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    Upcoming Workshop / Day Out with Better Raw & Polly's Path

    RAW PICNIC & PUNTING WITH POLLY & TANYA
    Cambridge


    If I could be any more excited about a fun day out, which the lovely Polly Noble and I have planned for you, I would probably pop! We are both meeting a couple of days before to shop for the freshest organic produce and partnering up in the kitchen to create a vibrationally charged feast for you!

    We wanted to be able to offer you this day out, so you could reconnect with nature, pick our brains about anything, spend time with like-minded people, enjoy some real food and have a day off, that's why we'll have the entire picnic all prepared for you. Prepared by us! But that's not all which the day will involve... We are going punting!!!!

    What is punting?
    A punt is a narrow flat-bottomed boat that resembles a Venetian gondola with the curve removed. The punter uses a large pole to push the boat down the river, while we sit back, relax, chat and laugh till our jaws begin to hurt.

    What is the plan for the day?
    1PM Meet at a designated meeting point in Cambridge
    1:30PM Board the punts
    1:30-2:30PM Be chauffeured down the river past famous colleges learning about the history of these beautiful buildings
    2:30PM-4PM Enjoy a delicious organic raw picnic lunch made by Polly & Tanya and get take-away recipe sheets

    What yummy foods will the picnic include?
    Mocktails on arrival, curried flax crackers, raw sundried tomato hummus, summer guacamole, creamy cheesy dip, pizza, wraps with sunflower seed pate and fresh seasonal veggies and sprouts, marinated and pesto stuffed mushrooms, chocolate brownie bites, special indulgent cake, strawberries and cream, plus green elixirs. All recipes will be yours to keep!

    Who are we?
    Tanya Alekseeva is a wellness coach, nutritionist, author, chef and founder of Better Raw and co-founder of Lush Escapes.
    Polly Noble is a wellness writer, health coach, author and founder of Polly's Path to Health & Happiness.


    Where: Cambridge
    When: 1PM-4PM Saturday 24th August
    Transport: Regular trains from London Kings Cross Station travel direct to Cambridge Station and cost approximately £13 return with a network railcard. Alternatively you could drive in and park at Lion Yard carpark.
    Fee: £65each or £120 for two, includes boat hire for punting, a chauffeur, a big delicious picnic lunch prepared by Polly and Tanya plus take away recipes.

    Note: We've just added a second boat to the day and already there are just TWO SPOTS LEFT! Don't miss out, book here: www.betterraw.com/p/teaching.html

    friday funnies | the mid 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:

    Monday Mantra
    Try This Tuesday
    Wednesday Wisdom
    Caption This Thursday
    Friday Funnies

    On the first Friday of the brand new half to 2013 and to celebrate the Mid Year, here's your full Friday Funnies round up...










    I only had enough room to go up to 2012.
    Ha! That'll freak somebody out someday.


    No-one cares about your protein intake until they find out you're vegan.


    Downward dog pose!



    Because I fantasised about these pranks all the time, but was too much 
    of a goodie good - this student is my hero!


    And here we have a bunch of "food" made from crops that caused insects'
    stomachs to explode. It's safe for you though.


    Of course I talk to myself. Sometimes I need expert advice.


    Don't forget, you are what you eat.I need to eat a skinny person.


    Pharmacy"I didn't experience any of the side effects listed in the enclosed literature.Should I be concerned?"






    Here's some quinoa for you... and some omega-3 supplements for you.Enjoy!


    Vegan - 58 Billion Animals like this.














    I get more cleaning done in the ten minutes before someone
    comes over that I do in a week.





    Thank you for updating Facebook again with what you ate for dinner.The suspense was killing me.


    Sanity Check List


    People who exercise live longer, but those extra
    years are spent at the gym.


















    Save the Earth - it's the only planet that has chocolate.















    Humans drinking Cows' Milk



    Hahaha! 
    I am helping a client to make his diet colourful, then he emails me asking if this is ok?
















    Stop eating so many vegetables.
    I can't seem to find anything wrong with you.






































    World's Most Accurate Pie Chart



































    Secret, Passion, Read
    What's yours?






    Straight to the vision board!






    According to this BMI chart... I am too short.









