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We are pleased to offer the only truly raw Acai in New Zealand. This Acai pulp is NOT pasteurised before it is freeze dried which results in an ORAC score of 9,107 uM trolox / 5g. This is nearly twice as much as Acai sourced from the Brazilian Amazon making it an extremely high source of anti-oxidants. (By law, all Brazilian acai products, even the freezedried powder is pausterised before processing so this Columbian Acai is the only RAW Acai on the market.)

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We are pleased to offer the only truly raw Acai in New Zealand:

This Acai pulp is NOT pasteurised before it is freeze dried which results in an ORAC score of 9,107 uM trolox / 5g. This is nearly twice as much as Acai sourced from the Brazilian Amazon making it an extremely high source of anti-oxidants. (By law, all Brazilian acai products, even the freezedried powder is pausterised before processing so this Columbian Acai is the only RAW Acai on the market.)
Our organic wildcrafted & blue agave syrups are delicious, low glycemic index (GI) sweeteners that taste somewhere in between honey and maple syrup. The wild agave is harvested by an organic indigenous grower association, consisting of descendants of the Aztecs in the region of Ixmiquilpan in Mexico. The wild agave plant is central to their culture and they have harvested it for thousands of years. 

Wild agave - Light
Wild agave - Dark
Blue agave - Amber

Prices:
Agave Syrup - Dark - Organic - Loving Earth - 350g $12.90
Agave Syrup - Dark - Organic - Loving Earth - 1kg $29.90
Agave Syrup - Light - Organic - Loving Earth - 350g $12.90
Agave Syrup - Light - Organic - Loving Earth - 1kg $29.90
Agave Syrup - Dark - Organic - Raw Planet - 350g $11.90
Agave Syrup - Dark - Organic - Raw Planet - 1kg $28.90
Agave Syrup - Light - Organic - Raw Planet - 350g $11.90
Agave Syrup - Light - Organic - Raw Planet - 1kg $28.90

Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic  350g $8.90
Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic 1kg $24.90
Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic 2kg $50.90
Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic 3kg $71.90
Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic 4kg $90.90
Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic 5kg $106.90
Agave Syrup - Blue - Amber - Raw Planet - Organic 10kg $199.90

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Agave Nectar has been used for centuries as a flavouring though native populations have also been aware of its health benefits and used it medicinally. The Aztecs used a mixture of agave nectar and salt as a dressing for wounds and a balm for skin infections and agave's use as a folk remedy persists today.

Scientific studies have confirmed agave's remedial properties. Agave nectar applied to the skin has been found effective against pyogenic (pus producing) bacteria such as Staph aureus. The tradition of adding salt to the nectar has been found to further boost its anti-microbial property. Agave nectar has also been proven effective against enteric (intestinal) bacteria.

Agave Syrup - Dark Raw Planet Wildcrafted & Raw Organic - Mexico

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The unfiltered Dark Agave has more minerals than the light filtered version, in addition to a richer, wilder flavour.

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Agave Syrup - Light Raw Planet Wildcrafted & Raw Organic - Mexico

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The filtered agave has a more neutral, pure sweer flavour, very similar to sugar.

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Professor Nicolai Tsitsin, a biologist and experimental botanist of the Longevity Institute of the former USSR, studied centenarians in the Caucasus mountains of Georgia and discovered many Georgians living past 100 years and up to 150 years were beekeepers who eat raw, unprocessed honey with high concentrations of pollen. He attributed this longevity to the action of pollen, and concluded that, taken regularly, pollen will prolong the human lifespan considerably.

Now, pollen is eaten by millions of health-conscious people worldwide. Many international and Olympic athletes from all over the world also eat pollen.

Ancient cultures knew that certain foods were difficult if not impossible to digest in their completely raw and natural state and so implemented methods like fermentation in order to break these foods down so that they were able to digest them easily and obtain their nutrients.  This is exactly the case with raw cacao beans.

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What is Cacao?

Cacao is the seed of a fruit of an Amazonian tree that was brought to Central America during or before the time of the Olmecs. Cacao beans were so revered by the Mayans and Aztecs that they used them as money!

In 1753 Carl von Linnaeus, the 18th-century Swedish scientist, thought that cacao was so important that he named the genus and species of this tree himself. He named this tree: Theobroma cacao, which literally means "cacao, the food of the gods."

