Gluten free / Refined Sugar free / VeganServes 4Want a dessert that looks spectacular but is still healthy and plant-based? This tart recipe is super easy and is not only vegan and gluten free but is also bake free!The base is just a matter of throwing everything in a food processor and then blitzing until you have a nice clumpy mix that holds together well.The filling can be customised to whatever summer berries you have on hand,[...]
In this blog, I would like to talk about the facts and fiction surrounding the use of collagen powders. Recently, there have been several stories in the NZ media on the subject of collagen powder. It has become a controversial subject, and it wasn’t helpful that these stories consisted of a collection of people’s opinions rather than facts. These stories did not clear up the question of whether or not taking collagen powder works. So this encouraged me to dig deeper into my research[...]
Kiwifruit PuriteaniYou won't believe you're drinking a mocktail when you try this delicious healthy alternative to a martini! You'll need:Brew two cups of Puritea using 1 teaspoon of loose leaf teaTwo cups of sparkling waterJuice of one lime2 gold kiwifruit, peeled and smashedCrushed ice7 cucumber ribbons Garnish:1 gold kiwifruit, sliced1 lime slicedSprigs of fresh mint To make:Makes 6 martini glasses Leave your Puritea to brew for at least ten minutes, strain and refrigerate. &n[...]
Blueberry Generositea Lassi with a Collagen BoostLooking for a delicious way to get your daily dose of Bestow Collagen Boost? Try this classic Lassi recipe with a healthy Bestow twist! You'll need:Brew one cup of Generositea using 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea4 dessert spoons of fresh or frozen blueberries, crushedCrushed ice½ teaspoon of powdered cardamom½ cup of @raglanfoodco Vanilla Bean coconut yoghurt2 tablespoons of Bestow Collagen BoostAn extra 2 small handfuls of blueberries, wholeLave[...]
Raspberry & Rhubarb Eternitea Punch It's entertaining season! Wow your guests with this delicious, refreshing mocktail straight from the bar of Bestow! You'll need:Brew two cups of Eternitea using 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea250 grams of fresh rhubarb, chopped1 tablespoon of coconut sugar¼ cup of waterA handful of fresh or frozen raspberriesCrushed ice18 extra whole raspberries6 teaspoons of rose waterFresh rosemary sprigs To make:Makes 6 glasses Leave your Eternitea to brew[...]