Newsletter 29th September 2010

In this newsletter we are sharing some more ideas for adding a selection of our delicious Happilyraw food products to make even more nutritious meals, snacks and smoothies for you and your family.

We have continued to add even more new products to our range including a whole category on Nuts & Seeds and another for Sprouting Seeds & Beans. For many of these new products, we have included some simple recipes to inspire you such as dips and nut-milk drinks, along with recommendations for recipe books and kitchen equipment. You can also read about what we have been up to recently and what we are up to next...

Simply click on any of the product names below to read more about them. Enjoy our newsletter and please send it on to your family and friends.


Spotlight on Nuts & Sprouting Seeds & Beans

We are now offering a fantastic range of carefully selected organic nuts, seeds and beans which compliment a natural and healthy, wholefood diet as they are all excellent sources of digestible protein, dietary fibre, minerals, vitamins and the essential fatty acids (EFA's), omegas 3, 6 and 9.

Almonds, Cashews, Brazils and Walnuts can all be integrated into sweet or savoury dishes. Simply sprinkle them over meals such as breakfasts, salads or vegetables, or eat them as a healthy snack. However, have you ever tried making nut milk? It is so easy and can open up a whole new world of tasty delights. Simply add one cup of nuts with two or three cups of water to a blender. Blend thoroughly, then strain through a nut bag to produce creamy, healthy nut milk. You can make delicious milk drinks or powerpacked smoothies by adding a range of superfoods such as acai berry, camu camu, mesquite, maca and cacao powders, Manuka honey and herb powders too. You can even make thick creams and delicious cashew nut ice cream too ... have a read of our ideas and suggestions for each of these nuts in the Food category of our website...

Sprouting seeds and beans are the most nutritious vegetables in the world and can be grown all year round. Sprouting your own seeds and beans will produce small but highly nutritious green shoots and leaves which are a great addition to any meal. They are rich in naturally occuring enzymes which help with the easy digestion and use of nutrients by the body. They are also rich in a wide variety of minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc; vitamin E and many of the B-vitamins. The Salad Sprouter (Plastic Tray) provides the complete kit necessary for sprouting your own seeds and beans at home on your windowsill in the kitchen. It comes with three shelves, a nutritional chart and some Alfalfa seeds to help you get started. The Sproutman's Sprout Chart is a field guide that provides you with everything that you need to know about growing and eating sprouts, at a glance. We offer a range of seeds and beans in our Food category and even some sprouting mixes offering a great variety in one packet...

At Happilyraw, we love to make tasty, nutritious dips using pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds. Use a seed grinder to turn your seeds into a fine powder and then in a bowl, mix with the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon, a drop of aloe vera juice, flax or hemp oil, a pinch of sea salt and a teaspoon of your favourite supergreen powders. Then simply drizzle over your meal or make a thicker dip for crunchy carrot or cucumber sticks. Although not called a 'seed grinder', we can highly recommend the Krups Twin Blade Coffee Mill which we have been using for years to grind up our seeds (available at the bottom of our Books page).


Happilyraw helps you to...

...support a healthy immune function with a fantastic range of relevant herb powders which are a great source of vegetable protein, containing many valuable nutrients specific to your needs. Simply add to dips, smoothies or even when making your own raw chocolates. Great for self-encapsulation too...

...support your bones, muscle tissue, skin, hair and nails with Silicium G5 Silica Liquid and Silicium G5 Silica Gel. Silica is an active ingredient which helps to support general health. As we get older, the natural silica present in our bodies drops and needs to be replenished regularly to help maintain the many natural functions of the body.

...support a healthy immune system with Waiora Zeolite Natural Cellular Defense (NCD), a naturally occuring food supplement. Zeolites are natural volcanic minerals with a unique, complex, cage-like crystalline structure. Their key benefits may include supporting a healthy immune system, facilitating the removal of unwanted particles from the body and balancing body pH.
Have you found these new products...?

Crazy Jack Organic Apricots and Dates are an excellent source of natural fibre and sugars, and nutrients including iron, calcium, phosphorous and vitamin A. They are naturally dark because they have simply been dried by the sun and without using any preservatives which helps to retain their delicious sweet and rich flavours.

Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract Liquid is derived from organically grown garlic. The garlic cloves undergo a unique extraction process to create many beneficial compounds which can be assimilated by the body faster than other forms. It is free from sodium, yeast and dairy products and does not have any garlic odour.

Flax Seed (Linseed) Oil is an excellent source of essential fatty acids (EFA's) which are healthy, 'good fats', such as omega 6 and particularly high in omega 3. It is cold-pressed and produced to ecological standards, free from agro-chemicals. A great additon when making dips for salad and vegetable dishes.