The following quote from the "Historia General y Natural de las Indias" (General History and Nature of the Indies) by Fernàndez de Oviedo (1535) describes where cacao originally came from according to Mayan myhthology "Cocoa was more than a simple food. It was a divine food. Quetzalcoalt, the sacred king of the Toltechi, high priest and king of Tula, was the gardener of paradise where the first men lived. From there, he brought the cacahuaquehitl or cacaotero to his country."

The raw cacao bean is one of nature's most fantastic superfoods due to its wide array of unique properties, many of which are destroyed or corrupted by cooking.

"People always ask me what I eat. Raw, organic Cacao Beans are the primary food in my diet. They have inspired me to eat less and live more. Cacao Beans are truly the food of the gods, the best food ever!" - David Wolfe, co-author of 'Naked Chocolate' book. 

Cacao Beans - Raw Planet - Organic & Raw - Solomon Islands - Unpeeled & Lightly Fermented

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The raw cacao bean is one of nature's most fantastic superfoods due to its wide array of unique properties, many of which are destroyed or corrupted by cooking.

"People always ask me what I eat. Raw, organic Cacao Beans are the primary food in my diet. They have inspired me to eat less and live more. Cacao Beans are truly the food of the gods, the best food ever!" - David Wolfe, co-author of 'Naked Chocolate' book. 

These are raw whole unpeeled & lightly fermented organic cacao beans - from Solomon Islands.

These are the most potent whole unpeeled fermented cacao beans available.

Raw Planet cacao beans are repackaged from bulk Living Earth cacao beans.

Cacao Butter - Raw Planet - Organic & Raw - Peru

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Cats Claw, locally called Uña de Gato, is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South and Central America. It is a vine with thorns that resemble a cats claw. Extracts from the bark and roots of Cats Claw have been used by the indigenous people for thousands of years to maintain health and vitality and in particular to treat immune and digestive disorders. Cats Claw has long been used also as a homeopathic treatment for intestinal ailments. Uses include: Crohns disease, gastric ulcers and tumors, parasites, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis and leaky bowel syndrome. The immuno-stimulant properties of Cats Claw help the body fight off infections and protect against degenerative diseases. By stimulating the immune system, it can also improve response to viral and respiratory infections. It has also anti-inflammatory properties which counters bronchial oedema. The active substances in Cats Claw are alkaloids, tannins and several other phytochemicals. Some of the alkaloids have been proven to boost the immune system. Four of its alkaloids have been shown to have a pronounced enhancement effect on phagocytosis (the ability of the white blood cells and macrophages to attack, engulf and digest harmful micro-organisms, foreign matter, and debris). The major alkaloid rhynchophylline has anti-hypertensive effects and may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing heart rate and controlling cholesterol. World wide research done on this powerful herb has led scientists to patent many of the single chemicals found in it for use in healing cancer, arthritis, AIDS, and other diseases. However, traditional wisdom shows that using the whole plant can be far more powerful than any one isolated ingredient.
 Side Effects and Cautions * Few side effects have been reported for cats claw when it is taken at recommended dosages. Though rare, side effects may include headaches, dizziness, and vomiting.

* Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should avoid using cats claw because of its past use for preventing and aborting pregnancy.

* Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Cacao Nibs - Raw Planet - Organic & Raw - Peru

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Cacao Powder - Raw Planet - Organic & Raw - Peru

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Our Camu Camu is 100% pure Certified Organic, different to the previous product we were selling in that it now contains no manioc root powder. We’re happy to report that our Camu Camu is no longer spray dried, and is now 100% organic Camu Camu pulp, dehydrated at low temperatures. This results in a Vitamin C percentage of over 12%: that’s 30 to 60 times more Vitamin C than an orange. What’s more, since our Camu Camu is a whole food in its full-spectrum natural form, your body can absorb the nutrients contained within much more effectively than it will absorb any synthetic supplement.
 
