A couple of weeks ago I got a strong longing to cleanse. 

Sometimes I cleanse because I want to give my digestion a break, other times I want to shake off some holiday weight, but all the time I cleanse because only this sudden influx of nutrients (and simultaneous avoidance of indulgences) is what gives my immune system a strengthening boost, clears up my skin and makes me feel light and energised.

Detoxing is something I do periodically anyway, but each time it can look somewhat different depending on the time of year, my work load and my mood. 

These are the cleanse plans I normally alternate between:

1. 24 hours on 100% raw food once per week for a month
2. Seven days of 100% raw food cleansing
3. 24 hour juice cleanse to give my digestion a mini break
4. Three day alkaline cleanse, where I literally follow the cleanse protocol we used to offer at Tanya’s Cafe
5. 21 days of 500-750ml celery juice for breakfast
6. 28 days being 100% sugar free, including alcohol free
7. Intermittent fasting for as long as my system enjoys it

This time I was so fed up of my protruding belly and weird lockdown weight, that I was prepared to do a juice cleanse for as long as needed to feel like me again. 

What I wasn’t prepared to do however was not to join my family for dinner and let my children see their mama 'on a diet'.

So, with the limited supply of ingredients in our small beach town of Pauanui, our planned trip to Auckland and all the socialising that was to be had there, equipped with my Big Why on doing the cleanse plus knowing what I wasn’t willing to compromise, here is what I decided on:

• 9 days
• Warm water (no lemon, no tea) first thing in the morning
• A brisk beach walk and lunges, daily
• 500ml-750ml pure celery juice for breakfast (around 10 or 11am)
• 500ml-750ml celery/beet/apple/carrot/ginger juice for lunch (around 2pm)
• A small dinner with the rest of the family (between 5 and 6pm)
• Lots of herbal teas throughout
• Definitely no snacking, no sugar, no wine, no overwhelming workload in the diary
• A wellness book while I cleansed to keep me inspired. This time is was The Fast Diet by Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer

And inspired I remained! Just look at this amazing quote from the book:

“The entire time you’re eating, your insulin levels are elevated and your body is stuck in fat storing mode. Only after a few hours of fasting is your body able to turn off the fat storing and turn on the fat burning mechanisms. So if you are continually nibbling, your body will just continue storing fat, resulting in obesity and liver damage.”

What did each day look like?

This was my morning. Every morning. To get a 500ml (1 pint or 2 cups) glass of celery juice in the UK, I'd have to juice 1.5 bunches of celery from Waitrose or Ocado. There was just such a demand for organic celery (all thanks to the Medical Medium!:)) that it couldn't grow fast enough and was far too thin. Here in NZ, one bunch yields 1 litre (2 pints or 4 cups) of juice!

These are literally the exact ingredients and amounts I used for my lunch-time juice. It's always best to drink the juice immediately after making it, so that the nutrients aren't oxidised away, but the opportunity cost of time spent juicing and cleaning up for me won over the small percentage of nutrients lost, so I prepared my lunch time juice right after the morning one and left it waiting for me in an airtight bottle.

Dinner is the only thing that varied from day to day, but usually looked something like these Mexican burritos from the 'Family Meals' section of the Nurtured eBooks series. It wasn't always gluten-free either, but I did stick to dairy-free, because dairy showed up as a sensitivity in my food intolerance test I've done at LMS Wellness.

So how did it go, you ask?

• I lost 2kg (4.5lbs)
• I lost the weight in the first two days and no more. One week after cleanse ended, I kept it off
• Lost a whole inch (2.5cm) from my waistline 
• Got a rare sighting of some long lost abs
• Day 5 was the hardest and at lunch I gave in to a large helping of vegan sushi which I was making for kids’ pre-school Matariki Night (Māori New Year) and had some chocolate at the event with everyone
• Staying off wine wasn’t a problem
• The hardest time of day was getting past breakfast while I made warm cinnamon porridge for the kids
• The second hardest time of day was around 3pm when I usually have tea with  something sweet
• What kept me going was the promise of a warm dinner each day
• What I wish I could’ve done instead was to juice in the mornings and evening but have solids at lunch (it’s always better to go light at dinner and have your main meal in the middle of day for optimal digestion, but that wasn’t an option - for me anyway - with a young family)  

You’re keen to cleanse too, but not 100% on the difference between juice and smoothie…

Differences Juicer and Blender (Source:examinedexistence.com)

Juices vs Smoothies. Juicer vs Blender. What is the difference? This question is so popular, I wrote a separate post here:  tanyasliving.com/blogs/tanyas-blog/smoothies-vs-juices-what-is-the-difference?

You want to juice too, but what juicer to buy?

Choosing a juicer with all the choices out there can feel like a minefield, especially if you've never juiced before!

Do you go for the cheaper centrifugal juicer and is the more expensive cold-press juicer really better?

But better how? - better to use or better for the juice quality and therefore nutrient density?

And once you settle on a cold-press variety, where to here?.. do you go for the masticating, triturating or a hydraulic press?

