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New Year Deals at RawFusionStore.com

rawfusionadmin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:10:19 GMT

New Product -- Something new to try!

New, Larger 25oz size for Coconut Vinegar. It is raw, unfiltered, probiotic and only $10.95 a bottle. Click here to get yours!

Rawkin Specials -- Extra great deals!

Chocolate Truffles, Cacao Nib, Raw, Organic, 5.5oz - $10.99
Chocolate Truffles, Mayan, Raw, Organic, 5.5oz - $10.99
Chlorella Tablets, Raw, Wildcrafted, 1000 tabs - $16.99
Cookie, Hazelnut Cherry, Germinated, Organic, 2oz - $2.15
Sunflower Seeds, Sprouted, All Organic Ingredients, 1lb - $8.99
Filberts (Hazelnuts), Sprouted, All Organic Ingredients, 1lb - $14.99
Pumpkin Seeds, Sprouted, All Organic Ingredients, 1lb - $9.99
Rawma Bar, Pineapple Nut, Germinated, Organic, 1.9oz - $1.49
Cookie, Goji Bar, Germinated, Organic, 1oz - $1.99

Silly Prices -- order quickly before it is bought out!

Book, Raw Foods Bible by Craig Sommers - $14.99
Book, Hardcover, RAW: The Uncook Book by Juliano Brotman - $17.99

Forum: Online Store Specials

Organic Chia Seeds are In!

rawfusionadmin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:01:07 GMT

Organic Chia Seeds are In!

We have received many comments from Raw Fusion customers asking us why we don't sell Chia seeds. Well the answer was simple, we could not find any that met our pure food standards.

That is no longer the case! We have now found an excellent source for Chia seeds that meets our pure food standards and is organically certified. Hooray.

You can order your Chia seeds by clicking here.

Long used by the Aztecs, Mayans, and Incans as a staple food along with corn and beans, chia seeds are enjoying a large resurgence in the health food community due to their impressive nutritional profile. Chock full of healthy omega fats, protein, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, the little chia seed goes a long way to earn its qualifier of "power." Try sprinkling these mildly nutty seeds in with your breakfast bowl, mix into a salad dressing or dip, or soak them in water or juice to form a gel and use as natural thickening agent for soups and other recipes.

Chia seeds provide ample calcium and protein to your tissues. They are also rich in boron, which helps the body assimilate and use calcium. The nutrients also support proper brain functioning. The chia seed (a gelatinous seed) is a great source of soluble fiber that can soak up ten times its weight in water. When inside your body, the seeds help you stay hydrated longer, and retain electrolytes in your bodily fluids. This also makes it very useful as a gluten-free thickener for smoothies, breads and puddings.

You can order your Chia seeds by clicking here.

Forum: Featured Products

Coconut Spread Returns

rawfusionadmin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:58:51 GMT

Coconut Spread Returns

We want to thank you all for the emails praising this incredible food. It has literally been flying of the shelves! We have received several emails asking about when it will return and we are happy to it is now back!

So order it while it is in stock. This is a hot one and usually goes fast.

Click here to learn more about this delicious, nutritious and incredible health product.

Forum: Featured Products

MSG: An Ingredient That Promotes Weight Gain

rawfusionadmin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:55:23 GMT

MSG: An Ingredient That Promotes Weight Gain

If you are like me, you have heard people talk about MSG and there have been several articles in the news about this ingredient.

So what is it? MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) is a flavor enhancer that is made using a fermentation process using sugar beets, sugar cane, starch and even corn.

You can find it in Accent flavor enhancer and it is best known as an ingredient in Chinese and Japanese restaurant food (hence the term "Chinese restaurant syndrome").

However, what may surprise you is just how many processed foods use this cheap flavor enhancer. From canned soups to frozen dinners, food processors use this chemical to make their bland products stand out.

Some people have adverse reactions to MSG and some say it is addictive causing even greater hunger, which is great if you are a restaurant or food manufacture because people will then want more of your product!

Food scientists consider MSG an "excitotoxin", since it stimulates neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) and causes never cells to fire, especially those related to tastes. Undoubtedly the excitement of these nerves explain the results in a recent study from the University of North Carolina on obesity in China. The study focused on 750 Chinese men and woman living in rural villages in north and south China. In this study, most participants prepared meals at home (no processed foods) and 82% used MSG. Those individuals that used the highest amounts of MSG had nearly 3 times the incidence of being overweight (irregardless of total caloric intake or amount of physical activity).

What is frustrating to some, is how the FDA will even allow you not to find this ingredient on your food labels. Often, products that have MSG may put only a small amount and only have to list the ingredient as "natural flavoring".