    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 Friday Funnies, 'Like' Better Raw on Facebook and share it with your friends. 


    caption this thursday | the mid 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:

    Monday Mantra
    Try This Tuesday
    Wednesday Wisdom
    Caption This Thursday
    Friday Funnies

    This is the one where YOU got to submit your best captions to accompany the photo. Scroll down to see if your clever, witty captions were chosen as the ones that made our day :)



    Arrrgh, sand storm!!
    [Caption by Ian Marshall]



    Both hard to swallow. 
    [Caption by Deanna White]



     Aren't we so appealing?



    Who says only ostriches can bury their head in the sand?
    [Caption by Jo Tjaden]



    Jack! You left the beans in the car??? 



    Santa is a thrill seeker and enjoys finding new ways to get the presents out on schedule! 
    [Caption by Dee Dmonte]



    If the plumber doesn't fix this then it'll be the last straw!
    [Caption by Julie Gibbons]



    Obamastyle!
    [Caption by Alix Kulig]



    Well I don't know about you lot, but I'm stuffed!
    [Caption by Lucy Barton]



    Phew... it's only you. I thought you were the Zoo Keeper. 
    [Caption by Jayne Rosevear]



    Beauty and the Feast.



    Brunettes rule. OK!
    [Caption by Rosie Millen]



    Natural Retro Duck house for sale - Gosport MP's need not apply.



    Must paddle faster. I'm already late for my date with the old lady who lives in the shoe.
    [Caption by Michele Malone]



    All she was saying was give peas a chance...
    [Caption by Enola Stevenson]



    So kid, how often do they come around with the milk? 
    [Caption by Erika Fallon]



    OHM......OHM.......ohm......o......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    [Caption by Beverly Blair]



    I would be 'grapeful' for your help, please.
    [Caption by Karen Maynard]



    Okay wait...this is definitely NOT a cucumber!
    [Caption by Scarlet Budzinski]



    Helloooo… do all your other photos have a seal of approval?



    "I play, for all the world must see that all beings are made of the same beauty - all of the same great Oneness." [Caption by Dean Rees-Evans]



    "I'm going to get your bubbles!"…"No! No! You already got my nose!"
    [Caption by Gisele Phipps]



    Does my basket look big in this?
    [Caption by Gareth Stubbs]



    Love knows no bounds.
    [Caption by Linda Newnham]



    The oldest pair of swingers in town.
    [Caption by Hilary D. P. Ball]



    You put your right arm in and shake it all about…
    [Caption by Tonya Duprey]



    You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friend's nose!
    [Caption by Tammy Nas]



    I lost my surfboard and this friendly creature offered me a lift. Jolly kind don't you think!
    [Caption by Camilla Daniels]



    Just simply carrot get enough of you!
    [Caption by Bonni Southey]



    In a brief moment from crime fighting, our Heros stopped by to give some children a clearer view. [Caption by Dan LaFave]



    I'm gonna sneak out of here before I get squashed.
    [Caption by Liselotte Roosen]



    Left, right, left, right, left..... at ease!
    [Caption by Sue Barkshire-Foley]



    Sesame Treat



    Coke float!
    [Caption by Stacey Brova]



    The green, green home of grass.
    [Caption by Tricia Alach]



    World's healthiest cake.



    Bubbleicious
    [Caption by Ros Pause]



    Is this what those yoga people mean by tree pose?
    [Caption by Alix Kulig]



    Life is: living on the edge.
    [Caption by Amy Day]



    Anybody there??
    [Caption by Kelly Smith]



    The original fast food!
    [Caption by Linda Newnham]



    The point at which we give up and the point at which we make a breakthrough are often the same. [Caption by Marcus Clark]



    Perhaps we shouldn't have had those raw mushrooms for breakfast.
    [Caption by Doug Haywood]



    Weather app was wrong again.
    [Caption by Francesca Coronin]



    At the rate they're growing, there isn't MUSH-ROOM in there.
    [Caption by OptiBac Probiotics]




    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. 


    wednesday wisdom | the mid 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:

    Monday Mantra
    Try This Tuesday
    Wednesday Wisdom
    Caption This Thursday
    Friday Funnies

    On the first Wednesday of the brand new half to 2013 and to celebrate the Mid Year, here's your full Wednesday Wisdom round up...



    The majority of honey on the market is indeed fake flavoured and diluted sugar. Here's how to distinguish. Better yet is to just look for 'raw honey', best yet is to look for manuka honey with a high factor.


    Did you receive or give a present from any of these brands? Here is who you are actually supporting. Share this chart and help your friends demystify the illusion of choice too.