Not to worry, I have you covered...

Download my Juicer Buying Guide now>>

If you've followed me for some time or done my Acid Alkaline Breakthrough program, you may remember just how many juicers I've tested and experimented with in the past (I'm up to 14 and counting). 

You may also recall that every single time, I kept coming back to the Green Star Elite. It was always the quietest, it was always very straight forward to assemble and to clean, the pulp came out super dry and there was very little of it (in other words - there was A LOT of juice!), and maybe it's just me but I always felt that my green juice or celery juice always tasted much more pure and refreshing made in a Green Star. This was the only machine I decided to feature in my book, The Uncook Book.

If you too decide to go for my beloved Green Star Elite, the good people at Inspired Health are offering my subscribers a MASSIVE 25% saving on their machines! Use this code at check out:

BETTERRAW

Take a look at the Green Star Elite range now>> 

Ask and you shall receive, my friends. And America, you asked the most!

Guess what everybody…

The Biggest Giveaway in Raw Food History is BACK! This time in the US and it may just be even bigger than our original!!!

My book, The Uncook Book – the essential guide to a raw food lifestyle, has just been released worldwide and on Amazon.com, so to celebrate this awesomeness, some of my favorite brands of all time are coming together for one heck of a giveaway.

[But if you are not a US resident, not to worry. Keep reading to see what YOU can win no matter where you are in the world]

When I say ‘favorite brands’, I mean favorite brands. These are the items of kitchen kit I use in my own home, in my cafe and of course in the book. These are the items I’ve arrived at after many trials and errors with less quality equipment or poorer quality ingredients. Some took years of research to get here but now that I’ve discovered them, my hope is to save you years of research by bringing them together in one giant hamper, that will belong to someone mega lucky by Thanksgiving!!! You?

Scroll below to marvel over $3,500 worth of the most insane gifts this industry has ever seen.

And all this for one lucky person.

And all for just buying a book you’d want anyway.

TO ENTER, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS COMPLETE THESE 2 VERY SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Purchase a hardcover copy of The Uncook Book via Amazon.com here>>
   Every purchase equals 1 entry, so stock up now for Christmas and gain more chances of winning!
2. Email your receipt to TheUncookBook@outlook.com
   Please include a). Your full name, b). Your USA address only, and c). Your contact phone number.

BONUS (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY)! WIN 1 OF 5 SIGNED COPIES OF THE UNCOOK BOOK:

1. Post this image>> on Instagram together with these below words (and hashtag so I can find your entry):
   Tanya Maher’s highly-anticipated #TheUncookBook just released in the US & she’s giving away this entire Raw Food Kitchen valued at $3,500! See @BetterRaw for details.

HERE IS ALL THAT CAN BE YOURS COME THANKSGIVING 2015…

TRIBEST’S GREENSTAR ELITE JUICER

Tribest health appliances have gained a strong reputation amongst professional chefs, wellness coaches, and nutritionists all around the world. Bringing you the ultimate in twin gear technology & maximising the benefits of your juice, there is no juicer like The Green Star Elite. Not only does it work to carefully crush produce without damaging nutrients, it cold presses the most juice from all greens and allows cell membranes to be easily opened to allow even more minerals to be extracted & preserved for longer. It’s the only juicer I use in The Uncook Book!

RRP US$629.95  | See here for more  |  tribestlife.com

VITAMIX 5200 GETTING STARTED

A Vitamix has been simply the best since 1921. This 3-Horse-Power machine is all time favourite kitchen equipment and without a doubt- one of my greatest loves. A Vitamix is so much more than a blender, it is superb for making soft serves, pastes, smoothies, hot soups, doughs and even rawtella. The powerful motor & sharp blades break through cellulose cells in greens, making nutrients more available for us to assimilate when drinking smoothies.

RRP US$449.00  |  How to get free shipping when you buy  |  vitamix.com

Magimix 5200XL Food Processor

A powerful food processor that will mix, grate, slice, chop, whisk, knead and – thanks to its BlenderMix attachment – liquidize your ingredients. What makes this model stand out from the previous one, is it’s extra large feed tube, designed to allow large amounts of disc work to be achieved quickly and efficiently. All bowls included are BPA free, giving you peace of mind over the health and safety of you and your family. The commercial grade induction motor is guaranteed for 30 years, with an overall parts guarantee of 3 years. I've personally gone through many food processors and Magimix is the only one I now choose.

RRP US$500.00 | See here for more options | magimix.com

Tribest's Sedona Express Dehydrator

Tribest health appliances have gained a strong reputation amongst professional chefs, wellness coaches, and nutritionists all around the world, each appliance has been designed to maximise health and wellbeing. Sedona is the only Dehydrator we use at Tanya’s restaurants in London. It can be divided into 2 drying chambers if you aren’t taking up full capacity, has an all-digital control panel, extra quiet fans for night time operation, a gorgeous glass window & now it comes in a compact size with even more features to blow you away.

