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    Hi friends!

    Just a little note to let you know that exciting changes are happening here on www.BetterRaw.com and to kindly ask that you bare with us for a couple of days while we iron out all the kinks to this beautiful new website.

    Thanks,

    Love you,

    Master of the Month | Shazzie | Rustic Loaf with Herbs Recipe

    Master of the Month | Shazzie | Rustic Loaf with Herbs Recipe

    Shazzie is a TV presenter on ‘Raw Kitchen’, author of five books including my favourite ‘Naked Chocolate’, original founder of Detox Your World- what was and still is even after she sold it in 2012- Europe’s largest superfood and raw food company. She is an eBook author, creator of multiple eCourses, the brain behind a revolutionary membership site ‘Shazzie’s VIP Room’, creator of many smart phone Apps and meditation MP3’s and mummy to a free range child, Evie.

    Shazzie is a true mogul in the raw food world with a powerful voice in the health industry. But her resume [shockingly] doesn’t end there- this wonder woman is a self made millionaire with an inspiring success story! But above all else- she is a genuinely nice person. I met her for the first time when I was new to the UK and reasonably new to raw food, I though I’d be completely star struck and intimidated when I saw her at a festival, but all she had to say was ‘Oh I’ve just had one of those coconuts myself, I just love me some coconuts’ and with those few words and her energy, it was as though she sprinkled fairy dust all over the room and made everything peaceful and vibrant.


    Meet our January's Master of the Month…
    Shazzie _ Better Raw _ Master of the Month

    Describe your typical day of eating and drinking.

    I don't have typical anythings… as a single mum, my days are determined by what my daughter's doing… we have very little routine. I like to have green juice, some probiotic food or drink, some raw chocolate or smoothie with superfoods and lots of big green salads in my day, alongside a small amount of sweet fruit.

    What (or who) inspires you to eat well and stay healthy?

    My daughter. I want to be the best for her, so she can mirror that and be the best for herself. I guess beyond that, I want to remain an inspiration to others, so we have more inspired and inspiring people in the world. One hand up, one hand down… We're all in it together.

    What is your biggest weakness when it comes to food and how do you deal with that?

    I'm not organised. I am like that in all aspects of my life, and it drives me crazy sometimes. I often go out for the morning, end up out all day and can't find a thing to eat where I am. I used to carry raw food around with me in my bag but that's been replaced by my girl's things. So I deal with it by not telling myself off (it's how I am), by eating what I can when I can, and by always eating super super healthy at home because somehow my fridges are usually quite abundant.

    My top tip for:

    Improving your diet is eat at least 50% (In weight) of your food raw at every meal so you get all the raw benefits.

    Staying healthy while travelling is keep hydrated. Water is more important than food. You can also easily add dried green powders and superfoods to water for instant nourishment, and it weighs barely anything.

    Detoxing is to enjoy it. I have written a lot on detox, and it’s so important (we should do it lots and forever) that it’s worth finding the ones you love so it’s not a chore. How about an infra red sauna, a lymph drainage massage, a tip-toe in the sea, an algae wrap or an enema?!

    Immunising is building up a strong terrain (full term breastfeeding, herbs, living naturally, grounding etc) so that pathogens can’t take hold.


    What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever said to you?

    Oh god! People say lovely things to me all the time, maybe I just have lovely friends and family? Strangers who know my work tell me that I'm a real inspiration, that their lives changed radically when they got involved in my stuff and that I probably don't realise how much I've changed the world with all the work I've done. It's probably true, too. I don't know, but I remember life before raw chocolate and so I'm well chuffed with that ;-)

    How would you like to be remembered?

    "She had a heart big enough to hold all of us"

    If you got to keep only 3 of your belongings: 1 thing from your kitchen, 1 thing from your garden and 1 thing from your bookshelf- what would they be?

    VitaMix (OBVS!!!) My deck (I sunbathe on it, it's against my glass south facing wall so any time it's sunny, even in winter, it's warm enough to sunbath on it. A very clever bit of divine planning, I think!) The Book Of Secrets, Osho

    If you could host a dinner party for 3 guests (dead or alive)- who would they be and what would you serve?

    Russell Brand — I'd serve me. I've got a free pass from my BF to have a bit of Russell, should the opportunity ever arise! Peace Pilgrim — Warm green raw soup and a foot massage John Lennon — Durian, because it's white. Imagine all the duriasms…

    Why do you believe that life is Better Raw?

    Ah, I've been a veggie all my adult life, a vegan for 26 years, and raw for 14 years. I eat raw because I like feeling high-energy. I am releasing enough "stuff" from my ancestral line without putting more in by eating animals! I don't judge people who do, but I don't want that for me. I want to keep this juicy, alive, inspired and visionary way of living, so my food choices have to reflect that.
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    Our Master of the Month shares her favourite raw food recipe...
    SHAZZIE'S RUSTIC LOAF WITH HERBS
    Serves 10
    Shazzie _ Better Raw _ Raw Food Bread Rustic Loaf Recipe

    This is a beautiful and delicious all purpose loaf of what I call “better than bread” and for those who prefer breads to sweets… this will be heaven! It’s so much like traditional freshly baked bread, but sooooo much better!

    Makes one beautiful loaf that serves about ten people, but feel free to experiment with various shapes and sizes.

    Keeps for around seven days when refrigerated in a sealed container.

