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▲ At Amanprana we always keep in mind the words of Hippocrates: ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’, because we believe in a holistic approach, taking into account the whole, rather than just the separate parts. Therefore we are strongly committed to keeping our products as unprocessed as possible and furthermore we do not use any isolates. Our products are all organic and vegetarian and, where possible, fair trade and fair world.
▲ Hippocrates, painted here by artist Peter Engels, was a philosopher and the father of medicine. Engels sought inspiration from the remaining sculptures of Hippocrates. He painted the caduceus staff as a symbol of medicine, which symbolized peace, protection, healing, unity and reconciliation in classical Greece. www.peterengels.eu
Bart Maes, founder of Amanprana:
Food as medicine That nutrition is the essence of health was a firm tenet of Hippocrates, philosopher and father of Western medicine. He placed the emphasis on hygiene for both the patient and the physician. Healthy eating and drinking habits, the importance of fresh air, the self-healing capacity of the body and ensuring proper balance (homeostasis) were the pillars of the therapeutic approach advocated by the Greek physician (c. 460 – c. 370 BC). Hippocrates famously said: ‘Let food be thy medicine’. Mother Nature gives us foods that contain powerful and health-giving properties. The principal causes of Western ailments are food and lifestyle, while refined ingredients probably contribute to the root of most diseases and poor health suffered in the West. For example, when whole-wheat flour is refined into white flour, 80 percent of all minerals, 90 percent of all vitamins and nearly all the fibre are removed in the process. As a result our energy levels can no longer cope with our fast pace of life. Until the start of the 20th century healthy food underpinned all curative treatments. The radical schism between nutrition and health that occurred in the 20th century is why, in spite of massive advances in medicine, we are unable to prevent 70 percent of premature fatalities that result from Western diseases. I would like to conclude with a quote from the two-time Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling: ‘Optimum nutrition is the medicine of the future’.
How it all started In 1999 I sold my share in a medium-sized enterprise that specialized in petroleum products and kerosene heaters. I gave myself a seven year sabbatical, read 600 books on nutrition, attended conferences on nutrition, became a vegetarian and wrote articles on food and energy for journals both at home and abroad. I started Amanprana because my daughter had ▲ Bart Maes serious concentration issues at school and had developed an allergy to cocoa. After devoting much blood, sweat and tears to research and by switching to omega oil, a cacao-free diet and exclusively eating organic foods, we managed to solve my daughter’s concentration disorder and her cocoa allergy. That proved to be a revelation, and I wanted to use this experience and the knowledge I had gained on nutrition to find a balance between commerce and giving something back to the community. Amanprana launched with Okinawa Omega Oil. I improved the omega composition of the omega oil my daughter took, enriched the omega blend with herbs, and introduced eight naturally-occurring types of vitamin E and a large amount of carotenes. My wife and I started off on a small scale in our livingroom and garage, but it was not long before our home became too small and we were gradually given more shelf space in the shops. Then a friend gave me some literature on saturated fats and palm oil. My first thought was, ‘but surely saturated fats are unhealthy?’ I approached the reading material with scepticism, but within a few months my opinion had changed. I took an in-depth look at saturated fats and came to the conclusion that they contained many properties that were unknown to most people. In fact, I realised that saturated fats were actually extremely healthy. This conclusion was diametrically opposed to the conventional view in nutrition, but I decided to transfer that knowledge to anybody willing to listen. And so we started off with coconut oil and palm oil, and then the products followed each other in quick succession. Profits had ceased to be the primary motivation for me, with the concept of healthful nutrition now being the objective. Our ‘Save the Sea’ promotional campaign was a logical next step. In Sanskrit ‘aman’ means peace or tranquillity, while ‘prana’ refers to life force, which brings us to ‘serene vitality’. We were also one of the very first companies to use biodegradable labels.
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’Good health isn’t simply a matter of finding the right drug or right operation, but a complex process of accepting responsibility for your own life.’ Lynne McTaggart Health journalist, author and researcher, Wimbledon, United Kingdom Amanprana: ✔ Food as unprocessed as possible ✔ Food as medicine ✔ Always lactose-free and *gluten-free (except for wheat germ) ✔ Always 100% organic (certified by BE-BIO-02 and USDA by TÜV NORD INTEGRA), vegetarian, vegan and superfood ✔ Never contains junk food, isolates, chemical preservatives, aromatic additives, flavoring agents or colorants ✔ Where possible, always fair world and SE R E N E V I T A L I T Y fair trade
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▲ ‘Traditions only retain their value when you test them against the new reality,’ said Dutch journalist Willem Oltmans. Traditions are contemporary interpretations of things that already existed at an earlier stage, and which change with every successive generation. Amanprana: the rehabilitation of ancient traditions with scientific substantiation.
▲ Carlo Petrini, the founder of the Slow Food Movement, wrote: ‘We must restore food to the center of our lives’. If we spent more time in the kitchen, if we bought our food more sensibly and if we knew where our food came from, both the body and the mind would surely be healthier.
What you should know about good health
Yin&Yang and balance Marc Elsen’s polarisation therapy Yin and yang are polar opposites yet complementary 0 balance balance and dependent on each other. Indian and Chinese medicine teaches that a person is in drift drift balance when both these forces are approximately equally present. Women are more yin while men are more yang, and people who are out of balance either have +100 YANG -100 YIN too much yin or too much yang. When yin dominates you must concentrate on yang, and vice-versa. As Marc Elsen says in his polarity therapy, ‘Being unhealthy can be considered as a set of scales that is off-balance. The yin polarity on the one side must weigh as much as the yang polarity on the other side.’
ORAC and antioxidants Antioxidants protect you against aging by attacking the aggressive free radicals. The quantity of antioxidants in food is expressed as an ORAC (oxygen radical absorbency capacity) value per 100 g = 3.53 us oz = 3.67 uk oz, with fresh vegetables, especially legumes, and fruits having a high ORAC value. Substances with the highest score are herbs and some essential oils. The less an ingredient is processed, the higher its ORAC value. It is generally believed that we must consume 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units a day in order to protect our bodies against free radicals. Glycemic index The degree to which carbohydrates (sugars) in foods increase your blood sugar levels is expressed as a GI value. Low GI food (less than 50) keeps your blood sugar level in balance, but high GI food (over 70) causes dramatic upward and downward fluctuations. Dates, white bread and parsnips all have an extremely high GI, giving you immediate energy but causing your sugar levels to dip soon after. In general we recommend that you consume low GI food. Bovis and vitality The vitality provided by a 3.000 - 6.500 Bovis: lettuce plucked fresh from the field is very different from that of rob your energy an old and wilted one. But how can we measure that vitality? 6.500 - 9.000 Bovis: The French researcher André energizing Bovis created a frequency scale that can be used to measure this 9.000 - 18.000 Bovis: energy. Healthy people have a therapeutic and energizing value of 6,500 to 8,000 on the Bovis scale. When the Bovis value is lower than that, you become susceptible to diseases and your energy levels decline. As the renowned Dutchman Robert H. Steeloper said, ‘Foods with a Bovis value below 7,000 rob the body of energy and are illness-inducing, while those above 7,500 are energizing and can be considered as healthful. Above 9,000 and the foods actually have a cleansing and curative effect.’
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’These days people spend so much money on computers, smart phones, holidays and cars, while they want to spend less and less on food. That’s a great pity, as we only have one body, which we must look after as well as possible. After all, you are what you eat. In my view Amanprana is the equivalent of the best quality products. The small premium you pay for them is more than worthwhile for the Amanprana products.’ Geert Verhelst, Author of 'Groot Handboek Geneeskrachtige Planten' (Large Handbook of Medicinal Plants), 'Suiker en zoetstoffen' (Sugar and Sweeteners) and 'Bachbloesemtherapie' (Bach’s Flower Therapy) Amanprana: ✔ Many antioxidants (high ORAC) ✔ Long-lasting energy (low GI) ✔ Energizing (high Bovis value) ✔ Yin and Yang in balance
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▲ 'Coconut blossom sugar is a way to solve the world’s poverty. The juice of the coconut tree can be transformed into a sugar as soft as honey… Nature created this product such that it could not be processed in factories. Palm sugar can only be produced in palm tree habitats. Local populations can easily turn the nectar into coconut blossom sugar. It is also an antidote against misery.' Gandhi, 3 May 1939.
▲ When you refine the poppy plant you first get opium, then morphine and finally heroin – a chemical product. The same holds when you refine sugar beet or sugar cane. As William Dufty states in his excellent book, Sugar Blues, ‘Sugar blues is a state of depression, of melancholy overlaid with fear, ups and downs, physical discomfort, despair and a lack of confidence’. Banish those sugar blues with Amanprana’s Gula Java
Gula Java is more than sugar
What is ‘Gula Java’? Gula Java is coconut blossom sugar from Java. The sweet nectar of the coconut blossom is a much-cherished product that is harvested by tappers from high in the coconut trees. Heated in cauldrons over a wood fire, the nectar is stirred until it gradually turns into a delicious unrefined sugar with a sweetness and gentle caramel flavor you can enjoy at any time of the day.
Isolated sugar contains hardly any nutrients or minerals, and for your body to absorb these empty sugar calories it relies on saliva, gastric and intestinal juices and enzymes. This means that at least five minerals and five vitamins are extracted from your body, including chromium, zinc and magnesium, thus robbing you of your natural vitamin and mineral reserves. The occasional treat of refined sugar does not pose a problem, but when white or brown sugar is consumed daily it is bad for your health, becomes an antifood and a silent killer. But Gula Java is, just like the fresh juice of sugar cane, extremely good for you when used daily.
Glycemic Index GI: The lower the GI, the more stable your blood sugar level Refined sugar 68 Whole cane sugar, Rapadura 61 Maple 54 Honing 48 Agave 40 Gula Java 35 ORAC values (per 100g): The higher the ORAC, the more antioxidants in the food
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In his book ‘The Secret Life of Plants’ Peter Tompkins relates that the fresh juice of sugar cane contains 8,500 units of healthy nutrients. In fact, the roots of a sugar cane plant can extract nutrients from the soil at a depth of 4.5 meters, about 14ft. That’s a true superfood. But once it is processed into white or brown sugar, the number of healthy units goes down to zero.
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Gula java brown white Amanprana sugar sugar 202 mg 10 0 79 mg 3 0 1030 mg 65 2.5 6 mg 24 6 31 mg* 7 1 470 mg 18 10 26 mg 13 2 0.6 mg 0 0 2.2 mg 0.2 0.1 0.26 mg* 0.2 0 5.1 mg* 1.3 0.1 0.35 mg* 0.06 0.06 12 µg - 0 258 mg* - -
How to use Gula Java? Gula Java coconut blossom sugar can be used as a healthy substitute for cane or beet sugar, agave, maple syrup and other syrups. You can sweeten your tea or coffee with it and rest assured that it is healthy, and it is delicious on baked apples or bananas, on pancakes, tarts, waffles, cakes or on a quark sandwich. It is also a perfect addition to cocktails (such as mojitos and caipirinhas). It makes an attractive sugared rim on a glass and serves as a great finish to recipes, while it adds authenticity to Asian dishes that contain Gula Java. It is also a great snack for some extra energy. Gula Java means sweetening without guilt. Gula Java gives you long-lasting energy without those sugar blues.
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‘I have been trying to quit all refined cane 1000 g / 35.27 us oz / 36.71 uk oz and beet sugar for three years, including the so-called whole cane sugars. Since then I have been using Gula Java Brut. I feel 100 percent better and no longer suffer from sugar dips.’ 310 g / 10.93 us oz / 11.38 uk oz Kris De Rouck, endurance athlete, Westerlo, Belgium Gula Java Brut Coconut Blossom Sugar: ✔ Unrefined blossom sugar ✔ Fair world: equal opportunities for women ✔ Low glycemic index of 35 ✔ Many minerals, including chromium and inositol ✔ Many antioxidants: ORAC 2,200 ✔ Most sustainable sugar according to WHO (the World Health Organisation)
ORAC 2.200 Bovis:9.000 Yin -30 GI:35
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▲ RecIpE Bantrek tea: Boil 1 L = 33 us fl oz = 34 uk fl oz of water and add the following ingredients: 200g = 7 ounces of Amanprana Gula Java Brut, 100 g = 3.5 ounces fresh ginger, a 5 cm = 2 inch stick of cinnamon, pandan leaves, 5 whole cloves, and a pinch of Khoisan fleur de sel. Allow to draw for 5 to 15 minutes. Sieve and serve warm. Stir well. Tip from Ida Rohimawati (of the Amanprana fair world project): you can enrich this tea with a teaspoon of Amanprana’s Kotobuki Earl Grey or Kotobuki Rooibos
▲ In 1923, the year in which insulin was discovered, the ‘sugar blues’ melody was also composed: ‘Everybody’s singing the sugar blues. I’m so unhappy, I feel so bad. I could lay me down and die... You can say what you choose... But I’m all confused... I’ve got the sweet, sweet sugar blues... More sugar...’ Refined sugar plays poker with your emotions. Gula Java doesn’t.
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Gula Java Fin Coconut blossom powdered sugar, the perfect addition to pastries and cakes and an excellent finishing touch for desserts. Use it for homemade chocolate and chocolate sauce, or as a healthy sweetener. You can use Gula Java in anything as a substitute for sugar or syrup. Amanprana’s Gula Java Fin is the world’s first unrefined powdered sugar. When the rough Gula Java Brut sugar grains are ground they become lightly colored, but of course all the nutrients are retained.
Amanprana works together with Lestari Mandiri and Hivos to obtain coconut blossom sugar. Lestari is an association that fights for small-scale farmers and their families in central Java. Hivos is a humanitarian organization that works towards a fair, free and sustainable world as well as equal opportunities for women. Because this project is about human rights we have called it fair world. The fair world project sees us working together with farmers’ associations in central Java, which ensure that the harvesting and production of our coconut blossom sugar is organic and in accordance with fair trade and fair world principles. They are members of the Indonesia Organic Alliance, which strives to create more organic produce in Indonesia, and together we are aiming to supplement the income of 850 families in Indonesia and protect their eco-habitat. The coconut trees in their gardens now yield their own harvest. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has called coconut blossom sugar the most sustainable type of sugar. ▼ Coconut blossom nectar
Gula Java Blocs Coconut blossom sugar cubes enrich hot drinks such as coffee or tea. Gula Java Blocs are a perfect snack for extra long-lasting energy, and make delicious and healthy sweets for kids. Enjoy its sweetness and gentle caramel flavor. The link between Gula Java and honey Honey and Gula Java are the only sweeteners derived from blossoms – where all life starts. And that’s probably why Gula Java and cold extracted honey are so good for you.
