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    Discount Codes for your Raw Christmas Wish List

    Posted by Tanya Maher ·

    If you are anything like me, then everything you are about to see when you scroll down will be your entire Christmas Wish List. Or perhaps you've got a bit of a health nut to shop for, then let me make your day…
    I've asked all my personal favourite raw food and conscious brands to set up a special promotional code just for you! As you can tell from some of the below savings, this could literally save you £1,000's! Take it as a little token of thanks for continuing to visit Better Raw and giving me virtual hugs.
    Below categories:
    Edible Treats
    Books
    Equipment
    Beauty
    Courses + Events
     
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    EDIBLE TREATS
     
    THE RAW CHOCOLATE COMPANY |  10% OFF ALL RANGE*
    The most beautiful Christmas gifts and stocking fillers for chocolate lovers.
    *Enter the code PBB102013 at checkout here at the www.therawchocolatecompany.com website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 10% off of the entire The Raw Chocolate Company's range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. The code is valid for multiple use. Also throughout December, you will get a free bag of Raw Chocolate Incan Berries with every order.
    GREEN BAY HARVEST | 15% OFF ALL RANGE*
    The best raw and conscious honey products.
    *Enter the code BetterRaw at checkout here at the www.GreenBayHarvest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 15% off of their entire product range, when you use the code before 31st December 2013. The code is valid for multiple use. 
    PURA VIDA FOOD | 30% OFF ENTIRE SHOP
     
    The only raw sprouted bread on the European market and that isn't nut based, rather gluten-free and protein-rich buckwheat.
    *Stock up on anything from breads to granola to buckthorn juice here at the www.puravidafood.co.uk website, then email bread@puravidafood.co.uk with the subject line BETTER RAW 30% off sale. You will be reimbursed 30% of your entire purchase cost within 72 hours. Usual delivery fees apply. Sale ends 31st December 2013. 
    £5 GIFT CARD FOR DETOX YOUR WORLD RANGE*
    Raw chocolate ingredients, superfoods, supplements, ready raw food products and anything else healthy and delicious, which your heart desires.
    *Enter the code tanya5 at checkout here at the www.detoxyourworld.com website. There is no minimum spend and you can use your £5 gift card towards any of the products you see on the Detox Your World site, when you apply the code before 31st December 2013. Delivery charges apply as normal. Only valid once per customer, per address.
    TEAPIGS TEA  |  20% OFF ALL RANGE
    Beautifully presented real leaf teas of all flavours.
    *Enter the code TPPE13 at checkout here at the www.teapigs.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 20% off of their teas and teaware, excluding gifts, cheeky deals and match kits. Offer ends 31st December 2013. The code is valid for multiple use.
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    BOOKS
    TANYA ALEKSEEVA'S EBOOKS  |  25% OFF 
    Whether you are after Christmas recipes, comforting raw food meal ideas or a detox, I've the eBook for you!
    *Enter the code TanyaXmas at checkout here in my shop www.BetterRawStore.com. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off anything you see, even the already discounted eBook bundle, when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Available for instant download.
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    EQUIPMENT
     
    CITRISTAR JUICER  |  25% OFF £64.96*
    The only appliance required for all your citrus juicing needs.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!
    FRESHLIFE AUTOMATIC SPROUTER  |  25% OFF £129.95* 
    Grow organic wheatgrass, micro salads and sprouts indoors.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!
    FRUITSTAR VERTICAL JUICER  |  25% OFF £349.95*
    Compact, elegant and powerful- the juicer for all your fruit, veggie and leafy green juicing needs.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!
    SOLOSTAR-II JUICER  |  25% OFF £249.95*
    Juice-bar quality for a truly affordable price.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!


    GREEN STAR ELITE  |  £150.00 OFF £599.95*
    A unique jumbo twin-gear masticating juicer for maximum juice yield and enhanced nutrition.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!
    SEDONA DEHYDRATOR  |  £106.25 OFF £425.00*
    A professional choice for food dehydrating at home.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!
    SOYABELLA NUT MILK MAKER  |  25% OFF £109.95* 
    The amazing nut milk maker, which can also be used for grinding seeds, grains and coffee. 
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!



