+ PLUS        KAVA  &                  =EQUALS?

Everyone Knows that the KAVA herb is an excellent relaxer and drinking this in the evening after a stressful day can take the “edge” off your nerves allowing you to unwine with friends or family. But now You can Really Go APE with this TASTY KAVA SMOOTHIE RECIPE featuring Better Living Ultra-Fine Kava Powder and of course an Chimps favorite food Banana(s):

Fill Blender 1/3 full of Crushed Ice
Add 1/2 Teaspoon KAVA Powder (or more if you really need to feel the kavalactones kick-in faster)
Cut 1 whole Banana up into three parts and Add
Add dash or two of Cinnamon powder
Add a couple of Tablespoons of Pure Honey (or use Stevia to taste)
Fill Blender to about 2/3 full using Favorite Milk (or like product)

Blend 2 to 3 Minutes on High Setting at Medium Speed or Until Smooth and Creamy

Try this Recipe ONLY IF YOU LIKE BANANAs because IT WILL MAKE YOU GO APE FOR KAVA TOO!!!

Everyone’s heard of Yoggie the Bear but how about an Yoggie BOROJO? OK,  the name isn’t that good but wait until you Taste this YUMMY SMOOTHIE RECIPE using all natural Better Living Products Fruit Powders and/or Borojo Concentrated Juice with Your Favorite Fruit Yogurt.   Here we go:

Start by Filling BLENDER 1/2 Full with Crushed Ice

1)  Add 4 Tablespoons of BOROJO and/or NONI Powder and/or Concentrated Borojo Juice
2)  Add one BlueBerry Fruit Yogurt (or Your Favorite Fruit Yogurt)
3)  Add 4 Slices of Pineapple (Natural is Best or may use canned whole or crushed approx 1/4 can)
4) Add 2 Cups of combination Orange/Pineapple/Apple Fruit Juice (or use cold water instead to fill blender to 3/4 full)
5)  Add 1/16 teaspoon of STEVIA (might need to adjust down since this is powderfully sweet stuff but with no calories or carbs to worry about)

6)  BLEND on Medium High for a Few Minutes until well blended and smooth.

7)  Pure into Glass and garnish for presentation.

A VERY REFRESHING, TASTY and ENERGY BOOSTER FOR YOU featuring some of our more exotic fruit powder products!

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It’s more than possible, it is an reality with hundreds of Better Living Products customers. Our KAVA is Premium Micronized into Ultra Fine Silky herb powder so that No straining is required and there are a number of tasty recipes found right on our Weblog that makes KAVA time a delight. For instance, try an Relaxing Cool KAVA SMOOTHIE:

Fill Blender ½ full of crushed ice

Pour Guava/Pineapple Juice to fill in between ice to nearly 1 inch below top of ice

Pour in V8 Tropical Blend and MILK to bring Blender ¾ full

Add ½ teaspoon of KAVA Powder (or more to taste)

Add dash or two of cinnamon powder

Add a couple of tablespoons (or more to taste) of Pure Honey

Blend 1 to 2 minutes on High Setting at medium speed

Pour and Enjoy!

This is an simple fast recipe that demonstrates how easy it is to enjoy KAVA. Of course, if you are a true Islander, then a bowl with ice cold water and true 100% natural powder coupled with good friends is just fine too. Now as Don says, “How About a Cup of Kava”?

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If you would like to Relax and Cool off with KAVA at the same time, Try an delicious KAVA Strawberry Shake using the finest herb powder on the planet. Warning….You must like strawberries to appreciate this and don’t like to have to strain your Kava before use since not required using BetterlivingUsa powders.

Fill Blender 1/2 full of crushed ice

Pour Milk over ice to about 3/4 top of blender

Add in 6 (or more) Big Juicy Strawberries (fresh are best)

Add 1/2 teaspoon of KAVA (or more to taste)

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon powder

Add 3 or more good squirts of Pure Honey (approx. 4 tablespoons)

Blend High on medium setting for approx. 1.5 to 2 minutes

POUR & ENJOY

Here’s an Fruit Smoothie packed with Energy and Healthful Goodness. Start with some exotic fruit powders that are both familiar and new. Borojo is the new kid on the block just beginning to hit the North American markets. It is slated toward providing high energy so much so that it has an reputation of enhancing your love life. Noni has been around for a while and has found a place amongst the growing health conscience population. Put these two powders together in a smoothie and you got an Dynamic Duo. Here’s a Recipe for you to try out. Feel free to include some of your own favorite fresh fruits:

Fill Blender 1/2 full of crush ice

Pour in Guava/Pineapple Fruit Juice to fill between ice

Add V-8 Splash Tropical and Milk (optional) to fill Blender to 3/4 full

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Borojo and 1/2 teaspoon of Noni Powder (BetterLivingUSA has the finest)

Add an generous amount of Pure Honey (about 2 tablespoons or suit to taste)

BLEND High on Medium setting for approx. 1 to 2 minutes

POUR and ENJOY!

