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Bestow Kick-start Smoothie
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Bestow Kick-start Smoothie

A breakfast smoothie is a delicious way to kick-start the day nutritionally and super-easy to make. This smoothie recipe includes protein to sustain your energy throughout the morning.  Naturally, it includes the Twin Skin Essentials (Bestow Beauty Oil and Bestow Beauty Powder) and you can also add any other Bestow blends you are using.

White beans are an amazing way to provide your smoothie with a creamy texture and a protein hit. Adding protein to a smoothie allows your body to stay full for longer and using beans is a skin-friendly way of doing this. Many protein powders and other protein products that are used in smoothies are congesting to the skin and just 1/4 cup of white beans provides you with the protein you need without causing you to break out. Creaminess is essential to a tasty smoothie and we find avocado is one of the best ways to do this as well as providing a serving of healthy fats for your body, keeping it full for longer. The chia seeds in the smoothie are bound to keep you full providing the body with fibre to help with gut health.

RECIPE

250 ml of liquid (such as water, coconut water, almond milk or coconut milk)
1/4 cup of cannelini beans (drained)
1-2 medjool dates (or 2 teaspoons of honey or rice syrup)
1/2 frozen banana
1/4 of a ripe avocado (optional)
1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil
1 dessertspoon of Bestow Beauty Powder
1 good handful of spinach leaves
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
6 fresh mint leaves (optional)

Blend well, enjoy!

 

  • May 24, 2017
Simple ways to use Bestow Beauty Oil in your daily rituals – Series 5 of 5
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Simple ways to use Bestow Beauty Oil in your daily rituals – Series 5 of 5

To make life super easy for you we have been busy creating short videos and recipes on 5 simple ways that you can include Bestow Beauty Oil or Bestow Beauty Plus Oil in your daily life.

This fifth one is Bestow Overnight Oats, prepare the night before and wake up to breakfast already done!

 

 

RECIPE
Bestow Overnight Oats

1/2 cup of organic rolled oats or buckwheat groats
1/2 teaspoon of himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
1 cup of water

Place in a lidded jar or covered bowl and soak overnight. You can add seeds such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried fruit such as raisins, chopped apricots at this stage. You can also try adding small amounts of other spices such as turmeric or cardamom for extra health benefits.

In the morning add chopped fresh fruit, a dollop of dairy free coconut yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil or Bestow Beauty Plus Oil and a pinch of cinnamon. Add nut milk if you feel your oats are too thick.

View all the 5 Ways videos.

 

Banana Rhubarb Bread | French Toast Brunch
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Banana Rhubarb Bread | French Toast Brunch

Sheryl has created this decadent recipe especially for Easter, it’s delicious and combines some beautiful flavours! And hey you could always drizzle it with some raw chocolate sauce if you really needed a chocolate fix.

The Banana Rhubarb Bread recipe is here.

One thick slice per person is enough for the french toast. The recipe is for 2-3 people so 3 slices of the bread.

We’ve served the bread with roasted Rhubarb which is divine but you could also serve it with berries, feijoa, apple, pear or just slices of fresh banana.

BANANA RHUBARB BREAD FRENCH TOAST RECIPE

GLUTEN FREE/DAIRY FREE/REFINED SUGAR FREE

You will need 2-3 slices of BANANA RHUBARB BREAD
or more if you’re really hungry!

Egg mixture:
2 eggs, beaten
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla
½ cup of almond milk

Mix well, soak your banana bread slices on both sides in the egg mixture. Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a frypan over a medium heat. Add the bread and cook on each side until golden brown.

Roast Rhubarb: (from Bestow Treats II)

6 stalks of rhubarb cut into long pieces
1 tablespoon of coconut sugar
1 tablespoon of 100% organic maple syrup or rice syrup
2 star anise
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Mix together all of the rhubarb ingredients including the rhubarb pieces.
Spread out in a baking tin and roast for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

Cut the Banana Rhubarb French Toast in half and stack with roast rhubarb between and on top. Drizzle with warmed organic Rice Syrup or Maple Syrup. Dust with a little cinnamon. Serve with a dollop of coconut yoghurt (dairy free).