    SPIRALI SPIRAL SLICER  |  £5 OFF £29.95
    Courgette spaghetti pasta, beautiful salads and all the gluten-free fun in one.
    *Enter the code tanya5 at checkout here at the www.detoxyourworld.com website. There is no minimum spend and you can use your £5 gift card towards any of the products you see on the Detox Your World site, when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Delivery charges apply as normal. Only valid once per customer, per address.
    PERSONAL BLENDER 350  |  25% OFF £99.95*
    Small and compact blending, grinding and sauce making power with additional mason jars.
    *Enter the code TANYA25 in your basket (not at checkout) here at the www.tribest.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 25% off of the entire Tribest range when you use the code before 31st December 2013. Free UK delivery too!



    UNIVERSAL NUT MILK BAG  |  £8.99 INSTEAD OF £10.49* 
    An absolute must-have at any level on a raw food diet, is this universal nut milk bag, juicer and sprouter in one.
    *Save £1.50 per bag when you go to this page on www.LivingMilk.net. A super Christmas stocking filler, so get a bunch while you can. Offer ends by 31st December 2013.
    VITAMIX TOTAL NUTRITION CENTRE  |   FREE SHIPPING* 
    Hands-down the best blender on the market and if I had to choose a single piece of equipment for my entire kitchen- Vitamix is it!
    *Mention this code 20-01-000135 to receive FREE shipping and a free book + DVD. UK customers please call 0808 156 6633 to place your order. Ireland customers please call 0766 709854. See why I love this baby so much, here>>
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    BEAUTY
     
    LIVING NATURALLY SOAP NUTS  |  10% OFF ALL RANGE
     
    The only organic detergent that grows on trees! It doesn't get greener than that.
    *Enter the code TanyaXmas at checkout here at the www.soapnuts.co.uk website. There is no minimum spend and you can get 10% off anything you see in The Living Naturally store, when you use the code before 31st December 2014. 
    TANYA ALEKSEEVA'S PH BOOSTER  |  £5 OFF £19.94*
    Alkalising superfood greens with 22 grasses, herbs and vegetables, which you add to water, soups, smoothies and crackers.
    *Enter the code tanya5 at checkout here at the www.detoxyourworld.com website. There is no minimum spend and you can use your £5 gift card towards any of the products you see on the Detox Your World site, when you apply the code before 31st December 2013. Delivery charges apply as normal. Only valid once per customer, per address.
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    COURSES & EVENTS
     
    BECOME A QUALIFIED HEALTH COACH 
    | $1,000 OFF + £320 COACHING WITH ME*
    Yes you read right! Enrol at IIN between 11th & 13th December and here's what you'll get:
    •   $1000 off the incredible program (which I've just completed)
    •  Other surprise perks from IIN
    •  2 x private 1 hour Skype coaching sessions with me (worth £190)
    •  My entire eBook bundle (worth £60)
    • A ticket to my LIVE raw food class in London, expires 1.11.14 (upto £70)

    Email coachblair@integrativenutrition.com and tell her that Tanya Alekseeva told you about the sweet deal! Then email me on hello@betterraw.com to claim your perks.
    LONDON'S NEWEST SUPPERCLUB | £20 OFF £95*
    *As you know from my previous updates- we've been planning something pretty major. It's a project that requires years of dreams and months of planning. I will finally reveal ALL at this brand new event 'Raw in Chelsea' and you'll understand why I've taken my time with the announcement. Grab your ticket to London's Newest SupperClub for a Seven-Course magician mystery tour of your senses. £20 off early bird special>>

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    Raw Food Sunburger from sunny Vilcabamba

    Posted by Tanya Maher ·

    It's hard to believe that Raw Food & Soul Adventures Retreat in Vilcabamba has already been and gone. It's even harder believe that I've whispered my gratitude list and goodbyes to Vilca only this morning and am already in Quito, just hours from heading to Miami. Oh how I do love my life!
    You might've been following my retreat updates either on Facebook or on the blog (here and here), but I have more personal favourite moments, including a personal favourite recipe to share with you. We served this burger at our retreat closing lunch and it made an appearance in others' 'top favourites' box of their feedback forms too… and not only once.
    Some of my highlights below:
    Getting to do my dream work with mum and dad.
    Juicing our garden bounty with Tribest's GreenStar Elite.

