Now you know why we added organic coconut flour to our BoKU Super Protein. Not only does it add a nice light flavor, but it’s loaded with nutrients, a truly super food!

1. Why do I need extra protein?

Protein is the major building block of the body.  It is absolutely essential for body structure and function.  Protein is needed to build strong bones and muscles.  Enzymes, immune factors, and many hormones are made from protein.  Without sufficient protein, the body will deteriorate.

2. What is the main benefit to adding Boku Super Protein to Boku Super Food?

To enjoy a large quantity of highly absorbable, delicious organic protein along with the full-spectrum of phytonutrients and other highly potent properties of Boku Super Food.

3. Why did you choose brown rice protein over whey, soy or even hemp protein? Is it actually better? If so, why?

Our organic certified, whole grain brown rice protein is sprouted to significantly increase its nutritional density.  It is considered a raw food and is hypoallergenic.  It has the full spectrum of amino acids and is very highly absorbable.  Soy and whey proteins can be significant allergens.  Soy is quite controversial for its anti –nutrients and potential hormonal effects.  Many soy and whey proteins are heated to very high temperatures during their production, which can potentially create a protein that’s less than healthy.  Hemp protein has many beneficial properties, although its intense taste is hard for many people to stomach.

Thanks Dr. BJ!

Our new protein powder has 26 grams of protein in every 30 gram serving! The protein density comes from organic, raw, sprouted brown rice. It also contains coconut, vanilla bean and low-glycemic Vermont maple syrup to give it a mild flavor without added sugar. The taste is really very neutral so it takes on the flavor whatever beverage you put it in.

It is vegan, organic, kosher and completely dairy, gluten, wheat and soy free!

Our protein mixes great with our Boku Super Food for a nutrient rich meal replacement!

Boku Super Protein is available in 30oz eco-friendly pouches for $39.95 ($34.95 on auto-ship!) at:

http://shop.bokusuperfood.com/detail_PR30__23.html

You can also check out www.bokusuperprotein.com for recipies and more info!

A team of researchers at Warwick Medical School carried out a systematic literature review of studies examining vitamin D and cardiometabolic disorders. Cardiometabolic disorders include cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods and is also produced when ultraviolet rays from sunlight strike the skin and trigger vitamin D synthesis. Fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are good sources of vitamin D, and it is also available as a dietary supplement.

Researchers looked at 28 studies including 99,745 participants across a variety of ethnic groups including men and women. The studies revealed a significant association between high levels of vitamin D and a decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (33% compared to low levels of vitamin D), type 2 diabetes (55% reduction) and metabolic syndrome (51% reduction).

The literature review, published in the journal Maturitas, was led by Johanna Parker and Dr Oscar Franco, Assistant Professor in Public Health at Warwick Medical School.

Dr Franco said: “We found that high levels of vitamin D among middle age and elderly populations are associated with a substantial decrease in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

“Targeting vitamin D deficiency in adult populations could potentially slow the current epidemics of cardiometabolic disorders.”

All studies included were published between 1990 and 2009 with the majority published between 2004 and 2009. Half of the studies were conducted in the United States, eight were European, two studies were from Iran, three from Australasia and one from India.

Source: http://www.physorg.com/news185446287.html

The need for vitamin can clash with the need to protect your skin from sun damage. That is why Boku Super Food contains one of the few vegan diet sources of vitamin D. Boku’s Super Tàke Mushroom blend contains 14 kinds of medicinal mushrooms that have already absorbed plenty of vitamin D2 so your skin doesn’t have to! Each scoop of Boku contains 20% of the recommended daily allowance. Your body digests and internalizes the vitamin D from ingesting the powdered mushrooms in your Boku drink!

Here’s to your health!

Before buying that box of chocolates for your Valentine, it is important to understand the type of chocolate to buy if you are looking for health benefits, according to Brian Lindshield, Kansas State University assistant professor of human nutrition.

Lindshield said dark chocolate can be good for you — but it depends on how the chocolate is processed.

“The whole idea behind chocolate being beneficial comes from the Kuna who live on a remote island off of Panama,” Lindshield said. “The Kuna people have a unique diet, and one of the reasons scientists were interested in them is because they are one of the only populations that does not develop high blood pressure.”

