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Vitality, Longevity & Genius this November 4th! See you there!

Posted by 2 · September 13, 2011

My friends!

If you are anything like me (nope not weird.. ok a little) and love hearing world class speakers, learning about optimal wellness and real strategies on adding quality years to your life, dissolving disease, invigorating the mind, and discovering cutting-edge secrets for peak performance, then listen up...

I’m about to make your day!

I am super excited to be involved at a must attend event on the European health calendar for this year. Pretty sure if you haven’t already heard of the line up, you will start hearing and seeing these guys all over the show from now on! They are a very big deal and I've had my tickets since the day they were released!

Presenting, Vitality, Longevity & Genius- Europe's biggest Vitality Conference is in London: this November 4th 2011

Check it out here: http://www.vitalitylongevitygenius.com/

My beautiful friend Kyle Vialli generously agreed to offer an incredible BONUS just for you guys. With this discount, you will save yourself an entire £25 by using the code: BETTERRAWBOOSTER

Is that good or good?

Just wait till you hear who's presenting!!...

STARRING

Dr John Demartini, author of over 40 books, revered international speaker, leading human behavioral specialist and star of the runaway success movie The Secret.

David Wolfe, star of renowned Food Matters movie, pioneering nutritionist, raw food celebrity, multiple author, herbalist, and full time vitality researcher.

Dr David Hamilton, Hay House author of How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body, biology and belief specialist, wellness researcher and "psychology for success" coach.

Remember to use Discount Code BETTERRAWBOOSTER at checkout to get £25 off http://www.vitalitylongevitygenius.com/

xx

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Feeling crappy?

Posted by 2 · August 31, 2011

I'm a total junkie when it comes to motivational posters, super girlie when it comes to quotes, large appreciator of fun forwarded emails and the biggest believer in that it's the smallest things in life which make you happiest.

Now that you know this about me, I'm ready to reveal my secrets! Don't tell anyone :) , but this is what I call my Magic Etiquette/ my Happiness Project/ the Tanya Protocol on how I like to live my life...

Eat like you want to live for ever, live like there's no tomorrow
Drink water from a wine glass
Always have a mopped floor and vacuumed rugs
Own at least one painting you know the whole history on
Wake up being grateful
Fall asleep being grateful
Smile at a stranger for no reason (grin if they don't respond)
Have a blender/juicer take up the most prominent part of your kitchen
Take regular walks
Re-read your favourite book of all time
Admit that you've been wrong
Cherish silence. Just listen. Shhh...
Always have clean hands and nails
Stretch often
Think of those that matter to you and truly wish for them something you know they really want
Be specific when giving a compliment
Have a favourite snack recipe and always the ingredient for it in stock
If looking at a photo that doesn't bring you joy and take you back to that moment, bin it
Own pot plants, many of them

Recent trip to Rome. Felt amazing energies at St Peter's Basilica

Write a list of all that upset you, forgive them individually, burn the list
Always keep a clean kitchen bench
Call someone out of the blue
Remember what it was like being 5 years old
Look forward to your birthday and celebrate with joy
Love the body you've been gifted, no other has the same
Think of the real reason why you eat and love your food for that
Go to the park and blow bubbles
Be on time. No, be early
Detox often- your wardrobe, your desk, your body
Say hello to a tree. It also likes hugs
Buy a product/ brand/ food you are not familiar with
Love for no reason, carry on loving for many
Meet a new person each week
Show real interest in people
Thank the bus driver
Sing out loud
Make a healthy treat and share it with a neighbour you've never met
Take a different route to work
Enrol in a random class
Love herbal tea
Remember to breathe

Think I'm a geek yet? Just wait till I rock up with the rest of the list, this is just what I have in memory right now. Do you have a Happiness Rule you go by? A favourite quote? I'd love to hear it in the comments...

Cherish your own hopes and dreams... even when noone else believes in you

My top 25 in one image

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All I want is Keylime Pie

Posted by 2 · August 28, 2011

A few years ago, I spend my university summer break working at Ocean Drive's infamous Cafe Milano and Cafe Med Miami, Florida.

And just having typed that line, I realise that I've been saying 'a few years' for quite a few years now!

I can't even share any of my photos with you here, because no one owned digital cameras back then. What I do have is about two hundred printed pictures, spread over three albums, stored in one of the big boxes, at mum and dad's house, in Ecuador.

