Every two weeks we share all the stuff we’ve recently enjoyed – from the latest TV shows to must-try foods, gorgeous makeup products and the most exciting spots to visit in New Zealand.
Blis Probiotics – Fresh Breath Kit
If you’ve been masking your smelly breath with mouthwashes, chewing gum and mints and nothing seems to be working, then it’s time to buy a FreshBreath with BLIS K12™ kit.
95% of bad breath is caused by bacterial imbalance and most solutions such as mouthwashes, sprays, etc. actually drive this imbalance further. The first thing would be to visit your dentist and hygienist to find out if you have any underlying causes, such as gum disease.
The next thing would be to purchase a FreshBreath with BLIS K12™ kit which tackles the source of the problem and crowds out the bad ‘smelly’ bacteria in your mouth and restores the oral microbiome’s balance by repopulating it with good bacteria.
The Kit contains 40 pleasant-tasting probiotic lozenges, a high-strength anti-bacterial mouthwash, and a tongue cleaner and is an easy-to-follow 4-week programme. It’s recommended that you follow the programme for four weeks of uninterrupted use.
Good Buzz Kombucha
We’re huge fans of the fizzy, organic and naturally fermented kombucha that’s been made by Good Buzz since 2014 right here in the Bay of Plenty.
Good Buzz has just unveiled a fresh new look across its entire range and introduced the new Natural option too. And the good news doesn’t stop there as a four-pack slimline can will be available from summer and won’t need to be kept cold, making it the perfect accompaniment for BBQ’s, a day at the beach or on the boat with your mates.
Kombucha has many health benefits and advocates say it helps boost your energy, rids your body of toxins, aids digestion and may even strengthen your immune system. Kombucha bacteria includes lactic-acid bacteria, which can work as a probiotic – you know those live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you and assist the digestive system?
The six flavours in the Good Buzz range include Feijoa, Blueberry Peach, Passionfruit Guava (our favourite), Pineapple Mango, Raspberry Lemon and the new Natural.
RAWW Cosmetics
Australian beauty company Raww is poised to freshen up the New Zealand beauty scene this month with the launch of their superfood-infused natural skincare, makeup and aromatherapy range of products.
Created after three years of recipe formulation by Total Beauty Network – home to award-winning organic beauty brand Inika Organic – Raww bridges the gap between lower cost mainstream beauty (that often contains toxic ingredients) to a brand that refuses to compromise and only uses quality natural ingredients.
Raww products contain no nasties and the entire brand is vegan and 100% Certified Cruelty Free. The skincare range is loaded with Vitamins A, C and E to speed up cell turnover and clarify the skin, Avocado Oil to soothe, Apricot Kernel Oil to stop fine lines as well as WildBerry Harvest, a potent blend of Australian berries that are clinically proven to improve skin hydration.
The complete Raww range includes skincare, makeup and aromatherapy and is available in selected pharmacies nationwide.
First Light Venison Medallion with Lewis Road Creamery Butter
New Zealand is the home of farm-raised venison but for some, cooking venison for the first time can be a bit overwhelming. This is where First Light, New Zealand’s premium meat producer comes in. They have provided a fail-safe cooking experience by supplying optimal cuts that are easy to cook and come with a stick of herb-infused butter to add before serving.
Mark: “The medallion was delicious and I wouldn’t have guessed that it was venison. Very tender and juicy. The melted garlic and herb butter over the top was a great bonus.”
First Light recommends taking the venison out of the fridge and allowing it to come to room temperature before cooking. Coat the venison, not the pan, with olive oil and season before adding it to a very hot pan. Sear all sides and add the butter right at the end.
“Venison is full of many micronutrients that we are deficient in… and is richer in protein than other meats, and contains good amounts of zinc – for immunity – and B vitamins, a source of energy,” says First Light CEO Jason Ross. “And because it is farmed, it doesn’t have the strong, gamey taste often associated with wild venison.”
The First Light venison medallion with Lewis Road Creamery Butter is available at selected supermarkets or can be purchased direct from their website and delivered to your door.