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‘The jewel in the crown amongst unrefined sugars, that’s Gula Java Fin. I have replaced agave syrup in my homemade chocolate with Gula Java Fin. It is a superfood and extremely delicious. Gula Java Blocs are so tasty I cannot resist them. If I feel like something sweet I grab a Gula Java cube because I know it is good for me. They’re full of minerals and antioxidants and give me an energy boost.’ Hannah Steiner, nutritionist, Vienna, Austria Gula Java Fin: ✔ World’s first unrefined powdered sugar ✔ Many minerals, including chromium and Inositol Gula Java Blocs: ✔ Healthy energy snacks ✔ Gentle caramel flavor
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▲ Give yourself and your children all the goodness that nature has to offer in unrefined form. Gula Java is healthy and crammed with energy. Healthy performance drinks containing Gula Java give you long-lasting energy, without the highs and lows thanks to the low glycemic index of Gula Java. For fewer lows while performing. Amanprana performance drinks contain absolutely no refined sugars or chemical sweeteners.
▲ Make your own hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic sports drinks using Amanprana’s Gula Java performance drinks. It’s easy, as the performance drinks are available in powdered form and can be mixed with any liquid you like. Check out www.noble-house.tk to see how easy they are to make and how powerfully they work.
Healthy performance drinks with Gula Java and a high ORAC value
Gula Java Cacao: chocolate sports drink for champions The very first healthy chocolate milk drink for athletes and children. Perfect for endurance, energy and full of antioxidants. Michael Phelps, the eight-time Olympic swimming champion, drank chocolate milk during the Olympic Games. New studies have confirmed that low-fat chocolate milk allows you to recover faster from intense physical exertion and that you can keep going longer than when drinking sports drinks. The James Madison University concluded that football players who drink low-fat chocolate milk (Gula Java Cacao) suffer less from muscle degradation than those who drink conventional sports drinks. Indiana University released a study demonstrating that cyclists could keep going 50 percent longer and would recover faster when drinking low-fat chocolate milk (Gula Java Cacao) instead of sports drinks. Meanwhile Harrisonburg-based University in Virginia added some protein to high-carb sports drinks and discovered that the maximum exertion level increased by no less than 29 to 40 percent.
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The new healthy family drinks for enhanced performance Gula Java performance drinks (Matcha, Safran, Earl Grey, Rooibos and Cacao) are delicious with milk, water, cereal drinks and fruit juices. Hot, lukewarm or chilled. For old and young alike. They’re packed with healthy energy and make an excellent start to the day at breakfast, a high-energy snack during recreational activities or while exercising, playing, studying, going out or at any other time when you have to perform both mentally and physically. When you’re suffering from burn-out or have the winter blues, Gula Java performance drinks will recharge your batteries in a healthy way and give you pure enjoyment. The coconut blossom energy is fair world and supplements the incomes of 850 Javanese families. Healthy performance drinks with Gula Java are 100 percent natural Amanprana’s new performance drinks fit in perfectly with the new generation of sports drinks, containing a variety of carbohydrates (sugars/energy), a number of proteins (amino acids) and sufficient electrolytes (minerals). But Amanprana goes a step further, because Amanprana uses Gula Java. That means that our performance drinks are packed with energy and contain no refined sugars and no artificial sweeteners. All they contain is pure and healthy energy gifted by Mother Nature. Furthermore, our performance drinks also contain a great many natural antioxidants. They also have an exceptionally high ORAC value, making them the only performance, sports or energy drinks in the world that improve your immunity and protect you from outside attacks both while performing and afterwards. Why our performance drinks contain no stevia or agave Amanprana champions the use of stevia leaves as a no-calorie sweetener, but these leaves may not be sold in Europe. Instead, the stevia sold is steviol glycoside, a highly processed and overly isolated sweetener extracted from stevia leaves that has a metallic taste. This is incompatible with the Amanprana philosophy: the whole is better than the separate parts. Amanprana does not advocate the use of agave syrup as a sweetener. Agave syrup is a highly processed side-product of the tequila industry, and it is regularly the subject of negative media reports due to its high levels of isolated fructose. Many health gurus believe that isolated fructose (HFCS, high fructose corn syrup), as found in many soft drinks, is even worse for us than we currently suspect. A great deal of information on this subject can be found online.
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‘I have been a top-level marathon skater for years, and Amanprana is the healthy solution for me. It’s a tasty sports drink that calms my digestive system. I never suffer from excess mucus and the natural composition gives me the right energy supply.’ 1300 g / 45.85 us oz / 47.72 uk oz 390 g / 13.75 us oz / 14.31 uk oz Joost Vink, marathon ice skater Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands Gula Java Cacao performance drink: ✔ A delicious chocolate drink ✔ Helps you perform long-term ✔ Fair trade + fair world ✔ The latest generation sports drink for endurance and energy
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▲ The saffron in Gula Java Safran comes from Jiloca in Spain. Its quality is assessed in terms of taste, fragrance and color. Amanprana Safran complies amply with the highest of the three existing ISO quality levels. The Slow Food Foundation has labelled Jiloca saffron as “Baluarte” (or Presidia), thanks to its exceptional quality.
▲ Rooibos (Gula Java Rooibos) is hydrating, de-stressing and relieves the strain on your kidneys. It has a naturally gentle flavor and is a perfect superfood for finding calm, destressing and falling asleep. Rooibos also relaxes your bowels and stomach, and that’s good news for mothers, their babies and everyone who suffers from a sensitive gut.
Gula Java Safran gives you energy, puts a smile on your face and acts as an aphrodisiac, all in one cup
Gula Java Rooibos calms you down and is caffeine-free
Gula Java Safran gets you smiling We have learnt from history, literature and recent scientific studies that 30 mg of saffron helps to prevent feelings of melancholy and tackle depression. Saffron also softens the effects of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and arms you against stress. Taking saffron regularly cheers you up and gets you dreaming. Saffron is stronger and has a wider range of benefits than St John’s wort, lavender and Prozac, and the spice can actually bolster the effect of St John’s wort. ‘Food as medicine’, that is the Amanprana philosophy. And it’s delicious – purely natural and you can have as much as you like. A recent Chinese study has also shown that saffron helps you to sleep deeper. Gula Java Safran as an aphrodisiac Cleopatra knew the secret all those centuries ago, and recent studies have confirmed that saffron is indeed an aphrodisiac. Cleopatra had a cup of saffron added to her famous milk baths to relax her loins and increase sensitivity in her erogenous zones. It has now been demonstrated that a person who regularly consumes saffron will have a better erection and improved sperm quality. Another study has found that the fragrance of saffron stimulates our sex hormones. There is no doubt about it – saffron is a powerful aphrodisiac. Gula Java Safran in the kitchen Gula Java Safran adds color, flavor and aroma to your dishes, be it paella, bouillabaisse, risotto, true rice pudding, brodetto, cakes, fabada, Arabian coffee, chocolate milk, or anything else you can think of! Saffron takes the lead in many dishes, and Gula Java Safran makes it so easy. Simply add Gula Java Safran instead of sugar, or just add a dash of Gula Java Safran to your drinks, desserts and meals for a delicate hint of saffron. Saffron as medicine Just 30 mg of saffron has a curative effect, while 1 teaspoon (15 g) of Gula Java Safran contains 45 mg (ISO 1) of top quality saffron. Saffron contains at least 150 active medicinal ingredients. These include zeaxanthin, lycopene, alpha- and beta-carotenes, alpha-crocin, picro-crocin (safranal) and many others, as well as many minerals such as selenium, zinc and magnesium.
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Food as medicine Amanprana selects the very best rooibos with an outstanding taste and exceptional nutritional value. Rooibos, or Aspalathus linearis, is a shrub with needle-like leaves. Amanprana Rooibos comes from 200 Clanwilliam farmers in the Cederberg region of South Africa. Amanprana Rooibos is expertly selected according to aroma, length, color, taste and health value. The leaves are slowly ground using a granite millstone until they are ultra fine. It’s the type of Kotobuki quality you’ve come to expect from Amanprana that will extend your life. Rooibos has a gentle flavor and is packed with nutrients Amanprana’s Kotobuki Rooibos contains a number of phenols (flavonoids) with specific properties, such as aspalathin, nothofagin, orientin, isoorientin, vitexin and isovitexin. These are powerful antioxidants unique to rooibos. Kotobuki Rooibos is low in tannin (a gentle flavor), caffeine-free (non-stimulating) and contains no oxalic acid (improving calcium absorption). This means that Kotobuki Rooibos has unique health characteristics.
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‘I discovered Gula Java Safran during a tasting session. I had just given birth and was suffering from postpartum depression. I noticed that saffron is a natural antidepressant, and after a month I felt better and more positive. By then my jar was empty and I immediately bought a fresh one.’ Kristel, saleswoman at Bioshop health food store, Ostend, Belgium Gula Java Safran, performance drink: ✔ Feel well + energy ✔ Slow Food saffron of the best quality (ISO 1), Jiloca, Spain Gula Java Rooibos, performance drink: ✔ Calm + caffeine-free energy ✔ Sourced from 200 Clanwilliam farmers, Cederberg, South Africa
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▲ Gula Java Matcha contains 20 percent Kotobuki Matcha. Kotobuki Matcha scored 9 out of 10 on the matcha taste scale, meaning that it has a gentle flavor without the bitter aftertaste. Kotobuki Matcha contains more chlorophyll than standard matcha, which is why it is a brighter green. Amanprana’s Kotobuki Matcha has the highest ORAC value of any matchas.
▲ Add 1 tablespoon of any Gula Java performance drink (Matcha, Safran, Earl Grey, Rooibos or Cacao) to warm or cold milk, water, cereal drink or fruit juice in a glass, your favorite mug or your drinking bottle. Add to soup, bread or pastries, or sprinkle over muesli, yoghurt, salads and prepared meals. Tip: create a delicious Gula Java Matcha Latte by adding Gula Java Matcha to a cereal drink or milk.
Gula Java Matcha: focus, inner peace, energy and plenty of antioxidants
Gula Java Earl Grey: a delicious drink and king of the antioxidants
Stimulate your concentration levels. Be sharper when exercising, working or on the road, and improve your focus when studying or performing any other activities. Become less distracted and increase your concentration levels for better results. The natural combination of L-theanine protein and caffeine in Gula Java Matcha makes you sharper, more focussed and improves concentration.
Gula Java Earl Grey: energy-booster When combined with Gula Java, Darjeeling black tea from India, Assam black tea from Sri Lanka and bergamot from Sicily all come together to form a unique performance drink. Instead of hiding beneath the sheets until your espresso machine is ready, you can now get all the benefits of Gula Java Earl Grey. You’ll love the taste, it will wake you up, and you’ll be ready to seize the day! Gula Java Earl Grey gives you hours of energy and vitality, and thanks to the L-theanine and theine (caffeine) it is gentle and does not make you jumpy.
While also enjoying greater inner peace. Matcha has been used as a ceremonial tea in Japan for centuries, and Zen Buddhists drink matcha to meditate and achieve self-awareness and inner peace. Matcha is Zen. Gula Java Matcha gets you bubbling with energy. Gula Java is concentrated coconut blossom nectar that slowly releases energy, while matcha is the ground tea leaf of Camellia sinensis. When you drink Gula Java Matcha you are drinking the whole leaf. Amanprana Matcha is slowly ground using a granite millstone (just 40 g/1.41 oz an hour) and we only use young and whole green tea leaves. That is ‘Kotobuki’ quality, which means ‘long life’ in Japanese. Your daily dose of antioxidants in a cup. The active antioxidants in Gula Java Matcha are a natural and unique combination of four catechins, tannins, chlorophyll and a host of minerals and proteins. They boost your immunity and consequently your health. In fact, the antioxidative power of Gula Java Matcha is many times greater than vitamin C or E. Matcha for children and students. Annick Walgraeve, physiotherapist at Carpe Diem: ‘My eight-year-old son, Arno, is a mischievous kid. He was very restless, could not sit still and was unable to concentrate at school. As a mother and physiotherapist I tried to cut down on his refined sugars and improve his nutritional intake. On my quest I discovered Gula Java Matcha, and I immediately noticed that his energy was more channelled and that his focus had improved. He also concentrates better at school and works faster, getting more work done and with an improved focus on tasks. We’ve also noticed that he is calmer when at home, and I no longer have that feeling of, “Aha, there’s our little ADHD-sufferer”. He’s just as ingenious as before, but he knows to hold himself back and has achieved a sense of balance. I’m simply glad that Gula Java Matcha has taken us a step closer to completing the picture.’ AMAN PRANA
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Gula Java Earl Grey: boosts your polyphenols and antioxidants Healthy cells mean life energy. One of the reasons Earl Grey has such a high antioxidant content is the combination of catechins and tannins, and Earl Grey contains more tannin than Matcha. Tannins are polyphenols that are responsible for giving both tea and wine their specific taste, color and health benefits. It is these same tannins that cause Assam to go red and Darjeeling to turn brown and that combat both oxidation and aging. Tannins are a blessing to your skin.
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'I drink Amanprana's Matcha every day' Kim Clijsters, former World No 1 Tennis Champion Gula Java Matcha, performance drink: ✔ Focus + energy ✔ Inner peace and Zen ✔ Rich in chlorophylls for detoxing ✔ Kotobuki Matcha quality Gula Java Earl Grey, performance drink: ✔ Super-antioxidant + energy ✔ Enjoy together ✔ First flush Assam and Darjeeling
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▲ You can blend Kotobuki Matcha, Earl Grey and Rooibos in warm water, milk, fruit juices or cereal drinks – just stir well and enjoy. If you’d like to know how to ceremonially prepare Matcha, see our website www.noble-house.tk. You can also use the Kotobuki tea in a wide array of dishes or to enrich your meals. But it’s just as delicious on its own as an imperial tea.