The point is, no matter how long ago this was, I will always remember that even if we didn't actually stock any of twelve odd desserts on the menu apart from Keylime pie, no one would notice. Keylime Pie is what everyone came to Ocean Drive for and I've never been able to understand it... Until now.

This summer, I've been having strange cravings for limes. Not lemons, but limes specifically. I'd slice them for my tea, squeeze them over salads, blend them into smoothies, but what I'd really be thinking about is a Keylime Pie.

Goodbye London dinner for Elliot's sister Alex

Hello London lunch for my sister Alissa

I've no idea why I waited until the end of summer to come up with my own raw recipe, but it was SO worth the wait! And perfect timing too- it's been a time for goodbyes, re-unions, visitors and all kinds of smooth sailing with this creamy, tangy, and refreshing cheese-cakie dessert...

RAW FOOD KEYLIME PIE

For the equipment

Removable bottom 10 inch tart pan

Blender

Food Processer

Optional: dehydrator

For the Crust

1 Cup Walnuts, soaked 2-8 hours

1 Cup desiccated coconut

2 Cups Dates, soaked 2 hours

1/3 Cup Cacao powder

Pinch salt

For the Filling

1 Cup Cashews, soaked 2-8 hours

1 Cup lime juice (about 5 large or 8 small limes)

2 Avocados

1 medium Mango

1/3 Cup Coconut Butter, gently melted

1/3 Cup Agave

-Start with making the crust by processing the walnuts with an S Blade of your food processer

-Squeeze the water out of the dates, add them to the food processer and pulse

-When the dates appear roughly chopped, add the remaining crust ingredients and process well

-Scoop the entire mixture into a pie pan and spread it evenly over the bottom and the sides with your hands. Do not rush this process

-Start preparing the filling by blending soaked cashews and lime juice until smooth

-Add the remaining filling ingredients and blend on high. Use a tamper for a powerful blender or pulse for standard blender

-Pour the mixture into the crusted mould and lightly wiggle the pan from side to side to flatten the pie

-Transfer to a freezer

-Best served about 4 hours after freezing or if left to freeze overnight or longer, simply thaw for an hour in the fridge to soften

If you were after lime garnish like mine, thinly slice 2 limes and dehydrate for 4 hours at 115degrees F. Serve as decoration and then add to teas. Yum

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Lush Escapes- Luxury Raw Food & Yoga Retreat is happening again!

Posted by 2 · August 12, 2011

Today is a TWO months anniversary since the stunning cute and lovely Colby Hanks of Kinetic Studios and I held our first ever Lush Escapes Retreat.

Lush Escapes is a luxury (oh yes luxury, we wouldn't have it any other way!) Raw Food and Yoga weekend retreat, which we designed specifically for those individuals wishing to get away to tranquillity but be involved in a stimulating program at the same time.

"Fun, energising, relaxing, and enjoyable weekend away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and a chance to relax in beautiful surroundings with like minded people" -Anita, Ireland

In June we escaped to the deluxe lodges set amongst a forest and a meditation centre of Yorkshire. Even on a rainy day, it all looked completely serene and picture perfect.

We were blessed with a group of truly amazing people- sisters, friends, married couple, singles, those with health challenges, and those in top health, many complete beginners to yoga or raw food, some that already practice yoga on a daily basis, some that study nutrition, and two beauties even flew over from California especially for Lush Escapes.

"I’ve done and overcome more in the past 3 days than the last 12 years... Tanya and Colby made me feel so positive and relaxed." - Laura, Wales

The program consisted of divine mocktails and canapés on arrival Friday evening, followed by a get to know each other session and voluntary Zumba. Both Saturday and Sunday included energising morning yoga and digestion boosting evening yoga. The raw food sessions were all workshop based, which included a selection of my top signature classes, where you got to learn all about the nutrition and the making of every drink, breakfast, meal and dessert. Yummy!

“Life-changing and life-enhancing. We picked up loads of new food recipes and ideas. The food was amazing and there was plenty of it; we were never hungry!” – Lynne & Roger, Yorkshire

We had awesome surprise challenges, group activities, educational dvd evenings, a crazy mask night, plenty of free time for hot tubs and exploring walks, even an unplanned Reiki session. I’ll tell you what was tough though... saying goodbye on Monday morning!