Cats Claw, locally called Uña de Gato, is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South and Central America. It is a vine with thorns that resemble a cats claw. Extracts from the bark and roots of Cats Claw have been used by the indigenous people for thousands of years to maintain health and vitality and in particular to treat immune and digestive disorders. Cats Claw has long been used also as a homeopathic treatment for intestinal ailments. Uses include: Crohns disease, gastric ulcers and tumors, parasites, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis and leaky bowel syndrome. The immuno-stimulant properties of Cats Claw help the body fight off infections and protect against degenerative diseases. By stimulating the immune system, it can also improve response to viral and respiratory infections. It has also anti-inflammatory properties which counters bronchial oedema. The active substances in Cats Claw are alkaloids, tannins and several other phytochemicals. Some of the alkaloids have been proven to boost the immune system. Four of its alkaloids have been shown to have a pronounced enhancement effect on phagocytosis (the ability of the white blood cells and macrophages to attack, engulf and digest harmful micro-organisms, foreign matter, and debris). The major alkaloid rhynchophylline has anti-hypertensive effects and may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing heart rate and controlling cholesterol. World wide research done on this powerful herb has led scientists to patent many of the single chemicals found in it for use in healing cancer, arthritis, AIDS, and other diseases. However, traditional wisdom shows that using the whole plant can be far more powerful than any one isolated ingredient. Side Effects and Cautions * Few side effects have been reported for cats claw when it is taken at recommended dosages. Though rare, side effects may include headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. * Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should avoid using cats claw because of its past use for preventing and aborting pregnancy. * Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
Salvia hispanica (Chia) is a plant of the genus Salvia in the family Lamiaceae native to Mexico. The word chia is derived from the Aztec word chian, meaning oily. The present Mexican state of Chiapas received its name from the Nahua "chia water or river."

Chia was cultivated by the Aztecs in pre-Columbian times. Jesuit chroniclers referred to chia as the third most important crop to the Aztecs behind only corn and beans, and ahead of amaranth. Tribute and taxes to the Aztec priesthood and nobility were often paid in chia seed.

Two tablespoons of chia – about 25 grams – provide about seven grams of fibre. This dose also includes calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, and zinc.

In a preliminary study from the University of Toronto (2006), researchers gave 21 diabetics either a supplement made from chia, or grains with similar fibre content. The results were interesting. After three months, blood pressure from the chia group dropped 10 points diastolic and 5 points systolic., while the blood pressure from the grain group remained steady.

Taste-wise, chia seeds have a nutty flavour, and are a healthful addition to the diet sprinkled on cereals, yogurt or salads. You can also eat them whole or mix them into flour when baking bread, muffins or other baked goods.  They are also great to sprout.

New season's organic white and black chia is now in stock!

Chia Seeds - Raw Planet - Black - Organic - Peru

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Chia Seeds - Raw Planet - White - Organic - Mexico

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Nature's ultimate detoxifier, purifier, cleanser and deodoriser.  Chlorella is a pure green microlalgae abundant in essential micronutrients and RNA/DNA nucleic acids.
We are now pleased to be able to supply totally raw Organic Virgin Coconut Oil.Characteristics of Our Organic Virgin Coconut OilOur Virgin Coconut Oil is a truly unrefined raw coconut oil made from organic coconuts.How is This Oil Used?Virgin Coconut Oil is a food, and is one of the best cooking oils you can use. It has been a staple cooking oil for thousands of years in tropical climates. As a cooking oil, its chemical structure is kept intact and therefore is resistant to mutations of fatty acid chains even when used in higher cooking temperatures, unlike most vegetable oils. Research shows that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body's metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss.Virgin Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body's immune system. Lauric acid is also found in human mother's milk.  Dr. Mary Enig, PhD, a world expert on oils and fats, suggests the average adult include about 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil per day in their diet.

Coconut Oil - Virgin - Raw Planet - Organic - Sri Lanka glass bottle

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 The Goji berry is a deep-red, dried fruit about the same size as a raisin. It's very sweet and tastes something like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry. We love adding them to smoothies, trail-mix, cereals, especially our buckola, and eating them on just their own or with cacao beans.
Nicknamed the "happy berry" for its ability to restore a person's vitality, there are more than forty different types of berries that are often referred to as goji berries..
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We are pleased to offer the high quality culinary hemp seed oil, created from the finest locally harvested hemp.

Hempseed oil is a miracle of nature. Its unique properties offer fantastic nutritional, health and skin-care benefits...and good taste has never been so fabulous.

Rich, nutty and delicate in flavour, this oil contains the only naturally-occurring and perfectly balanced nutritional balance of Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 6 and Omega 3. Hempseed oil is just now coming on the market and supercedes all existing oils that have been used to obtain EFAs in the past (ie flax seed oil, evening primrose oil and borage oil) - what's more, it's the first delicious edible oil to accomplish this.