When you drink the imperial ‘Kotobuki’ tea superfood you drink the whole leaf and get more ORAC and energy Imperial Kotobuki tea superfood for eternal vitality Amanprana’s imperial Kotobuki was inspired by the unique traditional Japanese Matcha ceremony as it has been performed by Zen Buddhists for centuries. We created three delicious Kotobuki teas: Matcha, Rooibos and Earl Grey. Amanprana Kotobuki tea is made of the whole, young and finest leaves of the Japanese Camellia sinensis (Matcha), Aspalathus linearis from South Africa (Rooibos), and first flush Darjeeling and Assam from India (Earl Grey). The veins are expertly removed and the leaf is slowly ground by granite millstones until it is an ultrafine powder at a rate of just about 40 g = 1.41 oz an hour in order to retain the quality, flavor and nutrients. And so, when you enjoy a pot of Kotobuki tea, remember that it took over an hour to create. Kotobuki means ‘long life’ in Japanese. Amanprana has specially selected the very best balance between quality, flavor and nutritional value, and the antioxidant level, expressed in ORAC units, is exceptionally high. The polyphenols (including catechins and carotenoids) make up the largest group of protective substances in Kotobuki, while vitamin E, fibre, minerals, tannins, and 15 to 17 types of proteins (including all the essential ones) all contribute to turning Kotobuki into a superfood. Amanprana per 100g ORAC units Catechins, total Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) Epigallocatechin Epicatechin gallate Epicatechin Gallocatechin gallate Catechin gallate Catechin Zinc Iron Proteins (incl. 8+2 essential ones) Fibre l-theanine Theine (caffeine) Tannins
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Kotobuki Matcha 168,500 12,200 mg 6,700 mg 3,700 mg 1,100 mg 700 mg - mg - mg - mg 2.7 mg 9.5 mg 15 types 32 g 1,067 mg 3.2 g 10,400 mg
Kotobuki Earl Gey 204,300 5,676 mg 3,200 mg 511 mg 1,270 mg 273 mg 212 mg 100 mg 100 mg 3.7 mg 14 mg 17 types 36 g 551 mg 2.5 g 17,000 mg
Kotobuki Rooibos 79,900 1,055 mg 171 mg 307 mg 100 mg 277 mg 100 mg 100 mg - mg 1.1 mg 10 mg 15 types 69 g 38 mg 0.4 g negligible 0% GMO
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▲ ‘The region where the tea is grown and the length of time the leaves are steamed are determining factors when it comes to the quality of the matcha. A great many matchas – often of poor quality – are sold. Cheap matcha could never be good matcha, as it is often oxidised and non-organic. Amanprana Kotobuki Matcha is of the best possible quality.’ Ann Van Steenkiste, tea sommelier, Belgium.
Kotobuki Matcha contains 137 times more EGCG catechins than green tea In conventional green, Earl Grey and Rooibos tea 85 percent of the nutrients are left in the teabag, but when drinking Amanprana’s traditional Kotobuki teas you’re drinking the whole leaf, as it were. This means the imperial Kotobuki tea is many times healthier than green tea, as you are consuming a multiple of the nutrients and you are drinking the whole (holistic consumption). And because we strive for the very best quality the taste is utterly sublime. It’s quite simply the best.
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When you drink green or black tea (left) you only consume the water-soluble 10 to 15 percent of the nutrients, with the rest thrown away. When you drink Kotobuki tea (right) you consume all of the nutrients, being the full 35 percent of water-soluble ones and the full 65 percent of non-water-soluble nutrients. You drink the entire leaf.
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‘The Kotobuki teas are a blessing to your body and I use all three. Matcha for focus, Earl Grey for enjoyment and Rooibos in the evening. They are of the very best quality, and I should know as I have spent years searching for the ultimate matcha. Kotobuki Matcha is greener, its taste more gentle, its fragrance more sublime and its nutritional value higher.’ Lisa Burke, certified tea sommelier, Birmingham, UK Matcha superfood & imperial tea: ✔ Focus, Zen and detox (chlorophyll) Earl Grey superfood & imperial tea: ✔ Active antioxidant booster Rooibos superfood & imperial tea ✔ Caffeine-free and calming
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▲ Okinawa is a southern Japanese archipelago with a population of 1.2 million and with the world’s highest proportion of active and happy centenarians. US and Japanese scientists have studied some 600 of these centenarians over a period of 25 years. The book based on this study, The Okinawa Program, revealed that the 100-year-old Okinawans were lean and agile
with strong bones. They had supple and un-aged arteries, low cholesterol and homocysteine levels and were in good overall condition. Their minds were sharp and they suffered little from memory loss, while they had a healthy libido and the female members had successfully negotiated menopause. They looked youthful and were energetic and bright-eyed.
Okinawa Omega is packed with essential fatty acids, vitamin E and carotenes
Omegas to recharge the batteries of every one of your cells We are made of billions of cells, and the vitality of every one of those cells is largely dependent on the quality of the cell walls (membranes) and the protection they offer. Cell walls are primarily made of fat, and sufficient quantities of omega-3 and 6 make them flexible and permeable so that they can absorb nutrients. They also ensure that the batteries of our cells can be recharged, and are responsible for conductivity and generating electric impulses. If you are omega-3 and 6 deficient you feel physically and mentally tired.
Omega-3, 6, 7, and 9 are essential to our health Health-conscious people devote much attention to fruit and vegetables, but often overlook the fact that there are two essential fatty acids that are crucial to a healthy body – alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) of the omega-3 family and linoleic acid (LA) of the omega-6 family, neither of which your body can produce itself and which must be obtained from food. If your body does not get omegas it cannot be healthy. ALA and LA and omegas in general perform many vital processes. Lots of natural carotenes and vitamin E Omega-3 and 6 are highly sensitive oils pressed by Amanprana with great respect. The result is very little peroxidation. Amanprana moreover contains a great deal of natural carotenes and vitamin E, antioxidants and vitamins that protect the oil from oxidation as a result of light, oxygen and heat, both in the bottle and in our bodies. Amanprana is the only company in the world to combine eight types of vitamin E and carotenes with essential fatty acids (ALA and LA), and the inhabitants of Okinawa know why. I’ll live to 126 Research published in May 2013 by National Geographic indicates that people who live to be over 100, as many Okinawans do, remain physically active and healthy until the age of 91. People who reach the age of 80 only remain physically active and healthy until the age of 61. In other words, the older you get the shorter the period in which one can be inactive and suffer from ailments. By eating healthy, living sensibly, and with a bit of luck and the assistance of our genes, there is a realistic chance we might be blowing out 100 candles and only suffer from a short period of inactivity and disease (9 years instead of 19). At Amanprana we believe that is more than enough reason to learn from the habits of Okinawans. Okinawa Omega oils are the result of our research and are likely confirmation of the National Geographic findings (New England Centenarian Study, Boston University), hopefully bringing us a step closer to our dream of aging actively, healthily and happily for as long as possible!
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Johanna Budwig discusses recharging our batteries ‘The bipolarity between fat (the cell casing) and protein (the cell nucleus) is fundamentally important to conserving all living cells and to their structure. This bipolarity is largely dependent on the presence of sufficient omega-3 and 6. A lack of omega-3 and 6 cripples vital cell functions. If the bipolarity between the nucleus and the membrane is destroyed by, for example, an omega-3 and 6 deficiency or by consuming partially or fully hardened fats (trans fats), this means there is no longer an electrical charge. In other words, the cell’s battery will be drained.’
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'I tried three different brands, and Okinawa Omega Happy Delight is both better and nicer than the others. It does not have a bitter aftertaste. Amanprana is mild and simply delicious.' Barbara Simonsohn, Reiki teacher and author Hamburg, Germany Okinawa Omega Happy Delight: ✔ Delicious citrus flavor that makes you feel happy ✔ Lots of LA and ALA essential fatty acids ✔ Perfect for kids, and they’ll love it! Okinawa Omega Happy Perilla Special: ✔ Flagship product with 8 specific oils ✔ With evening primrose oil (gamma-linolenic acid)
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'It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.' -Mark Twain▲ Bart Maes, founder of Amanprana: ‘Science is decisive for me, and not one population study has demonstrated an imbalance between omega-3 and 6, nor an excess of omega-6. I have had to explain thousands of times why Amanprana recommendations with regard to omega-3 and 6 differ from what the crowd says, which is misinforming us by stating we consume too much omega-6 and too little omega-3. This stance has been largely instigated
by the fish oil industry and their numerous pawns. They are moreover trying to exaggerate the importance of DHA and EPA (omega-3 derivatives). These are not essential fatty acids, and your body can make them itself, so let us not exaggerate their value. Amanprana advocates more plant-based omega-3 (ALA) and more unrefined omega-6 (LA). The quality of the oil is more important than its origin.’
The term ‘essential fatty acids’ is frequently misused ‘Your body is the hero, and it manufactures some 50 fatty acids itself as it needs them. It converts the two essential fatty acids at a ratio of 5 percent to 30 percent into other fatty acids. The body can also manufacture saturated fatty acids from unsaturated fatty acids (omega-3, 6, 7 and 9) and vice versa. The body uses elongase and desaturase enzymes to make all the fatty acids it needs, except for two that it cannot manufacture – alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) and linoleic acid (LA). Without these two fatty acids it is impossible to be healthy, and because we do not make them we must get them from our food. They are called the ‘parent essential oils’ by Amanprana and scientists such as Prof. Brian Peskin. ALA is the parent essential oil of omega-3 while LA is the parent essential oil of omega-6. The World Health Organisation (WHO), Prof. Brian Peskin, Amanprana and many others all agree – parent essential oils are at the foundation. They can be found in plant-based sources before being partially extracted by fish and other animals. The 100 billion cell membranes in our bodies require these parent essential oils for a great many functions, one of which is ensuring that each cell absorbs enough oxygen.
Okinawa Omega Balance Delight: Cannabis sativa oil for omega balance Udo Erasmus, the pioneer behind omegas, wrote in his book Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill that: 'Hemp oil can be used for long periods of time to maintain a healthy omega balance without resulting in an omega deficiency or imbalance. Hemp oil has a better "long-term" composition, namely three parts omega-6 and one part omega-3. Besides, hemp oil contains nearly two percent GLA (gamma-linolenic acid)'. The hemp oil in Balance Delight is enriched with sustainable red palm oil and wheat germ oil, as both are abundant in carotenes and vitamin E.
The importance of the parent essential oils, ALA and LA Why do we call them parent oils? Because ALA is the ‘mother’ of the omega-3 family and LA is the ‘mother’ of the omega-6 family of fatty acids. ALA and LA are the mother sources that the body can use to manufacture all the other fatty acids. And so they are the parent fatty acids or oils. We also call them essential because we need them but cannot manufacture them, and so get them from our food. Together they are the only two ‘parent essential oils’ that human beings require. Fish oil manufacturers and their pawns often call EPA and DHA essential or semi-essential oils. This is not true, and they are only two of the 50 fatty acids that we require, but that our bodies can manufacture, and so are not essential. Their importance is exaggerated, and many studies have provided contrary results. EPA and DHA are derivatives of the parent essential oils, and derivatives are no essential fatty acids. Fish oil contains very little of the only two parent essential oils LA and ALA, and only contains the omega-3 derivatives EPA and DHA. This is why fish oil is a poor source of the omega-3 parent essential oil ALA. Plant-based omega-3 and 6 is consequently superior to the fatty acid derivatives in fish oil. Let there be no doubt about this.
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How to take it and how much to take? You can take as much Okinawa Omega as you like, but 1 teaspoon (5 g = 0.2 oz) will suffice for the recommended daily allowance of ALA and LA. For the optimal allowance and if you are suffering from a deficiency, you can take 1 to 2 teaspoons a day. If you take 1 teaspoon a day and are also eating healthily, then you will be super healthy and also have absorbed the optimal allowance in a good proportion. How do you take it? Either off the spoon or in vegetable soup, yogurt, mashed potatoes or tomato sauce. Do not fry with Okinawa Omega. Only use cold. Can be used by him, her, by the baby and by the centenarian.
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‘Many people believe that the benefits of omega-3 are much greater than those of omega-6. Nothing is further from the truth. We need both, but at least twice as much of omega-6.’ Brian Peskin, Professor, nutritional expert & author, Houston, USA Okinawa Omega Eicosan Perilla: ✔ Stimulates eicosanoid balance ✔ Loaded with ALA (omega-3 parent essential oil) ✔ Sufficient LA essential fatty acids Okinawa Omega Balance Delight: ✔ With 85.5% hemp oil containing gamma-linolenic acid ✔ High in LA and sufficient ALA essential fatty acids
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▲ More ‘Qi’. Wood is symbolic of spring, rising energy and fresh spring growth. The positive rising energy/ions of the Qi-board are absorbed by the food and by the person preparing it. Both are infused, as it were, with greater energy. The Bovis value of the Amanprana Qiboard is no less than 17,000! Robert H. Steelooper compared the Qi-board to a plastic and
Amanprana’s Qi-board is naturally antimicrobial A handmade cutting board crafted from a single block of wood, with no glue used Camphor wood contains natural antimicrobial essential oils. You’ll smell them immediately, and they mean that this wood is perfect for the extraordinarily hygienic Qi-board cutting board. Thanks to our HACCP certification it can also be used in professional kitchens. It’s a perfect base for a bread and cheese platter, or can be used for cutting or as a serving tray. The Qi-board makes a loving gift. Our Qi-boards are handmade by craftsman, and each board has its own form and unique grain. Don’t worry, it’s not rain forest wood, and the exotic camphor tree is being thinned out on the eastern coast of Australia to make way for native eucalyptus trees. Camphor wood has a great many natural qualities. It is soft and does not blunt knives, but is also sufficiently hard and sturdy to withstand over 10 years of use. The Qi-board is crafted from a single block, so there’s no glue, chemical substances or plastic that will taint your food. And it’s easy to clean – just wash, dry off and leave upright and freestanding. Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave, don’t heat up or leave to soak.
a glass cutting board, and the conclusions were abundantly clear, with the plastic board (Bovis value: 0) robbing energy and transferring negative ions to the food while the glass board (Bovis value: 6,500) is neutral. Amanprana’s board (Bovis value: 17,000) reinforces the energy and your connection with the food.