    Top 10 Words of Wisdom by Gandhi


    If I had to choose a massage, I'd definitely go for a foot massage. I can always feel it through my whole body, reflexology is really something. Take a look at how every part of your foot corresponds to a body part that requires attention.


    Eat Your Iron - The Veggie Edition


    Where your chakras are located and what they stand for.



    Sweet chart on what you should always buy organic vs what to relax over.




    A helpful gardening chart for you...



    Your sleeping position can tell a lot about your personality.



    Not that I actually believe anyone following this page still drinks soft drinks  but here is a super info graphic to make you feel even better about WHY you don't!

    "Soft drink cans are coated with resin that contains BPA. This is the same cancer causing chemical found in 99.9% of plastic baby bottles, water bottles and plastic containers that wreaks havoc on the endocrine system, potentially causing premature puberty and reproductive abnormalities."



    How lucky we are that something this good for us - tastes even better!



    How Well Is Calcium Absorbed From Food?




    A great little chart of where to store produce to keep it better for longer from The V Spot.



    Good Carbs Vs. Bad Carbs


    20 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar



    Apparently in just a matter of years all but bio-plastics will become illegal- isn't that interesting? Do you know why? Please take a look at this info graphic to see what all the plastics you are using are doing to your health and environment, and have been doing over your entire life.



    Herbs for Organs



    The Rules for Being Human



    If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, 
    we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.



    You are what you eat.


    How Bananas Increase Immunity



    How To Make Your Own Almond Milk



    Foods That Contain Calcium



    Famous Failures



    Foods to Improve your Mood



    Headache? Try these pressure points to relieve it. There are different kinds of headaches, so try all the points. 4, 5 or 11 always work for me.


    8 Foods You Didn't Know Contained Meat



    How to make your own mosquito repellents! These's not much need for them in London but when I travel, especially to my parents' place in Ecuador, having natural yummies all over you is literally a life saver from all the teeny tiny vampires.


    Hugging is good medicine.



    Why you should be going barefoot at every opportunity.



    Benefits of Kale



    High Protein Foods



    The cure for anything is salt water, sweat, tears or the sea.


    Produce Codes Demystified




    Love - it's everywhere...





    You know who you are if this speaks right to you.

    Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm Possible"!


    What is character to you?



    It is usually this simple.



    Something to think about and apply to all areas of your life.



    Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future.







    You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.


    Just do it!



    So simple. Then again the most 'lovely logics' always are...



    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 Wednesday Wisdom, 'Like' Better Raw on Facebook and share it with your friends. 


    try this tuesday | the mid 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:

    Monday Mantra
    Try This Tuesday
    Wednesday Wisdom
    Caption This Thursday
    Friday Funnies

    On the first Tuesday of the brand new half to 2013 and to celebrate the Mid Year, here's your full Try This Tuesday round up...




    For the first ever episode of 'Try This Tuesday', it had to be chocolate! 

    To make it raw, you'll have to make sure the dipping chocolate is almost like an icing. Melt cacao paste/liquor and blend it with soaked cashews and agave. Let it cool, until it sets a little and begin dipping. Also make sure the strawberries and the cone are nice and cold for the chocolate to set quickly.


    Let's devote today to de-cluttering. Not only getting rid of and recycling the things that are making us sad, but the things that don't give us any joy in the first place.

    When I was moving to the UK and trying to figure out how I can fit a lifetime of photos into a single album, someone very wise told me: "When looking at each photo and it doesn't take you back to that moment or give you butterflies- toss it." The experience of letting go, was not only cleansing, but completely thrilling.

    This goes for every single thing in your draws, on your shelves, wardrobes AND your pantry. Especially your pantry. 

    When you let go of something old, you are making room for something new, which you weren't even aware of. Try it!


    At last! Maths made easy. Remember the value of Pi by thinking about chocolate...






    I'm planning to make up a few similar cards and stick them under people's windshield wipers, in their supermarket trolleys and give out to friends to pass on the good vibes. Join me! I know this would totally make my day if I got a card like this. So who knows - I may start it and it will go around enough times to get to me too :))



    Marinate Raw Mushrooms. No equipment is necessary and it is so quick to do- in some cases only taking 15 minutes for the juices to penetrate right through for a delicious meal. This is especially one of my favourite ways to introduce someone to the raw lifestyle, as the flavours and textures compliment each other so well, they always want to explore more 

    If you are after a real winner of a recipe, here is my new mushroom stuffed ravioli...