RRP US$569.95  |  See here for more  |  tribestlife.com

Hemsley + Hemsley Spiralizer

Loved by the food, fitness and fashion industries alike, sisters Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley are authors of The Art of Eating Well, and the upcoming Good + Simple books, as well as creators of this Hemsley Spiralizer. It sold out in the first two weeks of its release in Selfridges and is bestselling on Amazon. A must-have kitchen utensil for turning your favourite vegetables into spirals instantly, swap heavy glutenous carbohydrates for zoodles (zucchini noodles). It is made from strong, food-grade ABS plastic which is BPA Free and fully recyclable.

RRP US$65.00 |  Buy via Goop  |  hemsleyandhemsley.com

Tanya's Cafe products

Tanya’s is my very own cafe chain, serving innovative plant-based living cuisine, which is all raw, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free and damn tasty. We have a flagship restaurant inside a gorgeous boutique hotel- myhotel Chelsea, where we are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and superfood cocktails- in a light filled conservatory or outdoor terrace. This hamper includes Tanya’s signature 'Sipping my way to awesomeness' mug and an alkaline superfood blend pH Booster to add to your water, juices and salads.

RRP US$56.00 | pH Booster available here | tanyascafe.com

Organic Burst Superfoods

Organic Burst is a leading global health food brand, which is a favourite of top wellness, beauty & fitness experts, bloggers, models and everyone else around the world who loves the life-enhancing benefits of pure, powerful and ethically sourced superfoods! This bundle includes the full range: Baobab, Spirulina, Chlorella, Maca, Acai and Wheatgrass.

RRP US$115.00 | organicburst.com

Neal's Yard Remedies 360° Holistic Package

It was over 33 years ago that Neal’s Yard Remedies opened their doors to their first shop in Neal’s Yard, a once forgotten corner of Covent Garden, London. They became the UK’s first organic health and beauty company and the WORLD’s first health and beauty brand to score 100/100 for ethics in an independent audit by Ethical Company Organisation. I really believe in everything NYR stand for, absolutely love their luxury organic beauty products and adore the team behind them.

RRP US$235.00 | us.nyrorganic.com

Optibac Probiotics Range

OptiBac Probiotics specialise entirely in probiotic supplements and their range of 11 different products offers you some of the most researched probiotic strains in the world. Their company ethos of only selecting high quality, research-based probiotics has seen them develop one of the UK’s favourite probiotic ranges, which is now available for delivery worldwide. This bundle includes For every day, For every day EXTRA Strength, Bifidobacteria & fibre, For travelling abroad, For daily immunity, One week flat (anti bloating) and For women.

RRP US$155.00 | optibacprobiotics.co.uk

Navitas Naturals Cacao Products

Navitas Naturals is a family-owned green business headquartered in Marin County, California. They specialize in organic superfoods from around the world, and strive to be the industry leader in this fast-growing category. Their mission is to provide premium functional foods that increase energy and promote health. This hamper includes everything you need for your healthy chocolate making needs at home.

RRP US$63.00  | navitasnaturals.com

2 Months Supply of pHresh Products

Maintain health… Not sickness. That’s what it’s all about. It’s the reason why pHresh Products are committed to inspire well-being (from the inside out).  This inspiring company are steadfast in their mission to change the world through proper education and nutrition. They create their products with true intention, focusing on preventative care and wellness. And they are all about giving back too! Included in this prize is a 2 months supply of pHresh greens, pH strips and a salt shaker.

RRP US$97.85  |  phreshproducts.com

The Earth Diet Health Coaching Session

The top results people experience when they first start living the Earth Diet are increased energy, excess weight sheds, clearer skin, thinking clarity and an uplifted mood. You can get a whooping $200 towards a session with either Liana Werner-Gray herself or one of her amazing health coaches, who have helped hundreds transform their health issues including weight loss, healing with disorderly eating, digestive issues, diabetes, cancer, depression, addiction and other diseases. What kind of health do you want to achieve?

VALUE US$200.00  |  theearthdiet.com

Raw Chocolate Man's Chocolates

"Hi I'm Noah. I have spent the last several years traveling the world, tasting raw honey and raw cacao. Now I bring you truly raw chocolate bars that anyone could replicate in nature by using sticks, stones, and a bowl. My chocolates sing for themselves, and I know you will fall in love." Included are 10 x Honey coconut bars and 4 x Earth Diet chocolate cups.

RRP US$94.00  |  rawchocolateman.com

TigerNuts Hamper

All Organic Gemini TigerNut products are OK Kosher certified, as well as USDA Certified 100% Organic, Non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, and raw. TigerNuts are not actually nuts but rather root vegetables which are very high in fiber, such as resistant starch. Resistant starch is a prebiotic that resists digestion and helps our bodies to naturally develop probiotic bacteria ensuring a strong immune system, which is key to eliminating various causes of fatigue, regulating body temperature, and preventing the onset of most modern diseases. Resistant starch is popular for its weight-loss benefits too! TigerNuts are also high in iron, potassium, magnesium, and Vitamins C & E.