  • April 12, 2017
Simple ways to use Bestow Beauty Oil in your daily rituals – Series 3 of 5
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Simple ways to use Bestow Beauty Oil in your daily rituals – Series 3 of 5

To make life super easy for you we have been busy creating short videos and recipes on 5 simple ways that you can include Bestow Beauty Oil or Bestow Beauty Plus Oil in your daily life.

This third one is a delicious Bestow Peachey Turmeric Smoothie. You can change out the fresh peach ther fresh, in season produce like pineapple, mango, feijoa, apricot or kiwifruit.

RECIPE
Bestow Peachey Turmeric Smoothie

1 cup of coconut water
1 tablespoon of Bestow Beauty Oil
2 tablespoons of coconut yoghurt
1 fresh peach, cut into chunks
½ a frozen banana
1 tablespoon of tahini
1 Medjool date, pitted
½ teaspoon of turmeric
½ teaspoon of cinnamon

Process all the ingredients in a blender.

View all the 5 Ways videos.

 

Jenny Barrow Trials New Bestow Berry Beautiful
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Jenny Barrow Trials New Bestow Berry Beautiful

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Jenny Barrow is an inspiration to all of us at Bestow HQ. She lives and breathes wellness and mindfulness and we have witnessed her extraordinary transformation from a severely congested acne-challenged skin to beautiful, clear skin which glows everyday.She is a vital part of our team, assisting Janine and working as a valuable skincare trainer and consultant.As a connoisseur of healthy food we were very interested to get Jenny’s feedback on the new Bestow Berry Beautiful smoothie booster.

I love having smoothies all year round so I was so excited to try the new Bestow Berry Beautiful. I quickly realised this was not just another superfood blend but a hero ingredient.

I have tried many blends and powders in my smoothies over the years but have found that they either have ingredients that are not desirable or have a terrible taste that needs to be ‘hidden’. This simple blend of fruit and other super-foods such as chia make for a powder that is incredibly good for me with no nasty ingredients or added sugar.

There is no need to hide it with other stronger flavoured ingredients as the berries are a beautiful flavour on their own and provide me with high amount of anti-oxidants, Vitamin C and other nutrients, essential for keeping my skin healthy and glowing.

The ground chia seed in the mix provide high quality fibre, helping to ensure a healthy bowel. For someone like me with a skin that is easily congested, I struggle to find powders or blends to add nutrients to my breakfast without compromising my skin, however I can confidently say that Berry Beautiful only provides my skin with the nutrients it needs and not unwanted congestion!

Since using Bestow Berry Beautiful in smoothies, porridge, overnight oats and mixed into yoghurt I have found that the added fibre has definitely helped improve the health of my bowel and my skin has continued to go from strength to strength with the nutrients it needs being provided daily.

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  • November 1, 2016
NEW! Bestow Berry Beautiful | Super Anti-oxidant Booster
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NEW! Bestow Berry Beautiful | Super Anti-oxidant Booster

We are delighted to introduce the latest member of the Bestow family – Bestow Berry Beautiful. This colourful super-food booster contains berry and fruit powders which offer an abundant feast of anti-oxidants to protect skin from the ageing affects of free-radicals.

Berry Beautiful also contains a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C, iodine and potassium. It is a powerful source of polyphenols and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients for health and wellbeing.

With a beautiful pink/purple colour and zingy berry flavour, Berry Beautiful provides a delicious, nutritious boost for everyday beauty, energy, protection and vitality.

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THE BERRY BEAUTIFUL STORY | JANINE TAIT

janine-tait-circle01These days, it’s hard to imagine life without laptops, tablets and mobiles. But it was really only around ten years ago that these technologies became commonplace. I remember this time well because I was very alarmed by the amount of radiation we were suddenly exposed to.

I knew that radiation increased the amount of free-radicals we came in contact with and I knew that free-radicals eroded health and damaged skin. They break down collagen and speed up the ageing process.

