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So Who’s Trying Kava?

betterlivingusa — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:08:34 +0000

Kava seems to be creeping back into mainstream after the herbal relaxer from the South Pacific got a bad wrap from a mis-labeling by Euro-Pharma companies in the late 90′s that effectively stopped its exponential growth and wide public acceptance according to Dr. Lebot from Vanuatu the reported Island of Fine Kava. Key point that stands out:

“Kava is a prestigious and good product and the South Pacific should, on scientific grounds, be proud of it,” Lebot said.

AND INDEED….Lot’s of Folks are STILL ENJOYING THE ROOTS (kava root powder like found at Better Living Products) and here are a few Kava Videos to capture the fun:

6min of taste testers!!!!

singers w/kava bowl

Kava Festival 09 HI

SO WAIT NO LONGER….RELAX WITH KAVA responsively TODAY!

NONI JUICE Made from Powder is Fast, Cost Effective and Still Full of Noni Goodness

betterlivingusa — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:32:52 +0000

Get the Finest Milled whole Noni Powder from BetterLivingUSA.com

Tired of putting out Big Bucks for your favorite Noni/Nonu Juice but Like to Live Healthy? Then it’s time to consider using PURE 100% whole NONI POWDER. Dry Powders keeps longer and when purchased in bulk sizes can be VERY COST EFFECTIVE when compared to ready made bottled juices on the shelf. If you are worried about the time involved to create Noni Juice from powders, DON’T let this be the deal breaker because Super Fine Noni Powder (from BetterLivingUSA.com) can be created VERY FAST. How Fast? Assuming that you have a Blender on your counter top in approximately60 seconds! To illustrate:

A. Fill Blender with Crush Ice to 1/3 full – approx. 15 sec.

B. Toss in a TableSpoon of our Finely Milled NONI Powder (or more if you like it stronger/darker) – approx. 15 sec.

C. Add Filtered/Pure Water to Blender to 1/2 Fill – approx. 10 sec.

D. Blend at High Speed until mixed good – approx. 15 sec.

E. Pour into your glass and ENJOY!

Using Better Living Products 100% Whole Noni powder to create your Juice actually gives you more NONI elements than what you get from Noni Juices and you can increase concentration yourself or favor with an assortment of other fruits powders. Assuming approximately 50 tablespoons of Noni in the pound size (depending upon size of blender/strength), you can get upward of 20 equivalent Noni Juice bottles which ADDS UP TO BIG COST SAVINGS if you drink Noni Daily. Given the long history of NONI drinkers in the South Pacific and modern health trends, IT’s A GOOD TIME TO RE-DISCOVER NONI Juice.

Kava Found Effective in Recent Lab Study

betterlivingusa — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:04:36 +0000

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia after a three week clinical study of Kava reported what many Kava Drinkers have already concluded, Namely that Kava can reduce stress and make pain a bit more bearable. The Lead Researcher stated:

“We’ve been able to show that Kava offers a natural alternative for the treatment of anxiety, and unlike some pharmaceutical options, has less risk of dependency and less potential of side effects”.

Traditional Folks have been using Kava for hundreds of years. Kava is used worldwide not only for medicinal purposes but also to Relax, Commune and Enjoy the company of Friends. Some of the Finest milled All Natural Root Powder can be found at Better Living Products. Sometimes, it just doesn’t pay to argue with tradition.

Source:

http://www.springerlink.com/content/d067511634876461/

Cacao Better Than Wine 4U?

betterlivingusa — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:22:23 +0000

Researchers at Cornell University have shown that cocoa contains more antioxidants per cup than a similar serving of red wine or tea. The study adds to growing evidence of the health benefits of cocoa and points to a tasty alternative in the quest to maintain a diet rich in healthy antioxidants, chemicals that have been shown to fight cancer, heart disease and aging, the researchers say.

Using special analytical techniques to evaluate the total antioxidant content in each beverage, the researchers showed that, on a per serving basis, the antioxidant concentration in cocoa was the highest: It was almost 2 times stronger than red wine, 2-3 times stronger than green tea, and 4-5 times stronger than that of black tea.