It might surprise you to learn that Americans consume about 300 million pounds of MSG. That is an incredible amount especially since American consumption in 1950 was about 1 million pounds.

Forum: Pure Food News

2009 October Special Deals

rawfusionadmin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:53:29 GMT

Special Deals at the Raw Fusion Store!

Check out these rawkin specials, priced to sell fast. Get yours now!

Power Wrap, Italian, Germinated, Organic 2pk
- Regular Sale Price 2.50
- Now Only 1.30
Maca VegCaps, Raw, Organic, 500mg/100 count
- Regular Sale Price 16.99
- Now Only 7.47
Mulberries, Raw, Organic, 8oz
- Regular Sale Price 12.99
- Now Only 6.35
Mulberries, Raw, Organic, 16oz
- Regular Sale Price 22.99
- Now Only 11.57
Yacon, Powder, Raw, Organic, 8oz
- Regular Sale Price 14.99
- Now Only 7.49
Twister Power, Antioxidant Blend, 8oz
- Regular Sale Price 29.99
- Now Only 9.99
Goji Powder, Raw, Organic, 4oz
- Regular Sale Price 12.99
- Now Only 3.99
Twister Power, Sprouted Omega Super Seed Blend, 8oz
- Regular Sale Price 13.99
- Now Only 4.99
Flax Powder, Sprouted, Raw, 16oz
- Regular Sale Price 17.99
- Now Only 6.99

Forum: Online Store Specials

About the Raw Fusion Shipping Center

rawfusionadmin — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:51:43 GMT

The Raw Fusion Shipping Center

Our warehouse is located in Carrollton, Texas. It is a very clean facility and is centrally located in the U.S. We store your products in an environmentally controlled facility to make sure they stay fresh & pure.

We are very careful with the temperature in which our products are stored. We feel it is very important to maintain top quality fresh products. Some food companies store their food products in a regular warehouse where temperatures in the summer can range from 90 degrees and above, which can degrade the quality of heat-sensitive, enzymatic, raw food. This is why we store your products in an environmentally controlled, well sealed room and routinely check the inventory for quality.

To the left is a picture of Jennifer receiving the latest batch of Gopal's really awesome snack bars!

Forum: Online Store Announcements

Now Earn More Money with the Improved Referral Program

rawfusionadmin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:18:14 GMT

Hello Pure Food Fans,

Thank you all for the feedback concerning the new referral program. We have listened carefully to your comments and have changed the plan. Before you received 3% of your referrals product orders, good for up to 2 years. Now you receive 5% and it never expires! Read more below on how you can get 5% of your friends and family's order!

Jennifer and I thank you for all your orders and we encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family.

Better Food for a Better You and Better World!
Russell and Jennifer
http://www.RawFusionStore.com

Earn Easy Money with Raw Fusion's Referral Program

This program is a very easy way to introduce your friends and family to pure foods, while simultaneously giving you money which you can spend on any item at the Raw Fusion's web store!

When you refer someone to Raw Fusion's online store via the easy to use referral web page, you will earn 5% in store credit for every purchase your referral makes.

You can refer as many people as you want (provided those people do not have a registered account with the store) and earn as much as you want.

Click here to learn how to easily earn money for referring your friends and associates so they too can enjoy the benefits of Pure Foods and Products from Raw Fusion.

Forum: Online Store Announcements

New Product: Premium & Pure Hawaiian Sea Salt

rawfusionadmin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:13:53 GMT

Hello Pure Food Fans,

Jennifer and I are very excited to announce that we are now offering the purest, healthiest, best tasting salt we could find in the world! It wasn't easy, we had to go all the way to the island of Molokai in the state of Hawaii to find it, but here it is. We know many of you have been waiting for it.

This salt is truly unique. Superior in every way to all other salts we have evaluated, including "Celtic" sea salts and Himalayan. In addition, to just white salt, we found a red salt loaded with healthy Hawaiian Red Alaea Clay and a green salt bonded with a raw, vegan, organic bamboo extract. Read more below on these exciting new products!

Jennifer and I thank you for all your orders and we encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family.

Better Food for a Better You and Better World!
Russell and Jennifer
http://www.rawfusionstore.com

New Product: Premium and Pure Hawaiian Sea Salt

We searched the world to find the purest, best tasting, gourmet sea salt. The result...Palm Island Premium wins! This salt is sun-dried using a proprietary technique from the pristine waters of the Hawaiian island Molokai.

To order this exciting new product, click here!

Source and Processing

The craft of salt-making has remained essentially unchanged since prehistoric times, until Hawaii Kai invented "Solar Seal."

