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BERRY BERRY GOOD!

Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, boysenberries, raspberries. They may be small but boy do they pack a punch! The initial, most notable aspect of these fruits are their vibrant colours – the blues, purples, pinks and reds, which are a result of a compound called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are the universal plant colorants responsible for creating the red, purple, and blue hues evident in many fruits and vegetables. But this compound isn’t just responsible for creating colour, there is significant evidence which shows the reduction on blood pressure, improvement of eyesight, strong anti-inflammatory an antimicrobial activities and act as potent scavengers for free radicals! Basically consumption of this compound links to preventing life-style related diseases such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

The berry family also boost your vitamin C intake. Now we all know that vitamin c is a great immunity booster. Consume when feeling a little under the weather to give your immune system that welcomed boost. However, not everyone will know that Vitamin C is great for your skin! It strengthens blood vessels which results in a boost to your skins elasticity and strength. Thats a natural face lift right there – sign me up for that!

Finally lets talk about the berries contribution to weight loss. As these fruits contain mostly water, they are great for filling you up quickly whilst scaling very low on the cals. Berries also contain fibre and folate which are great for the digestive system. Win win!

Try our Bo-Yo and Beaches for a berry hit! We also add them to our new Nice Cream and Chia Puddings! Thats all sounds berry berry good to us!

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SUPPLEMENT REVIEW: AMAZING GRASS GREEN SUPERFOOD

 

The might Amazing Grass Green Superfood is under the spotlight today! We actually use this supplement in our Chocolate-Coconut Nice Cream – which is a great addition to our yummy soft serve.

Amazing Grass is the brand. Their products are from the farm, not a factory. Amazing Grass create  green supplements that are USDA organic, Non GMO, kosher, vegan and gluten free. Each variety contains vitamins, minerals, plant based protein and phyto-chemicals. We all know leafy greens assist the body in maintaining healthy organ function, detoxification and immunity, and this brand has created a powder mix that you can mix into juices, smoothies, or anything your’e in the mood for.

We use the Cacao, chocolate flavour. This Green Food Blend includes a combination of organic, non-GMO wheat grass, barley grass, alfalfa, spirulina, spinach, chlorella and broccoli. Every serving is chock full of all the necessary vitamins and minerals you need to start—and finish—the day feeling healthy. The Cacao and Organic Dutch Cocoa will provide an abundance of polyphenals to promote healthy cholesterol levels…and of course it tastes great!

If you haven’t tried our Nice Cream, get in store to try today! Raw, gluten free, sugar free, coconut based goodness!

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Juice Review: LIFE BLOOD

 

You either love it or you hate it. In my opinion, this Genie juice is one of the greatest combinations, both in flavour and in benefits. We are today talking of the mighty Life Blood – Beetroot, carrot, apple & lemon. A delicious concoction with multiple benefits both for aesthetic and health reasons. Now its not a drink for all. If you are not a fan of earthy vegetables, this will not tickle your fancy. But growing up in Australia, with an abundance of vegetables and fruit always available to us, I love these earthy goodies. And combined, with some added zest of lemon and apple makes it all the more delicious. Beetroot is the hero ingredient here and gives the drink its characteristic colour. Beetroots are low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals and packed full of powerful antioxidants. Beetroots are also an excellent source of folic acid, fibre, magnesium and potassium. Thats packing a whole lot of punch for one red-veg. And an added benefit, it helps with your mood! So if you need a boost, you know where to go.

Carrot is the second hero in this juice. Like the beetroot, the carrot is plucked from the ground and has a multitude of health benefits as well as beauty benefits! Carrots are great for your skin. Not just anti-ageing benefits – which they can contribute too – but also help with the prevention of blemishes and acne, help with the repair of scars, protection from the sun and adds some hydration! So if you are having some skin issues, this is the veg for you! On top of that carrots are full of vitamin C so they will help keep that common cold at bay!

Apples. Plucked from trees and cold pressed into your juice for an added zing! We like to use green apples in our juices, skin on and all. Apples are great for an immunity boost, liver detoxifying, high in fibre, avert asthma and can give you whiter teeth!

Finally the might lemon. Apart of the citrus family, the yellow lemon is another great skin clearer. Its also great for immunity! Its anti-ageing, anti-bacterial, helps with kidney health, healthy nails and healthy hair!

And thats a wrap. So many benefits in the one bottle. Pick up your bottle today! A great addition to your diet.