RRP US$66.00 | organicgemini.com

Universe + Chorus Conscious Jewelry

Magical things, made in Brooklyn with Love. There’s really no better way to describe this super adorable jewelry brand, which is all handmade by my sister in New York. The winner gets 2 of my favourite necklaces from her collection: True Love (spooning is true love) and Three Golden Wishes. U+C ship worldwide and make the most perfect gifts.

RRP US$75.00 | www.universechorus.com

The Uncook Book Signed Copy

Ah there she is! The perfect book for anyone who wants to celebrate life through food. Raw food really gives you that opportunity because of all the energy and clarity you receive in return. Inside you will find over 140 easy-to-follow, accessible recipes with a modern edge, everything you need to know to set up a successfully raw kitchen and a whole lot of super handy tips that are both nutritionally viable and creatively fun. I will personally write a note to the winner and sign this copy!

RRP US$24.99 | buy via Amazon.com

TO ENTER, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS COMPLETE THESE 2 VERY SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Purchase a hardcover copy of The Uncook Book via Amazon.com here>>
   Every purchase equals 1 entry, so stock up now for Christmas and gain more chances of winning!
2. Email your receipt to TheUncookBook@outlook.com
   Please include a). Your full name, b). Your USA address only, and c). Your contact phone number.

BONUS (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY)! WIN 1 OF 5 SIGNED COPIES OF THE UNCOOK BOOK:

1. Post this image>> on Instagram together with these below words (and hashtag so I can find your entry):
   Tanya Maher’s highly-anticipated #TheUncookBook just released in the US & she’s giving away this entire Raw Food Kitchen valued at $3,500! See @BetterRaw for details.

TERMS & CONDITIONS (THE COMPLETE HAMPER):

• BY ENTERING THIS COMPETITION, YOU WARRANT THAT ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY YOU IS TRUE. HAY HOUSE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VERIFY ANY INFORMATION GIVEN.

• YOU MUST BE A US RESIDENT AND WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM ANY RESIDENTS OUTSIDE OF THE US AT THIS TIME (SO SORRY GUYS!).

• THERE IS NO AGE RESTRICTION TO ENTER.

• ONLY ENTRIES SENT VIA THEUNCOOKBOOK@OUTLOOK.COM WILL BE CONSIDERED.

• ONLY PURCHASES OF HARDCOVER COPIES AND ONLY OF THE UNCOOK BOOK BY TANYA MAHER VIA AMAZON.COM HERE>> WILL BE ELIGIBLE.

• YOU CAN ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU LIKE AND EACH HARDCOVER BOOK PURCHASE WILL BE COUNTED AS ONE ENTRY. (IE. IF YOU MAKE ONE TRANSACTION FOR 3 BOOKS AND IT STATES SO ON YOUR RECEIPT, YOU WILL GAIN 3 ENTRIES INTO THE DRAW. IF YOU MAKE 3 SEPARATE TRANSACTIONS FOR 3 BOOKS, PLEASE EMAIL US ALL 3 RECEIPTS TO GAIN 3 ENTRIES).

• THERE WILL BE ONE WINNER.

• THE COMPETITION WILL END AT 11:59PM EST TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015.

• ANY BOOK PURCHASE MADE BEFORE 24TH NOVEMBER IS ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY, SIMPLY SEND US THE RECEIPT.

• THE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN BY THANKSGIVING DAY AND ANNOUNCED VIA BETTER RAW’S NEWSLETTER. SUBSCRIBE HERE>> 

• THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED PUBLICLY ON HAY HOUSE US AND BETTER RAW SOCIAL NETWORK PAGES ONE DAY AFTER THE NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED.

• ANY PERSON THAT IS AN EMPLOYEE OF HAY HOUSE, BETTER RAW OR TANYA’S CAFE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO ENTER (SORRY GUYS, LOVE YOU THOUGH!).

• WINNER SELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY HAY HOUSE US, WHOSE DECISION IS FINAL.

• WINNER WILL BE SELECTED AT RANDOM.

• IF THE WINNER DOES NOT RESPOND TO OUR EMAIL NOTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS, AN ALTERNATIVE WINNER WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED FROM THE REMAINING ENTRIES.

• THE PRIZES ARE SPONSORED BY THE COMPANIES MENTIONED AND THE WINNER’S DETAILS WILL BE SHARED WITH THE RESPECTIVE CONTRIBUTORS OF THE PRIZE.

• THE PRIZE WINNER UNCONDITIONALLY AGREES (AS A CONDITION OF ACCEPTING THIS PRIZE) TO: A). THE USE OF THEIR NAME, ONE OR MORE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THEMSELVES AND DISCLOSURE OF THEIR STATE OF RESIDENCE WITHIN THE US; AND B). CO-OPERATE WITH OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY OTHER REASONABLE POST-COMPETITION PUBLICITY.

• PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR PRIZE DELIVERY TO YOUR US ADDRESS ONLY.

