If there's one thing I have learned since I married my husband, it would be how important it is to be weary of what I put in my mouth. I was never much of a vegetable lover and could hardly resist sweet foods (nor can I even till this day!) Yet, I started to appreciate reading ingredient labels on the products I bought and questioning the amount of sugars, salts and fats as well as the presence of preservatives and other artificial additives when I was in university and participated more in grocery shopping. It wasn't until I was in my early twenties that I enjoyed my first ever bowl of Caesar salad! It took a creamy, parmesany salad at Red Lobster to re-evaluate my distaste for anything green but I don't regret it. Now, I buy organic salads, my favourite leaf being spinach. Yes. I said spinach. Had you asked me to try spinach back in the day when Popeye was still on the air, I would have let out a hearty pirate laugh. Now, a simple spinach salad topped with a mixture of oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and maybe some mustard, along with goat cheese and pepitas... it's just so mmm, mmm, good!

When I was pregnant with my first child, my husband encouraged me to try a vegan multi-vitamin. I never really knew the difference between vegan and vegetarian, but by looking at the ingredients and by smelling the array of vegetable aromas inside the bottle, I knew it was the healthiest option. I remember reading it was also more easily absorbed into the body. It makes sense, doesn't it? Give your body only what it needs. It doesn't need chemical derivatives of the real thing. It needs the real thing.

Now, let's get one thing clear here. I'm not a vegetarian by any means. But I can appreciate and actually admire those who are. There are so many health benefits that cannot be denied. And having kids makes it all that more important to promote a love of natural and whole foods. I try to ensure that my kids have fruit or vegetables at every meal but it isn't always possible.

Also, let me point out that I'm probably the worst possible cook with kids you'll ever find. That's why it's great to learn about new products that are healthy and easy to prepare, such as Hall's Kitchens soups. I was very fortunate to be able to sample two of their varieties and ever so thrilled to learn that all of their soups are vegan and free of gluten, dairy and yeast. And listen to this: Chef Catherine Hall makes every effort to seek out seasonal, locally-grown produce. You gotta love going local! She also understands that there are people like me who enjoy a little meat or fish in their diet. You can add rice noodles, shrimp or chicken to soups like Bangkok Curry Coconut & Lime or use it as a sauce for mussels.

I was sent two bottles of soup for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way. 
The thoughts and views expressed in this review are strictly my own honest opinions.