    200g or 1 cup golden flax seeds
    15g or 1/2 cup psyllium husks
    60ml or 1/4 cup tamari or nama shoyu
    60ml or 1/4 cup lemon juice
    3 teaspoons dried oregano
    3 teaspoons dried thyme
    20g or 1 cup dried basil leaves
    75g or 3/4 cup maca
    3 teaspoons raw agave nectar
    60ml or 1/4 cup water
    480ml or 2 cups water for psyllium
    3 teaspoons sea salt
    1 small bunch fresh dill
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon dried parsley

    Grind the flax seeds (using the grain jug if you have one) in a high speed blender (such as the VitaPrep) or a coffee/spice grinder. Soak the psyllium in 480ml / 2 cups water until the water is absorbed.

    Set aside a teaspoon of salt, a teaspoon of dried herbs and a couple of teaspoons of maca for sprinkling on the top.

    Mix all other ingredients together, either in a food processor with an S blade or in a large bowl by hand (or large spoon).

    Knead the dough. Form into a round loaf, or shape of your choice.

    Sprinkle with the remaining sea salt, dried herbs and the maca powder (looks like dusted flour!).

    Dehydrate at 115° F or 46° C for 18-24 hours, (until crispy on the outside).

    Due to the way the loaf is shaped and the nature of the bread, it’s preferable to be a bit chewy inside.

    Slice or rip into chunks for soups, sandwiches and buttery spreads.

     

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    Shazzie wants you to get the most out of being raw so she’s put together four free gifts for you. Just go here http://www.shazzie.com/life/subscriptions now and you can start getting your free stuff immediately.

    Also- right now and until 31st January 2014, you can enter to win Shazzie’s entire New2Raw eCourse (worth $97) as part of our big Detox Hamper Giveaway>>

    Hello world!

    This site is currently down for maintenance. Please bare with us while we make the changes you’ve been asking for. x Tanya

    Caption This Thursday | The End of Year Roundup

    If you already follow Better Raw on Facebook, it's no news to you that each weekday is a groovy topic for inspirational nuggets. Here is what you'll be used to seeing me post:

    On the last Thursday of 2013 and to celebrate the End of the Year, here is the second half of this year's round-up of Better Raw's Caption This Thursday - from August to December 2013. To see the first half - from January to July 2013 - click here.

    Oh and we've also chosen our favourite caption for each image. If you start participating in the fun now, next time you could be featured too :)


    Not mushroom here.
    [Caption by Judyvegan Leigh]

    Breakfast utopia.
    [Caption by Jason Stanley]

    Cat: "Have you got the spare key? She's only gone out and locked me out, again."
    [Caption by Nina Bacchus]

    Bliss!!
    [Caption by Victoria Lily]

    You are what you eat!
    [Caption by Theresa Bond]
    Today I'm staying home and vegging out.
    [Caption by Gilli Graham]

    Grape picture, you're really raisin the stakes now. Those guys look pumped!

    Was the guy fourth in from the left drinking a magical potion that 
    meant your powers didn't work on him?
    [Caption by Laura Fisher]

    Godzilla vs bridezilla.
    [Caption by Anika Ainslie]

    Something shady about those guys!
    [Caption by Camilla Daniels]

    Bluetooth!
    [Caption by Marcus Clark]
    Orange you going to say BOOnana!
    [Caption by Misty Thompson]

    Seriously?? You couldn't have crocheted me some booties like a normal granny??

    PLEEEEEEASE make sure I get the best present....promise I'll share with the others!
    [Caption by Sarah Kernan]

    Is the large one for your feet and the small ones for your fingers? 
    [Caption by Dawn Kucharski]

    Snow White stampede.
    [Caption by Wayne Gamble]
    Bed and Board
    [Caption by Jean Jeanc]

    Now is the time for chocolate.
    [Caption by Tonya Duprey]

    Escapee from Jurassic Park.
    [Caption by The Yogi Vegetarian]

    Laughter is the best medicine.
    [Caption by Diane Bruce Arreola]

    Does my pumpkin look big in these..

    Make time for your children. It's our way of returning some of the joy they give us on a daily basis.
    [Caption by Camilla Daniels]

    Better dRAWn.
    [Caption by Richi Qi]

    He ain't heavy, he's my brother!
    [Caption by Melanie Brewer]

    Rudolph was busy, so Timmy chose Rex instead.
    [Caption by Karen Davies]




     
    Disclaimer: I respect and support the creative minds behind each image, so every known author/artist will always be published. If however an image has no original source sited, it is only because it was either sent to me or went viral online. If you are the source or you know the source for any if the above, please leave a comment below and I'll link your creation back to you!
    To make sure you don't miss another Caption This Thursday, 'Like' Better Raw on Facebook and share it with your friends. 


    VegFestUK hits up London for the very first time

    'Alkalising for the Soul'...

    ... that was the topic of my presentation today at VegFest, UK and Europe's biggest vegetarian festival.

    I was going to the event fully aware that there are many rooms where presentations are held and that mine was organised for a more intimate setting, upstairs, away from the craziness, in the far corner, which was more of a destination for the truly devoted. Well little did I know, that the 'truly devoted' are many.

    We ran out of seats!





    It was exciting enough to see so many of you that enthusiastic about living a more alkaline life, but incredibly humbling that you let me be your guide for an hour. I actually didn't move from my spot for 2.5 hours, so so many stayed to ask questions, chat and cuddle :)

    It was also the very first event my pH Booster was launched to the public, after its mega success over the Acid Alkaline Breakthrough program in June. You can now get it from my 'Shopping' page or at VegFest during its final show day at Kensington Olympia, tomorrow! Weeeeee!!!!


    Oh and I met Chad Sarno! I thought I'd be totally star struck, but this awesome human had the most kind energy and was super enthusiastic about my DVD 'Raw Food 101'. We are practically best mates now...



    Happy Sunday,

    x Tanya

    P.S. Tickets to my Comforting Raw Foods for Winter workshop are selling fast! Book, here>>