    Add medicinal flower extracts/ essential oils to your desserts for an extra rich, luxury and flavoursome sensation. I added these dark chocolate drops (pictured) to my chocolate dipping sauce and served it with granola bites for dessert - seriously naughty tasting for something totally the opposite. Raw Living have an amazing range of extracts from hazelnut to coffee and caramel. OMG! 



    It is when you feel lost, that you are forced to discover a new way. When you discover new possibilities is when you really grow, expand, live!

    If it wasn't for me walking down the 'wrong' street one day, I would've never discovered this pictured community organic garden, I would've never known how amazing my neighbours are who help grow it and would've never got a chance to play with (and eat) this freshest produce myself. 

    So why not walk down a new street today, get out of the train 2 stops before your home or 2 stops after and find your way back (without a GPS!), park your car in a different neighbourhood, visit a new isle at a health store, walk outside your office to hold a meeting and hold it on a 3rd park bench that you see free, ride your bike for 15 minutes in an unfamiliar direction, walk walk walk!



    This trick using a paper towel will keep your lettuce fresh all week! Check out another 26 handy tips to make your groceries last as long as possible, in a post I found on BuzzFeed Food...









    Recruit a friend to do a juice cleanse with you! Take turns making juices and get exercise at the same time while delivering the juice to each other. We've decided to go for 3 drinks per day: 1 morning juice, 1 afternoon juice & 1 evening smoothie. If we make our own smoothie in the evenings, juicing just once each day is enough per person. This morning Britney biked to mine with our freshly made drinks, in the afternoon I'll be biking to her! FUN right?



    Make colours burst in your smoothies and desserts by adding certain ingredients like beet root juice for red, turmeric for yellow, mango or pumpkin for orange, spirulina for green and blueberry for blue. Think of all the additional nutrition you'll get too!


    Dry skin brushing is one of my top tips for extra detox support you can provide yourself when on my raw food based cleanse (eBook: 'Purified- Your Complete 7 Day Detox Program), but it's also a simple vital activity to do before your morning shower daily. 

    Get a dry skin brush from a local drug store or on Amazon and spend a few minutes each day working on the skin (in circular motion and always towards the heart) of your entire body. Your skin is the largest elimination organ and is the first to show symptoms of imbalance or toxicity, via acne, rashes, body odour and psoriasis. You can eliminate these, as well as improve circulation, strengthen the immune system, increase digestion and even dissolve cellulite by stimulating your lymph system with a body brush.




    How to Whiten Your Teeth with Banana Peel



    Don't cry over onions, here are some of the tips you suggested (and I tested out), which worked. Lots more here.


    Making your own toothpaste is so easy, effective and affordable!




    Best recipe ever ever EVER. This courgette pasta is so easy to make either with a spiraliser or a simple potato peeler (it'll come out like fettucini) and the pesto sauce can be easily made in a minute using either a blender or a food processor, but will last in the fridge for up to 2 months! You are welcome... 


    Grow your own pineapple at home!



    Make your own beautiful raw and healthy ice-lollies.



    Visit your local farmacy :)



    Get more chia into your life! This power seed has:

    *More Omega-3 than Atlantic Salmon or Flaxseed 
    *More Antioxidants than fresh blueberries 
    *More Fibre than bran flakes 
    *More Calcium than 2% fat milk 
    *Ability to reduce cravings
    *Top digestibility 




    Have fun with your food! When you are able to be playful in the kitchen, your positive vibes transcend into the energy makeup of your raw 'living' food, making it even more vibrant and charged to heal you.



    Let's start detoxing today! One of my top tips is - Practicing Hydrotherapy. There is no better way to wake every cell in your body up and get energised for detoxification, than taking a really hot shower to thoroughly warm up, then switching to cold for 30 seconds, repeat 3 times. You'll be amazed how good and alive this makes you feel.



    Squash/blend various fruits and freeze in ice cube trays. The result is the healthiest and most delicious way to cool your glass of water or a juice.



    Turn your grocery shopping into a maximum purpose trip - pick a supermarket that's far away to get lots of walking done and then do weight lifts with your heavy bags the entire way home. Weird, fun and results-packed in one!



    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 Try This Tuesday, 'Like' Better Raw on Facebook and share it with your friends.