Looking after your Qi-board Rub with Amanprana’s Qi-board antiseptic oil one to four times a year to ensure the antimicrobial properties, natural beauty and lovely patina are kept. University study confirms how hygienic the Qi-board is Scientific research has proved that camphor cutting boards are the most hygienic, and are three to five times less susceptible to bacteria and fungi – the smaller the factor, the better the hygiene (see table). The camphor wood Qi-board has an excellent Bovis value of 17,000 and adds energy to and makes you connect with your food (yuj). If it’s prepared with love it always tastes better!
The lower the growth factor, the more hygienic Camphor wood Cedar Plastic Glass Growth factor Qi-board cutting board cutting board cutting board Fungi 3,3 8,0 9,7 5,7 Bacteria
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Research conducted by Alan Waterson, Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia Small min.400cm2 ca.16x25cm min.62inch2 ca.6x10inch
Medium min.600cm2 ca.20x30cm min.93inch2 ca.8x11inch
Large min.800cm2 ca.23x35cm min.124inch2 ca.9x13inch
A1 min.500cm2 ca.20x25cm min.77inch2 ca.7x10inch
‘I’ve always preferred using wooden cutting boards and think they are more attractive, but I did have my doubts about the hygiene until I read a Danish study that said that 99 percent of the bacteria was dead within two hours. It also stated that bacteria that end up in the wood grooves are dying, which is apparently not the case for plastic. I now use my beautiful Qi-board with firm conviction.’ Hillevi Andersen, owner of a fresh juice bar, Hillerød, Denmark
B1 min.750cm2 ca.23x33cm min.116inch2 ca.9x13inch
B2 min.850cm2 ca.25x34cm min.132inch2 ca.10x13inch
C1 min.1.000cm2 ca.26x39cm min.155inch2 ca.10x15inch
D1 min.1.250cm2 ca.29x43cm min.194inch2 ca.12x16inch
Amanprana Qi-board cutting board: ✔ 3 to 5 times more hygienic than plastic or glass ✔ Naturally antimicrobial ✔ Also for professional use (HACCP certified) ✔ Handmade from a single block, no glue used Bovis:17 000 Yang +30
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▲ RECIPE Walnut pesto: Roast 100g = 3.5 ounces of pine nuts in a pan. Combine with 150g = 5.5 ounces of walnuts, 3 sprigs of chopped parsley, leaves of three sprigs of thyme, 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves of garlic. While mixing, add 3 dl = 10 fl oz of Amanprana walnut oil in a thin stream until the mixture is smooth. Add a dash of Amanprana ORAC Botanico-mix and a pinch of fleur de sel. Delicious on toasted bread as a starter or as a salad or barbecue dressing.
▲ Hermanos Catalán olive oil honored. The organic Amanprana olive oil Hermanos Catalán was awarded gold at the BIOC 10 for best quality organic extra virgin olive oil and was selected as the ‘Best extra virgin olive oil in Spain’ in April 2011.
Extra virgin walnut oil from Périgord
Two extra virgin olive oils
Gold medal winner at the ‘Salon des huiles du monde 2005’ Franck Monsallier uses a melange of four varieties of walnuts from his orchards to create a delicate and pure Perigord flavor. The nuts are not preheated or roasted for Amanprana. Using an authentic granite millstone the nuts are crushed until they become a uniform mass, after which they are pressed in a press designed by Franck Monsallier himself. What emerges is an oil with a peroxide value of less than 2 mg and acidity of less than 0.5 percent, which are excellent figures. Delicious on bread, in salads, pasta, in a vinaigrette or anything else, and to finish off all your dishes.
The Catalán brothers do all the growing, pressing and bottling themselves. You can already see the quality in the brothers’ olive trees, which are given twice as much space as normal – 36 m2 = 387 ft 2 each. An extraordinarily mild and harmonious olive oil with flavor and terroir. We recommend it for cold dishes and refined cuisine. Origin: La Rioja, northern Spain. Manufacturer: Almazara ecológica de la Rioja. Made from 100 percent Arbequina olives.
The exceptional nutritional value of Amanprana walnut oil Amanprana extra virgin walnut oil is a great source of coenzyme Q10, lecithin, plant-based sterols (B-citosterol, delta-5 avenasterol, campesterol and others), polyphenols (290 mg/100 g), vitamin E (23 mg/100 g) and vitamin K (15 µg/100 g). Rich in omega-3, 6 and 9.
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Evidence of the quality of Verde Salud can be found on the bottle. The olives come from a grove in a nature reserve in Andalucía (DOP Sierra Mágina) in the south of Spain, and the exceptional filtered quality of the oil means that it can be used for frying and roasting at up to 180 °C / 356 °F. Verde Salud, the fruity extra virgin olive oil with a sharp and healthy aftertaste. Manufacturer: Trujal de Mágina. Made from 100 percent Picual olives. Live to 111 when you drink extra virgin olive oil? Vegetarian Bernando Lapallo turned a lively 111 years young in 2012, having never been sick. His secret? Everything in moderation. He prefers fruit and vegetables and primarily eats organic produce. His five favorites are olive oil, garlic, honey, cinnamon and chocolate, and he walks every day and likes to read.
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2 'Hermanos Catalán is irresistibly delicious and o we use it as an olive oil dip with an attractive rganic variety of breads. It’s an excellent extra virgin awards olive oil. Verde Salud olive oil is delicious in stirfries and when searing so that the flavor is retained in the food.'
'Walnut oil is a delicious oil that is easy to use. I mix walnut oil with balsamic vinegar to make a tasty vinaigrette for salads. It’s also a delight on pasta together with Grana Padano. My favorite is a cheese board with a baguette sprinkled with Amanprana walnut oil. A dash of walnut oil reinforces the flavors and also stimulates digestion.'
Marcel van Marsbergen, ice-skating coach Haarlem, Netherlands
Frank Monsallier, maker of extra virgin walnut oil, Bordas, Perigord, France
Hermanos Catalán olive oil for cold dishes: ✔ 2 gold medals for best extra virgin olive oil ✔ Mild and harmonious with lots of chlorophyll
Périgord extra virgin walnut oil: ✔ Gold medal for best extra virgin oil ✔ Traditional terroir product from Perigord ✔ Excellent low peroxide value and acidity ✔ Delicate and gentle nutty flavor (not roasted) ✔ Great source of omega-3
Verde Salud olive oil for hot dishes: ✔ Can be used for temperatures up to 180 °C ✔ Fruity with a sharp aftertaste Hermanos Catalán: Bovis:13 700 Yang +10 GI:0 Verde Salud: Bovis:12 400 Yang +10 GI:0
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▲ The fluid contained in the human body that is not in the cells (extracellular fluid) contains the same minerals as those found in the sea. The oceans are, as we know, where all life on earth started off. Seaweeds accumulate minerals, making them easily absorbable by humans. That’s why Amanprana enriched the ORAC Botanico mix with four types of seaweed.
ORAC Botanico mix with sumac: the first tasty super herb mix that considers your health, for a radiant look Easy: ORAC herb mix with Khoisan fleur de sel, seaweed and sumac ‘This super mix of nine herbs containing the greatest antioxidant values, four mineral-rich seaweeds, revitalising sea salt – Khoisan fleur de sel – and the powerful sumac berry gives you a taste bomb with reduced salt content,’ says Chantal Voets, chef and co-founder of Amanprana. ‘Season all your dishes in an instant, and without a thought you will ▲ Chantal Voets have the perfect tasting meal.’ You’ll get so much more taste, aroma and health than you do with the standard salt-and-pepper combination. Available in mild and hot (chilli) varieties, grind or crush the ORAC Botanico mix for even more flavor and aroma. Add the mix to soups, sauces, vinaigrettes, freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, fruit salads and desserts to deliciously enrich them. Or use the ORAC Botanico mix as a bouillon or for a mother sauce. Large helpings of natural antioxidants, 80 minerals, trace elements and 1,000 micronutrients – along with a deacidifying and cleansing effect for a healthy body and a radiant look. Sumac: healthy on the inside, beautiful on the outside Nutritional deficiencies, acid and oxidants all contribute to the aging process. Thanks to the ORAC Botanico mix, you now have a natural remedy against aging while you’ll also look radiant. For when you nourish body and spirit alike, beautiful skin is the visible result. And your body will also be able to better defend itself against outside influences. ORAC Botanico mix contains the nine herbs with the greatest ORAC value, plus the Turkish sumac berry, which has the highest ORAC value of all fruits (ORAC 312,000, almost 100 times more than goji berries). The ORAC value is the amount of antioxidants contained in foodstuffs, which combat the aging process your body and skin undergoes. When you use the ORAC Botanico mix both you and your skin are well-protected. A natural boost of 80 minerals Your body, spirit and skin require at least 31 minerals and trace elements (minerals that we need in smaller quantities). Not only do our bodies not produce these AMAN PRANA
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▲ Chantal Voets created the ORAC botanic mix with a great deal of love. ORAC Botanico mix adds finesse to all your dishes and gives you health and life energy. It has a gentle, well-rounded and harmonious flavor with a frequency pattern that instils renewed vigor in you. The power of the Botanico mix can be found in its deacidifying properties and electric conduction for communication between your cells.
minerals, but they cannot be replaced by medicines, while the food we eat today contains far fewer minerals and trace elements than it once did, thanks to intensive agriculture and aquaculture. Cultivated vegetables easily contain less than half the amount of minerals as those that grow wild. Lettuce, tomatoes, spinach and cabbage all contain 70 percent fewer minerals today than they did in 1948, while canned beans contain 25 percent fewer minerals on average than fresh beans, and so on. Herbs and seaweeds are the richest source of minerals. Minerals are the facilitators of the enzymatic processes in our bodies, providing structural elements, connective tissue, bones, nails and teeth, and they help our billions of cells to communicate with each other. The ORAC Botanico mix will give you all the minerals you need. It’s no ordinary sea salt, it’s Khoisan fleur de sel Khoisan fleur de sel is a unique coarse sea salt found on the west coast of South Africa, where the grandeur of the South African flora meets the oxygen-rich and powerful South Atlantic Ocean. It is sea salt in its purest form, naturally filtered. The Atlantic sea salt slowly makes its way underground through a 2000m / 6561ft thick barrier of limestone, quartz, and clay and shell beds into a salt lake where it gains vitality, solar energy and regenerative powers. Measuring between 16,600 and 24,700 on the Bovis scale, it is significantly higher than Himalayan salt. It is harvested by hand and dried and vitalized in the sun.
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‘Seaweed, herbs and sea salt are a rich source of minerals that can be absorbed naturally and easily. In balance and in the correct proportions, just as we need them.’ Paul Bergner, professor of clinical nutrition and herbal medicine. Author of the book Healing Minerals. ORAC Botanico mix: ✔ With Khoisan fleur de sel ✔ Antioxidant mix ✔ Mineral booster ✔ For a radiant look ✔ With Sumac ORAC-booster
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▲ RECIPE: Pineapple and Kotobuki Matcha smoothie: makes 4 glasses (200 ml = 7 fl oz): 4 tablespoons of Amanprana coconut fibres, juice of 5 oranges and 2 ruby grapefruits, 2 pineapples (or 1 large one), 2 dates, 4 g = 0.14 oz Kotobuki Matcha. Preparation: take
Amanprana organic coconut fibre for regular bowel movements and low calorie intake Fibre is essential to easy bowl movement You need 10 g = 0.36 oz of fibre at every meal in order to have regular bowel movements, as well as plenty of water and exercise. A lot of people do not do this and frequently suffer from stomach ache and irregular and/or hard and difficult-topass stools. This is not healthy, and consuming coconut fibre regularly at mealtimes ensures that you will have regular and easy bowel movements and a flat belly. Coconut fibre also cleans your intestines, thus giving you increased resistance and 5 g fibres, just 32 cal per more energy. Coconut fibre accelerates tablespoon coconut flour the ejection of waste and cholesterol from the body, improving your health. One full tablespoon of coconut flour contains just 32 calories and 5 g of fibre. Amanprana’s coconut fibre has a delicious and gentle coconut flavor. Coconut flour contains far fewer calories and more fibre than other fibre-rich products. Coconut fibre primarily contains insoluble fibre, which acts like a sponge in the large intestine. This can act in two ways: either it thickens loose stool or softens hard and dry stool and makes it more malleable. Soluble fibre in coconut encourages healthy peristalsis. Gluten-free so your gut feels great Coconut fibre contains no gluten, hardly any phytic acid that could hinder mineral absorption, and no cyanide to inhibit calorie burning. What it does contain is the eight essential proteins and healthy MCTs that stimulate mineral absorption. The first step to good health is healthy digestion.
Fibre sources fibre/100 g of which is insoluble of which is soluble phytic acid gluten cyanide 10 g fibre 10 g fibre
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33 g 24.5 g 8.5 g no yes 2 tablespoons 147 Kcal
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a pitcher (or use a blender) and pour in the orange and grapefruit juice. Deseed the dates and chop them finely. Peel the pineapple and cut it into small cubes, then add the Kotobuki Matcha. Mix well or blend to get a fibre-rich drink.
Which types of gluten-free flour are good and which are bad? Healthy gluten-free flours are naturally gluten-free. Flours where the gluten has been removed will, when consumed regularly, deplete your body of energy and minerals. Healthy gluten-free flours are milled from coconut, rice, buckwheat, quinoa, amaranth, maize, millet and sorghum. Gluten-free flours that Amanprana recommend you do not eat regularly are: soya, tapioca and all types of glutenfree flour that is mechanically processed, made from wheat, rye, spelt, barley, teff and others. Use Amanprana’s coconut fibre to introduce large amounts of fibre or as gluten-free flour Use coconut fibre for bread, pastries, biscuits, snacks and anything else as a glutenfree flour with a large amount of fibre. Substitute 10 to 15 percent of your standard flour with coconut flour (fibre) and add the same amount of water. Available in packets of 500 g = 1.10 lbs and 1 kg = 2.20 lbs. To gain from its wealth of fibre, take our coconut fibre three times a day at mealtimes: - as a fibre drink: stir 1 to 2 tablespoons into a glass (8.5 fl oz) of water, juice, shake, smoothie, chocolate milk, tea or coffee - to sprinkle: sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons in sauce, yoghurt, muesli, oatmeal, desserts or over your meal. When suffering from diarrhoea, take coconut fibre dry. If you’re concerned about a regular bowel movement, then take with liquid.