My first instinct was to try and limit my exposure to technology. But the fact is, that running a business, even a wellness business, requires me to be around technology all the time. I soon realised I was not going to be able to significantly limit my exposure to free-radicals.

ANTI-OXIDANTS ARE VITAL FOR SKIN HEALTH

I needed a different approach. I decided to protect my body by increasing my anti-oxidant levels. Anti-oxidants are incredibly valuable compounds which neutralise free-radicals in the body. If I couldn’t limit the free-radicals, at least I could take in more anti-oxidants!

Berry Beautiful is my delicious solution to the problem of the free-radical exposure we have in our modern lives. It provides a super-anti-oxidant booster which empowers your body to protect itself from damage.

BERRY BEAUTIFUL INGREDIENTS

Did you know that the more bright and colourful fruits are the more anti-oxidants they contain? This is why berries are a brilliant source of anti-oxidants and why they form the base of Bestow Berry Beautiful.

BLACKCURRANTS contain high concentrations of anthocyanins, polyphenols, anti-oxidants and other bioactives. They have shown to be beneficial for the cardiovascular system, immune system, eye health, brain and gut health and kidney health.

BLUEBERRIES are high in anthocyanins, the colourful anti-oxidant pigments that give many foods their wonderful shades of blue, purple, and red. Anthocyanins are powerful protection against freeradicals and have an anti-inflammatory affect on the body.

CAMU-CAMU are a cherry sized berry from the Amazon which contain more vitamin C than any other food on the planet. They also contain carotenoids which protect your collagen fibres and other important skin structures from free-radical damage.


ACAI BERRIES are said to have the most anti-oxidants of any food on earth. They are also rich in healthy fats and dietary fibre and are believed to help control appetite hormones, increase energy, prevent heart disease and help with many metabolic functions.

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POMEGRANATE can help prevent or treat various disease risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, oxidative stress, hyperglycemia and inflammation. They have even been shown to provide anticarcinogenic effects.

BLACK DORIS PLUMS are rich in protective anti-oxidants and are an excellent source of vitamin A, C, folate and vitamin K. The phenols present in plums also help protect the essential fats in the neurons and cell membranes from free-radical damage.

CHIA-SEED FLOUR provides a gentle and nutritious source of soluble fibre to support clear skin through healthy bowel functioning. Chia is also a great source of omega-3 for healthy skin and zinc for healing.
Kelp grows in the ocean and provides a rich source of bioavailable minerals. It is also high in iodine which is vital for proper thyroid functioning and for maintaining a healthy weight.

Bestow Berry Beautiful has been produced in New Zealand and is Certified Organic by AsureQuality – an independent, government approved food certifying agency.

HOW TO TAKE IT

For best results you should take one teaspoon of Bestow Berry Beautiful everyday mixed into food or liquid.

The fresh, zingy flavour of black-currants and other fruits provide a delicious boost to your Bestow smoothie. It can also be mixed in with yoghurt, or simply added to juice or water.

Bestow Berry Beautiful should be stored in a cool, dark place and used within six weeks. It is great for children. We believe it to be safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding but it’s always best practice to check with your doctor or midwife.

BERRY BRAINPOWER SMOOTHIE

Make a beautiful breakfast smoothie containing Bestow Berry Beautiful and Bestow Beauty Oil to give you and your children a smart start to the day. These two Bestow super-foods provide the anti-oxidants, fats and proteins needed for optimum brain function and learning.

