The Fresh Network Blog

Hail Wheatgrass

Juice Master Jason Vale sings the praises of nature’s most health-enhancing elixir.

One of the most popular new super drinks of the 21st century is wheatgrass. I say ‘new’, but what I mean of course is new to most. Wheatgrass shots have in fact been around for centuries. The famous Swiss doctor Bircher-Benner was using powerful green juices as far back as the 1800’s and it is reported that as far back as the 16th century green juices were used to help treat all kinds of disease. And of all the green juices on earth, none is more nutritionally powerful than wheatgrass. In fact, it has been said that just one little shot of wheatgrass has the same nutritional value as 1kg of other leafy green vegetables. Whether that stat is actually true or not (after all how can one ever really know?) one thing is for sure: a tiny amount of this super green liquid can have a tremendous impact on every aspect of your health. 

KIKI Launches new Certified Organic range

KIKI always has a finger on the pulse with their comprehensive food and food supplement range. With a rapidly growing portfolio, and new contemporary branding, KIKI has always ensured that only the highest raw quality ingredients are selected. Each product is carefully and ethically processed to preserve and maximise the beneficial and potent elements. No fillers, binders or preservatives are ever added. 

KIKI has not only just launched their new labels and branding, but also their new raw, Certified Organic range which include Coconut oil, Spirulina, Chlorella, Aloe Ferox Juice, Moringa Leaf powder, Pea Protein and Wheatgrass. Watch this space for more to come...

You can see the full KIKI range and buy here. 

Raw Freedom - Veggie Noodles

 

These noodles have a Chinese flavour, so if you love Chinese food but want to give up the greasiness of a take-away this is a deliciously healthy alternative.

This delicious recipe is from Saskia Fraser's new book "Raw Freedom" Quick and Easy Raw Food Recipes for Everyday Energy - see below for more details.

  Recipe

 Equipment: knife, chopping board, mandolin (optional)

 Serves 1

 

 

GO! Kombucha Tea

"I LOVE THIS KOMBUCHA!"  

 Review by Karen Knowler (January 2012) The Raw Food Directory

" SINCE my trips to the US had introduced me to the marvel that is kombucha tea, I returned home to the UK searching for some this side of the pond. Alas the best I could find was a sugary needs-to-be-diluted version, that is until GO! Kombucha came on to the market.  I love this kombucha! It's so nice to be able to drink something that has a bite to it and is good for me - something that is not always easy to find in the world of raw foods. Of the two flavours, Chinese Green Sencha is my favourite, but not by much - the Chinese Red Pu-Erh tea is also great.  All in all, I highly recommend GO! Kombucha for both taste and  results. Try some today!"

Magic Magnesium

It’s an essential nutrient, but many of us don’t even know we need it. Dr Philip Weeks shares his tricks and tips to ensure we get at least our RDA

In my clinic, most patients are short of nutrients. The UK’s recommended daily allowance (RDA) is the basic nutritional requirement the body needs to function. However those of 
us who work in the field of nutrition know that for many, the basic nutritional intake is often not enough to prevent illness and manage pre-existing conditions. Our bodies are under increasing demands in the form of pollution, stress, or ongoing infections and imbalances. To tackle these stressors, it is understandable that we may need more than the RDA to be in healthy equilibrium. Let’s explore the most common mineral deficiency I encounter in my clinic: magnesium.

 

New Introductory Offers

We are thrilled to reveal our fantastic new products that we have added to our range. Right now we have special introductory offers until Friday October 12, so don't miss out! Order online or by ringing us on +44(0)845 833 7017

 

20% off Durian and Chia Seeds

We are delighted to announce we now have Freeze-Dried Durian back in stock, along with several other fantastic and much-requested additions to our range.

Until Friday August 10, 2012 you can purchase all of our new products at a special introductory 20% discount. 