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'I love Amanprana coconut flour and I add it to my smoothies as a fibrebooster. My daughter is overjoyed as it is hypoallergenic, and it contains no lactose, gluten or any known allergenics.' Evelyne, Ballainvilliers, France
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Wheat germ 100 g % RDA B1 thiamine 1.8 mg 163% B2 riboflavin 0.8 mg 57% B3 niacin 10 mg 62% B6 pyridoxine 1 mg 71% B9/B11 folium 500 mcg 250% Vit E (6 types) 25 mg 208% Zn zinc 14 mg 140% Cu copper 0.7 mg 70% Mn manganese 20.3 mg 1015% Fe iron 9.3 mg 66% Mg magnesium 325 mg 86% Cr chromium 70 mcg 175% Se selenium 113 mcg 205% P phosphorous 1000 mg 142% alpha lipoic acid 800 mg* betaine 1,240 mg** B5 pantothenic acid 1.4 mg 23% B12 cobalamin 0.2 mcg 8% K potassium 957 mg 47% Ca calcium 71 mg 9% lecithin 2g * broad spectrum antioxidant no RDA but 100 mg is generally recommended **helps break down homocysteine to methionine
Reasons to enrich your meals with organic Amanprana wheat germ
Nutritional value per 100 g • Energy 1427 kJ 341 kcal Fats 9.2 g • Carbohydrates 24 g - of which are sugars 12 g - fibre 25 g • proteins 28 g • salt 0.01 g
Raw food means more enzymes Raw food is fresh, sprouted, cultivated (friendly bacteria) or dried foodstuffs, never heated higher than 40 °C / 104 ºF. Raw food is rich in enzymes, has a high Bovis value and is full of chi life energy. This means that you should eat more raw food, as we already eat too much heated food. When heating food to over 40 °C / 104 ºF the enzymes become inactivated, life energy is lost, the Bovis value sinks and nutrients are destroyed.
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Wheat germ is the essence life in the wheat kernel. A new plant will grow out of the germ, and it stores vitamins, minerals, proteins, healthy omega-3, 6 and 9, fibre and many other healthy nutrients and antioxidants, such as lecithin, betaine and 800 mg of alpha lipoic acid per 100 g. Stir it into a drink, muesli, yoghurt, sauces, pasta, rice, potatoes and over vegetables, salads or on bread (do not heat it, only add after cooking). Or eat it on its own – between 1 and 6 tablespoons a day. The fold-over bag protects the wheat germ from exposure to light and no part of it has been irradiated. Two varieties are available in 400 g / 14.11 ounce packs. Raw: 100 percent natural, 100 percent active enzymes. Refined: thermally debittered but not toasted.
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and fresh mint leaves. Leave to simmer for around 10 minutes on a low fire, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and add 3 tablespoons of wheat germ. Serve in bowls or dessert glasses and top off with a mint leaf or cinnamon stick. Saffron tip: saffron threads make excellent decorations. The finely ground saffron in Gula Java Safran helps to release color, taste and aroma.
Gluten is good for 99 percent of people Gluten stimulates the gut and encourages peristalsis for a regular bowel movement. A mere one percent of people suffer from gluten intolerance, while many wrongly believe they do. Gut issues could just as well be due to stress, mixing a variety of foods, or any other causes. Comparing the ORAC values of raw wheat germ to the following healthy products:
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▲ RECIPE: Coconut oatmeal porridge with saffron and wheat germ: bring 33 fl oz of oat drink to the boil with vanilla, 150 g / 5.29 oz of oat flakes and a quarter teaspoon of turmeric while adding the following ingredients: 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 tablespoons of Amanprana coconut flour, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, 5 tablespoons Gula Java Safran
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'Wheat germ is my preferred superfood because it is so rich in betaine and alpha lipoic acid. I always choose Amanprana’s raw wheat germ.' Vegan and raw food devotee Angelika Engelhardt, Berlin, Germany
Raw and refined Wheat germ: ✔ Rich in betaine and alpha lipoic acid ✔ Contains more antioxidants than fruit and vegetables ✔ Packed with minerals and vitamins ORAC 12.900 ORAC 13.800 ✔ Full of life energy Bovis:10.100 Yang:+30 GI:40 Bovis:11.350 Yang:+30 GI:40
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▲ Alfred Vogel: ‘I am convinced that nature provides us with everything we need for protecting and maintaining our health.’ Bart Maes: ‘The closer it is to nature, and the less processed and refined our food is, the better it is for humans.’ Processing or refining food is the main culprit when it comes to Western diseases.
▲ In the classical Indian written language Sanskrit, ‘aman’ means serenity or tranquillity, while ‘prana’ refers to vitality, life energy, which brings us to ‘serene vitality’. The elephant symbolises a dormant, non-aggressive force and embodies wisdom, tolerance and peace. It represents happiness. Elephants are herbivores, and do not eat meat or fish, nor do they kill. It’s a wonderful philosophy for future generations.
The benefits of extra virgin oil and the disadvantages of refined oil
Bart Maes’s four basic rules on oil
Organic and extra virgin oils
Refined oils (deodorised oils)
+ contain healthy nutrients + feed your body + give your body life energy + contain vitamin E, protect you against aging + provide minerals such as magnesium, iron and calcium + contain carotenoids, good for your skin and eyes + do not contain solvents or chemical preservatives (E320) + provide lecithin for improved communication between your cells + contain plant-based sterols for a correct cholesterol level + contain enzymes and aid digestion + provide polyphenols that protect you from heart disease + provide chlorophyll, help your body to detox and improve oxygen carrying
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- rob you of minerals and depletes energy - robs you of carotenoids, which harm your skin and eyes - contain harmful solvents that affect your body and mind - contain very little lecithin - very low in sterols - deplete enzymes - very low in polyphenols - very low in chlorophyll and hinder oxygen carrying
Amanprana is transparent We accurately inform you of all ingredients as well as their exact percentage in a product. Amanprana believes that you are entitled to the correct information, so when you buy an Amanprana product such as Gula Java Matcha you know exactly how much matcha it contains. Amanprana does not take out patents on its inventions, and our knowledge and philosophy is freely available to everyone. We are frequently imitated, but fortunately never equalled. That’s because our ingredients are always the best in terms of quality, flavor and nutritional value. AMAN PRANA
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1. Healthy oils are just as important as fruit and vegetables We have to completely get rid of the idea that oils are just tools for preparing food. We actually need more calories from healthy oils than from proteins. 2. The quality of the oil is more important than what type it is Only use extra virgin (unheated, only mechanically pressed, with a naturally low acidity). Refined oils are more harmful than refined sugar. You can recognise refined oils because they taste neutral and the refining process has deodorised them. 3. Vary oils just like you vary your fruit and vegetables A carrot is not the same as lettuce, and eating only wholesome carrots is too one-sided. The same holds for oils. What we say is that you must vary your intake, and that includes varying your oils. 4. Some oils can be heated, others can only be used cold Oils with a high PUFA content (polyunsaturated fatty acids) must only be used for cold dishes. They are not stable and become very harmful when heated. Oils that are heated should contain as little PUFAs as possible. NB: Margarine is often referred to as plastic butter. Never use it. It is a cheap imitation invented during World War II when butter was too expensive. The healthy substances in the oil are sold at a high price to the pharmaceutical industry, with the remainder deodorised, refined and bleached to serve as the basic ingredient for margarine. 33
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▲ In their book Vanishing Beauty, published originally in Italian as L’arte Del Corpo, Bertie and Dos Winkel photographed individuals as fully integrated in their environments. An individual who cannot exist outside of his or her own kind. Isolated tribes are under threat from Western influences, just as biodiversity is under threat from monocultures. Respect for local rituals and in order to make the West more aware that it must not impose its
suffocating uniformity upon cultural diversity – those are the reasons why Amanprana has used one of the photographs from this magnificent book. We want to highlight this challenge of retaining and respecting this biodiversity between people, cultures and races. And biodiversity is a great challenge indeed, as evidenced by the fact that over 600 species of palm are threatened with extinction by monocultures and palm oil production.
Amanprana introduces the very first sustainable and ethical red palm oil
best source of tocotrienols, a specific type of vitamin E that prevents sun-related aging of your eyes and skin up to 30 times better than other types of vitamin E. Vitamin E and carotenes are natural antioxidants that help your body, mind and skin to combat aging.
Save Colombia’s rainforest and biodiversity Through the World Land Trust, Amanprana supports the Colombian environmental organisation ProAves, which is working to protect the habitats of birds (such as the Yelloweared parrot) and amphibians that are threatened with extinction. Its objective is to conserve Colombia’s natural riches and biodiversity by stopping indiscriminate logging and deforestation. www.proaves.org
Mmmmm! The quintessential African and Latin American flavor Red palm oil brings the quintessential African and Latin American flavor and beautiful golden hues to your dishes – moambe, rice, stewed onions, potatoes and fried eggs, sunny side up. Tip: red palm oil with spinach is a superfood for your eyes. It’s 100 percent natural, 100 percent organic, 100 percent traceable, healthy and delicious. Available in 325 ml / 10.99 us fl oz / 11.44 uk fl oz and 1,600 ml / 54.10 us fl oz / 56.31 uk fl oz jars.
Buy one litre of Red Palm and save one rainforest tree With Sir David Attenborough as its patron, the World Land Trust (WLT) devotes itself to protecting the 10 million plant and animal species of the rainforest. One tree is saved for each liter = 33 us fl oz = 34,35 uk fl oz of Amanprana Red Palm that is sold. Thanks to Amanprana and its fans, ProAves has already been able to purchase 39 ha = 96 acres of Colombian rainforest (the equivalent of around 80 football fields). www.worldlandtrust.org
Is red palm oil healthy or unhealthy? Sustainable or unsustainable? Amanprana and many others believe that white palm oil in both organic and nonorganic products is unhealthy. The wholesome aspects, such as the many carotenes and various types of vitamin E, are refined out of it. Palm oil is naturally orange-red. In our view, 95 percent of all palm oil used in organic and non-organic food is not sustainable, while we also believe that the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) label does not go far enough.
Support human rights in Colombia Amanprana’s Red Palm oil is sourced from small-scale Colombian palm farming families in the Magdalena and Bolivar regions. Thanks in part to a request by Amanprana, they were awarded organic certificates. The small-scale ‘Alliances for Peace’ are a model for the economic advancement of impoverished communities. Quality and sustainability go hand in hand The Alliances receive a contribution for organic produce, education, health and sustainability. The palm fruit is delivered from the small-scale alliances to Daboon, which presses them according to best practices. In brief, everyone is happy – you, the farmers and Amanprana. Healthy and delicious fry-ups with red palm oil Red palm oil, just like carrots, contains beta-carotenes. In fact, Red Palm contains 10 times the carotenes that carrots do. Red palm oil, just like tomatoes, contains lycopene-type carotenes. In fact, Red Palm contains thirty times the carotenes that tomatoes do. Red Palm is also rich in vitamin E (seven types). Red palm oil is the AMAN PRANA
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'I have been using Red Palm for years to benefit my health. The idea that I’m also saving rainforest biodiversity always makes me happy. It brings to mind those wise words of Gandhi: "Be the change you wish to see".'
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Yoga teacher Annika Bengtzon, Stavanger, Norway Sustainable and healthy Red Palm: ✔ Rich in carotenes and 7 types of vitamin E ✔ Buy 1 litre and save 1 rainforest tree ✔ Healthy baking, frying and stir-frying ✔ Your skin tans faster 325 ml / 10.99 us fl oz / 11.44 uk fl oz and is better protected
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▲ Most margarines are made of palm oil. The carotenes in the palm tree fruit make them red. So why do you never find red margarine? Because margarines contain refined palm oil. Many nutrients, including carotenes, sterols and vitamin E, are refined out of the oil and sold as supplements.
▲ Margarine was created in 1869 in a laboratory and was originally intended to fatten up animals. At first the fattened turkeys died, and later the animal fats were replaced with vegetable ones, and it was discovered how they could be hardened. Partially hydrogenated (hardened) fats become trans fats. At that time margarine was known as ‘artificial butter’ and was white in color. During World War I butter became scarce and margarine was all the rage for human consumption.
Extra virgin margarine with coconut, olive and red palm oils
Organic margarine pales in comparison. Cocos+Olive+Palm is the winner. Healthy and delicious. organic-margarine Cocos+Olive+Palm
Love your heart and live healthy with Cocos+Olive+Palm In Cocos+Olive+Palm Amanprana brings together the best extra virgin oils of three worlds – cold-pressed coconut oil from Asia, extra virgin olive oil from Spain and unrefined palm oil from Colombia. Because fats contain unique components when in their natural state, they benefit both your vitality and your health. Spread them on bread instead of margarine. Extra virgin coconut oil is jam-packed with MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), and is easy to digest and antimicrobial. Our extra virgin olive oil has a large number of polyphenols and is a healthy cornerstone of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Meanwhile, extra virgin palm oil is high in vitamin E and carotenes, which benefit your body, mind and skin. This melange of oils is naturally high in sterols without any being artificially added. When stored in the fridge, Cocos+Olive+Palm is easily spreadable. When used for baking and stir-frying you can rest assured that you’re being extremely healthy. Oh yes, and it’s delicious too!