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BERRY BEAUTIFUL FEEDBACK

lisa-van-dykLisa Van Dyk | Gloss Beauty Boutique

It’s a juggle getting two kids out the door on time every morning. I have been guilty of putting everyone else in my family first and have often missed out on breakfast myself. Berry Beautiful has helped me to change that. I have made a conscious effort to make a breakfast smoothie each day to which I add Berry Beautiful and Bestow Beauty Oil. I feel so much better for it and am glad to be doing something for me. I have more energy and know that I am doing my body a favour by having a vitamin C and anti-oxidant boost first thing in the morning.

simone-rose-1Simone Rose | Simone Rose Organic Face & Body

I work hard, train hard and have a daughter with special needs. I need lots of antioxidants to combat the free-radicals and cortisol my body produces and Berry Beautiful is perfect for this. I love it! I have been enjoying the healthy berry yumminess in my breakfast smoothie. I use almond milk, coconut yoghurt, kale, Bestow Beauty Oil, Bestow Beauty Powder, Bestow Cleanse Powder, Berry Beautiful and blueberries. I feel like I am doing my body a favour by giving it this powerful anti-oxidant boost.

jenny-barrowJenny Barrow | Slow & Simple

I love having smoothies all year round so I was so excited to try the new Bestow Berry Beautiful. I quickly realised this was not just another superfood blend but a hero ingredient. For someone like me with a skin that is easily congested, I struggle to find powders or blends to add nutrients to my breakfast without compromising my skin, however I can confidently say that Berry Beautiful only provides my skin with the nutrients it needs and not unwanted congestion! My skin has continued to go from strength to strength with the nutrients it needs being provided daily.

Kylie Vandy | Kylie’s Beauty Clinic
I am totally sold on Bestow Berry Beautiful! It has become my favourite product from the Bestow range and my two children agree with me. For a three week period we had it every morning in our breakfast smoothie, along with Bestow Beauty Oil and Be Cleansed powder. We loved the vibrant berry colour and it really tastes like berries. After five days of using it my skin had a lovely radiance to it and I felt I had more energy. My son is 15 years old and gets the odd pimple on his nose, but during the three weeks he was taking Berry Beautiful he was was pimple free. I will definitely be recommending this product to all my skincare clients.

RECIPE | Bestow Matcha Granola
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RECIPE | Bestow Matcha Granola

Green tea has long been considered for the many health benefits it offers. Matcha green tea however is a super strength version that is said to be around ten times more nutritionally dense than regular green tea. This green powder is embedded in the Japanese culture and is delicious as well as being both energising and relaxing at the same time!

Matcha is a great ingredient to team up with our beloved Bestow Beauty Oil. In the granola recipe below we have done just that with the following health benefits.

Bestow Beauty Oil is a wonderful food for skin. It’s your edible cosmetic, making your skin soft, smooth and velvety. Bestow Beauty Oil is able to do this because it contains high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) that are not only vital for your health but also the beauty and vitality of your skin.

Unlike most fats, your body cannot produce Omega-3 and Omega-6 this is why they are called vitamin F. We have created Bestow Beauty Oil: a blend of organic, unrefined, extra virgin seed oils cold-pressed from flax and golden flax to provide you with a source of these Essential Fatty Acids. Bestow Beauty Oil is a bit like fish oil only better tasting and containing more essential fatty acids for your wellbeing.

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RECIPE | Bestow Matcha Granola

Gluten free, dairy free, nut-free option

Dry ingredients
2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if required)
1 cup buckwheat groats
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup roughly chopped almonds (substitute for more seeds if nut-free)
1/4 cup sesame seeds (black or white)
1/4 cup chia seeds (black or white)
2 tablespoons Matcha (we recommend matchamatcha.co.nz)
A pinch of salt

Wet ingredients
1/4 cup hulled tahini (this is less bitter than unhulled)
1/4 cup honey or preferred liquid sweetener (a nut butter works also)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 egg whites whisked

Heat oven to 145°C and line a large baking tray with baking paper

Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

In a small pan, combine the tahini, honey, coconut oil and vanilla extract and heat gently on the stove top until the coconut oil is just melted.

Pour the tahini mixture over the dry ingredients and gently mix until everything is well combined.

Then add the egg whites to the mixture and mix well.

Spread the granola evenly on the baking tray and press firmly so it holds together. Place in the oven for 35 minutes.