Ocean water evaporated in the open air...a fine way to make sea salt, if the water and air are free from pollution. Unfortunately, that's hardly the case, which points to the dilemma faced by modern salt makers.

It takes many weeks to evaporate large quantities of ocean water, which itself is laden with organic and man-made pollutants. During the drying period, the water is exposed to additional pollutants-dust, ash, pollen, bird droppings, acid rain, insects-falling in to the crystallizing salt.

To purify air-dried salt, it has to be boiled and refined, which destroys the essential trace minerals, leaving only sodium chloride. Alternatively, if the salt isn't boiled and refined, the consumer has to accept the water- and air-borne pollutants that inevitably end up in "gourmet" salt.

But the problem goes deeper than that. Consider the main gourmet salt categories, Fleur de Sel and Celtic Gray.

Fleur de Sel means "Flower of the Salt"-the first sodium crystals that appear on the surface as the sea water evaporates. Processors of "Fleur de Sel" skim off these first sodium crystals and dry them in open-air beds, leaving behind the bounty of minerals and elements that evaporate more slowly and are essential for healthy, savory sea salt.

In making Celtic Gray, the "Fleur de Sel" is not skimmed (an attempt to capture more of the mineral spectrum). But after the long open-air drying period, the salt has to be raked out of the large clay pans, so a lot of clay is harvested as well. The resulting salt is dull gray in color because of the soil included in the salt.

Enter "Solar Seal"the future of salt-making, only from Hawaii Kai (HK).

HK established the proprietary Solar Seal system at its main production facility, located on the tranquil and unspoiled Hawaiian island of Molokai. During the entire "closed matrix" Solar Seal process, the source water and the salt it yields are completely protected from the elements and touch only food-grade materials.

How is it done?

HK starts with Molokai Sea water-tested to be as clean as any on earth-and filter it via reverse osmosis to FDA bottled-water standards.
The purified "source water" is then routed into a revolutionary Solar Seal Reduction Unit (SSRU), which, utilizing a suite of patented technologies, concentrates the salinity to six times normal.
The concentrated "source water" is then fed into an extensive, inter-linked array of Solar Seal Evaporators (SSE)-food-grade pans with tightly sealed glass tops-for final evaporation and eventual harvest.

The Result:

"Soul of the Sea- white "whole salt" of incomparable purity and flavor, an ideal pH balance of 9.37, undamaged from super-heating. Soul of the Sea contains just 84% sodium chloride, with the remaining 16% comprised of 80 naturally occurring trace minerals and electrolytes.
"Ocean Essence"-a highly concentrated, mineral-rich tonic yielded in small amounts during the final drying process.
Pure, de-salinated, delicious drinking water.
There are no Crustacean Allergens detected in the base white sea salts, as determined by ELISA testing for tropomyosin protein.

The Final Product

Palm Island Premium salt is then blended in a special formula with Soul of the Sea and Molokai Ocean Essence, which locks in the natural flavor complexities, electrolytes, and trace minerals.

For the Red Gold Salt, a proprietary, low-temperature system is used to bond the finest available Hawaiian Red Alaea Clay to the salt, imparting a glorious color, along with a uniquely zesty flavor.

For the Bamboo Jade Salt, a proprietary, low-temperature system is used to bond certified organic, raw and vegan bamboo leaf extract from southern China, imparting a delightful "nose", making it perfect for all types of vegetables and Asian-influenced cuisine.

Compare it to any other specialty salt and you will be amazed at the difference in taste, texture, and moisture.

Benefits

Superior balance of salinity compared to manufactured salts.
Completely natural way to get many of the trace minerals and electrolytes.
For those of you have allergies to shell-fish, rest comfortably. There are no Crustacean Allergens detected in the base white sea salts, as determined by ELISA testing for tropomyosin protein.
Hawaiian Red Alaea is a legendary clay laden with healthful benefits. Hawaiians traditionally use it to:
- Cleanse Blood (then taken internally)
- Stop Bleeding and Hemorrhaging
- Treat Cuts and Minor Injuries
- Prevent Cancer
- Aid Elder Woman to Lessen the Suffering Associated with Female Changes
Hawaiian Red Alaea Clay is rich in iron-oxide and over 80 minerals.
Bamboo extract is abundant in amino acids, antioxidants and vitamins.
Bamboo extract is also a rich source of active compounds, including flavones, phenolic acid, lactones, polyose, and microelements that have been linked to enhancing a wide range of benefits such as:
- Protection of Blood Vessels
- Protection of the Liver
- Improving Sleep Quality
- Protection Against Cancer
- Anti-Aging