We've added some more recommended reading to the top of our Books page, including 'The Sprouting Book', by Ann Wigmore, which discusses a wide variety of different sprouting seeds and beans, sprouting methods and includes some delicious recipes.


Happilyraw's Healthy Hints

We offer a number of laminated and easy-to-read reference guides and charts in the Accessories category of the Lifestyle page. Have you ever wondered what vitamins and minerals might be missing from your diet? With the Nutritional Awareness Chart, you can check that your diet includes foods from all the finest food sources and those which will provide you with your missing vitamins and minerals. Along with the Sproutman's Spout Chart mentioned above, the Wheatgrass Juice, Green Drink & Sprouts Permachart is packed with specific approaches to green foods like wheatgrass and green drinks as well as a comprehensive reference guide to the cultivation of sprouted seeds and beans.

There are many healthy, naturally sweet ingredients which can be included in your favourite recipes. Mesquite Meal Powder, Lucuma, Carob and Licorice Powder can all be used to sweeten a wide range of desserts, raw chocolates, smoothies, milk drinks, even herbal teas. We love to drink Tulsi Holy Basil Leaf tea with a touch of licorice root powder, mmmmm!


What's been happening at Happilyraw?

In early September, we held our first 'Evening with Happilyraw' down in Devon. It was an inspirational and fun evening, to meet with people and share education with those attending on how to discover easy ways to nourish the body, learning about natural lifestyle choices and how to add more varied and tasty nutrition to your diet. We enjoyed tasters of smoothies, raw chocolate and herbal teas together. We received some great feedback, with many people being inspired and encouraged and keen to share their experience with friends and family.

But it doesn't stop there as you may have seen from the events now listed on our Home Page. On the 24th October we will be in Glastonbury for 'An Afternoon with Happilyraw', sharing the resource developed for you, including an inspiring talk by our creator, Jenny, and giving you the opportunity to meet us, pick up free information leaflets and purchase from our special selection of products. There will be herbal teas to try and raw chocolates to enjoy whilst chatting. We would love to meet you.

At long last we have updated our Blog site with all the previous newsletters and bulletins. Click here to visit this fantastic resource.

Many thanks to those of you who have recently joined us on Facebook, the perfect place to tell us what you think about Happilyraw.

Thank you for your continued support and please share our newsletter with your family and friends. We welcome your feedback and comments, either by email at hello@happilyraw.com or give us a call.

The information and products provided in this email are for your information and educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements in this email should not be considered as medical advice and we strongly recommend working in partnership with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Newsletter 15th July 2010

We are sure that, like us, you really enjoy tasty food. So in this newsletter, we are sharing some more ideas for adding our selection of delicious Happilyraw food products to make even more nutritious meals, snacks and smoothies for you and your family.

As promised, we have started adding even more new products to the range that we have on our website and today, we are excited to tell you more about the wonders of Bee Pollen. We also have more healthy hints and tips, some new books to read and more about what we have been up to recently.

Simply click on any of the highlighted product names below to read more about them. Enjoy our newsletter and please send it on to you family and friends.

Spotlight on Nutritious Foods

Here at Happilyraw, we offer a fantastic range of carefully selected foods to compliment a natural and healthy, wholefood diet.

Aloe Vera and Aloe Ferox Juice has been used for thousands of years for its healing properties. It is rich in naturally occuring enzymes, essential healthy sugars, iron and calcium. Aloe supports the immune system and soothes digestive function. You can take it in the morning or blend in with a fresh juice.

Organic, dried and sliced mushrooms provide a great source of vegetable protein. Simply rehydrate and add to rice, salad or vegetable dishes. Shelled hemp seeds are an excellent source of the essential fatty acids, omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9 as well as a valuable, easily digestible protein. They can simply be sprinkled over food, added to desserts or smoothies and even whizzed up in the blender to make fresh hemp milk.

High quality, cold-pressed oil like Hemp Oil, can be used to create delicious desserts, added to smoothies or simply drizzled over salads. Organic Exra Virgin Coconut Oil is a healthy saturated fat, great as an alternative for butter or margarine and stable for use in cooking. It can help maintain a strong immune system and sustained energy levels. It is believed to support healthy intestinal flora, improve digestion and nutrient absorption due to its natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil is an expertly blended ratio source of omega's 3, 6 and 9.

Manuka Honey is made by the bees who feed on the flowers of the Manuka Bush (also known as the 'Tea Tree'). It is traditionally prized for its medicinal qualities, soothing deep rustic flavours and earthy aromas. We love to use Manuka Honey to sweeten drinks and smoothies. It is very tasty when combined with lemon and ginger in a warm drink, mmm! We only stock honey that has not been heat treated, so retaining the natural goodness of the hive.