Freeze-Dried Durian
100% natural, raw, freeze-dried Durian. Known in Asia as 'king of the fruits; it has a delicious yet peculiar flavour that is variously described as having notes of vanilla, banana, papaya, caramel, custard or even (some say) onion!!

What do you taste? Will you be a lover, a hater, or a yet-to-be convert to this extraordinary delicacy.

 

New Products & Special Offers

We are excited to tell you about the special offers on our new products. These offers apply for only one week, so don’t miss your chance to try them at a discounted price!

Hemp Protein Powder- 20% Off
A light powder, high in protein with all 8 Essential Amino Acids. Contains Essential Fatty Acids - Omega 3 & Omega 6 (including GLA) and Dietary Fibre. Hemp is an exceptionally high quality plant protein in terms of amino acid composition. Kiki's Hemp Protein Powder is grown and manufactured in the United Kingdom - raw and cold milled, GMO Free and Pesticide Free. 

Go here to visit our special offers page

InSpiral Crackits and Granola- buy 3 get the 4th free!
These moorish raw Artisan Crackits and Granola are dried at low temperatures to maintain their optimum nutritional potency. Choose from: Reishi Crackits, Hoshou Crackits, Loveberry Granola and Banana Greeny.

Go here to visit our special offers page

Tiana Coconut Flour- 20% off
Create heavenly dishes with this beautiful flour substitute. You can add it to raw cakes, smoothies, porridge, deserts, sauces and dressings to give them that ‘melt in the mouth’ velvety taste! Coconut flour is highly nutritious, a great source of fibre and protein; rich in calcium and iron.

Go here to visit our special offers page


Fresh Coconut TLC Moisturiser- 20% off
Luxurious, rich, multi-functional moisturiser with a delicate scent of roses. The effectiveness of Fresh Coconut TLC is based on the high concentration of antioxidants, nutritive, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that it contains. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Can be used on the face and body.

Go here to visit our special offers page

These offers only apply until 14 August 2011, so don’t miss out!  Order online or by ringing us on 0845 833 7017.

Raw: your biggest questions answered

We're back to tell you more about our brilliant new ebook -pictured - and to share an extended excerpt from it. This is the book where we ask a panel of 12 leading experts the biggest questions regarding the raw diet and lifestyle. Click here to read an extended selection of those questions and/or to download the book and read on to see who is on the panel.

The excerpt we've chosen to share is part of the chapter on supplementation. [Note: a similar excerpt appeared in the current issue of Get Fresh! magazine - if you have already read it there it is still worth reading on, as this version contains information that was not included there due to space constraints]. Without further ado, here it is...

We're back - with more exciting news!

We're sorry this blog hasn't exactly been a hive of activity over the last fortnight. That's because there has been so much activity going on behind the scenes. We can't go into too much detail right now as it has been a bit of a marathon and we all need an early night. But in brief, here are a few things you might be interested to know...

To the left is the cover of our much-anticipated ebook, which is just out - Raw: your biggest questions answered. This is the book we updated you on two weeks ago, it features the opinions of 12 leading raw food experts on a wide variety of topics, and you can now find out more about what's in it, and/or instantly download it and get your hands on 270 pages of the most valuable and fascinating health information ever published.

But this isn't the only publication we've brought out this week: we're also proud to bring you the Autumn issue of Get Fresh! magazine, now available in print or as an instantly downloadable emag.

Also newly launched this week is our affiliate programme. This is for those of you who have a raw business, website or blog and and would like to earn a potentially very nice source of passive income referring customers to us. It's as simple as signing up online and then putting a special link or banner (which we'll provide) on your website. This will automatically track traffic from your site to ours and pay you commission on any sales that result. Go here to read more about our affilate programme and/or to sign up.

Finally, we have been busy planning our Christmas party. It's on the evening of Sunday 6th December, it's at Saf, London's top raw restaurant, and it will be THE raw party of the year. Tickets are on sale as of today and numbers are limited so they are sure to sell out fast. Go here to read more about it and/or to snap up your ticket/s before it's too late.