We all turned up as ourselves, individuals from all walks of life and left not only inspired to create a healthy lifestyle, but having formed solid friendships. We are all still in contact on a regular basis and that’s not about to change...

"I arrived depleted and emotionally empty. Within a few hours I felt revived and my energy, strength, spirit and happiness increased rapidly throughout the weekend. I recommend Lush Escapes to everyone!" -Michelle, Australia

This Autumn, we want to do it all over again!! And this time, it will be our final retreat for an entire year. What do you think? Will you join us?

The new location is a mansion house in Woodbridge, Suffolk and Oh My, when I say luxury, I mean luxury! You will absolutely relish in the extravagant rooms and hallways, bedroom suites, magnificent dining setting and a delicious kitchen (yes I want to eat it!)

It is just 1,5 hours from London by train and we’ve even got transfers from the station covered. Just bring comfy clothes and a toothbrush (well that’s your choice) and let us take care of the rest!

And if that wasn’t enough of good news... you may still be eligible for Early Bird Savings! Are you still here? Oh good you are already checking out http://www.lushescapes.co.uk/ :)

Hope to hear from you soon and CAN NOT wait to meet you!

Too much Love,

Tanya Alekseeva

PS If you can’t quite wait till 16^th September, Colby and I are running our popular 1 Day City Retreat on Sunday 21^st August. It is an absolute steal of a deal for a full day of Raw Food and Yoga for Beginners, take a look

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The Getting Back to Basics Green Juice and 15 Health Benefits of Turmeric

Posted by 2 · August 09, 2011

It’s now been exactly 10 days since Elliot and moved into our new London home and we’ve been loving every minute of unpacking, unwrapping, hanging paintings, assembling, reorganising, filling shelves, exploring our new neighbourhood, parks, transport routes, gyms and leisure facilities.

So much excitement comes with starting fresh, but I decided I am definitely no fan of packing. How is it possible to accumulate so much crap in just 2 years of living in UK, that four strong men were necessary for the move?

So what my last two weeks have been all about is de-cluttering, deciding, re-thinking, throwing away, recycling, giving away, letting go and getting back to basics.

This week’s recipe fits the theme precisely ...

THE GETTING BACK TO BASICS GREEN JUICE

I have contemplated a little about even posting it, because it is just TOO simple. You’ve all had a Kale, Cucumber and Apple juice, right? Or am I being totally ignorant to assume so?

I love this juice, because even though all three ingredients are combined, there is a perfect balance of each to still taste them individually and that is a really good thing when you’ve been over complicating recipes for a really long time to the point of exhausting your taste buds.

1 Apple

½ Cucumber

1 Bunch Kale

½ tsp Turmeric powder

-Juice all ingredients apart of turmeric

-Stir the turmeric in before serving

Polly Noble came over for some juice and planning (just wait till you hear what it is we are planning for you!!! So exciting! Toooo exciting!!!) and I knew she wouldn’t just handle it, but love it...though don’t say I didn’t warn you about Turmeric in your drinks...

The taste may be a tad overwhelming at first, but you do get used to it (maybe add an extra apple to start) and just take a look at why I make this magical Indian Saffron spice a necessary part of my diet...

15 HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC

1. Bright yellow pigment contains curcumin, which is an active compound with anti inflammatory actions

2. Similar effect to anti- inflammatory drugs but without the side effects

3. A natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent

4. Good for disinfecting cuts, bruises and burns and speeds up the healing process

5. An amazing natural liver detoxifier, improving liver function

6. Helps remove amyloidal plaque build-up in brain, so praised for preventing Alzheimer’s disease

7. Helps with weight management due to its powerful fat metabolism effects

8. Amazing for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and acne

9. Best known for treating arthritis

10. A potent natural painkiller

11. Reduces the risk of childhood leukaemia and been shown to stop growth of new blood vessels in tumours

12. Really good for your stomach, calming gastric problems

13. Turmeric and onions combined are known to help prevent colon cancer

14. Turmeric and cauliflower combined are known to prevent Prostate cancer

15. Prevents oxidation of cholesterol, preventing your cardiovascular system

Some Turmeric straight out of the spice jar anyone?

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