a prize during my drawing at the end of the month. It's gonna be so much fun!!!

Here is the third bundle of prizes that you can WIN! Yee haw!

JIGSAW HEALTH SUPER PRIZE PACK


Our friends at Jigsaw Health have an awesome prize for you!

You know who Jigsaw Health is because I recently wrote a review of their protein bars here at my blog. Well, have they got a prize package for you if your name is chosen as the winner! Check this out: And autographed copy of Pat Sullivan's book Wellness Piece by Piece, one-month supply of Jigsaw Essential Daily Packets, a box of each flavor of Jigsaw Bars, a bottle of each flavor of Jigsaw Whey Protein, and a 3-pound bag of Jigsaw Sprouted Organic Nuts and Seeds. WOW, now THAT is a nice prize, wouldn't ya say? Be sure to visit JigsawHealth.com for more information about this company.

ONE CASE OF EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVADO AVOCADO OIL
ONE CASE OF OMEGA PLUS OIL FROM OLIVADO


Olivado's avocado oil is cold-pressed for quality

You'll want to read my review of Olivado avocado oil from last year to gain a whole new appreciation for this healthy fat to consume while livin' la vida low-carb! Special thanks to Olivado Natural Nutrition for donating 1 case of 6/250ml cold pressed, extra virgin avocado oil as well as 1 case of 6/250 ml Omega Plus oil. Discover more about the joys of consuming high-quality oils by going to Olivado.com

KAREN RYSAVY/FIBERFIT PRIZE PACK

What an honor it is to have low-carb matriarch Karen Rysavy from the phenomenal TrulyLowCarb.com donate an entire autographed set of her wildly popular Cooking TLC cookbooks for my contest as well as a 16-ounce bottle of liquid Fiberfit and an 8-ounce powder donated by Nutragenics. You can place an order for either of these products at the Cooking TLC Shop and don't forget to check out my review of Fiberfit, too!

AUTOGRAPHED CD AND BOOK BY DR. RICHARD K. BERNSTEIN


Get this six-hour audio CD from the Bernstein library

On the heels of my wonderful interview with Dr. Richard K. Bernstein last week, the good diabetes doctor who is still preaching the low-carb solution to blood sugar problems has been gracious enough to donate an autographed copy of his 6-hour CD audio program entitled Secrets to Normal Blood Sugars as well as an autographed copy of his recently revised and updated version of his classic book Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars. Learn more about upcoming teleseminar calls featuring Dr. Bernstein by visiting Diabetes911.net.

FREE 30-PACK OF LOW-CARB NEXGEN MUFFINS


NexGen low-carb muffins are chock full of fiber and flavor

Finally today I want to give you an opportunity to taste those fantastic NexGen muffins that I recently blogged about for yourself. They have so graciously donated a 30-pack of these ginormous muffins, including 15 of the lemon poppy seed flavor and another 15 of the banana walnut flavor. I've had both of them and they are absolutely incredible! Learn more about the muffins by clicking here and don't forget to swing by NexGenFoods.com.

That's all the prizes I have to share with you for now, but more are on the way. Keep reading and keep on livin' la vida low-carb! If you haven't entered the giveaway yet, then you still have time. But you need to CLICK HERE to learn how to become eligible. I WANT you to win something, but you can't unless you enter. GOOD LUCK! :)

Jigsaw Bars Complete The Puzzle To Your Healthy Low-Carb Lifestyle

Jigsaw energy bars are worth a second look from low-carbers

There's a relatively new company out there making products for people desiring to live a better, healthier life. They are Jigsaw Health and you may have heard their radio ads for Jigsaw Magnesium on "The Neal Boortz Show" or "The Mike Gallagher Show." I even highlighted company founder Pat Sullivan in this recent blog post.

Of all the products that Jigsaw Health manufactures, one stood out from the rest as something that people who are livin' la vida low-carb could fit into their healthy low-carb lifestyle--Jigsaw Bars. These brownie-like bars are absolutely loaded with wholesome and nutritious ingredients, including a whopping 12g protein, omega-3 fatty acids, cocoa powder (which we learned today has been found in this new study to be good for brain health), vitamin C, pantothenic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid, biotin, and so much more!

These Jigsaw Bars SHOULD taste good since they are the result of 23 different test phases. Yep, they wanted to create the best possible energy bar for people to try and they think they have the "perfect" one now. People with celiac disease will appreciate that these bars are gluten-free and low-carbers will be pleased to know there is absolutely ZERO sugar in these bars.

However, there are 8g net carbs in these bars, so they should be consumed by those in the later phases of livin' la vida low-carb. Of course, if you want to get creative and cut the Jigsaw Bar in half, even those who are losing weight in the early stages of their low-carb journey can have a healthy and tasty treat with only 4g net carbs and 6g protein. EXCELLENT!

Jigsaw Bars come in two distinct flavors--Chocolate and Almond Coconut. Chocolate is one of my favorite flavors, but coconut doesn't thrill me very much. Therefore, my expectations for each were predicated on this before I even had a chance to eat them. When the time came to bite into a Jigsaw Bar for the very first time, I have to be honest: I HATED IT!

Yep, my intial experience eating one of the Chocolate Jigsaw Bars was a bit disappointing. It wasn't the taste so much as it was the texture--a bit gritty like there was sand mixed in with it. After reading the ingredients label, I realized what that was. They used whey protein crisps that were kinda like Rice Krispies in the center of the bar. Well, that explains the crunchiness.

The next time I tried the Jigsaw Bar, I will admit it was MUCH better than the first time because I didn't notice as much grit this time. I especially liked the fact that it was a high-protein bar that actually tasted somewhat like real food for a change. If you've ever bitten into a typical protein bar that's loaded with sugar, then you know what I'm talking about. Jigsaw Bars are different and thankfully so.