Unrefined Coarse Ground Sea Salt is pure and natural, nutritionally intact and collected from source, just as 'Mother Nature' intended. It is an authentic, unrefined, pale grey, Celtic style salt with a more superior taste, which may be of benefit to your health. It is unrefined, unbleached and has not been processed in any way. It is more nutritious than table salt, retaining a full spectrum of trace minerals, essential for every function in your body in the proper balance. Did you know that we are all made up of a large percentage of sea water?? Black Salt is high in sulphur compounds that can aid detoxification and with a full mineral profile, it is delicious on meals of all types.

Happilyraw helps you to...

...reduce environmental waste by using these attractive glass straws which help turn smoothies and herbal drinks into even more fabulous drinks. A whole new taste sensation when you use a glass straw, replacing the toxic, plastic, non-recyclable straw. A great present for someone which can be bought with or without 'anti-roll' bumps and even a carrying case made from naturally grown bamboo.

...boost the nutrition of your home grown fruit and vegetables by enriching the soil with natural silica clay and natural soil revitalizer. Silicic acids are required by plants for optimum growth. This silica rich clay contains a full spectrum of minerals and a high silica content. The annual use of the soil revitalizer also supports the return of nutrient and mineral rich soils in which to grow your fruit and vegetables next year.

...support healthy hormones by using maca powder, coconut oil, some of our many herbs and herb powders, sea salt and cold-pressed oils, krill oil or vegan DHA and probiotics.


Have you found these new products...

We are now selling the smaller 750g packets of Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes. Simply dissolve a cup or two into a relaxing warm bath to help soothe aches and pains and maintain healthy skin tissue.

Fresh, frozen Bee Pollen is an excellent source of protein, essential fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals making it an ideal nourishing food for everyone. It is widely viewed as an ancient food of perfect nutrient content. Simply sprinkle over food or add to smoothies or trail mixes. You can read more about the wonders of pollen in 'This Healing Powers of Pollen', available from our Books page.

Our 113g and 227g bags of Noni Powder are now back in stock. The noni-fruit originated in South East Asia and traditional Polynesian healers have documented over 40 medicinal uses for the entire tree! For real connoisseurs of Noni we have the Noniland Noni Powder and Noni Leaf Tea available, grown in Hawaii with so much nutrition and prana, it is crazily good for you!!

We've added some more recommended reading to the bottom of our Books page, including 'Moon Time', an intriguing look at how the cycle of the Moon affects our own mind, body and spririt.


Happilyraw’s Healthy Hints...

Include Seagreens in your daily diet to help provide a full range of micro vitamins and minerals including bioavailable Vitamin B-12. Wild Arctic Wrack Seaweed contains a broad and balanced range of nutrients which are remarkably similar to that of our own cellualr fluid. Seagreens Food Granules and Seagreens Culinary Ingredient can both be simply sprinkled over food and added to recipes for extra nutritional balance or Seagreens Wild Seaweed Food Capsules can simply be taken every morning with your breakfast. A fantastic food source suitable for vegetarians and vegans, free from wheat, gluten and dairy products. Stuck for ideas though? ... why not get some help with so many ideas for tasty dishes from 'The Complete Book of Raw Food' available from our Books page.

What's been happening at Happilyraw?

We are so happy to have increasing numbers of visitors to Happilyraw over the past few weeks and even better, to see many of you coming back again to try other products and ideas. We had a great response to our discount days to celebrate International Raw Food Day, thank you for taking part. We've also had some wonderful feedback too which is much appreciated, "WOW, it looks fantastic, absolutely brilliant, so many great products all under one roof" E.B. (UK).

Last month, we had the honour of supporting a wonderful evening with the Axe Valley Community Choir down in Devon. This talented group of people produced a wonderful performance evoking pleasurable emotion. Happilyraw were very happy to provide the choir and their guests with a plentiful supply of raw chocolates which were enjoyed immensely, provoking intrigue as to how to make them for themselves. We know how.... so we shared.....!!!

Happilyraw is gaining more popularity every week, especially with recent praise from a number of natural health care professionals. We are delighted to know that our ethos of only supplying carefully selected, high quality products is appreciated and trusted. Thank you!!

We would love to see more of you on Facebook, the perfect place to tell us what you think about Happilyraw.

Thank you for your continued support and please share our newsletter with your family and friends. We welcome your feedback and comments, either by email at hello@happilyraw.com or give us a call.

The information and products provided on this site are for your information and educational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The statements on this website should not be considered as medical advice and we strongly recommend working in partnership with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.