Turn the oven off and remove granola from the oven. Using a fork, gently break the granola into clusters. Return the granola to the oven, leaving the door ajar to continue to cook for 30 minutes and harden so it becomes crunchy.

After the 30 minutes take the granola out of the oven to cool completely (it will continue to harden over this time) before packing it into an airtight container. This can be kept in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.

Serve with Dairy free coconut yoghurt, plant based milk, 1 dessertspoon of Bestow Beauty Oil, 1 dessertspoon of almond butter and seasonal fruit.

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REASONS WE LOVE MATCHA!

It helps detoxify
Matcha has a high chlorophyll content, which plays a pivotal role in detoxifying the body. Thus when you consume Matcha it naturally removes chemical toxins, heavy metals, poisons, dioxins and hormone disruptors from our system, not to mention all those things we may have overindulged in over the summer break!

It helps prevent aging
There are more anti-oxidants in Matcha than any other superfood, blueberries, green veggies or dark chocolate! Because of this it can tremendously improve the health of your skin, helping it fight free radicals and slow the aging process.

It helps enhance concentration
Due to the presence of an amino acid called L-Theanine, chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine are produced in the body. These chemicals improve memory, enhance mood and increase concentration. Matcha makes you happy!

It boosts energy levels
The special combination of nutrients found in Matcha combine to give you a powerful energy boost without any side effects. It is clean and good energy that is released. Most people experience the stimulative effects of consuming Matcha for at least two hours.

WHERE TO BUY MATCHA POWDER AND BESTOW BEAUTY OIL

BESTOW BEAUTY OIL – Visit our stockist pages and find one nearest you

MATCHA POWDER – matchamatcha.co.nz

Raspberry Ripple & Macadamia Mousse
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Raspberry Ripple & Macadamia Mousse

This wonderful dessert packed full of heart-healthy fats and micronutrients, while tasting indulgent was recently created by Emma of Heartfelt Kitchen and contains Bestow Beauty Oil! We especially love the little jars she has used which are great for popping in the fridge or taking with you.

Raspberries bring flavour, as well as a host of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Coconut cream, soaked macadamia nuts and avocado constitute the bulk of the mousse, while the spices and lemon combine and ‘lift’ the flavours.

Doesn’t it look and sound divine, enjoy 🙂

RECIPE

Serves 2 / GF, DF, SF

For the mousse:
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, soaked for three hours and then drained
5 brazil nuts
1 cup coconut cream (the chilled, thick part)
3/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon Bestow Beauty Oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup avocado (about 1/2 a small avocado)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder (equivalent 1t vanilla extract)
1 teaspoon raw manuka honey (optional)
Pinch himalayan sea salt

For the ripple:
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the topping:
Activated buckwheat groats (‘buckinis’)
Cacao nibs
Mint leaves

Method
1. Place can of coconut cream in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours before making the mousse.
2. To make the ripple, simmer the raspberries and lemon juice in a saucepan over a low-medium heat until liquid is slightly reduced. This will only take a few minutes. Then remove from the heat, pour into a container, and chill in the fridge until needed.
3. To make the mousse, scoop out 1 cup of the thick coconut cream and place it in your high-power blender along with all the other mousse ingredients.
4. Blend until mousse is a smooth, silky consistency.
5. Remove ripple from the fridge. Alternately layer mousse and ripple into two jars for a layered effect. Alternatively, scoop all the mousse evenly into both jars, then top with the ripple. Simply stir a few times to get a ‘ripple’ effect.
6. Top with cacao nibs, buckinis, and a sprig of fresh mint.
7. Put the lids on the jars and chill for at least 5 hours before serving.

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  • April 1, 2016
Matcha powder – a great match with Bestow Beauty Oil
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Matcha powder – a great match with Bestow Beauty Oil

Green tea has long been considered for the many health benefits it offers. Matcha green tea however is a super strength version that is said to be around ten times more nutritionally dense than regular green tea. This green powder is embedded in the Japanese culture and is delicious as well as being both energising and relaxing at the same time!