On a whim, I decided to play around with the Chocolate Jigsaw Bar by microwaving it for about 20 seconds. WOW, that was REALLY good! Then I spread a little bit of Sugar-Free Smucker's Raspberry Jam and a dollop of whipped cream on top for a dessert one night. Holy cow, this tastes JUST like a brownie now and the texture is WAY better! These bars are so versatile that they can be consumed hot or right out of the package (although hot is better to me!).

How about that Coconut flavor? Well, it should come as no surprise that it just wasn't my cup of tea. But I'm sure coconut lovers will appreciate it a lot more than I did. I just don't like the texture of coconut...never have, never will!

I do want to make you aware of one thing that the Jigsaw people are actually working on right now. These Jigsaw Bars have the sugar alcohol maltitol in them. GASP! But, but, but...I know, let me stop you before you even ask. Yes, this is the ingredient that I encourage people on low-carb to avoid if at all possible because of the stomach-busting properties it can cause in higher quantities.

But you will be pleased to know that maltitol is not the top ingredient which means it is not as heavily infused in these bars as some of the other products you have tried. In fact, Jigsaw supplements the maltitol with another more pleasant sugar alcohol called Xylitol for a sweet blend of sugar alternatives that substitute well for sugar. After eating one of these bars, I was bracing to have the typical gas and stomach cramps that come from maltitol consumption. It didn't happen and I was happy about that!

Wanna try these Jigsaw Bars for yourself? They have a special BUY ONE GET ONE FREE offer right now and a 100% full-refund satisfaction guarantee. In other words, there's NO risk to try these bars for yourself and see if you agree they are a great-tasting way to supplement your diet with healthy vitamins and minerals as well as hunger-busting protein. Let me know what you think!

FREE Pat Sullivan E-Book From Jigsaw Health

Jigsaw Health is taking the lead in providing quality health products

Ever since my nearly 200-pound weight loss on the low-carb lifestyle, I am constantly keeping my eyes peeled for any companies I can put my trust in that will provide nutritionally-rich products to help enhance my health even further. One of those companies that I'd like to tell you about today is Jigsaw Health.

Interestingly, the head of this business is not a health professional nor does he have any formal eduation in the field of nutrition. But his life was radically changed for the better when he discovered through years of investigative research on his own that the chronic illness he was experiencing had more to do with his diet than he ever thought possible.

His name is Pat Sullivan who is very accomplished in the field of business technology. Despite his enormous success in the high-tech world, Sullivan struggled through three decades of chronic pain and conditions that kept him from living his life to the fullest. So he took matters into his own hands.


Get a FREE COPY of Pat Sullivan's e-book, "Wellness Piece By Piece"

Sullivan researched nutritional studies and research papers to start implementing alternative treatments for his pain. With over 125 million Americans suffering from chronic illness, he knew he was on to something that could have far-reaching implications. From dealing with his own conditions, including mercury poisoning, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome and worse, Sullivan finally found the pieces to the proverbial jigsaw puzzle his life had been for him. It was the precursor for the company he would later create--Jigsaw Health.

As a result of his success at overcoming these chronic conditions, he decided to write Wellness Piece By Piece. Crafted in layman's terms and in his own unique style, you can sense Sullivan has a deep compassion for anyone who has ever had to deal with some sort of chronic condition in their life. He's been there himself, so he knows the misery. And he also knows the cure.

Using practical application of the things that worked for him, Sullivan offers anyone who is concerned about their total health and wellbeing to see how their life can be so much better through basic improvements in their diet and lifestyle. He wants to provide a heaping helping of hope and inspiration to those who have been plagued by chronic illness like he once was.

Best of all, Sullivan wants to give you a FREE COPY of his e-book, A $16 VALUE!!! That's right! Because you are a wise reader of the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog, Pat Sullivan wants to give you this e-book ABSOLUTELY FREE just for signing up for his no-cost-involved educational Jigsaw Health newsletter.

All you have to do it submit your first and last name as well as your e-mail address and you'll receive an e-mail with a downloadable link to your FREE COPY of Wellness Piece By Piece. Who can beat FREE? I got mine within one minute of signing up for the newsletter. There's so much information in this book that you can use to improve your own health.

The 16 chapters in Wellness Piece By Piece cover everything from chronic illness and recurring sickness, hormones, allergies, infections, thick blood, mercury, a toxic body, nutrition, supplements, doctors, alternative medicine and even the importance of a relationship with God. Wanna see a FREE CHAPTER of this amazing book? CLICK HERE to download Chapter 1 to see for yourself the change that happened in Pat Sullivan. It'll open your eyes to the power of a healthy diet!

It's hard to argue the results with someone who has seen such a miraculous turnaround in his health like Pat Sullivan has experienced. I'd love to have the opportunity to interview him at my blog and will begin working on making that happen very soon if he is up to it. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, please take advantage of this special FREE BOOK deal and browse around the Jigsaw Health web site as well. You may just find something you like there including their famously delicious and nutritious Jigsaw Sprouted Nuts & Seeds, Jigsaw Coconut Oil, Jigsaw Ground Flax Seed, and a product you may have heard advertised on the radio called Jigsaw Magnesium with SRT.

If you do decide to get something from Jigsaw Health, be sure to enter the code "LIVINLOWCARBMAN" to receive 5% off of your total purchase at the checkout. You get FREE SHIPPING with orders over $60 and Jigsaw Health offers a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied with your purchase.

At the very least, please take advantage of the FREE BOOK and learn from this man who has beat the odds and overcome his bout with chronic illness through the use of non-traditional methods. Sounds a lot like livin' la vida low-carb, doesn't it? :)