It's after the holiday!

Warm up to a few new items designed for this season and don’t forget to relax, have a nice cup of tea and enjoy the cooler weather.

By NERIA BARR
Black tea (photo credit: courtesy)
Black tea
(photo credit: courtesy)
Palatable pastilles to the rescue
Bach Rescue Pastilles, suitable for the whole family, are flavorful candies that use the Original Bach Flower Remedy formula. Developed by Dr. Edward Bach nearly 100 years ago, the Rescue remedy is used around the world to relieve stress. The pastilles are ideal during exams and other trying situations. They come in a tin with an easy “press on the lid” opening and closing mechanism and are convenient to carry anywhere. The taste is very pleasant. I tried the black currant flavor, which has no added sugar.
NIS 40.
Pro probiotics
With school under way and the weather changing every day, it’s also the time when many families bring out the antibiotics. To avoid too many illnesses this season, some experts suggest adding probiotics to not only your diet but also to that of your children. The new kids’ food supplement Probiotic LLG drops by Altman includes the LGG probiotics recommended by doctors around the world. It’s safe to use and easy to give to kids. According to the company, Altman’s research reveals that the drops help control stomach aches in children, reduce diarrhea in infants and youngsters, avoid upper-respiratory tract infections and more.
NIS 108.80.
The same but different
As part of Osem’s new health strategy, the company has launched a new version of its all-time favorite cookie, the Petit Beurre. Made with 50% whole grains, the new cookie was added to the Nutritional Plus line that Osem introduced a few months ago. The new version will be sold in the same size packages and for the same price as the former one.
Tea, anyone?
Did you know that after water, tea is the most popular beverage around the world? Ireland is reportedly where tea is drunk more than anywhere else, with five cups per person per day. In comparison, in Israel the average is one cup in three days. This interesting information was provided by Pompadour tea, which offers two lines of tea and infusions. The green tea line features six flavors, and the fruit infusions include mint, chamomile, lemon-ginger, berries and more.
NIS 14.9 to NIS 18.9.
Gentle cleanse
La Roche-Posay, which specializes in products for sensitive skin, has launched its new micellar water, designed to remove makeup and relax the skin after a long day. Ultra, the new clinically tested formula of non-comedogenic micellar water, contains no parabens, soap, coloring or sulfate.
NIS 80 for 200 ml.
Lush lashes
When it comes to mascara, L’Oreal Paris is definitely the master, producing a new and even more effective mascara every season. This time, it’s the new Volume Million Lashes – Fatale mascara, with a multi-layer brush that loads each lash with a healthy dose of volume. The luscious black buildable formula contains intense pigments and, according to our tester, it really does add volume and thickness to her lashes. The company has added an application tip. Apply on lashes from root to tip, and move the brush from side to side across the base of your lashes to separate them to achieve ultimate definition.
NIS 75, introductory price NIS 50.
Not only if you’re on a diet
Good news for weight watchers. The Fitness line of products by Nestle has entered the bread substitute market, adding “rice cakes” made not from rice but from three whole grains plus quinoa. The Fitness crackers are light, crisp and tasty and contain only 15 calories each. Kosher.
NIS 10.
Rich in protein
Not a sports fan or body builder, I was never interested in protein shakes. That is, until my doctor told me that I needed to add protein to my diet. The easiest way to make sure you get enough protein and not too many calories is by consuming one protein shake a day. So I tried the Herbalife Pro Max protein shake, which is recommended for those who train hard at the gym, and it’s not bad at all. The Pro Max powder has 25 grams of protein in each drink, 4.5 grams of amino-acids BCAA, three grams of glutamine and no artificial sweeteners or food coloring, making it ideal for muscle building. To prepare a protein shake, mix five level tablespoons of powder in 250 ml. of liquid (such as water, milk or milk substitute such as soy or almond drink).
NIS 351 for 1 kg.
Brush it out
If you or your children have long hair, you know how difficult and painful combing tangled hair can be. And when you’re in a hurry to get to work or school on time, it’s a real problem. Hair specialist Michel Mercier has designed a brush that reduces the pain and makes combing easier and less time-consuming. There are brushes for fine, full or normal hair, and they come in funky colors.
NIS 33.90. Available online at www.telepharma.co.il.
Take care of your bestie
The bug protein buzz has reached pet food. Biopet is now marketing Trovet hypoallergenic dog food in Israel. Designed especially for older and sensitive dogs suffering from food allergies, the product is based on pure bug protein mixed with potatoes. The company says the food can provide a solution for many health problems and sensitivities of dogs.
NIS 213 for three kg. and NIS 525 for 10 kg. Available at pet shops and veterinary clinics.