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    Christmas Giveaway | Better Raw's Mega Festive Hamper

    Posted by Tanya Maher ·

    Sorry, this giveaway is now closed. Check more recent blog posts for latest giveaway contests.
    We are going all out this week - and indeed for the next month - to bring you a seriously, too-good-to-miss Better Raw Giveaway. If this doesn't blow your festive socks off, we don't know what will.

    We have teamed up with the best companies and the loveliest people to bring you this eye-widening, mouth-watering, hand-rubbing Mega Delicious Hamper, which is overflowing with health, goodness and just darn-right pure indulgence!

    We are giving away a whopping £500.00 worth of delicious, high-end prizes to just ONE lucky winner, where ever you happen to live in the world!!! Someone's doorstep is going to look like Santa's Warehouse the night before Christmas!

    Mega Hamper Winner...
    We will be announcing the winner of this ginormous hamper on Sunday 22nd December 2013, so to be sure you don't miss the big unveiling, make sure you have signed up to receive Better Raw's Newsletter. Sign up here >>>





    Prize: Detox Your World Hamper
    Kelp Noodles
    Hungry for Change DVD
    Lovechock Bars (1 of each flavour)
    Magic Moss
    Tanya Alekseeva's pH Booster
    Passion Fruit Extract
    Green Coffee Bean Extract
    Baobab Powder
    Raisins
    Purple Corn Flour
    Walnut Quarters
    Cranberries
    Almonds
    RRP: £125.00
    Courtesy of: www.detoxyourworld.com


     
    Prize: The Raw Chocolate Company Hamper
    4 x Raw Chocolate Mulberries Gift Tube 150g
    4 x Raw Chocolate Goji Berries Snack Pack 32g 
    4 x Raw Chocolate Mulberries Snack Pack 32g 
    4 x Goji and Orange Raw Chocolate Bar 44g
    4 x Pitch Dark Raw Chocolate Bar 44g
    4 x Vanoffe Raw Chocolate Bar 44g
    All products are 100% organic, vegan, fairtrade and raw and include the 2013 Great Taste Award winning Goji and Orange Bar!
    RRP £55.00



    Prize: Tribest's Soyabella Milk Maker
    The Tribest Soyabella Milk Maker is the easiest way to make dairy free milks at home. It can make amazing raw almond, cashew, hazelnut and other nut milks in as little as 30 seconds and fresh soya milk in 15 minutes, as well as quickly and easily making a variety of other delicious milks such as oat, rice and coconut. The included grinding attachment can even be used to grind nuts, seeds and coffee beans.
    RRP: £109.95
    Courtesy of: www.tribest.co.uk


    Prize: 1 x Nakd Bars Goody Bag
    Nakd bars and snacks are a great way to eat nutritious, healthy food without compromising on taste. Their snack bars are made from yummy natural ingredients such as fruits and nuts which are smooched together for you into a handy bar. All their bars and snacks are 100% gluten, wheat and dairy free, with no added sugars or hidden extras.
    RRP £27.99 






    Prize: 10 x 350g breads of your choice
    Pura Vida bread is made with 100% whole and unprocessed, sprouted, living raw ingredients, not cooked or baked at high temperatures but gently and slowly dehydrated at 40 Celsius. It is gluten-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, vegan and raw, high in protein, easy to digest and laden with the full spectrum of nutritional components, just as nature intended.
    RRP £70.00
    Courtesy of: www.puravida.co.uk





    Prize: Green Bay Harvest Manuka Honey Hamper
    10+ Active Raw Manuka Honey (227g)
    Raw Manuka Honeycomb (340g)
    Apple Cider Vinegar with Manuka Honey (500ml)

    Green Bay's Raw Manuka Honeycomb is cut straight from the frame and carefully packaged by hand. It arrives completely unadulterated - no filtering, heating or processing, which makes it naturally beneficial as well as delicious because all the goodness from the hive is retained. Green Bay's Apple Cider Vinegar combines the detoxifying effect of cider vinegar with their 10+ raw Manuka Honey. This invigorating blend of soothing honey and enzyme-rich apple cider vinegar is popular for joint health and digestion.
    RRP £45.00