Awards and Accolades

2007 International Taste & Quality Institute Award for Superior Taste: "Lovely salt flower with three pleasing colours, displaying an aromatic palette of sea flavours, a true set of gourmet products..." --Christian De Bauw, International Taste & Quality Institute / Brussels, Belgium (August, 2007)
2004 & 2005 Recipient of the Star Diamond Award for Outstanding Quality from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, the only gourmet sea salt ever honored with the most prestigious accolade in the hospitality industry.
"There's no need to store the gorgeous Soul of the Sea saltsyes, we do mean gorgeousin your cupboard. Keep these colorful salts...on your counter to add the clean taste of pure sea salt to any meal... Stock upyou'll never go back to iodized again."American Way, the in--flight magazine of American Airlines (October, 2006)
" is absolutely essential for cooking and baking... makes food taste more like itself..." Martha Stewart (Sept. 2007)
"I always rave about Soul of the Sea and look for it in my favorite stores in Beverly Hills..."Jay Leno, The Tonight Show (Sept. 2007)
"Salt is back... step into any upmarket restaurant or food shop, and you'll discover a love affair with the... most important seasoning ingredient there is,' says Thomas Keller, owner and chef of swanky eateries Per Se in New York City and French Laundry in Yountville, California.Time Magazine (September 24, 2007)

To order this exciting new product, click here!

Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, nor is this information meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Forum: Featured Products

New Product: Raw, Vegan Stevia!

rawfusionadmin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:14:00 GMT

Hello Pure Food Fans,

Jennifer and I wanted to send you a quick note letting you know about a recent product we have added! It meets all our pure food standards and has zero carbs, zero calories and rates zero on the glycemic index! Read more about it below.

Better Food for a Better You and Better World!
Russell and Jennifer
http://www.rawfusionstore.com/

New Product: Raw, Vegan Stevia!

This Stevia is a whole leaf milled powder, not an extract or an isolated chemical of the plant so it doesnt leave a bitter aftertaste. The Stevia leaves are 30 times sweeter than sugar yet are lower in calories, carbohydrates & glycemic index.

A native herb to Paraguay, Stevia leaves have been used as a natural sweetener for centuries. Stevia naturally contains glycosides: an element that tastes sweet to the tongue, but contains no sugars, calories, or carbohydrates. Amazingly, studies have shown Stevia to taste 300 times sweeter than sugar, yet this supplement has no effect on insulin levels, while also aiding the pancreas and supporting digestion. We offer this natural herb in a traditional unprocessed powder form, just as indigenous cultures have used for centuries to sweeten their teas, drinks, and recipes.

To order this amazing product and see our other amazing, wholesome sweeteners, click here.

Source and Processing

A product of India, our Stevia is made from the whole leaves of the Stevia herb. Once the leaves are collected, they are low-temperature dried and milled into a fine powder at low temperatures to protect the nutrients of the plant. The milling process rarely gets above 100 degrees. Our Stevia is 100% organic, vegan, kosher, gluten-free and raw.

Benefits

As a sweetener, Stevia is best for people with blood sugar issues or desire to the lower the glycemic index of their diet. Because the human body does not metabolize the sweet glycosides (they pass right through the normal elimination channels) from the leaf, the body obtains no calories from Stevia. Processed forms of pure Stevia can be 70-400 times sweeter than sugar. Whether these products are called Stevia, Stevioside, Rebaudioside, Stevia Extract, or Stevia Concentrate, if they are in their pure unadulterated form they do not adversely affect blood glucose levels and may be used freely by both diabetics and hypoglycemics. For people with blood sugar, blood pressure or weight problems, Stevia is the most desirable sweetener. Stevia is known as a natural alternative to artificial sweeteners.

Stevia also has many benefits as a dietary supplement. Scientific research has indicated that Stevia effectively regulates blood sugar and brings it toward a normal balance. It is sold in some South American countries as an aid to people with diabetes and hypoglycemia. Obviously each individual's condition is different and such experimentation should be done under the supervision of a qualified physician.

Studies have also indicated that Stevia tends to lower elevated blood pressure but does not seem to affect normal blood pressure. It also inhibits the growth and reproduction of some bacteria and other infectious organisms, including the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. This may help explain why users of Stevia enhanced products report a lower incidence of colds and flu and why it has such exceptional qualities when used as a mouthwash or added to toothpaste.

Stevia is an exceptional aid in weight loss and weight management because it contains no calories and reduces one's craving for sweets and fatty foods. Preliminary research data indicates that Stevia may actually reset the hunger mechanism in people where the pathway between the hypothalamus and the stomach has become obstructed. If so, Stevia would help people to feel satiated sooner, helping them to eat less.