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Conventional margarine is not natural All margarines are made from refined oils. The purpose of the chemical refining process is to create an odourless and cheap butter-substitute. The oil is obtained using solvents, and is degummed and processed using base substances, bleached to get rid of the grey color and deodorized to get rid of the smell. Gasmasks are frequently used during its manufacture. Minerals and vitamins (E, D and K) are lost, while toxic hexane, nickel or cadmium are used to process the margarine. By-products are created, including harmful PAHs, free radicals and trans fatty acids. Emulsifiers are also added, and water is often introduced to make the margarine even cheaper. Colorants and preservatives are also added (the emulsifier E 491, chemically obtained monoglycerides and diglycerides in the form of emulsifier E 471, the preservative E 200, the acidulant E 330, the chemical preservative E 320 and the colorant E 160). Sometimes chemical variants of vitamins E, D and A are also added. Cocos+Olive+Palm contains: ✔ polyphenols ✔ sterols ✔ carotenes ✔ vit. E (7x) ✔ squalene ✔ co-Q10 ✔ chlorophyll ✔ 100% extra virgin oil melange
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‘I ditched my organic margarine five years ago, and since then have used Cocos-Olive+Palm on my bread. It’s so much tastier, so much healthier. I like to vary, and by using this blend I combine all that is good in coconut, olive and red palm oils. And of course Amanprana is extra virgin, so unrefined, something I cannot say about any margarine.’ 1600 ml / 54.10 us fl oz / 56.31 uk fl oz
Beatrix van Bloemendaal, nurse Rotterdam, Netherlands
Cocos+Olive+Palm extra virgin oils melange: ✔ Carotenes, 7 types of vitamin E and chlorophyll ✔ Is spreadable straight from the fridge ✔ The first ever extra virgin cold-pressed margarine ✔ A healthy spread, healthy for baking and healthy when stir-frying 325 ml / 10.99 us fl oz / 11.44 uk fl oz Bovis:12.600 Yang:+50 GI:0
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▲ RECIPE: Cauliflower curry: wash the cauliflower and roughly cut up the florets, then pulse blend them in the blender. Remove and blend the following ingredients together into a smooth sauce: 1 cup soaked cashew nuts, 1 cup macadamia nuts, 1 cup nutritional yeast, 1 cup pine nuts, 1 heaped tablespoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon garam masala,
1 tablespoon cumin powder, a pinch of Himalayan salt, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon Amanprana extra virgin coconut oil, 1 teaspoon Amanprana extra virgin red palm oil. Stir the sauce through the cauliflower. Add 1 cup of chopped fresh coriander and ¼ cup whole brown mustard seeds. Optional: if desired, place the dish in the food dehydrator unit at max 38 °C / 90ºF.
A world of difference between extra virgin and deodorized organic coconut oil
What are the most suitable oils for baking, stir-frying and deep frying?
Deodorized coconut oil is made from copra. Small companies in Asia dry the coconuts in the sun or smoke them to turn them into copra. You can smell the overwhelming copra odor from a long way off. Chickens and other birds as well as goats and dogs walk all over the copra, while the humidity and frequent storms slow the drying process, causing it to mold and ferment. The copra is then sent to the refinery where it is pressed, refined, bleached and deodorized. Amanprana has witnessed the process in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and elsewhere. The high temperatures generated when pressing caramelises the sugars, which bind to the proteins (this is the Maillard reaction). The coconut oil, which has now turned brown, is then bleached using carbon filters, after which the odor is pressed out of the oil using high pressure steam. It is a cheap process as enormous volumes can be produced without the health factors given any consideration. It doesn’t just destroy the fungi and bacteria, it also destroys the many nutrients. The process for obtaining extra virgin or cold-pressed coconut oil starts with freshly-peeled coconuts that are ground and immediately dried in drying cabinets at a low temperature. The desiccated coconut is cold-pressed into extra virgin coconut oil.
% saturated % mono % PUFAs Simply the best! The only stable oils for deep frying, only require replacement after 2 years, but must be filtered regularly, perfect for deep frying, baking and stir-frying Extra virgin coconut oil 92 6 2 Extra virgin palm kernel oil 85 13 2 Great alternatives: can be used 7 to 10 times for deep frying, great for baking and stir-frying Extra virgin cocoa butter 59 39 2 Tallow (beef), unhardened 59 38 3 Tallow (mutton), unhardened 52 45 3 Clarified butter (ghee) 63 31 6 Babassu, Capu Assu en Sheaboter - - Good alternatives: not great for reusing when deep frying, fine for baking and stir-frying Extra virgin red palm oil 50 40 10 Pork fat, unhardened 55 34 11 Goose fat, unhardened 33 56 11 Extra virgin cashew oil 20 73 7 Extra virgin olive oil 16 76 8 Extra virgin macadamia oil 12 71 7 Extra virgin avocado oil 20 70 10 Extra virgin sesame oil ** 13 42 45 Special* sunflower oil 10 81 9 Special* safflower oil 8 80 12
▼ Copra with mold destined to become deodorized coconut oil.
▼ Freshly peeled coconuts destined to become extra virgin coconut oil.
* hybrids low in PUFAs and high in mono-unsaturated fats, must be extra virgin. ** contains sesamin that shields the PUFAs relatively well
Never use refined or deodorized oils, even when heating them Deodorized or refined oils are more harmful to you than refined sugar. Extra virgin olive oil, on the other hand, is very healthy, but mild olive oil is unhealthy if it does not say that it is ‘extra virgin’. Deodorized or refined food is the number one culprit behind all Western diseases. Only extra virgin oils have been obtained with respect and give you vitality.
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FRESHER THAN FRESH GUARANTEE* Ripe coconuts are harvested, peeled, dried at a low temperature no higher than 45 °C / 113 ºF for 24 hours and then immediately pressed. *Maximum 48 hours between peeling and pressing. A fresher than fresh guarantee
▲ How fair trade is your oil? The food that we buy has a major effect upon the opportunities granted to the local population. Foods that are constantly sold for less means that labor is being abused. Amanprana endeavors to buy raw materials ethically, and while we’re not perfect we are moving in the right direction. Our coconut oil, vanilla, coconut flour and cocoa are all already fair trade.
▲ Why does Amanprana not have its own plantations? Foreign-owned plantations create poverty in developing nations. Gardens and lands belonging to families where coconut palms grow frequently also supply the food those families require. In exchange for the land they are paid a wage that they must use to buy their food. These gardens and land often become the property of Western companies, who then also take the profits out of the developing nation.
Buy Amanprana and support the fair trade coconut project
A healthy spread, healthy deep frying, baking and stir-frying – it’s extra virgin coconut oil
Amanprana’s coconut products have been fair trade and certified by Ecocert for many years. Now Amanprana has decided to draft its own fair trade Charter. Why, you may ask? Because many fair trade organizations have become elitist and unaffordable for local farmers. What started off as a humanitarian cause for them became a commercial label, in pursuit of profit. The new Amanprana fair trade coconut project gives employment to 300 families in the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The money that we previously paid to the certification body is now added to the fair trade fund payments, with five percent instead of the previous three percent of coconut purchases now going to the fund. This money is used for education, healthcare, the environment, infrastructure, and equipment for farmers, laborers and suppliers. Sellers are safe in the knowledge they will receive a guaranteed minimum price that will cover all the costs of sustainable production. We don’t squeeze out families, we pay them properly. Fair trade is not a matter of charity, but a long-term ethical partnership.
Extra virgin coconut oils are the safest oils for deep frying and heating. They are healthy and they lose very little of their health properties, even when reheated multiple times. You can use the same oil for deep frying for up to two years, as long as you filter it regularly (max. 50 times). They are very easily digestible, tasty and lightly flavour your dishes and French fries. The idea that one should bake, fry or deep fry quickly at high temperatures is completely wrong. A slow bake at lower temperatures is much healthier. The maximum baking, stir-frying or deep frying temperature should not exceed 180°C/356°F. Heat changes both the structure of the oil/fat as well as that of the food. When the temperatures exceeds 180°C/356°F or when the oil starts to smoke, then toxic substances are created, not just in the oil or fat but also in the food. While some oils and fats are better able to withstand high temperatures, the toxic substances that are created multiply as the oil or fat gets hotter than 180°C/356°F.
Do we need saturated fats? Every oil, plant, animal and human is a combination of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. If saturated fats did not exist, life would be impossible. Because saturated fats are so important to our immunity, over 50 percent of the fat in breast milk is saturated fat. There are over 50 types of fatty acids in our bodies, each of which performs a specific function. If you follow a healthy eating pattern you should be consuming twice as many healthy fats as proteins. Most health organisations recommend that 30 percent of our calories should be derived from healthy fats, divided equally between three types. So a third of these healthy fats should come from saturated fats. For a long time it was believed that saturated fats did not play a specific role, and were actually bad for us. This idea must be consigned to the waste bin of history Amanprana extra virgin coconut oil: ✔ Rich in MCT fatty acids, easily digestible, more energy, less fat storage ✔ Best oil for deep frying ✔ Healthy baking, stirfrying, frying and spreading ✔ Excellent for hair care, massages, as a lubricant, for wood and for body-care ✔ Dogs, cats, horses and birds love it ✔ Hypoallergenic ✔Antimicrobial ✔ Antiviral ✔ Great taste
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’I have been taking a cure of Amanprana coconut oil for months, and I feel fantastic and recommend it to everybody. From the very start I could feel it working! My eating pattern has changed entirely, and I have lost all cravings for sweets and chips. It’s great!’ 1600 ml / 54.10 us fl oz / 56.31 uk fl oz Philippine Grasman, musician The Hague, Netherlands Coconut oil, fair trade and extra virgin: ✔ First extra virgin coconut oil in Europe, (2005) ✔ The only original extra virgin coconut oil ✔ Only packaged in glass, never in plastic. Better for the environment and your health ✔ Shelf-life of two years, even at room temperature ✔ Fair trade – don’t squeeze families out, pay them properly 325 ml / 10.99 us fl oz / 11.44 uk fl oz Bovis:13 700 Yang +70 GI:0
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'If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin'
body care
Bart Maes, founder of Amanprana
Amanprana stores its valuable ingredients in violet glass bottles ‘My skin is very sensitive’ Dana Van Oeteren, aromatherapist and the creator of Alana: ‘I always had to hunt for proper body care products for my sensitive skin – cosmetics that didn’t have misleading claims and that had the correct ingredients. I am convinced that the wrong body care products are at the root of many skin problems – often cosmetics containing chemicals that pollute, aggravate and seal off your skin. My own experiences and my interest in caring for and improving your skin are why I chose this profession. I believe that people are entitled to know what is good and what is bad, and I want to help them in that.’ At Amanprana health is the top priority Our Amanprana cosmetics line contains only natural ingredients, with no unnecessary processes, nor isolates or chemical additives. The efficacy and fragrance of plants are determined by the whole. If we were to isolate the individual parts, we would lose the cohesion and healing qualities, a very common factor in the perfume and cosmetics industry. There are hundreds of all-natural substances in Amanprana products, all complementing, neutralizing, buffering and harmonizing each other. Violet glass protects the valuable ingredients Sunlight is made up of visible light (the ‘rainbow’ part of the spectrum) and invisible light (such as ultraviolet UV-A and infrared). When exposed to visible light essential oils lose their fragrance and healing qualities, while invisible light conserves and actually activates the oil molecules. This is where violet glass comes in, as it is permeable to invisible light but blocks all visible light. Why do Amanprana body care products not contain any water? You might think that cosmetics containing water would moisturise your skin, but that is incorrect. In fact it dries out your skin to a very deep level, while hard water blocks your pores and results in blackheads, whiteheads, infections and acne. There is just one reason why manufacturers include water in cosmetics – it is cheap and constitutes 80 to 99 percent of the product. Amanprana gives you 100 percent active ingredients devoted to your beauty.
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Cruelty-free body care: Amanprana bears the ‘Leaping Bunny’ label Ever since it was launched Amanprana has considered the humane treatment of animals (and humans!) as a high priority. Our devotion was recognized in 2013 when we were awarded the Leaping Bunny label, and all Amanprana’s body care products may now carry the logo of the bunny. The label was created by a number of major animal rights organizations. Rita Stiens’ safe cosmetics test: 10 out of 10 for Amanprana Rita Stiens is a well-known German journalist who focuses on cosmetics and her book The Truth about Cosmetics was a bestseller. The Rita Stiens test is based on scientific research. ‘Prevention is better than cure’ is the wise advice of Rita Stiens when discussing the frequently alarming revelations about the cosmetics industry. You can use the ingredients of a cosmetic product to consult her INCI databank and check both the quality and the safety of the cosmetics in your bathroom cabinet. Every ingredient in the Amanprana line of body care products has the highest possible INCI score, which means that every Amanprana body care product scores 10 out of 10. Amanprana is NATRUE certified for organic cosmetics NATRUE is an international non-profit association, and cosmetics and body care brands that may bear its label comply with the following: they use natural or organic materials, they employ only ‘soft’ manufacturing processes, and they have an environmental policy. They do not use any synthetic fragrances and colorants or petroleum derivatives (paraffin, PEG, any substances bearing the prefixes or suffixes ‘propyl’ or ‘alkyl’), nor may they contain silicon or genetically-manipulated ingredients. The product may not be irradiated or tested on animals. Amanprana easily attained the highest of the three certification levels, which means that at least 95 percent of all the natural ingredients it uses are certified as coming from organic production or wild collection. No toxic ingredients in Amanprana products, zero percent junk. These days we’ve all heard about ‘unwanted ingredients’ in cosmetics and body care products, with the list of culprits endless. But that’s not the case at Amanprana, where our products contain no toxic elements, including: ✔ no phthalates, ✔ no parabens, ✔ no sulphates, ✔ no PEGs, ✔ no silicones, ✔ no EDTAs, ✔ no synthetic colors and fragrances, ✔ no formaldehyde
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▲ If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin. That’s the Amanprana motto. Your skin not only protects, it also absorbs. Body care products are partially absorbed by your body, and Amanprana nourishes, protects, hydrates and purifies your skin and makes its way to every cell in your body. Plus, the fragrances are amazing.
