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New Products Test & Review


by Anand Wells, Live Food Education

One of the things that I missed most about running Raw Power was the process of discovering great new products and then testing them out before offering them to our loyal customers.  Well I am happy to say that this has now changed. Valerie has kindly agreed to send me new products to test and review for Raw Power.  (Please note I am not being paid to write these reviews, though Valerie is kindly linking to our Live Food Education website)

I received my first box of goodies to review on Tuesday and have been munching my way through them since then. Included were five Righteously Raw cacao bars, the Berry Power Trail Mix and the Mild Baby Wash and Shampoo (which Bodhi our 6 month old baby will be trialing)

Lets begin with the Righteously Raw Cacao Bars. I have noticed that up until now the raw chocolates being offered in Australia were pretty straightforward and nothing too fancy. They were delicious, but not really gourmet. I wondered when a more sophisticated, soft centered raw chocolate would appear on the market. I even considered making them myself, but I am way too busy! The Righteously Raw Cacao Bars fill this niche perfectly.

I first tried the Lucuma Caramel Cacao Bar and was immediately impressed by the smooth texture of the chocolate and the soft lucuma/caramel centre. If you are expecting the sickly sweet taste of conventional caramel chocolates, this bar is not for you. The caramel/lucuma flavor is subtle and not at all too sweet which I prefer.

Next I opened the Maca Cacao Bar. Like all the Righteously Raw Cacao Bars it has a soft centre. This time filled with maca powder, mesquite and date. When I took a bite the predominant flavour (apart from the cacao) was delicious maca powder with a hint of salt. Yum! I really enjoyed this one.

The Acai Cacao Bar was next. The subtle flavour of Acai berry enhanced the taste of the creamy smooth rich cacao.  Again a very good bar, packed full of antioxidants.

The Goji Caco Bar did not disappoint. The creamy centre has crunchy Goji seeds through it and this was my second favourite of the 5 bars.

My #1 favourite, however, was the Rose Maqui Cacao Bar. With Rose hips, Maqui Berry Powder, Red beet powder to name a few, it tasted exotically and delicious and is packed with great medicinal plants. You can have your chocolate and eat it too!

If you are looking for a different raw chocolate experience I recommend giving the Righteously Raw Bars a go. Try one of each and decide for yourself.

I also enjoyed the new Berry Trail Mix. I always thought Raw Power should offer a trail mix but I didn’t get around to making it when I was running the show. The mix Valerie has developed has an excellent balance of raw cashews and pepitas (pumpkin seeds) providing energy, good fats, zinc and tryptophan and the Inca Berries and Goji Berries giving it an antioxidant zing.  A perfect healthy addition for kids lunches, hiking trips or a quick healthy snack.

One other product I found particularly good was the 600ml Shaker Bottle with ball whisk. Runi was using the blender and I wanted to make a quick Sunwarrior protein shake so I grabbed the Shaker Bottle put in 2 scoops of Sunwarrior with some coconut water and gave it a good shake. To may amazement the result was a very smooth and drinkable shake. Now when I am making shakes using just  powders i.e. Sunwarrior, spirulina, maca etc., I more often than not choose the Shaker Bottle as it is so quick to make a shake and easy to clean. It would be ideal for travelling too.

I will let you know how Bodhi goes with the Mild Baby Wash and Shampoo in another newsletter.

Stay well

Anand


LAYBY CONTINUED

We are offering a layby service for any purchase of $500 or more. Just place your order using our Direct Deposit (EFT) payment option and clearly specify "LAYBY ORDER" in the Shipping Instructions field. A minimum $100 initial payment is required to secure the shopping basket. Final payment of the balance is required 10 weeks after placing the order. Cancellations will incur a $50 re-stocking fee. Please indicate the invoice number clearly in all bank transfers.