TERMS & CONDITIONS (BONUS PRIZE):

• BY SHARING OUR IMAGE AND ABOVE CAPTION ON INSTAGRAM, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN ONE SIGNED COPY OF THE UNCOOK BOOK ONLY.

• YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A US RESIDENT TO WIN A COPY OF THE BOOK, WE WILL SHIP IT WORLDWIDE.

• THERE IS NO AGE RESTRICTION TO ENTER.

• ONLY ENTRIES SENT VIA INSTAGRAM WILL BE CONSIDERED.

• YOU CAN ENTER ONCE ONLY DURING THE DURATION OF THE COMPETITION. YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE VARIOUS ACCOUNTS IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE.

• THERE WILL BE FIVE DIFFERENT WINNERS.

• THE COMPETITION WILL END AT 11:59PM EST TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015.

• THE WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN BY THANKSGIVING DAY AND ANNOUNCED VIA BETTER RAW’S NEWSLETTER. SUBSCRIBE HERE>> 

• THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED PUBLICLY ON HAY HOUSE US AND BETTER RAW SOCIAL NETWORK PAGES ONE DAY AFTER THE NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED.

• WINNER SELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY HAY HOUSE US, WHOSE DECISION IS FINAL.

• WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED AT RANDOM.

• IF THE WINNERS DO NOT RESPOND TO OUR INSTAGRAM/NEWSLETTER NOTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS, ALTERNATIVE WINNERS WILL BE RANDOMLY SELECTED FROM THE REMAINING ENTRIES.

• THE PRIZE WINNERS UNCONDITIONALLY AGREE (AS A CONDITION OF ACCEPTING THIS PRIZE) TO: A). THE USE OF THEIR NAME, ONE OR MORE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THEMSELVES AND DISCLOSURE OF THEIR STATE COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, AND B). CO-OPERATE WITH OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY OTHER REASONABLE POST-COMPETITION PUBLICITY.

• PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 3 WEEKS FOR PRIZE DELIVERY.

This is what you get when you ask for a bike for your birthday, but your husband doesn’t want his unborn child out on the open roads.

As you can tell we both take birthdays rather seriously (in very different ways) and there’s nothing that makes me happier than being able to offer something to you on my own day of birth!

It is today, which means….

SALE TIME all weekend long, starting now!

Scroll below to marvel over all the awesome equipment, supplements and books you can get at a fraction of their usual price. And make sure you go for it, because the savings are only there till Sunday.

Mwah,

Tanya

P.S. Only a very few people in the world will be able to see that I’m wearing a red cape in this picture. If you don’t see it, it’s OK, but if you do, then you have special super powers too! Use them 

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Sale starts now and ends at 11:59PM GMT Sunday 6th September (same time as the end of Complete Raw Food Kitchen Competition)

The Uncook Book- The Essential Guide to a Raw Food Lifestyle | Hard copy

Inside you will find over 140 easy-to-follow, accessible recipes with a modern edge, everything you need to know to set up a successfully raw kitchen and a whole lot of super handy tips that are both nutritionally viable and creatively fun. It's the perfect book for anyone who wants to celebrate life through food and there's even a Kid's Section and a Party Section (with Superfood Cocktail recipes!), as well as a whole collection of never-before-seen signature recipes from Tanya's Cafe.

UK version available for next day delivery on Amazon.co.uk , click to save 30%. Take me there>>

US version available to pre-order on Amazon.com, click to save 25%. Take me there>>

Purified- Your complete 7 day detox program | eBook

This eBook is a step-by-step detox guide with 2 different menu plans- 1 for the luxury detoxer and 1 for the budget detoxer. Every breakfast, lunch & dinner recipe is designed with a busy individual in mind, taking only upto 30 minutes to prepare. Comes complete with shopping lists.

Enter coupon code Tanya50 at checkout and save 50%. Take me there>>

Seduced- Raw chocolate recipes to get very excited for | eBook

It’s all in the title really. This eBook contains 22 gorgeous & simple raw chocolate recipes, including raspberry jam centres, marzipan cigars & chocolate coated strawberries. There is even a superfoods glossary & none of the chocolate making requires any special equipment.

Enter coupon code Tanya50 at checkout and save 50%. Take me there>>  

Festive- The best raw food Christmas recipes | eBook

This eBook contains the most flavour rich, luxury recipes that are not only incredible for the Christmas & Holiday seasons, but any time of the year. You will find 30 recipes with stunning photography. Everything is as always absolutely free from gluten, dairy, non-cultured soya and wheat, but definitely not the taste!

Enter coupon code Tanya50 at checkout and save 50%. Take me there>>

Nourished- Comforting raw foods for winter | eBook

This stunning full colour eBook contains 39 of my most carefully selected recipes to feel warm, comforted and nourished during winter & beyond. Get a whole heap of extra tips on staying healthy & immunised in the cold, as well as a guide to seasonal local produce.