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Amanprana mouth oil for oral hygiene and detox
A healthy mouth means a healthy body When you brush your teeth you only reach 60 percent of the tooth surface and 10 percent of the entire oral cavity. There are some ten billion microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, molds and protozoa) living in your mouth, and they can infect your gums and play a role in plaque and cavities. Poor oral hygiene allows these microorganisms to enter the bloodstream through tooth abscesses, cavities and gingivitis, where they can damage every organ and every cell (focal infections). You are especially at risk when you have low immunity levels, are fatigued, eat unhealthily and are under stress. Hippocrates actually suggested that arthritis could be cured by removing a bad tooth. Good oral hygiene drastically cuts the chance of focal infections, thus preventing the serious consequences of such infections. The connection between inflamed teeth and gums and respiratory infections has been comprehensively demonstrated. Pregnant women suffering from gingivitis are 7.5 times more likely to give birth to a premature or underweight child. Gingivitis can also cause intestinal disorders, while over 200 studies have highlighted the connection between diabetes and gingivitis. Quite simply, it is not enough to just brush your teeth. ‘Oil pulling’, an Ayurvedic detox technique The medical texts Charaka Samhita and Sushrutha’s Arthashastra already discussed oil pulling 2,000 years ago. The Ayurvedic practitioners cleaned their mouths by gargling with plant-based oils, not just for the purposes of oral hygiene but also to restore their bodies to good health. This makes oil pulling the perfect detoxing technique, giving the body the opportunity to recover. Oil pulling kick-starts the meridians (energy flows) in your body and can dissolve blockages. Oil pulling accelerates and activates the detoxification process. Oil pulling – how and when? Swish 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of oil around in your mouth for 20 to 30 minutes. Suck, push down, chew, rinse, pull and gargle the oil, moving it from left to right and from top to bottom. Do not swallow the oil, spit it out. Perform oil pulling once a week and daily when detoxing. The best time is in the morning on an empty stomach after you’ve brushed your teeth. If you perform oil pulling more than once a day, then do it before meals.
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chlorophyll, quickly eliminating bad breath, and finally comes hemp oil, which is therapeutic and has a pleasant taste. Oil pulling is just one aspect of good health, and a healthy lifestyle and healthy food are an indispensible part of the equation. We recommend you read Oil Pulling Therapy: Detoxifying and Healing the Body through Oral Cleansing by Dr Bruce Fife.
White teeth, a beaming smile and fresh breath Oral hygiene is at an optimum when you use Amanprana mouth oil. The essential oil made of clove, cinnamon and oregano together with coconut oil is sufficiently antiseptic to prevent rampant bacterial growth. Two types of mouth oil are available: Menta with mint and Foeniculum with fennel. Their flavour is longlasting and will freshen your breath. Rinse and gargle with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of oil for one to three minutes daily. Fatigued? Mouth oil ups your performance, and professional athletes know why. Poor oral hygiene tires you out. Mouth oil can rid you of fatigue. Paul van den Bosch, who coaches two-time cyclo-cross world champion and four-time Belgian mountain biking champion Sven Nys, and also coached triathletes Marc Herremans and Luc van Lierde, says: ‘If trainers or medical staff see that their athletes are suddenly underperforming, they often send them off to the dentist. If you’re suffering from an oral inflammation you cannot function normally and are not fit to compete. That’s because it allows bacteria to enter the blood stream and do damage elsewhere in the body, lowering your performance.’
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‘Oil pulling keeps your teeth white for life. This daily detox routine ensures your teeth stay healthy. It’s simple and keeps your whole body healthy. I recommend it to all my students. A healthy mouth means a healthy body, and I am guided in this by 3,000 years of Ayurvedic knowledge.’ Cate Stillman, Yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner Pocatello, USA Menta and Foeniculum mouth oil: ✔ Long-lasting fresh breath, thanks to chlorophyll, mint and fennel ✔ Natural antiseptic oil melange ✔ Cleans teeth without being abrasive ✔ Fully cleans and detoxes the mouth ✔ Scored 10/10 in Rita Stiens’ safe cosmetics test ✔ White teeth, a beaming smile and fresh breath
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▲ Sesame or sunflower oil is often used for oil pulling because they are cheap. However, the oxygen present in your mouth when oil pulling causes them to oxidize too rapidly. Amanprana uses three extra virgin oils. The first is coconut oil, which is antiseptic, has a fine molecular structure (can reach anywhere) and has a stronger suction. Next is olive oil, which is rich in
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Amanprana Facial oil, Body oil and Scrub
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Amanprana’s facial oil for aromatherapy and facial care Available in Jasminum, Rosas, Nerolina, Lavandula, Vanilla, Babynero, Babaluna and Torso. Amanprana facial oil will make your face soft, radiating, moisturized, elastic and forms a barrier against harmful outside influences. It’s rich in vitamin E and carotenes. A dash of facial oil on your throat, neck, jaw and ears will envelop you in an inspiring fragrance. Amanprana’s body or massage oil for aromatherapy and body care Available in Jasminum, Rosas, Nerolina, Lavandula, Vanilla, Aceite de Almendra, Babynero and Babaluna. Use the oils as a full-body treatment after bathing or showering and preferably when your skin is still moist so that the oil is better absorbed. Can be used as a massage oil to relax and de-stress, or add a dash to your bath to luxuriously unwind. The oils stimulate blood circulation, providing fresh blood to the tissue and allowing it to absorb more oxygen and nutrients. The oils also stimulate lymphatic system circulation and accelerate the removal of waste products.
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‘Every time I use Amanprana’s day oil my friends spontaneously tell me that I look so well and so vivid. The red palm oil carotenes clearly give my skin an attractive sheen and complexion,’ Laurette, 59, Arendonk.
Scrub for removing dead skin cells Available in Jasminum, Rosas, Nerolina, Lavandula and Vanilla. The composition of nourishing oils and Gula Java coconut blossom sugar forms a pleasant and invigorating ‘scrub’ that leaves your skin extraordinarily soft. Use the scrub when showering and massage your skin gently or vigorously to remove dead skin cells from your epidermis and stimulate blood circulation. The more water you use when scrubbing, the lighter the scrub will be. When you use less water you will remove more skin cells and better stimulate blood circulation, and your skin will feel smoother as a result. Rinse off with warm water and dab yourself dry with a towel. Allow the oil to further penetrate your skin and enjoy its pleasant fragrance and the softness it creates.
antioxidants and with a gentle flavor and fragrance. These base oils are enriched with red palm oil, which is abundant in four types of tocotrienols (vitamin E) and a wide spectrum of carotenes that are devoted to protecting your skin. They give your skin the nourishing and restorative components it deserves, and are an excellent foundation as carriers of the fragrant essential oils.
Amanprana combines aromatherapy and beauty The pioneers of aromatherapy René Gatefossé, Marguerite Maury, Jane Buckle, Clarke, Robert Tisserand and Price have provided enough evidence that, when applied to the skin, essential oils affect our minds and bodies. When you massage essential oil into your hands, within around 30 minutes the oil is absorbed into the blood stream and within an hour it will already be detectable in your urine. After around 12 hours it has been absorbed by every cell in your body. They can also bind with the fat cells of your skin and be released as your body requires them. ❤ Relaxing: Lavandula, Rosas, Jasminum, Nerolina, Babaluna, Babynero, Torso ❤ Refreshing and invigorating: Nerolina, Rosas, Vanilla, Torso ❤ Balance and emotional support: Rosas, Lavandula, Jasminum, Nerolina, Babaluna, Babynero, Vanilla, Torso ❤ Restful sleep: Lavandula, Jasminum, Rosas, Babaluna, Babynero, Vanilla ❤ Safety and security: Jasminum, Vanilla, Babynero, Babaluna ❤ Aphrodisiac: Jasminum, Rosas, Vanilla Handy beauty tips Scientifically-based advice on beauty, health, the good and the bad in the cosmetics industry, additional product information, ingredients and much more can be found at www.noble-house.tk. Visit the website and subscribe to our newsletter.
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‘I find total peace when I have a relaxing massage for 1.5 hours with Amanprana’s massage oil. Nerolina and Jasminum are my favorites.’ Arno Schmidt, civil engineer Munich, Germany Amanprana facial oil: ✔ Facial care with aromatherapy Amanprana body or massage oil: ✔ Body care with aromatherapy Amanprana scrub: ✔ A scrub that contains no chemicals
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▲ Amanprana offers you a unique selection of fragrances along with unique efficacies that can be used as a ‘facial oil’, ‘body oil’ or a ‘scrub’. They are all built on a high-quality base of cold pressed extra virgin almond oil and extra virgin olive oil. Our almond oil is made of 98 percent intact sweet almonds from Spain that we press ourselves, and our olive oil is extra virgin olive oil made by the Catalán brothers in La Rioja, rich in chlorophyll and
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Baby and children’s facial and body oil
If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin That might sound a bit odd but it certainly makes sense! Well-known baby products that can be found in pharmacies contain fragrance additives and other chemicals. If we have to consider our choices for our babies and toddlers, then Amanprana is the obvious one. The combination of extra virgin almond oil, extra virgin red palm oil and essential oils nourish, protect, soften and moisturize our children’s skin. The dosage of essential oil has been adjusted for the young age group, and Amanprana has created two varieties – Babynero for babies and Babaluna for toddlers. Mothers can also use the oil to massage and nourish their bellies. Babynero: care for babies The skin of a baby and toddler is more sensitive than that of an adult. Babynero is a sunny, cheerful and warm oil that can be used for babies and for all other age groups. Rub the oil into your baby’s skin after bath time to keep it soft and supple, or add a dash to the bath. Massage your offspring and create a beautiful bond between parent and child from an early age. Scientific research has demonstrated that infants have a great need for warm and loving contact and that this will help them develop faster and be happier. Apply Babynero to the baby’s bottom every time you change his or her diaper in order to treat and soothe diaper rash and redness. Babaluna: wellness for toddlers Babaluna’s essential oils of lavender, camomile, rosewood and rose make it an excellent oil for pampering toddlers and young children. It can be used as of the age of 18 months to care for the child’s vulnerable skin, which is all too often exposed to a wide array of external influences. Dry and sensitive skin will benefit in particular from Babaluna. It has a preventative as well as a calming and soothing effect on a wide range of skin disorders. From an emotional perspective, Babaluna also has a crucial calming effect.
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▲ The following will NEVER be found in Amanprana products: ✔ Liquid paraffin, ✔ Ethylhexyl stearate, ✔ Laureth-3, ✔ MIPA-Laureth Sulphate, ✔ Laureth-7 Citrate, ✔ perfume, ✔ Tocopherol, ✔ Aqua (Water), ✔ Polyglyceryl-2-Dipolyhydroxystearate, ✔ 1,2-Hexanediol, ✔ Nylon-6, ✔ Propylene Carbonate, ✔ Ceramide 3, ✔ Phytosphingosine, ✔ Bisabolol, ✔ parabens, ✔ phenoxyethanol, ✔ PEG-22, ✔ lanolin, ✔ EDTA, ✔ isohexadecane
Your baby in balance Small children are forced to retain an incredible amount of new information, which can make them restless and irritable, struggle to sleep and become stressed. This oil will settle nerves and bring emotional calm to your child, thanks to its harmonising and relaxing effect on body and mind. Apply it after bathing or showering or enjoy a relaxing massage to find peace of mind. The oils are also very relaxing before bedtime as they can aid a good night’s sleep. 'Take Rita Stiens' free safe-baby product test!' Dr Jetske Ultee, a research physician specializing in cosmetic dermatology: ‘I am convinced that heavily perfumed and irritating baby products are one of the biggest causes of the increasing number of skin disorders among young children. Twenty percent of new-born children get eczema within six months.’ Chemical junk in baby care products causes skin problems among babies and toddlers. Amanprana recommends Babynero (body care) and Okinawa Omega Happy Delight (nutrition) for both mother and child to prevent skin disorders. Take Rita Stiens’ safe body care test for your baby care products. You’ll be shocked. www.cosmetic-check.com or www.laveritesurles-cosmetiques.com
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‘The twins love Amanprana’s blue bottles and they visibly enjoy the massage and the subtle fragrance. I add a generous dash of Babynero to the bath and don’t use soap. It gives them additional protection and prevents the skin from becoming dry. Happy children, happy mother.’ 200 ml 6.76 us fl oz Geneviève Dupont, interior architect, 50ml 7.04 uk fl oz Bordeaux, France. 1.69 us fl oz 1.76 uk fl oz Babaluna children’s oil: ✔ Nourishing, protective, moisturizing ✔ Gently fragrant Babynero baby oil: ✔ Gently fragrant ✔ Prevents red bottoms and diaper rash ✔ Baby bottom softness
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▲ There is nothing quite as sensitive as the skin of a baby, toddler or small child. That is why we have created, especially for the little people, a milder baby and children’s oil. For their sensitive skin Amanprana selected essential oils in line with their age and requirements. And of course it is completely organic, completely active, completely natural, completely edible and – naturally – zero percent chemical.
body care ▲ In 1933 the English author James Hilton wrote the novel Lost Horizon. Since then Shangri-la has become synonymous with paradise on earth, an earthly paradise where
we have eternal youth. We enter this earthly paradise at a given age, and stay that age for all eternity. Never aging – who wouldn’t like to look younger forever?
Shangri-la eternal youth ORAC serum for eye contour and face
Razoli: a smooth shave that doesn’t irritate your skin or cause a rash or redness
Eye contour and facial serum that is chemical-free What is aging? Aging is oxidation, and oxidation occurs because of nutritional deficiencies and oxidants and because of outside assaults such as sunlight, smoking and chemical substances. But constant stress and dehydration also cause us to age. We are of course all born with a specific constitution, which we have to take into account. But could we live to be 100 with an eternally youthful skin? Could we rejuvenate our skin? Shangri-la eye contour and facial serum for eternal youth can help you to get a visibly younger skin. Wrinkles, grey areas and pigmentation are all due to aging, as are sagging skin around your eyes and jaw. A person alive today could reach the age of 100, or even 120. The way in which your skin ages is largely determined by your lifestyle and how you care for your skin. Here at Amanprana we believe that ‘If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin’. That’s because it has been amply demonstrated that anything we apply to our skin permeates into the skin and some ingredients even end up spread throughout your body when they enter the blood stream and lymphatic system. That is why Shangri-la is total superfood. It contains only oil extracts from plants, fruit and herbs and contains no chemicals whatsoever. Shangri-la nourishes the skin and body and does not take from them. It’s true, your skin can recover and rejuvenate, and Shangri-la helps that process. A younger face and eye contours, thanks to high ORAC values Shangri-la has been specially created for delicate eye contours and will make your eyes shine. Shangri-la is a deep-acting serum that, because of the fine molecular structure of the ethereal oils, strengthens all the layers of your skin. Shangri-la is superfood. It activates blood circulation and the lymphatic system so that the skin sheds itself faster of toxins and waste products. Shangri-la connects and bolsters all elements of the skin structure, with smoother facial features and a radiant complexion as a result. The skin is lifted and visible signs of fatigue fade. Shangrila helps to keep the skin elastic by feeding it healthy fatty acids derived from plant, fruit and herb extracts. Shangri-la is highly concentrated and is made up entirely of active nutrients, without a drop of water added. Shangri-la protects your skin and combats aging through its high concentration of ORAC units, which are antioxidants that help to stop the skin’s oxidation (aging). The ORAC value aids the recovery of visible damage! Three to five drops of Shangri-la a day will restore the natural youthful expression to your skin and soften the signs of aging. Shangri-la promises you a younger skin.
