introducing: The Cereal Store

one of the most frequent pieces of feedback we receive goes something like this: “there are so many choices, i don’t know what to pick!”

while we believe a big part of our website’s appeal is the (literally) BILLIONS of possible combinations, we do realize this abundance of choice can be quite intimidating.  so our solution (drum roll, por favor): THE CEREAL STORE

we revamped our recommendations pages with 15 tried, tested and tasty cereal & granola mixes of the healthiest foods on earth.  for each mix, we highlight the nutritional info, the core benefits, a brief description, one or two testimonials from the testing process, and even a few extra ingredients that go well with this mix if you feel like spicing it up!

we plan to add more mixes along the way (psst: [me] & goji kids coming soon!), so continue to send us your suggestions, and if you try one of The Cereal Store mixes, please give it an honest review!

so check out our new cereal store and send your taste buds on a adventure for some Plum Island Pirate’s Booty, grab some cereally INVIGORATING energy, or take in a San Marino Sunrise.

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goji-ng to the chapel and we’re gonna get married!

ahh its summer and love is in the air! [me] & goji would like to congratulate our web designer Josh for being the first gojian to take the plunge (adam you’re next)! the wedding was a blast and the happy couple danced the night away.

to a lifetime of happiness…[josh & ashley] & goji

top 5 cereal names of the week

those who have signed up for our newsletter got a sneak peek of the Top 5 this week.  if you missed out, you can sign up for our newsletter anytime in the top right corner of our homepage. we promise to keep it chock-full of interesting tid-bits and to-dos!  Now, the top 5:

1) Amanda’s Monster Mash Yum Yum Eat Me Yum Yum Yum!

2) This Cereal’s Made for Walking (i took this as a play on the Jessica Simpson song, “These Boots Are Made for Walking.”

3) eat this today and it will be sunny

4) The Breakfast of ChampiMoms

5) Razzing My Goji

meet me at the cacao.. cacao cabanaaa

it’s a party in your bowl when you add these small, but oh so mighty cacao nibs to your mix.

whether at a cabana beach party or the breakfast table, this antioxidant filled pick me up is actually one of nature’s best mood enhancers.

what are these innocent crumbly brown pieces? they’re actually the edible part of the cocoa bean after it has been cleaned, roasted and hulled. after a multitude of steps (involving a multitude of continents) you get what are known as cacao nibs. now these are what chocolate is made from.

eat them just as they are.. but don’t get fooled by their unassuming size. these are not your typical valentine’s day kisses that have been bunched and mashed into a paste with some added cocoa butter and sugar and maybe a little lecithin to keep everything running smoothly. Cacao nibs are far richer, more intense in flavor because of their raw, pure state. basically, they are naked chocolate.

so add some unadulterated goodness to your next mix. i can’t promise things won’t get a little crazy. cacao, can you handle it?

The Sports Club / LA now carrying [me] & goji

We are extremely excited to announce that The Sports Club / LA in NYC is now offering [me] & goji in their cafe!

The Sports Club / LA is one of the finest sports and fitness complexes in the world and every amenity they offer is “created to inspire you, challenge you, and surpass your every expectation.”

For our new venture, we teamed up with the talented nutrition and wellness coach, Lara S. Sutton of LSM Nutrition to design 4 custom mixes for the members of The Sports Club /LA.

cereally INVIGORATING: this mix sparks quick starts and sustained energy. your body efficiently converts the natural sugars in apple and banana into quick energy and the Lysine in amaranth helps produce collagen, the protein that fortifies bones and tendons.

Recipe ID: 121475 Flaxed and Flaked, Apple x2, Banana x2, Zante Currant

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cereally REVIVING: this mix replenishes. the nutrient-dense, free-radical killing goji berries re-charge your body with 11 essential minerals and 18 amino acids while the simple carbs restore muscle glycogen and aid nutrient absorption.

Recipe ID: 121476 Artisanal Cereal, Goji x2, Maine Wild Blueberries x2, Almond

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whoa! PROTEIN: this mix satisfies your appetite & your muscles by packing 8 grams of straight-from-nature (not scientists) protein and 5g of fiber. with only 4g grams of sugar, you can be confident you are getting the most out of each calorie you put in.

Recipe ID: 121478 Samurai Wheat, Wheat Germ, Strawberries x2, Soy Nuts x2, Pumpkin Seeds x2, Walnuts, Pistachios

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GRANOLA-LA: this granola nourishes and inspires with crunchy textures and colorful superfoods that fight free-radicals and vitalize your taste buds. get it? got it? goji!

Recipe ID: 121479 Golden Granola, Caocao Nibs, Hunza Goldenraisins, Goji, Mulberry, Brazil Nuts

On tuesday and wednesday, Adam joined Lara and our director of new business, George, at the Upper East Side location for a tasting event.  We sampled the mixes and received some great feedback from the members.

Thank you to Kevin, Lara and everyone at The Sports Club / LA for setting up the event.

Stay tuned for more from this partnership, and if you know of somewhere that you think is a good fit for [me] & goji, send George an e-mail!

Top 5 Cereal Names of the Week

truth be told: not blown away by the overall creativity this week. i guess it is the middle of summer and people are just busy reFlaxing on the beach!

…see how easy it is ;O)

here we go:

1. The Right Side of Bed
2. Bowled Over at 49
3. Cat’s Pre-Wedding Health Mix
4. Sunflower Flakes
5. Fun Lovin’ Cereal

tennis & goji: meet your match!

let’s see how the 3 top seeds in tennis face up against the 3 top seeds in nature!

roger federer, men’s tennis world no. 1 player
- his wimbledon match against roddick holds the all time record for the most games in the 5th set and broke the record for total games every played in a grand slam.

vs.

- chia seed, the high-energy endurance seed that raises hydration levels to the max. how else do you expect to survive a grueling 4 hours and 18 minutes of thrilling tennis?

rafael “rafa” nadal, men’s tennis world no. 2 player:
- the reigning king of clay became the first player to simultaneously hold grand slam titles on clay, grass, and hard court.

vs.

- flax seed, the one that fights everything from heart disease and diabetes to even cancer is surely fit for the player who’s game hinges high on defensive pressure. now if only flax could fix one’s fashion sense. like those capri pants.. cerealsly, rafa?

serena williams, women’s tennis world no. 1 player
- after crushing her older sister venus in a mere 87 minutes, it seems that power beats endurance for this super sibling’s a-game.

vs.

- amaranth seed, the highest source of lysine, the essential amino acid that energizes our muscles and strengthens our bones for those power play points or sister show-downs.

well looks like these players just got served three-love. to find your super seed visit meandgoji.com. who knows, you could find a match made in heaven!

[me] & goji TV : a cereal introduction

one of our cereally talented interns, Pranav, put together this video to introduce people to the new evolution of cereal.

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top 5 cereal names of the week

here is this week’s batch, enjoy!

1. Loaded ‘n Oated Mix
2. On the warpath for nutrition
3. sort of a muffin
4. Sue’s Boot Camp
5. like a snack without the preservatives!