I’m in review mode around these parts, as I have quite a few items lined up to review and share with you guys. It’s a good problem to have, as you know I have a non-kitchen right now. (In fact, my kitchen is such a non-kitchen, that it no longer exists – it’s currently waiting for transport to its final resting place in the King County Washington dump).
The hardest thing about doing a remodel, besides actually doing the work, is that you end up living without many of the modern luxuries that most people take for granted. We currently have no kitchen, no laundry facilities, and power to only a few spots in the house. As I like to tell 2Chili, when you hit rock bottom, there’s only one way to go – straight up!
I’ve mentioned a few times in the past few months that my nutrition is at risk due to having to eat out too much, so quality supplements become even more critical. One of the most important supplements I take is a certified toxin-free fish oil from Nordic Naturals. I really like it – it doesn’t provide any after effects such as fish burps or bad taste, and it works great. My skin and hair are strong and healthy, and my mental acuity is as sharp as ever. So, when I was sent some Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Effervescent to try out, I was all over it!
What is it? A powdered omega-3 supplement made from cod liver oil.
Cod liver oil?!?! Yes, but this is not your grandma’s cod liver oil.
This supplement comes in individual packets that you add to water, and it tastes like an orange creamsicle. And, much like the Oxylent I told you about last week, this supplement spiffs up your water and is quite tasty to boot. I have used it in several different situations (with breakfast, while working on our house, and even before bed), and never had any fishy aftertaste or any GI impact.
I really think this powdered form of Omega-3 is genius, especially if you’re trying to get your kids to take fish oil (which is really critical to developing minds). I only wish I had taken fish oil from a younger age – who knows how much smarter I could have been. I am sort of kidding but sort of not there – it is proven that fish oil has a bevy of benefits, including improved markers of mental sharpness/brain health.
The Nordic Naturals Omega-3 Effervescent It is clean and smooth, no oily-ness at all, and even the packaging is appealing to the younger set. Not that this is for kids only – it is for adults and children alike – I just think the geniusness in this is that you could easily get kids or folks that have trouble with pills to take a fish oil supplement and enjoy it.
Nutrients:
What’s nice about this Omega-3 supplement is that it also has vitamin D3 in it, so if you don’t take a separate multivitamin, you’re getting your vitamin D as well.
Cost
The best price I found was on Amazon, at about $1.21 per pack. However, if you buy it straight from Nordic Naturals, you can join their “Omega Club” and get 15% off your order and free shipping (this signs you up for quarterly deliveries).
Verdict
I will probably keep using the Ultimate Omega I am on because it is a higher dose of Omega-3s. However, I know a couple of different people that have told me recently they just can’t stomach fish oil (because I work it into every conversation, honestly). I will be telling them about this great alternative to omega-3 pills! If you can’t take pills, or just like to spiff up your water with actual nutrition, this is a great solution!
Giveaway!
Update: I was originally planning to give you an unopened bottle of Complete Omega 3.6.9 that Nordic Naturals sent me as a way of sharing the love. However, they have upped the ante and are going to give the winner a bottle of the Complete 3.6.9 and a little swag to go with it. Definitely get your name in the hat on this one!
Simply leave a comment below letting me know why you want it, and I’ll choose a random winner on September 11 – one week from today.
Have you tried the Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Effervescent? What did you think?
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I would LOVE to try a bottle of Nordic Naturals. The owner of my local vitamin shop keeps trying to get me to buy another brand but I keep telling him that you have given rave reviews to Nordic Naturals, which he does not currently carry in stock. If I try it and like it then maybe he’ll carry it!
Good luck Heather! I just found out that Nordic Naturals is going to throw in a little extra swag with the Omega 3.6.9, so the winner will get a really nice prize.
You’re right, I really do love Nordic Naturals from a quality standpoint. Thanks for your note!
Hey Angela!
I almost missed this post in my email! I love Nordic Naturals and even give them to my two doggies! Lol
We usually take the DHA bottle but I’ve been so bad lately taking them. You’ve given me a boost to try to remember more often!
I’d love to try the 369 bottle – how nice that you’re having the giveaway! Thanks!
Oh and one question. Do you keep ur fish oil in the fridge like me? Curious minds want to know.
Hi Debbie,
In fact, I have given Pipa a few of the doggie Omega-3s and she eats them up like candy! Funny dog. It really seems to make a nice impact on her coat, so I am thinking of giving to her regularly. Are you giving the pups people Omegas or dog Omegas?
As far as the fridge, right now, I just keep them on my “craft services table,” since we only have a dorm-room sized fridge. But, when we get our kitchen done and full-sized fridge, I will probably store them in there!
Thanks for your note!
I’m sorry Angela, I just noticed your reply in my email now. Sorry about that.
I give them the human Omega 3’s. Since they are smaller, I give them one pill 2-3x per week, and yes, they gobble them up, crunch crunch! LOL
Thanks for your input on where you store them too.
Okay, that is good to know – Miss Pipa sure enjoyed the doggie ones, but I question if they are any different. Seem the same to me!
I never buy any “doggy” supplements for them, (except heartworm) Mindy even gets human glucosomine/chondrotin/msm (sp?)
I think animal pills are sometimes overpriced, and since there is no real regulation on animal products, I wonder if the company could be using sub-par ingredients (not saying nordic naturals does this!) and there could be unnecessary sugars, salts and fillers.
It drives me crazy to give them the heart meds with all that crap like natural flavors. Dogs don’t need flavors!! I would rather just wrap a plain pill in peanut butter or cheese!
Throw my name in the hat…unless you found these cleaning out your old yuck kitchen! (Just kidding). Would love to try!
Thanks for posting I think I will try this. A free bottle would be great!
I give fish oil/vit D3 to my husband but not for my self. As with most woman we
always take care of others before ourselves.And I am sure I need it as I do not
eat as well as I should. Keep up the good work and best of luck with your remodeling.
I hope some day I can have a new kitchen as well.
I didn’t even think about the benefits of giving fish oils to kids–thanks for mentioning it in your post! I think I would have to go the effervescent route…I might have mutiny on my hands if I give them the pills. ? I would use the free bottle for my husband. A change in jobs leaves him with very little time for exercise, carry-out lunches at his desk…you can see where this is going.
Thanks for the review!
Yes, I think even more than adults, kids need the Omega 3’s for their developing minds. I really dig this effervescent – it is tasty. I think your kids will think it is a treat, not a vitamin! And, I can so relate to your husband. Fish oil is a life-saver right now!
I’d love to try this. this sounds just like what I need.
Please enter me in your drawing for the non-fishy fish oil. Maybe I can convince my daughter, who has ADD, to use fish oil, which can only help her brain!
Hi Nance, Good luck! Regardless, I totally agree that fish oil would be great for a child with ADD. I think she would like this effervescent powder – it really is like a liquid creamsicle. Maybe pick up a 7-pack as a low-risk way to try it out and see if she takes the bait (ha, pun intended!)
I’m trying to increase my intake of healthy fats, especially omega 3’s. Fish is so expensive and sometimes I want something sweet. Nordic Naturals sounds like it would be perfect for me, thanks for the giveaway
I totally agree, Jordan! “Safe” fish is hard to come by and it is expensive! A good fish oil can be expensive too, but not nearly the cost of the 3-5 servings of salmon per week that some people recommend…
Angela — Did you pick a winner???
Hi Heather, I have, but I am not done writing up the post yet. It will be published a little later today. Stay tuned!!