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Elixir Monthly: What We're Mad About This May.

naturalelixir
May 25, 2016
4 min read

Another month gone, another monthly favourites. We certainly met our matcha this month, our matcha warrior bites went down a treat with customers in store last Foodie Friday. We hope you look forward to making your healthy treats and if you would like to share your Elixir creations with us be sure to tag us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, we would love to see them! We’ve also been churning out lots of our mighty matcha lattes, you must all be glowing!

FROM THE SHOP

Clearspring Matcha Powder

Of course, matcha powder! We use Clearspring, as it has such a clean and crisp taste for making the perfect cup of matcha tea. It does not taste bitter, like some regular green tea bags can, it is just really refreshing. You can blend it into juices, smoothies, porridge, chia pudding, ice cream, salad dressings, dips and sauces, the possibilities are endless!

Green tea contains L-Theanine, which combats stress and enhances mood
Bursting with 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea bags
You are ingesting the whole leaf, not just stooping the leaves in water
A great dose of chlorophyll for healthy blood
Loaded with skin loving vitamins and minerals
Contains less caffeine than coffee and isn’t acidic like coffee
So versatile, can bee used in many drinks and put into sweet and savoury baking
Aids detoxification in the body
Boosts metabolism and immune system
Increases energy levels
Lowers bad cholesterol
Enhances memory and concentration
Promotes anti-ageing and reduces inflammation
A source of vitamin C, potassium and protein.
Warms the body and increases thermogenesis which burns calories
Feel rejuvenated hours without a crash

MINI RECIPE: Matcha Chia Pudding:

1/4 tsp matcha green tea powder

4 tbsp chia seeds

200ml rude health almond milk

brown rice syrup to taste

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and leave to set in the fridge. Once all the chia seeds have swelled up, enjoy with your favourite superfood and fresh fruit toppings for a simple and nutritious breakfast!

We also welcomed the arrival of Pukka Herbs NEW Range of Matcha Green Tea’s!

Natures Plus Magnesium.

Natures Plus KalmAssure Magnesium powder delivers 400mg of natural, essential magnesium in a highly bioavailable citrate form. Magnesium is a mineral the body utilises for:

Normal functioning of the immune system
Reduces muscular aches and pains
Calms the nervous system
Relaxes muscles in the digestive tract which may help to relieve constipation
Maintains healthy heart and circulation
Involved in neurotransmitter function, receding tension and headaches
Regulates levels of calcium and potassium for normal muscle contractions
Helps to quiet a racing mind, improving sleep and insomnia

KalmAssure magnesium is also available in tablet form, which also delivers 400mg of magnesium.

Certified Non GMO

Vegan

Gluten free

Sugar free

Free from artificial colours and preservatives

We usually recommend taking magnesium at night time to aid a better nights sleep however, if you suffer from stress and anxiety it is beneficial to take in the day time too.

FROM THE BAR If you’ve been loving matcha like we have this month, then say hello to our Mighty Matcha Latte! So what makes it so mighty? First of all, it was the first drink we created for the menu and we’ve not looked back ever since. It is the perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness for a delicious boost and long lasting energy. (We all now know the benefits of matcha green tea)! We also add a medjool date for fibre, natural sweetness and the creamiest texture, as well as almond butter for a dose of healthy fats and protein. If you are looking for a coffee alternative to give you mental clarity and alterness, then this will be your new favourite. So many nutritious benefits brewed together in one drink!

matcha| medjool date | white almond butter | vanilla | almond milk

Well + Happy

As well as drinking your matcha, you can bite it! Well + Happy raw chocolate comes in many flavours including… Matcha Latte! A delicious raw white chocolate sweetened with coconut nectar. They are a must try if you are looking for something different without cacao!

FROM THE CLINIC

i-LIPO TREATMENT

Alternative to liposuction for body contouring (legs, arms, stomach & chin) using a cold red laser.

How does it work?

“The i-Lipo emits low levels of laser energy, which creates a chemical signal in the fat cells, breaking down the stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol and releasing them though channels in the cell membranes. The fatty acids and glycerol are then transported around the body to the tissues that will use them during metabolism to create energy. This process of fatty acid release is a natural response of the body when the body needs to used stored energy reserves, thus i-Lipo is not creating any unnatural reaction in the body nor does it affect or damage any surrounding structures such as skin, blood vessels and peripheral nerves. A period of exercise post treatment will ensure the complete metabolism and thus elimination from the body of the freed fatty acids.” - i-Lipo