Better Living Products now offers All Natural CACAO in a 85% concentration blend that is truely unique (click on picture). Add a spoon of this to your KAVA, favorite drink or add to a 8 oz glass of warm water for a truly chocolate guiltless “high” while enjoying all the healthful benefits of healthy chocolate. Cacao is what chocolate is made from before it is processed. By drinking Cacao you bypass all the additives and sweetners generally put into typical chocolate products while enjoying one of nature’s tasty pleasures.

source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/11/031106051159.htm

What’s Maqui Berry?

betterlivingusa — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:18:57 +0000

Maqui berry is a berry from the Patagonia region of Chile in South America, traditionally used by the Mapuche Indians for supporting stamina, increasing strength, and promoting healthy immune response. Maqui berries are deep purple in color and are reported to have one of the highest known anti-oxidant count (ORAC value) of fruits todate. These rare berries are just finding themselves into the North American health marketplace and Better Living Products is proud to offer our customers one of the purest and highest antioxidant superfruits in the world.

Some Maqui Berry Quick Facts:

• Highest antioxidant value of any known fruit

• Contains high levels of polyphenols and anthocyanins

• Organic and naturally pure

• Supports healthy inflammatory function

• Supports a healthy immune system

• Supports healthy aging

• Protect cells from oxidative stress

• Neutralizes free radicals

• Supports cardiovascular health

• Excellent source of vitamin C and Potassium

Unfortunately this super-fruit only grows 2 months out of the year, so orders have to be completed on an first come first served basis. Interested parties can Request a quote for Bulk Maqui Berry Fruit Powder by filling out contact sheet at BetterLivingUSA.com or get one pound size from website today and start enjoying this very healthy Maqui Berry!

KAVA Smoothie Recipe to Go APE over!

betterlivingusa — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:01:06 +0000

+ 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!!!

Borojo Yoggie Recipe

betterlivingusa — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:28:36 +0000

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!

[Send Us Your Favorite Recipe using any of our powders and if we publish it, We'll send you an sampler pack made up of Better Living Products best herb powders!]

KAVA used by Pro Athletes to RELAX!

betterlivingusa — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:42:58 +0000

All of us have to confront the Pressures from Daily Living, but Professional Athletes must perform under extreme conditions. Some of these have come forth to share their secrets of coping and coming off successful using Kava to Relax:

Sika Manu says he escaped a gang life by shifting from New Zealand to Australia after signing with Melbourne Storm sports team, is backing the natural and traditional potion’s supposed healing powers to get back to 100 percent in time for the decider.

Manu felt his right hamstring tighten in the Storm’s preliminary final win over Cronulla but is confident it will be right for the big one in Sydney – with kava to play a big role.

“It just relaxes you,” Manu said of the drink, made from the roots of the kava plant, which he takes from a half-cut coconut.

“I’m not too sure if it helps you recover or not. I just know it relaxes me.”

Manu says he takes kava at least three times a week.

Several of his teammates are also known to favour the drink that is traditional to Pacific Island communities. They brought back a batch of it from New Zealand after their round-20 loss to the Warriors.

Manu’s housemate, Storm prop Jeff Lima, said his younger teammate loved the drink.

“Every day he drinks it. He got a tip off Ruben Wiki that it’s good for your body and it hydrates you at the same time,” Lima said.

Wiki is the NRL face of kava promotion. The retired Warrior drinks it after every game and his love of it is not lost on his younger countrymen.

Storm physiotherapist Mary Toomey said the club did not have a problem with players drinking kava in moderation.

“I just have to trust them to be responsible with it,” Toomey said.

“It’s a cultural tradition and they believe it’s important. We respect that.

“It appears from my observations that it has a mildly sedative effect and helps them to relax. They certainly feel it helps them recover.

“My gut feeling is it helps them relax and wind down.”

Manu, who shot to fame in rugby league circles for his tackle on Ashton Sims that led to Greg Inglis’s matchwinning try against Brisbane in the semi-final, described being part of a grand final team as a “dream”.

What Is Kava?

Kava is consumed in various ways throughout Polynesia, Vanuatu, Melanesia and some parts of Micronesia.

Traditionally it is prepared by chewing, grinding or pounding the roots of the kava plant.

Chewing is followed by depositing into a bowl, mixing with water and straining through the cloth-like fibre of a coconut tree.

Kava is a tranquilliser, primarily consumed to induce relaxation without disrupting mental clarity.

( NRL Fox Sports Dave Donaghy & Colleen Petch)

Better Living Products has Ultra-Fine Premium KAVA Root Powder that doesn’t require any straining. Use it to make yourself an drink to RELAX like the Pros!

KAVA Yum yum ... Sika Manu prepares the brown broth

Question of the Quarter – I Like Kava but is it possible to enjoy KAVA without the messy straining and bad taste?

betterlivingusa — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:21:05 +0000

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”?

KAVA Strawberry Shake Recipe

betterlivingusa — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 06:17:41 +0000

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