Enter coupon code Tanya50 at checkout and save 50%. Take me there>>  

JTC Omniblend 3 Horse Power Blender

I totally get what it's like to want to make all those frozen fruit ice creams, creamy cheesecakes, pastes, rawtella, nut butters, frozen cocktails, etc, but being left disheartened at the price of a Vitamix or Blendtec. Did you know that the best, closest, most incredible alternative does exist… and costs HALF the price!?

Enter coupon code betterraw into promo code box and save upto 30%. Take me there>>

Tribest Personal Blender

Hands down- the best travel companion for a raw foodie or anyone on the go with a busy lifestyle. You can grind nuts to make vegan parmasan, blend dips, sauces & salad dressings, and whizz up individual drinks to a creamy consistency. Mason jars attach right to the blender, drink right away or put on a lid and have on the go.

Enter coupon code TANYAB25 at checkout and save 25%. Take me there>>

Tribest Soyabella Nut Milk Maker

The easy way to make dairy free milks at home using the Tribest Soyabella Milk Maker. Simply add soaked soya beans and water to get fresh soya milk in 15 minutes. For raw-vegans, it can make amazing raw almond, cashew, hazelnut and other nut milks in as little as 30 seconds. It can also quickly and easily make delicious milks from a wide variety of other beans and grains such as oat, rice and coconut. The included grinding attachment can even be used to grind nuts, seeds and coffee beans.

Enter coupon code TANYAB25 at checkout and save 25%. Take me there>>

Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil Blend plus whole product range

Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil Blend is a blend of plant-based, organic, unrefined nutritional oils free of the constituents found in processed oils. Its unique formulation provides an excellent source of the essential fatty acids Omega 3 and 6 and the fatty acid Omega 9, for incredible digestion, glowing skin, strong hair, nails and bones. Or take a look at Udo's Choice range for more options...

Enter coupon code TANYA25 at checkout and save 25%. Take me there>>

Become a Health Coach!

Wondering how I found a career I love and became a Health Coach? I studied holistic health and nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition! IIN taught part time and entirely online, by the world's best speakers, nutritionists, doctors and spiritual gurus. Check out the entire first module of the curriculum here>>

Call +1(877)-733-1520 and mention my name (Tanya Maher) to save upto 25%. Take me there>>  

Sale ends at 11:59PM GMT Sunday 6th September (same time as the end of Complete Raw Food Kitchen Competition)

UPDATE: THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

My word, do I have an announcement and a half for you today!

As you may already know, my beautiful first published book- The Uncook Book: The essential guide to a raw food lifestyle – is being released everywhere in the UK on 7th September.

I honestly can’t believe it myself (I’m still coming down to earth after THIS once in a lifetime experience).

[A side note to my US friends- The Uncook Book is coming your way on 27th October and if you like the sound of this UK prize, then you won’t be disappointed when it’s your turn! Just make sure you are subscribed here>> to get the announcement.]

To celebrate this release of my mega proud achievement, I’ve teamed up with some of my favourite brands in the wellness world and, together we are bringing you..

THE BIGGEST GIVEAWAY IN RAW FOOD HISTORY!!

What you see listed below comprises The Complete Raw Food Kitchen Kit and owning this dream prize means that you can flip open The Uncook Book to any page, point to a recipe and be totally set to create it with all the superfoods and equipment now in your kitchen!

Hungry for a Falafel Feast? You’ve got the best food processor.
Thirsty for a Skin Cleanser Juice? You’ve got the best cold-press juicer.
Need soft Onion Bread NOW? The top end dehydrator is all yours.
Craving Coconut Vanilla Ice-Cream? Oh yes and a high powdered blender is yours too.

And that’s not all. Scroll below to marvel over £3,000 worth of the most insane hamper gifts this industry has ever seen.

And all this for one lucky person.

And all for just buying a book you’d want anyway.

TO ENTER, ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS COMPLETE THESE 2 VERY SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Purchase a copy of The Uncook Book via Amazon.co.uk here>>
Every purchase equals 1 entry, so stock up and buy for everyone you know to gain more chances of winning!

2. Email your receipt to TheUncookBook@HayHouse.co.uk
Please include a). Your full name, b). Your UK address and c). Your contact phone number.

Tribest Green Star Elite Juicer

Tribest health appliances have gained a strong reputation amongst professional chefs, wellness coaches, and nutritionists all around the world. Bringing you the ultimate in twin gear technology & maximising the benefits of your juice, there is no juicer like The Green Star Elite. Not only does it work to carefully crush produce without damaging nutrients, it cold presses the most juice from all greens and allows cell membranes to be easily opened to allow even more minerals to be extracted & preserved for longer.

RRP £599.95 | See here for more | tribest.co.uk

JTC OmniBlend Blender

JTC are one of the largest manufacturers of commercial blenders in the world and have built a global reputation synonymous for quality and reliability. JTC’s reputation comes from a history spanning more than 35 years; manufacturing motherboards and PCB controllers to leading brands around the world such as De’Longhi, Sanyo and Holmes & Honeywell. They have used all their resources in innovating an incredibly energy efficient and robust 3HP blender which is ever growing in popularity in over 100 countries around the world. This bundle includes the blender, a recipe book and a 7 year warranty.