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For your face, body and intimate areas. Contains no chemicals. Bart Maes, founder of Amanprana: ‘I was looking for natural shaving soaps and creams, but could not find any, nor could I find a natural alcoholfree aftershave. I ultimately hit upon the idea of creating a shaving cream that would be completely natural, completely organic, would reduce irritations, shave extremely smoothly, nourish the skin and, as an aftershave, soften and perfume it. Amanprana’s 3-in-1 Shaving oil was created for an extremely smooth shave.’ Razoli: 3-in-1 Shaving oil for a smooth shave, nourishment and aftershave The 3-in-1 Shaving oil ensures that your shave is softer, smoother, faster and easier by creating a smooth barrier between the skin and the razor blade. The shaving oil keeps the skin soft and smooth, and the razor blade glides over your skin, diminishing the chance of cuts and scratches. The coconut, olive and red palm oil in Razoli together with the seven essential oils nourish, feed, protect and perfume the skin. They serve to soften the skin and reduce irritation. Razoli can be used by both men and women to prevent irritation and post-shaving itchiness. You’ll no longer need shaving cream, shaving soap or aftershave.
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‘I used to use an electric razor, but did not get a smooth shave. My skin was often red and irritated. A razor blade and Razoli was a huge improvement on this. Fast, smooth and no irritation.’
Bart Maes, founder of Amanprana Brasschaat, Belgium Razoli 3-in-1 Shaving oil for men and women: ✔ A smooth shave with no irritation, rash or redness ✔ Replaces shaving cream, facial cream and aftershave ✔ Immediately nourishes and calms the skin Shangri-la eye contour and face cream: ✔ Smoother facial features and a radiant complexion ✔ Antioxidants for a younger expression: ORAC serum
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body care ▲ Alana removes mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, eyeshade, foundation and any small impurities like fine dust. Effectively removes everything applied to your face, eyes, throat and décolleté, including waterproof make-up. Your skin feels clean, nourished and soft.
▲ Alana is especially suited for removing eye make-up from sensitive skin and eyes. Its allergen-free formula means your eyes won’t water and your skin won’t be irritated. Amanprana’s Alana promises you that.
Amanprana’s Alana is a mild make-up remover for eyes, lips and face and contains camomile, vitamin E and ten carotenes
water-based. These could cause your skin to react by either producing additional oil to compensate for the loss (which is what oily skin does) or being unable to produce enough oil (which is what dry skin does). This means that both oily and dry skin will benefit greatly from Alana. The oil in Alana helps you to properly cleanse your skin as it bolsters the natural barrier of your skin (the epidermis). Alana goes a step further, and the make-up remover moisturizes, nourishes, protects, cares and heals your skin.
Alana is finally here! The mild make-up remover that’s allergen-free The mild make-up remover for sensitive eyes and faces does not sting or burn. Alana also removes lipstick, impurities, sun cream, and waterproof make-up. It contains natural vitamin E and over ten types of carotenes, but contains zero percent chemicals, zero percent alcohol, zero percent allergens and zero percent parabens. The wheat germ oil and red palm oil together supply the natural and high-quality vitamin E (all tocopherols and tocotrienols), and the red palm oil gives you over ten carotenes. It’s a proactive bouquet that nourishes the skin and gives it a youthful radiance. The Roman camomile calms the eyes, especially when suffering visible signs of fatigue and irritations. It soothes and relaxes your skin. Vitamin E and carotenes contribute to a youthful look and protect the various layers of your skin from outside influences. And don’t forget: ‘If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin’. Alana, to clean even the most sensitive skin mildly. Cleans without dehydrating, that’s Alana Here’s what Dr Jetske Ultee has to say about a good cleanser, which is exactly what Alana mild make-up remover does. ‘By keeping your skin clean you reduce the chances of impurities, inflammations and lacklustre skin, and the other skincare products can do an extra-good job. Just like all skincare products it is important that the product is mild. Make sure it contains no irritating substances, such as perfume (scented chemicals). A cleanser should not dry the skin out. The goal of this product is to remove the dirt and make-up from your skin, but not to wash away all the grease in your skin. If your skin feels dry or taut then the product is too powerful for you.’ Dr Jetske Ultee, research physician specialising in cosmetic dermatology. No more blackheads and whiteheads, no more oily or dry skin, no more acne Your skin acts as a buffer against the bacteria that could cause blackheads, whiteheads or acne. It creates a natural oily layer to do this, and whenever you clean your skin it reproduces that layer – as long as you don’t treat it aggressively. So it is best not to clean your skin using aggressive cleansing products, such as many soaps, washcloths or hard skin removers, or using products that are solely AMAN PRANA
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‘We received an Alana make-up remover sample. Before that I was constantly using different brands. Now I’m completely convinced by the Amanprana products for purifying my skin and removing make-up. My skin feels so very soft and well-nourished. I never want to feel like my old self again.’
Use Alana to cleanse and remove make-up for a radiant complexion Lovely clear skin and a radiant complexion; thanks to Alana that’s no longer an impossible goal. Alana can be used very economically: you only need a few drops on a cotton Liesbeth, 'Ontdek de Natuur', Diest, pad for your daily cleansing ritual. Alana works mildly and Belgium effectively for all make-up, cleans deeply and nourishes your skin. Alana introduces just as much oil as your skin requires, but does not leave a shiny or ‘oily’ layer. Your skin feels fresh and deeply cleansed.
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‘As a stage actress I am often heavily made-up. I have tried various make-up removers, and they were either ineffective or too aggressive. They irritated my eyes and dried my skin. Alana removes make-up without me having to rub hard. This hypoallergenic formula is beautifully soft. Thanks Amanprana, I never want to try another product.’ Estefania Garcia, stage actress, Barcelona, Spain Alana mild allergen-free make-up remover: ✔ Allergen-free for sensitive skin and eyes ✔ 0% chemicals, 0% alcohol, 0% parabens ✔ Nourishes with vitamin E and over ten types of carotenes ✔ Does not irritate or sting ✔ Deep cleaning for radiant skin: no more blackheads and whiteheads, no more oily or dry skin, no more acne
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'Thanks to Kim Clijsters and all our fans for your confidence in Amanprana over 10 years' Bart Maes & Chantal Voets
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“'Amanprana is Kim Clijsters’ favorite brand. She uses Amanprana products – both the body care and the food products for the whole family. And we’re proud of that.” ▲ Kim Clijsters was the top-seeded tennis player in 2003 and 2011. She won four singles Grand Slams: the US Open (three times) and the Australian Open. She also won the doubles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. She won the Belgian Sportswoman of the Year eight times, and in 2003 she was named the Sports Personality of the Year. She drew 35,681 spectators to a tennis match in 2010, earning her a place in the Guinness Book of Records. In 2014 she opened the Kim Clijsters Sports & Health Club.
In 2005 Amanprana first saw the light of day. With the support of modern science, ▲ we reintroduced ancient, healthy and often forgotten traditions as Amanprana products. We were the first company in Europe to launch extra virgin coconut oil, extra virgin and sustainable palm oil, coconut blossom sugar, coconut flour, and many more. ‘Food as medicine’ and ‘If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin’ reflect the Amanprana philosophy. In ten years time we have created one million Amanprana consumers. We’re proud of that, and it inspires us to take the next step.
Which new Amanprana products can you look forward to?
Vitamin E and carotene-rich oil for a radiant beauty Mid-2015 Reinvigorates and rejuvenates the skin from the inside out. Amanprana believes that radiant skin can only be achieved if you have a healthy body, which is why we take a holistic approach to body care (nutrition and skincare). ‘Wrinkles are a reflection of the aging that occurs throughout the body', David van Bodegem, aging expert.
Almond drink with vitamin D and calcium Early 2015 No lactose, no gluten, no soya, no cow’s milk. It contains 98 percent whole almonds finely ground and is enriched with cinnamon and real vanilla (fair trade) for a delicious taste and plenty of health. With added Agaricus mushrooms for a boost of vitamin D and finely ground algae (calcium). No aromas, no maltodextrin, no maltose, no agave, no chemically-manufactured vitamins, no stabilisers. Simply delicious. Khoisan fleur de sel, one of the world’s five best salts Early 2015 It’s no ordinary sea salt, it’s fleur de sel. With a more harmonious taste and beautiful crystal structure, it is filtered through a 2,000 meter long natural barrier and rises to the surface naturally. Healthier and better tasting than Himalayan salt, which is already considered excellent. Winter blues? Agaricus mushrooms, rich in vitamin D + saffron Early 2015 It’s the mushroom of life, extraordinarily abundant in vitamin D, chitin and digestive enzymes. The Agaricus mushroom contains the most easily absorbable and most active form of beta-glucan, a polysaccharide. The Aztecs called it ‘the flesh of God’ and the pharaohs believed it made one immortal. Alpin Blond raw wheat germ Early 2015 Raw wheat germ from the Swiss Alps. Its color is blond and its flavor is gentle, with more minerals, vitamins, fibre, and fewer kCal per 100 g. Lower in fat and with a gentle flavor. Shaving oil for her Early 2015 Say goodbye to irritations, rashes and redness when shaving, no more spots and ingrown hairs. Designed by women for women. Gentle and effective. Teeth and Ears Early 2015 For teeth and ear care, an essential oil melange that is highly effective.
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Three Botanico-mixes: herb mixes with a focus on health Mid-2015 They contain Khoisan fleur de sel, at least ten specific healthy herbs and mineralrich seaweed. Easy to use and goes well with every dish, soup, fruit and vegetable drink. In the wake of the success of the ORAC Botanico-mix, we will be making three healthy varieties: anti-inflammatory, adaptogen (stress) and antibiotic. Food as medicine – this is how delicious nature can be. Gula Java Cacao and Gula Java Matcha with vitamin D Mid-2015 Our chocolate performance drink and our legendary Matcha enriched with Agaricus mushroom, packed with vitamin D Coconut paste Great for bread spreads and as a base for 101 sauces.
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Suntan oil SPF 30 End of 2015 The first sunscreen lotion with no junk in it. A suncare, beach and skincare product made of natural plant extracts, protecting you from UVA and UVB rays. The formula consists of 80 percent organic oils infused with plant extracts and 20 percent minerals. Naturally contains carotenes and vitamin E for a rapid tanned complexion. Very easy to apply and rubs in quickly, providing immediate protection. Perfect for children. Effective, skin absorbs the suntan oil at lightning speed. Low-carb coconut flour (gluten-free, lactose-free) End of 2015 Coconut fibre with extra fibre and low in carbs. For a trim body and regular bowel movements. A world first, with Amanprana once again taking the lead. Super-muesli with raw Alpin Blond wheat germ Enriched with superfoods.
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▲ Does our fast-paced consumer society ever stop to consider the fact that the environment, the air, seas, fish, marine birds and animals are being poisoned by plastic at an ever-increasing rate? And that the result is that our food is being poisoned and so are we, as is the generation of tomorrow? Fifty billion disposable plastic bottles in Europe – over 100 plastic bottles per person per year. Meanwhile plastic creates five times as much greenhouse gasses as glass bottles.
Support the oceans and buy this Amanprana ‘Eco Respekt’ bottle All proceeds go to ‘Save the Sea’ Plastic is chemical, contains plasticisers, monomers and is not biodegradable. It smells, contaminates the contents (especially in warm weather or if it is used with a warm drink) and contributes to the invisible mountain of waste. Fifty percent of a plastic bottle can be recycled - you might think that’s good, but it isn’t. A recycled plastic bottle can never be turned into another bottle. Every time it is recycled the plastic degrades and it is finally dumped or incinerated. Half the recycled plastic bottles are incinerated, polluting the air we breathe. Plastic is also not suitable for food. Whatever you might hear, when you drink from a plastic container small particles of plastic enter your body. Moreover, a plastic bottle can never be properly cleaned (a risk of mold and microbes). Starting in October 2011, Amanprana has been devoting 5% of its profits to campaigns related to ‘Save the Sea’. The company is the principal sponsor of the World Oceans Day and the North Sea Challenge, a sports-oriented event that highlights the necessity for a clean coast and sea for our children. The North Sea was once one of the richest and clearest fishing areas in the world, but is now an industrial mud pool and the seabed is a barren desert.
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‘A better world starts with you. Glass is clean, reusable, hygienic, fully recyclable, odorless and does not cause environmental damage. Glass is inert, which means it does not seep into your drink. That’s why I use this ‘Eco Respekt’ bottle – thick glass, shock-absorbent and insulating bottle holder made of recycled material, no toxic metals.’ Dos Winkel, environmental activist, Schoten, Belgium Eco Respekt glass bottle ✔ Safe when cycling, at school, in the car, at work, at the gym, when walking, etc. ✔ All proceeds go to ‘Save the Sea’ ✔ Suitable for cold and hot drinks
EUROPE: Noble-House nv, B. Latourlei 97, B-2930 Brasschaat, Belgium, Tel +32 (0)3 653 25 41, info@noble-house.tk USA: Amanprana USA LLC, Sarasota, FL 34242, Tel +1 941 281 0182, info@amanprana.us For more information, recipes and to subscribe to our newsletter: www.noble-house.tk