    Prize: 2 x 1 inch High Quality Neodymium Healing Magnets
    Each 1 inch disk offers the deepest, fastest approach to soft tissue injury whether from arthritis, pulled muscles, tendons or torn ligaments. The Neo will play a large part in the relief of pain and the reduction of inflamed and swollen joints, for the whole family. Use it as a 'plaster for pain'.
    RRP: £35.00
    Courtesy of: www.fresh-network.com

    For a chance to win this week’s prize, follow these simple steps: 
    1. Subscribe to Better Raw’s Newsletter here. If you’re already subscribed, you’re done with step 1!
    2. Follow @BetterRaw on either Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. 
    3. Share this week’s prize image (above) on your favourite social network using the hashtag #BetterRawGiveaway. A post to one social network counts as one entry. Post on all four to get four entries!
    4. Bonus Entry - Answer this question in the comments below: "What is your top piece of advice for someone new to raw food?"
    You have until Friday 20th December 2013 before the giveaway closes and a winner is selected. This giveaway is open to everyone. For full T&Cs, go here >>

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    Vilca balls - an award winning energy ball recipe

    Posted by 2 ·


    As I type this sentence, we are now well and truly into my Raw Food & Soul Adventures Retreat in Vilcabamba, Ecuador. 

    Every day has been jam packed with adventure, workshops, excursions, laughter, detox, yoga, meditation and food, glorious raw food!

    Something in particular, which was a heap of fun for everyone- also happened to be the activity during which I came to the conclusion, that we have a group of creative geniuses on our hands…

    An energy ball competition!

    First, I had everyone pull a team name out of a 'hat'. 
    Teams were either Macadamia, Pumpkin Seed, Walnut, Sunflower Seed, Almond or Brazil Nut.



    Then I introduced all the ingredients that everyone would get the chance to play with. These included everything from Goji berries and Dates, to a whole variety of Superfood powders, like Baobab, Acai, Spirulina, Barley grass, Violet Fig powder, Raspberry powder and about 15 others. 



    They were to be judged on taste as well as presentation and everyone was encouraged to forage through my parents' garden for decorations.


    Plate decoration in process:


    Energy ball mixing in process:



    The teams then presented their recipe to the group.


    And then everybody tasted and casted one vote for the best decorated plate and one vote for the best tasting ball:


     I'm only glad I didn't have to make that decision, I would've struggled big time! Just take a look at all the creativity that went on:







    I've no idea how they managed to choose with all that variety, but we had a clear winner on all accounts:



    The gorgeous Sue, Suzanne and Bill wowed all 17 participants with their taste pairing. And luckily for us, they were only happy to share their 'Vilca Balls' recipe with Better Raw readers too!

    VILCA BALLS
    Makes 30 small balls

    1 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, soaked 2-8 hours
    1 cup sesame seeds
    1 1/2  cup dates, soaked 2-8 hours
    1/2 cup cacao powder
    1/2 cup Goji berries
    1 Tbsp Acai berry powder
    2 Tbsp Spirulina
    Desiccated coconut for rolling in

    -Put all the ingredients, apart from desiccated coconut, into your food processor and process until well combined.
    -Roll into equal sized balls and coat in coconut.
    -Serve right away or dehydrate for 5 hours so they last longer and get a dense chewy texture.

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    Weekly Giveaway | Living Milk

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    No raw food kitchen is complete without one... the mighty Nut Milk Bag, and this one is heads and tails above the rest.

    Last Week's Winner...
    Three lucky winners of last week's Elements for Life giveaway will be announced this Sunday when our weekly Newsletter goes out. Make sure you don't miss it! If you haven't signed up to receive the Newsletter yet - Sign up here >>>



    TWO x 5-Packs of Universal Nut Milk Bags
      RRP £47.50
      Courtesy of: www.livingmilk.net



      Living Milk is based in Ibiza, Spain and has a small team of people sewing their beautifully crafted nut milk bags, in keeping with their own conscious business ideals, which aims to work locally with like-minded people. They actively promote all aspects of health and well-being and life enhancement by providing coaching and support. 