RRP £335.00 | Find how to buy for only £250 | jtcomniblend.co.uk

Magimix 3200XL Food Processor

A powerful food processor that will mix, grate, slice, chop, whisk, knead and - thanks to its BlenderMix attachment - liquidise your ingredients. What makes this model stand out from the previous one, is it's extra large feed tube, designed to allow large amounts of disc work to be achieved quickly and efficiently. All bowls included are BPA free, giving you peace of mind over the health and safety of you and your family. The commercial grade induction motor is guaranteed for 30 years, with an overall parts guarantee of 3 years.

RRP £239.95 | See here for more options | magimix.uk.com

Tribest Sedona Combo Dehydrator

Tribest health appliances have gained a strong reputation amongst professional chefs, wellness coaches, and nutritionists all around the world, each appliances has been designed to maximise health and wellbeing. Sedona is the only Dehydrator we use at Tanya's Cafe. It can be divided into 2 drying chambers if you aren’t taking up full capacity, has an all-digital control panel, extra quiet fans for night time operation & a gorgeous glass window.

RRP £499.95 | See here for more | tribest.co.uk

Hemsley+Hemsley Spiraliser

Loved by the food, fitness and fashion industries alike, sisters Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley are authors of The Art of Eating Well, and the upcoming Good + Simple books, as well as creators of this Hemsley Spiralizer. It sold out in the first two weeks of its release in Selfridges and is bestselling on Amazon. A must-have kitchen utensil for turning your favourite vegetables into spirals instantly, swap heavy glutenous carbohydrates for courgetti (courgette spaghetti). It is made from strong, food-grade ABS plastic which is BPA Free and fully recyclable.

RRP £29.95 | hemsleyandhemsley.com

Living Milk Universal Nut Milk Bag

Living Milk has four years experience providing the highest quality nut milk bags, supplying the raw food, nutrition, fitness and sports markets globally. Of the tens of thousands of satisfied customers many are professional raw food chefs working in demanding commercial conditions. The above picture is right from the book, where I demonstrate step-by-step making of almond milk, using the Living Milk bag.

RRP £15.75 | Get yours here

Superfoodies Superfood and Breakfast Hamper

Superfoodies is the exciting brand from Rawcreation/Detox Your Word - the UK's leading importer and EU-wide distributor of the finest organic superfoods and raw foods since 2000. Superfoodies is a brand that builds a bridge between dedicated consumers of superfoods and people who really want to incorporate these ingredients into their diets, but aren't sure where to begin. This hamper includes Matcha, Carob, Chia Seeds, Shelled Hemp Seeds, Green Coffee Bean Extract and 2 x Superfoodies Granolas.

RRP £78.13 | superfoodies.com

Organic Burst Whole Shebang Bundle

Organic Burst is a leading global health food brand, which is a favourite of top wellness, beauty & fitness experts, bloggers, models and everyone else around the world who loves the life-enhancing benefits of pure, powerful and ethically sourced superfoods! This bundle includes the full range: Baobab, Spirulina, Chlorella, Maca, Acai and Wheatgrass.

RRP £72.94 | organicburst.com

Optibac Probiotics Range

OptiBac Probiotics specialise entirely in probiotic supplements and their range of 11 different products offers you some of the most researched probiotic strains in the world. Their company ethos of only selecting high quality, research-based probiotics has seen them develop one of the UK’s favourite probiotic ranges. This bundle includes For every day, For every day EXTRA Strength, Bifidobacteria & fibre, For travelling abroad, For daily immunity, One week flat (anti bloating) and For women.

RRP £101.34 | optibacprobiotics.co.uk

The Raw Chocolate Company Choc Making Kit

Great Taste Award winning Raw Chocolate Bars, Snacks and Super Foods. Professional Dragon tamers. Yes, The Raw Chocolate Company had Dragon's Den fighting over who will invest and so they should've - these are truly some of my favourite chocolate products in the whole world. This hamper includes everything you need for your choc making (and snacking) needs: Coconut sugar, Cacao powder, Cacao butter, Goji berry powder and Raw Chocolate Snacks - Raw Chocolate Mulberries, Raw Chocolate Goji Berries, Raw Chocolate Raisins, Raw Chocolate Golden Berries, Raw Chocolate Sweet Apricot Kernels, Vanoffe Mulberries.

RRP £71.36 | therawchocolatecompany.com

Neal's Yard Remedies 360° Holistic Package

It was over 33 years ago that Neal's Yard Remedies opened their doors to their first shop in Neal's Yard, a once forgotten corner of Covent Garden, London. They became the UK's first organic health and beauty company and the WORLD's first health and beauty brand to score 100/100 for ethics in an independent audit by Ethical Company Organisation. I really believe in everything NYR stand for, absolutely love their products and adore the team behind them.