The Summer’s Heat is on and Everyone is looking for ways to beat the heat. Here’s a Tasty Suggestion: Try cooling it with an Icy Cold Kava or Noni Smoothie featuring our Premium Herb Powders. These are fast and tasty recipes that will both impress visitors with your exotic drink making capabilities and relax the soul.

For KAVA:

Fill Blender 1/2 full of Crushed Ice

Pour in Your Choice of Milk to fill Blender up to 3/4 full

Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of Premium Kava powder

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder (or about 3+ hard shakes from shaker)

Add 3 tablespoons of pure honey (or about 4 hard squirts)

BLEND for Approximately 2 minutes. POUR & SERVE (might need a spoon). YUMMY!!!

For NONI:

Fill Blender 1/2 full of crushed ice

Add Pineapple/Guava/other fruits (or use combo juices like V-8 Splash Tropical Blend/etc. to fill in between the ice)

Add 1 Tablespoon of Finest Noni Powder available (we believe that would be ours found at betterlivingusa.com)

Add Dash of Milk to fill blender up to 3/4 full

Add 3 Tablespoons of Pure Honey (or layer the top of mixture with thin spread of honey)

BLEND for approximately 2 minutes. POUR and SERVE.  VERY REFRESHING!!

Now That’s a Cool and Relaxing way to Beat the Heat with KAVA/NONI ICY COLD SMOOTHIES!!!

(Please feel free to add comments with your expanded recipe ideals.)

Here’s a cool fast treat. Try Your Favorite Cookies and Ice Cream with a sprinkling of the Finest Kava Powder that you can find (hint see http://www.betterlivingusa.com). Scoop out a generous portion of Cookies/Ice Cream (either in bowl or glass), then add a 1/2 teaspoon of Kava Powder by sprinkling over. Now Spoon up and Enjoy both a Cool and Relaxing Treat!!

Here’s a Nice Treat for those of you who like to try different Kava Recipes and Drinks.

Start with a glass of milk, add 1/2 teaspoon of the Best Kava Powder (hint: see http://betterlivingusa.com), stir vigorously to blend well, add a dash of Cinnamon spice, stir vigorously and quirt in a bit of Honey.

Stir vigorously or use blender to mix well. Now You’re Ready for an Pleasant Treat for those who might not be quite ready for the raw goodness of traditional Kava drinking.

Here’s to the Lighter Side!!

Kava Kava or just kava for short has been used as a relaxing, stress relieving drink by the people of the South Pacific for three thousand years. Originally the drink was prepared by virgin girls chewing the root and spitting into the kava bowl. That is not one of the recipes covered on this page. Today kava kava drink is prepared, in the islands, by mixing kava root powder with water, about one tablespoon per cup. Kava is most often served in the islands as a socializing beverage. Micronized kava is extremely fine and requires no filtering. Kava has a distinctive herbal taste. It has been described by first time users as “not bad’ to “awful”, so  the recipes presented here all use flavors. Micronized kava packs during shipment, so you may want to fluff it up with a flour sifter upon receipt. The recipes listed here are starting recipes. You may want to develop your own.

Kava Espresso:

Kava espresso, so named because it uses little water, is for use anytime during the day to quickly relieve stress, anxiety or just to relax. In a cup put one heaping tablespoon of kava powder (more or less), add 1/4 teaspoon of “Crystal Light” lemonade mix (more or less), add 1/3 cup water, stir until smooth, drink immediately after stirring to avoid settling. You will not taste the kava at all. Use more kava  for a stronger sensation.

The Kava Party Recipe:

1 two liter bottle 7-UP or lemon-lime soda.
4 tablespoons of lime juice.
8 tablespoons Micronized Kava Powder.
Mix in bowl large enough to allow room for soda to foam. Stir frequently to prevent settling.

Warm Kava Tea:

For a warm relaxing drink, try one tablespoon of Micronized Kava powder in warm (not hot) double strength coffee tea or chocolate. Use decaffeinated form to promote restful sleep.

Kava Tea

Bring all ingredients except milk & honey to a boil in a tightly covered non-aluminum pan. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 1 hour. Strain through cheesecloth. Add milk and honey (you can add more milk and honey to desired taste).

The Islanders say Kava is best consumed under circumstances when you are reasonably relaxed and free of the cares of the day. You should not overeat beforehand, nor should you consume vast quantities of alcohol. For more Herb Hints See http://www.herbcorner.net/recipes/r_kava.html