Other benefits of adding Stevia to the daily diet include improved digestion and gastrointestinal function, soothed upset stomachs and quicker recovery' from minor illness. Users have also reported that drinking Stevia tea or Stevia enhanced teas helped to reduce their desire for tobacco and alcoholic beverages.

To order this amazing product and see our other amazing, wholesome sweeteners, click here.

Forum: Featured Products

Raw Fusion Dijon Mustard

rawfusionadmin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:12:33 GMT

Name: Raw Fusion Dijon Mustard
By Russell & Jennifer Halderman from the Raw Fusion Kitchen

Servings: 6 servings

Description: Did you know that mustard could be health food? Absolutely! This mustard is unique and entirely raw and vegan. Tastes best if you let the flavors mingle overnight in the fridge.

Special Equipment

none

Ingredients

6 tbsp raw, organic yacon powder
4 tsp organic arrowroot powder
1 tsp organic ground ginger
2.5 tsp organic ground turmeric
2.5 tsp organic mustard seed powder
2.5 tsp ground sea salt
optional for thickness: 1 tsp psyllium husk
1/2 cup of water
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/4 cup of raw, organic coconut vinegar
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve!
For a thicker more flavorful sauce, make the day before and store covered in the refrigerator.

Forum: Condiments

Earn Easy Money with Raw Fusion's Referral Program

rawfusionadmin — Thur, 30 Jul 2009 04:43:00 GMT

Earn Easy Money with Raw Fusion's Referral Program

This program is a very easy way to introduce your friends and family to pure foods, while simultaneously giving you money which you can spend on any item at the Raw Fusion's web store!

When you refer someone to Raw Fusion's online store via the easy to use referral web page, you will earn 3% in store credit for every purchase your referral makes for the next 2 years.

If you refer 20 people that spend $300 in two years at the store, you will have $180 in credit with our store to buy whatever you want.

You can refer as many people as you want (provided those people do not have a registered account with the store) and earn as much as you want.

Click here to learn how to easily earn money for referring your friends and associates so they too can enjoy the benefits of Pure Foods and Products from Raw Fusion.

Forum: Online Store Announcements

Win a Tropical Getaway for Two!

rawfusionadmin — Thur, 30 Jul 2009 04:41:47 GMT

Win a Tropical Getaway for Two!

Veggie News is giving away a free tropical vacation for two plus many other great prizes! All you have to do is complete their quick survey and you could win.

For more details and to take the Survey click here.

Note that Veggie News and the Veggie Awards are not associated with the Raw Fusion Store or Raw for Life LLC.

Forum: Online Store Announcements

pickup

planoraw — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:43:33 GMT

Do you allow local pickup?
Steve

Forum: Online Store Feedback

Lower Shipping Costs

rawfusionadmin — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:41:59 GMT

Getting Pure Food Just Got Cheaper

Hello Pure Food Fans and the Cost Conscious,

Jennifer and I have been working with our shippers and we are now able to offer greater savings on all shipping options at the Raw Fusion Store!

In addition we have just added USPS as a shipping option! USPS gives you a savings of 30% or more over FEDEX!

Add that to some of our Rawkin specials and you can save considerable money on having the Purest Foods from the Raw Fusion Store delivered right to your home!

To go to the Raw Fusion Store and check out the Rawkin Specials and the savings on shipping, click here.

Forum: Online Store Specials

New Product: gRawnola Cereal

rawfusionadmin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:40:20 GMT

It's a Cereal and a Granola.

Start your day with Rawnola from Earthling Organics. Nestled amongst fresh berries and drizzled with nut milk for a breakfast of bliss, or nibbled straight from the bag, this Granola satisfies the munchies.

Looking for an alternative to starchy grains riddled with fungus and mold, hydrogenated oils, and insulin producing sugars all cooked at high temperatures? If so, our unbaked, nut and seed based Rawnola is sure to tantalize your taste-buds. Made of soaked Almonds and Pumpkin seeds and sweetened with Real Raw Agave Nectar, Rawnola is naturally gluten free and low glycemic!

Gift some to a reluctant relative or kick some down to your favorite kids, when they come asking for more, you won't have to preach to propagate the pleasures of a Low-Temp Lifestyle.

All Earthling Organics products are low glycemic, as well as grain, gluten and GMO free and the same goes for the facility they are made in.

All Organic Ingredients: Coconut, Soaked Almonds, Soaked Pumpkin Seeds, Figs, Real Raw Agave Nectar, Sun-Dried Sea Salt, Cinnamon, Ginger, Vanilla Bean.

Buy yours now by clicking here.

Forum: Featured Products