RRP £105.50  | nealsyardremedies.com

Planet Organic Sprouted Hamper

When Planet Organic opened its doors in 1995, it was Renée Elliott's dream to offer the best and widest range of organic foods available, and her mission to promote health in the community and to bring a sense of discovery and adventure into food shopping. Planet Organic is the first store to be certified by the Soil Association, it sells no processed foods, no hydrogenated fats and no GM, and it is totally sustainable.

RRP £ 50 | planetorganic.com

Udo's Choice 12 Months Supply

12 x 500ml Ultimate Oil Blend | Feeding the body with an adequate supply of undamaged fats is essential for optimum health. This is a premium and organic seed oil blend, which can be used daily to boost your Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids intake. Simply drizzle over salads, add to juices or blend into a fruit smoothie. 12 x 60capsule Digestive Enzymes | A premium blend of seven active plant-based enzymes chosen to assist the breakdown of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, soluble fibre, starch, milk sugar and complex sugars aiding healthy digestion and nutrient absorption.

RRP £503.76 | udoschoice.co.uk

Universe + Chorus Conscious Jewellery

Magical things, made in Brooklyn with Love. There's really no better way to describe this super adorable jewellery brand, which is all handmade by my sister in New York. The winner gets 2 of my favourite necklaces from her collection: True Love (you spoon, that's true love) and Three Golden Wishes. U+C ship worldwide so you lucky UK peeps can be blessed with it too.

RRP £50.00 | www.universechorus.com

Tanya's Vouchers and pH Booster

Tanya's is my very own cafe chain, serving innovative plant-based living cuisine, which is all raw, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free and damn tasty. We have a flagship restaurant inside a gorgeous boutique hotel- myhotel Chelsea, where we are open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and superfood cocktails- in a light filled conservatory or outdoor terrace. Our second cafe is a juice bar and coffee shop in collaboration with Ride Republic indoor spinning studio in Parson's Green. And the third location is a seriously exciting Pop-Up inside the prestigious Food Hall of Selfridges, Oxford Street (open for six weeks only from 28 August 2015). This hamper includes 2 x £20 Tanya's Cafe gift vouchers, Tanya's signature mug and an alkaline superfood blend pH Booster to add to your water, juices and salads.

RRP £76.90 | pH Booster available here | tanyascafe.com

The Uncook Book Signed Copy

Ah there she is! The perfect book for anyone who wants to celebrate life through food. Raw food really gives you that opportunity because of all the energy and clarity you receive in return. Inside you will find over 140 easy-to-follow, accessible recipes with a modern edge, everything you need to know to set up a successfully raw kitchen and a whole lot of super handy tips that are both nutritionally viable and creatively fun. I will personally write a note to the winner and sign this copy!

RRP £16.99 | buy via Amazon.co.uk    

UPDATE: THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED

[The winner is announced here>>]

TO ENTER:

1. Purchase a copy of The Uncook Book via Amazon.co.uk here>>
Every purchase equals 1 entry, so stock up and buy for everyone you know to gain more chances of winning!

2. Email your receipt to TheUncookBook@HayHouse.co.uk
Please include a). Your full name, b). Your UK address and c). Your contact phone number.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• By entering this competition, you warrant that all information provided by you is true. Hay House reserves the right to verify any information given.
• You must be a UK resident and we will not accept applications from any residents outside of the UK at this time (sorry!).
• There is no age restriction to enter.
• Only entries sent via TheUncookBook@HayHouse.co.uk will be considered.
• Only purchases of The Uncook Book by Tanya Maher via Amazon.co.uk here>> will be eligible.
• You can enter as many times as you like and each book purchase will be counted as one entry. (ie. If you make one transaction for 3 books and it states so on your receipt, you will gain 3 entries into the draw. If you make 3 separate transactions for 3 books, please email us all 3 receipts to gain 3 entries).
• There will be one winner.
• The competition will begin on Tuesday 11th August 2015 and end at 11:59PM GMT Sunday 6th September 2015.
• Any book purchase made before 11th August is eligible for entry, simply send us the receipt.
• The winner will be announced by Friday 11th September via Better Raw’s newsletter. Subscribe here>> 
• The winner will be announced publicly on Hay House UK and Better Raw social network pages one day after the newsletter is published.
• Any person that is an employee of Hay House, Better Raw or Tanya’s Cafe is not eligible to enter (Sorry guys, love you though!).
• Winner selection will be conducted by Hay House UK, whose decision is final.
• Winner will be selected using random.org
• If the winner does not respond to our email notification within 14 days, an alternative winner will be randomly selected from the remaining entries.
• The prizes are sponsored by the companies mentioned and the winner’s details will be shared with the respective contributors of the prize.
• The prize winner unconditionally agrees (as a condition of accepting this prize) to: a). The use of their name, one or more photographs of themselves and disclosure of their county of residence within the UK; and b). Co-operate with or participate in any other reasonable post-competition publicity.
• Please allow up to 2 weeks for prize delivery to your UK address only.