    Closing night- chocolate ceremony and chakra purification in white.

    A nut-free dessert made by my mama.

    Cheftress at work.

    Goodie bags full of Palosanto products, Sun Chlorella A, The Raw Chocolate Company's choco coated mulberries and my sister's personalised handmade bracelets by Universe + Chorus.

    Bonding over wheatgrass sprouting.

    I only pick the best looking people for my retreats, can you tell?

    Wild swimming and yoga by the waterfall with Doris Fin.

    Mandango Mountain and Vilcabamba village.

    Ready to juice.
    RAW FOOD SUNBURGER
    Makes 12 burgers
    For the equipment
    Dehydrator
    Food processor
    For the burgers
    2 cups sunflower seeds, soaked overnight*
    1 cup cashews, soaked overight
    1 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked overnight**
    1 large white onion, roughly chopped
    1/2 cup fresh dill
    1/2 tsp white pepper
    Water as needed (a great opportunity to reuse the sun dried tomato soaking water)
    *The sunflower seeds will expand to 4 cups after soaking, which is normal.
    **Only soak the sun dried tomatoes if they have been preserved in salt. If they came in oil, you can skip the soaking stage, but add a little salt to taste.
    - Load the food processor with all burger ingredients, except the water. Use the Pulse function to begin chopping, then turn to High.
    - Stop to scrape down all the sides back onto the blade, turn the food processor back on and add water as needed to acquire a thick paste-like consistency.
    - Scoop the dough onto the teflex sheets of your dehydrator, forming equal sized burger patties. Use either your fingers or the back of a spoon to smooth out the edges of each patty. 
    - Dehydrate on 115degreesF for 12 hours, turn the patties over onto mesh trays of your dehydrator and continue dehydrating for another 3-8 hours.
    For the salad
    2 cups grated cabbage
    Bunch of radish, thinly sliced
    1 large cucumber, sliced
    3/4 cup fresh herbs (in particular dill, parsley and green onion)
    2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    3/4 tsp Himalayan salt
    - Mix the cabbage, radish and salt together in a bowl and massage these ingredients together using your hands.
    - Add the remaining salad ingredients and continue to massage, but very gently this time. Note this salad could be prepared a few hours in advance as all the flavours get an opportunity to marinate.
     
    For the extras
    Either a tomato ketchup or a curry sauce (both keep well in the fridge for upto two weeks, so make them in advance)
    Tomato slices
    Avocado
    Grated carrots
    - To assemble, scoop a large helping of salad into a heaped pile on your plate, position a ready burger patty on top, coat with your chosen sauce, add tomato slices, grated carrots and a fanned avocado.

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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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    Raw Food & Soul Adventures Retreat 2014

    Posted by Tanya Maher ·



    It is day six of Raw Food & Soul Adventures Retreat here in The Valley of Longevity!

    The adventure is by no means over yet, but we've already had big breakthroughs. We've concurred fears of the dark in a sweat lodge and fears of heights with zip lining. We've had all sorts of toxic crap release emotionally and physically. We've had a Shaman come to rebalance us and local energy workers introduce us to a new way of meditating. We've enjoyed, prepared and learned how to make nothing but the freshest, organic, nutrient rich, alkalising raw food meals. We've shouted 'I am God' at the top of a mega steep climb until the echo reached another dimension and awoke our own memory cells of greatness.

    I look at the group of 17 individuals that have come here from every part of the globe and can't help but fill with overwhelming joy for every single one of them. I look at my hard working family and can't help but fill with overwhelming gratitude for helping me make this magic happen. Already I'm sure that I'll be doing this all over again next year!

    Pencil in some awesomeness for 2014,
    x Tanya


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    Weekly Giveaway | Morrocco Method

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    Sorry, this giveaway is now closed. Check more recent blog posts for latest giveaway contests.



    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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