Matcha is a great ingredient to team up with our beloved Bestow Beauty Oil. In the simple smoothie recipe below we have done just that with the following health benefits.

Bestow Beauty Oil is a wonderful food for skin. It’s your edible cosmetic, making your skin soft, smooth and velvety. Bestow Beauty Oil is able to do this because it contains high levels of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) that are not only vital for your health but also the beauty and vitality of your skin.

Unlike most fats, your body cannot produce Omega-3 and Omega-6 this is why they are called vitamin F. We have created Bestow Beauty Oil: a blend of organic, unrefined, extra virgin seed oils cold-pressed from flax and golden flax to provide you with a source of these Essential Fatty Acids. Bestow Beauty Oil is a bit like fish oil only better tasting and containing more essential fatty acids for your wellbeing.

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AND HERE’S 4 REASONS WHY WE LOVE MATCHA!

It helps detoxify
Matcha has a high chlorophyll content, which plays a pivotal role in detoxifying the body. Thus when you consume Matcha it naturally removes chemical toxins, heavy metals, poisons, dioxins and hormone disruptors from our system, not to mention all those things we may have overindulged in over the summer break!

It helps prevent aging
There are more anti-oxidants in Matcha than any other superfood, blueberries, green veggies or dark chocolate! Because of this it can tremendously improve the health of your skin, helping it fight free radicals and slow the aging process.

It helps enhance concentration
Due to the presence of an amino acid called L-Theanine, chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine are produced in the body. These chemicals improve memory, enhance mood and increase concentration. Matcha makes you happy!

It boosts energy levels
The special combination of nutrients found in Matcha combine to give you a powerful energy boost without any side effects. It is clean and good energy that is released. Most people experience the stimulative effects of consuming Matcha for at least two hours.

BESTOW MATCHA SMOOTHIE RECIPE

200mls of coconut water
1 fresh or frozen banana
1 tablespoon of dairy free coconut yoghurt
1 dessertspoon of Bestow Beauty Oil
3 – 4 sprigs of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon of Matcha powder
A sprinkle of chia seeds

Blend all the ingredients together other than the chia seeds, add some ice cubes if you are not using frozen banana and want a nice cold smoothie. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with chia.

WHERE TO BUY MATCHA POWDER AND BESTOW BEAUTY OIL

BESTOW BEAUTY OIL – Visit our stockist pages in the menu above and find one nearest you

MATCHA POWDER – matchamatcha.co.nz

Bestow raspberry smoothie parfait
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Bestow raspberry smoothie parfait

Smoothies are a great way of getting a whole bunch of superfoods in one delicious drink.

This smoothie contains raspberries, high in vitamin C and anti-oxidants which help fight ageing and slow cancer by sopping up free radicals. In fact you may be surprised to know that raspberries contain over 10 times the amount of antioxidants as tomatoes and are equal to blueberries in their antioxidant power.

Like most berries, raspberries contain nutrients called anthocyanins that are responsible for their deep red colour and help stabilize your collagen fibres, preventing them being broken down easily.

Raspberries also contain high levels of ellagitannins. The work of Dr Nixon has shown that these plant nutrients prevent the development of cancer cells. He believes that low concentrations of ellagitannins slow cancer cell growth and at higher concentrations, they tell the cancer cells to kill themselves. He suggests we should be consuming a cup of raspberries a day so this smoothie is a great start.

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RECIPE

Smoothie:
Serves 2
1 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup coconut water
2 bananas
1 dessertspoon of Bestow Be Cleansed
1 dessertspoon of Bestow Beauty Oil
1 dessertspoon of Maca powder
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of natural or greek yoghurt

Topping:
Coconut thread
Slivered almonds
Frozen raspberries
Diced dates
Cacao nibs

Place a few of the frozen raspberries in each of your high ball parfait glasses, add a little boiling water and mush them with a spoon – this creates the bottom layer.

Blend all the smoothie ingredients together and pour into the parfait glasses (it should be quite thick).

Add your topping ingredients.

Enjoy!

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  • July 24, 2014