Hempseed Oil - Raw Planet - Pure Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin - Mild - Organic - Uncertified - In dark glass bottle

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Lúcuma (Loo-Ku-Mah) whole fruit powder is our favourite gourmet addition to all raw sweeties! It's got a rich, creamy texture and will turn your raw food creations into gourmet heavenly delights. Lúcuma powder is really versatile and tasty, blending easily and well with ice-creams, baby food, yogurts, pies, cakes, cookies, smoothies, chocolate bars and desserts of all kinds.Lúcuma is a nutrient dense fruit from Peru. Lúcuma's posh title is lúcuma obovata or pouteria obovata. The tree is long lived, evergreen, and belongs to the Sapotaceae family -- so it's similar to the canistel and sapote. It smells divine, and tastes like maple syrup flavoured ice-cream! In Peru, the yellowy-orange fruit pulp is added to ice-cream and is Peru's favourite flavour.

Lúcuma fruit is an excellent source of carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It has lots of beta-carotene, niacin (B3) and iron.
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Maca (Lepidium Peruvianum Chacon) is a Peruvian root vegetable that looks very much like a turnip or radish. It is grown in the Junin district of the peruvian andes at an altitude of between 4,100 and 4,500 m above sea level, a region of intense sunlight, winds and below freezing temperatures, where no other crops can survive.

Maca is considered to be one the best natural foods due to its excellent and scientifically tested properties.

Health benefits of Maca:
Maca contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, all the essential
 

amino acids and it contains nearly 60 phytochemicals. The extraordinary health benefits of Maca are due to the way it promotes optimal functioning of the hypothalamus and pituitary master glands. Maca contains unique alkaloids that stimulate the master glands, which in turn improves the overall functioning of the endocrine system.

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Considered the highest anti-oxidant fruit on the planet, Loving Earth's Maqui is a deep purple berry wild harvested in the pristine conditions of Southern Chile. The harsh climate of the Patagonian region is credited with increasing the anthocyanin level of fruits and berries grown in that area, and this is seen in Macqui's ORAC score of 319,265 uMol TE per 100g.
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Mesquite meal is a traditional Native American food used as a staple food for centuries by desert dwellers, this high protein meal contains good quantities of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc, and is rich in the amino acid lysine as well. It has a sweet, rich, molasses-like flavor with a hint of caramel which blends well into smoothies or other drinks, especially those made with cacao and maca.

The pods have traditionally been dried and ground into flours or processed into a sweetener, sweet beverage, or fermented into an alcoholic beverage. 

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Organic Spirulina

Spirulina, a blue-green algae, is the immortal descendent of the earth's original life form. Over 3.5 billion years ago, blue-green algae produced our oxygen atmosphere so life could evolve. Much later on, wild harvests of spirulina nourished peoples in Central America and Africa.

After decades of extensive research and testing, scientists and doctors worldwide are hailing spirulina as the greatest and most important nutritional discovery in history. This blue green algae offers the most powerful concentration of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients ever seen in any food, plant, grain or herb. Because of this high concentration of easily digestible nutrients, spirulina is preferred as a food supplement by athletes, dieters, convalescents, vegetarians, bodybuilders, health practitioners and people of all ages who are attentive to their health.

We currently have spirulina powder from China grown in a pristine area and certified organic by Naturland, Germany.

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Certified Organic Yacón Syrup & Powder - A delicious healthy raw low GI vegan sweetener

The yacón is a distant relative of the sunflower with edible tubers & leaves. It grows in the warm, temperate Andean valleys at elevations below 3,500 m. It's delicious edible tubers, which are sweet and low in calories, hold a variety of benefits. It has a mild sweet flavour and an unusual moist, crunchy texture slightly reminiscent of fresh-picked apple, pineapple and watermelon.

The unique market potential for yacon is as a dietetic fiber due to its unique carbohydrate composition. Most other roots and tubers store carbohydrates as starch – a polymer of glucose; yacon stores carbohydrate as fructooligosacaride (FOS) – a polymer composed mainly of fructose.

Yacón tuber provides an excellent balance of 20 essential amino acids. It has one of the highest levels of potassium found in any plant, and high levels of calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.