      The Universal Nut Milk Bag is ergonomically designed and hand-made in Ibiza, Spain by Living Milk. We regard this as an essential item in the raw, living food kitchen, and is also a useful camping or travelling accessory. Extremely long-lasting and durable, the Universal Nut Milk Bag has passed a one year usage test and is still going strong! For those that have realised the detrimental health implications of drinking soy and dairy milk or have an intolerance, the Universal Nut Milk Bag is ideally suited and will allow you to make the most delicious fresh, sprouted nut and seed milk. 

      Features: 
      •    Large Size (15"wide x 13"length)
      •    Durable Woven Polyester Fabric
      •    Ideal Mesh Size
      •    Ergonomic Bias Cut Design
      •    Strong Draw Cord
      •    High Strength Stretch Stitch Seams
      •    Bowl Compatible Curved Profile
      •    Externally Located Easy Clean Seams
      •    Quick Drying Material
      •    Proven Design

      Primary Uses:
      •    Nut & Seed Milk Making
      •    Juicing (with blender)
      •    Seed & Nut, Sprouting & Rinsing
      •    Buckwheat Rinsing
      •    Kefir Milk & Water Straining
      •    Nut Cheese Fermentation & Drainage
      •    Coffee & Tea Straining (camping)
      •    Salad Spinning (camping)
      •    Jelly & Jam Making
      •    Wild Food Foraging Collection

      Anyone looking to purchase a long-lasting, durable Universal Nut Milk Bag can do so here. They will make a great stocking filler!

      Follow Living Milk on Facebook.



      For a chance to win this week’s prize, follow these simple steps: 
      1. Subscribe to Better Raw’s Newsletter here. If you’re already subscribed, you’re done with step 1!
      2. Follow @BetterRaw on either Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. 
      3. Share this week’s prize image (above) on your favourite social network using the hashtag #BetterRawGiveaway. A post to one social network counts as one entry. Post on all four to get four entries!
      Want 3 bonus entries?
      1. Answer this question in the comments below: "What is your idea of the perfect juice or smoothie?"
      You have until Friday 29th November 2013 before the giveaway closes and a winner is selected. This week's giveaway is open to everyone. For full T&Cs, go here >>

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      Weekly Giveaway | Elements for Life

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      We're back with another out-of-this-world, shaking-with-excitement giveaway... that's what raw chocolate will do to you! And LOOK - this time, you get to make your own gooey goodness!

      Last Week's Winner...
      The winner of the fabulous Morroccoo Method Healthy Hair Starter Kit giveaway will be announced this Sunday when our weekly Newsletter goes out. Don't miss it! If you haven't signed up to receive the Newsletter yet - Sign up here >>>



      3 x Raw Chocolate Making Starter Kits

      Featuring:
      • 100g Ecuadorian Organic Raw Cacao Powder
      • 120g Ecuadorian Organic Raw Cacao Butter
      • 100ml Sweet Freedom Low-GI Natural Fruit Syrup
      • Reusable Silicone Chocolate Mould
      • Instruction Card with Recipes
      RRP £15.00 each



      Based in Wiltshire, England and having just celebrated their third milestone year of business, Elements for Life produce handmade, award-winning raw chocolate products. Their products are dairy-free, gluten-free and wheat-free, not to mention free from refined sugar, with no artificial additives and packed full of goodness. They specialise in fantastic food for anyone who loves great taste - ideal for vegans, diabetics, lactose-intolerance and coeliacs. Their range includes raw chocolate making kits, the award-winning Yummy Scrummy, hand-blended raw hot chocolate, along with a growing range of chocolate making supplies and superfood ingredients.

      The Elements for Life Raw Chocolate Making Kit contains everything you need to make your own tasty raw chocolates. Presented in a quality and eco-friendly design, this is the ideal start to your raw chocolate journey.