              

CHEMICAL FREE LIVING GROUP - BRISBANE

Recently formed, the Chemical Free Living Group is a meetup group in Brisbane for anyone who:

  • wants to talk about what toxic chemical free living means to them
  • would like to improve their health and that of their families
  • for anyone who is sensitive to toxic chemicals to learn about safe alternatives
  • has products they know about that can help others
  • has experiences to share that can help others
  • is aware of groups that can support others
  • understands organic foods and other chemical free products
  • is a natural therapies practitioner
  • is a speaker and trainer in this area
  • has upcoming programs and events in regards to the subject
  • articles that can be posted to the site.
Find out more about this group here >>>

 




 


That was 2011! Welcome 2012

It's the last day of 2011 and it certainly was a memorable year. We were delighted to take over the reigns of Raw Power from Anand and Runi in July and we intend on continuing to provide you with the best value living foods products you can find in 2012.

The New Year often brings resolutions. We have an article from the archives on detoxing. If you're thinking of a cleanse then take a look at our Ejuva range - we think it's the best raw body cleanse on the market today.

We always think that resolutions endure the most when you are able to balance them with rewards. We are delighted to announce the arrival of the Righteously Raw Chocolate Bar range. These are the first 100% raw chocolate bars with a delicious superfood truffle centre and they are absolutely scrumptious. Being 100% raw organic, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free you can enjoy these amazing bars as a guilt-free reward for your resolution achievements.



ARTICLE - FROM THE ARCHIVES

"Are Toxins Depleting your Health"
by Anand Wells, Live Food Education

In today’s world we are all at risk of toxic stress– our bodies naturally create toxins as a by-product of metabolism. When you add to this stress, contaminants in our food and water, poor exercise habits and exposure to industrial pollutants our hardworking organ of detoxification, the liver is under a tremendous load. If you are feeling tired, lethargic, depressed have aches and pains or are having digestive problems your liver may be having trouble keeping up waste elimination.

The idea that many health problems are caused by accumulated toxicity is not new. Nearly all ancient healthcare systems including traditional Chinese and Ayuvedic medicine were based on simple cleansing and detoxifying rituals which were used to enhance the natural processes of the body, give energy and clarity of thought.

Cleansing or detoxifying is about resting, cleaning and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, cleansing can help protect you from disease and renew your ability to maintain optimum health and well-being.

Since the end of World War II we have been exposed to an ever-increasing amount of toxic man-made chemicals. Of the 85,000-plus industrial chemicals now registered with the US federal government, most are completely unstudied and literally hundreds end up in our body.

While the ancients understood the importance of cleansing while living in a relatively unpolluted world, in today’s polluted world it has become critical that we cleanse to maintain our health.

How Does Cleansing Work? 
Simply put, cleansing is primarily about cleaning the blood. It does this mainly by removing impurities from the blood in the liver, where toxins are processed for elimination. The body also eliminates toxins through the kidneys, intestines, lungs, lymph and skin. However, when our inner ecosystem is compromised and toxins aren't properly filtered and every cell in the body can be adversely affected. 

A cleansing program can assist the body's natural cleaning process by: 

- Resting the organs through fasting; 
- Stimulating the liver to drive toxins from the body; 
- Promoting elimination through the intestines, kidneys and skin; 
- Improving circulation of the blood; and 
- Refuelling the body with healthy nutrients. 

Cleansing works because it addresses the needs of individual cells, which are the smallest units of human life. Just as we need to change the oil in our cars to keep them running smoothly our bodies need to be cleansed to eliminate accumulated toxins and rebalance biochemical processes.

 Read the full article here >>>


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Body Cleanse
 

 

RIGHTEOUSLY RAW CHOCOLATES - EXCLUSIVE TO RAW POWER

Here's some yummy chocolate bars that won't have you breaking your New Years resolutions.

We are delighted to announce the arrival of the range of Righteously Raw Chocolates. These amazing snack bars are made up of 100% raw silky chocolate covering an exotic superfood truffle.

Available in Acai, Caramel, Goji, Maca and Maqui truffle flavours, these bars are also made with other ingredients such as Himalayan Pink Salt, Raw Agave Nectar, Raw Bahri Dates and Rose Hips Powder to name a few. Winner of the NaturalNews.com Editor's Choice Award for Best Chocolate Bar.

 

 

MELBOURNE NEW YEARS EVE AD SPOT

If you are celebrating New Years Eve by the river in Melbourne CBD then you may spot our ad on the big screens. We think it's pretty awesome, albeit quick :-) Take a peak here >>>


 

Yours in wonderful health,

Valerie & the team at Raw Power

 


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