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This could be the surface of mars, but actually it

This could be the surface of mars, but actually it's a closeup of our latest shipment of raw organic cacao powder from Peru.

This stuff is not quite drugs, but it definitely packs a punch and improves your mood, your day and your life.

#rawcacao

Can we tell you a secret? When we take product pi

Can we tell you a secret?

When we take product pics, the bags don't contain actual product. Usually they are stuffed with fat woolen tramping socks because that makes a nice flat surface 😂.

By the time you’re near the end of your bag, it is probably going to look like the well-loved bag in this photo, and that's perfectly fine because what matters is the longevity and stability of the product.
When you use your ascorbic acid, scrunch the bag down and clip it, don't leave it open. The bags do a great job of wicking moisture away from the product and your vitamin C will retain its potency for years if you do this.

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Those late Autumn vibes have hit, and this natural

Those late Autumn vibes have hit, and this natural light photoshoot was a race against the sinking sunlight. I finally got the shot, put up a new Autumn themed header on the website, and then realised it's winter in 10 days. This is why we'll never dominate social media. 😂

Getting very accustomed to these long weekends 😎

Here’s a pic we took while walking the #bankstrack last month. Do you have any favourite walking tracks in NZ? And, just as importantly, are you connecting with any of them this weekend? 🥾🏕🎒

We're back! Sorry about that, Team. Somehow we got

We're back! Sorry about that, Team. Somehow we got locked out of Instagram 😫and though we like to think we are tech savvy, we had no idea and it took a while to get back into the club.😎

You may be wondering: do I take #ascorbicacid 🔬or should I eat foods that contain it? 🍋The answer is ..

DO BOTH. 👏

Pure ascorbic acid, such as we sell, is a highly concentrated product and well researched as being beneficial in times when you may need a lot of vitamin C, such as being under stress, or suffering from an illness.

To put things in perspective, the amount of vitamin C in half a teaspoon of ascorbic acid (~2000mg) is equal to what you'd get from 44 kiwifruit. However, in eating whole foods you also get fibre, vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients that aren't present in concentrated supplements. You can't replace a balanced, healthy diet with supplements, but you can use supplements to give yourself a boost where it's required.

And, hopefully it's not a controversial statement, but right now, most of us could do with a bit more vitamin C.

Stay well out there, Aotearoa! 🤲

Hi Team! Fresh batch of Fish Oil capsules in for

Hi Team! Fresh batch of Fish Oil capsules in for NZ customers.

These are 180mg EPA, 120mg DHA and went for random independant heavy metal testing, looking very nice, all heavy metals below the limit of detection.

To explain our testing programme. All products are tested by the suppliers, but we have a rolling system of independent checks, just to be sure. We also store all our products in the dark and cold to ensure maximum freshness of what you receive.

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How's January going?

- Sara

I need some words for this pic, let's talk about i

I need some words for this pic, let's talk about iodine.👩‍🔬

Is seaweed a good source of iodine? Well yes✅, but also potentially no❌.

While many people in NZ do not consume enough iodine, it is definitely worth knowing that throwing kelp powder on everything as a seasoning may not be the best plan.

In NZ, the recommended daily intake for iodine is 150mcg / day, with an upper limit (UL) of 1100 mcg /day with negative thyroid effects having been seen at 1700 mcg / day in studies. Individuals that have thyroid disorders or who have a history of iodine deficiency may show toxicity effects at levels lower than the UL.

With the standard serving size for salt being 0.5 grams or ~1/8 tsp, let's do some comparisons:

➡️45 mcg iodine per serve in iodised salt

➡️65 mcg iodine per serve in kelp salt (5% kelp)

➡️675 mcg per serve for powdered kelp😲

With just two serves, (1/4 tsp), you could be at the UL, and if your multi also contains iodine, it might all be a bit too much of a good thing. 🤔

❓Does anyone know what the seaweed in this photo is? I think it's kelp, but this is not my area of expertise.

#wellingtonnz#kelp#iodine

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