      Follow Elements for Life on Facebook.



      For a chance to win this week’s prize, follow these simple steps: 
      1. Subscribe to Better Raw’s Newsletter here. If you’re already subscribed, you’re done with step 1!
      2. Follow @BetterRaw on either Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. 
      3. Share this week’s prize image (above) on your favourite social network using the hashtag #BetterRawGiveaway. A post to one social network counts as one entry. Post on all four to get four entries!
      Want 3 bonus entries?
      1. Answer this question in the comments below: "What small purchases make you most happiest?"
      You have until Friday 22nd November 2013 before the giveaway closes and a winner is selected. This week's giveaway is open to everyone. For full T&Cs, go here >>

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      Weekly Giveaway | Morrocco Method

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      It's not just your body that can truly benefit from natural, healthy, raw power. Oh no! This week's giveaway will remove the stresses from your tresses and leave you smiling and workin' it like the Timotei girl. Get set, go!

      Last Week's Winner...
      The winner of those tasty kale chips from the Happy Snacks giveaway will be announced this Sunday when our weekly Newsletter goes out. Don't miss it! If you haven't signed up to receive the Newsletter yet - Sign up here >>>



      Healthy Hair Starter Pack

      Includes:
      • All 5 Morrocco Method Raw Shampoos - Pine Shale Air, Apple Cider Vinegar, Sea Essence Water, Earth Essence Earth, Heavenly Chi
      • All 6 Morrocco Method Raw Conditioners - Volumizer Mist, Diamond Crystal Mist, Pearl Essence Creme Rinse, CHI Instant Hair Conditioner, Euro Natural Oil Conditioner
      • Zen Detox Hair & Scalp Spa Therapy
      • Bonus Products: Blood of the Dragon Styling Gel + Large Scalp Massager + Anthony's eBook - Awaken Your Roots: Secrets of a Master Hair Shaman
      RRP $59.00 



      The Morrocco Method of hair, face and body care is unique as well as comprehensive. It represents over forty years of research and experimentation, integrating modern scientific knowledge with the ancient healing arts of Ayurvedic and Chinese herbalism. All Morrocco Method products contain only the finest natural derived minerals and botanicals harvested from around the world and are selected for maximum potency. Each product is carefully designed to both detoxify and nourish. 

      The Healthy Hair Starter Package is perfect for people ready to transition from chemical hair care into the amazingly nourishing effects of Morrocco Method’s raw, vegan, and gluten-free hair care products. With all five shampoos, all 6 conditioners, a sample of the styling gel as well as the scalp massager and Anthony’s e-book, this package is an affordable option for beginning your healthy hair journey. 

      Personal note from Kelly @ Better Raw:
      Experiencing Morrocco Method's hair care products recently has been like introducing my kitchen to my bathroom - not easy when they're at opposite ends of the house. Whilst I'm not about to consume these products, I am nevertheless over-the-full-moon to have discovered some of the most natural, body-friendly, raw and vegan ingredients for my hair care routine. Something I noticed almost immediately after using the shampoo and conditioner was how ultra sleek and tamed my long hair looked and felt. I even received a compliment from someone who had noticed the exact same thing! Who doesn't love it when that happens. Mother Nature knows best, we all know this but now you can practice it for your hair as well and shine like nature's rolling green hills. 



      For a chance to win this week’s prize, follow these simple steps: 
      1. Subscribe to Better Raw’s Newsletter here. If you’re already subscribed, you’re done with step 1!
      2. Follow @BetterRaw on either Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. 
      3. Share this week’s prize image (above) on your favourite social network using the hashtag #BetterRawGiveaway. A post to one social network counts as one entry. Post on all four to get four entries!
      Want 3 bonus entries?
      1. Answer this question in the comments below: "If you lived in a black and white world, what one thing would you turn into colour?"
      You have until Friday 15th November 2013 before the giveaway closes and a winner is selected. This week's giveaway is open to everyone. For full T&Cs, go here >>

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