Generally, as Americans age, blood pressure rises, which results in many developing the chronic high blood pressure condition known as hypertension, Lindshield said. However, when researchers studied the Kuna, they found that their blood pressure did not increase as they aged. Scientists also studied Kuna who had moved off the remote island to Panama City and found that after they moved, their blood pressure increased as they aged, more like most other populations in the world.

“Clearly, there was something that they were doing on the island that was resulting in lower blood pressure,” Lindshield said. “What researchers found was the Kuna’s cocoa consumption on the island was huge compared to when they moved off the island. We’re not talking chocolate, we’re talking cocoa powder, which is super bitter.”

That bitterness is due to compounds found in cocoa called flavinols which have been attributed to lowering blood pressure, Lindshield said.

The problem with most chocolates, however, is that most of their flavinols are destroyed during processing.

This is why only organic, raw cacao powder is used in BōKU® Super Food.  We want to retain all of the mineral and antioxidant (flavinol) health benefits of chocolate.

Article Source: http://www.physorg.com/news184874071.html

Maca is a cruciferous root vegetable in the same family as the turnip. It is native the Andes of Peru and Bolivia grown at altitudes between 13,000 and 15,000 feet (highest crop grown). The Andean Incas highly valued the root as they believed it to increase energy, endurance and fertility in both humans and animals. They also used it as currency when bartering with peoples of other regions.

The root has recently been rediscovered for its high nutritional value. It is very mineral rich (such as calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, and zinc) as well as significant amounts of vitamins B1, B2, C, proteins, carbohydrates, and lignans.

However, it is the possible sexual functions of maca that arouses the most interest. Even today it is thought that this little root may alleviate menopausal symptoms in women, increase semen volume, sperm count and motility in men and enhance libido, endurance and fertility in both sexes.  The research that has been done on the herb has shown that even though it can create these types of results, it does not contain or directly influence actual sex hormones.

Since maca research is still in its infancy it is unknown why these hormonal effects often take place over long term maca use. One theory is that the alkaloids found in maca stimulates the endocrine system, another is that its adaptogenic properties allow the body to maintain hormonal homeostasis. Likely, it is the synergy of these as well as other biological processes that maca promotes.

The maca used in BōKU® Super Food is a special organic, fresh pressed maca root juice that is far more potent than plain powdered maca root. It is only one of the ingredients in BōKU® that can help add years to your life and life to your years!

My test results showed an excretion of 74%, which simply put means I am not a total disaster but I do need supplemental iodine. As I have hypothyroidism any lack of iodine makes my thyroid work at less than full capacity, so I feel like finding out was well worthwhile. Lack of iodine in your system can contribute to dis-ease and many experts in the field of breast cancer feel low levels of iodine make women particularly vulnerable to breast cancer. When Iodine isn’t present we cannot detox such things as Bromide and Fluoride and they get stored in our bodies where they can feed wild little cells.

My functional medicine man and I have agreed that I will take 2 12.5 mg tablets of Iodoral per day for three months and then I will repeat (I so want to write re-pee, so there you go it is out there) the test and see how my levels are at that time. In addition to Iodoral I use one or two scoops of Boku Superfood every day in my morning smoothie. Boku Superfood has kelp in addition to all kinds of greens, cocoa powder, etc. My FMD felt that the kelp I was ingesting was indeed adding much needed iodine just not enough to get my excretion level to 90% or better. A person can add iodine to their diet by eating scrumptious things like sushi and shrimp in addition to Boku Superfood.

I am hopeful that getting more optimal levels of iodine in my body will assist my thyroid and I will share an update in two months. In the meantime I am also working at balancing all my hormones with bio-identical hormones and taking supplements that strengthen my thyroid because I feel that if I feed my body what it needs it will function at a higher level and dis-ease will be but a distant memory.

We’re so glad that Boku Super Food helps Kris!

You can check out Kris’ blog here: http://krisinsight.wordpress.com/

1. Is this a vegetarian/vegan product?

Yes. The glycerin used in the tonic is 100% pure kosher vegetable glycerin.

2. Does the tonic expire? How long does it last?

The shelf life of the tonic is four years so that it will last through a few flu seasons.

3. Can children take the BōKU® Immune Tonic?

Yes. The tonic is absolutely alcohol free and contains only healthful herbs in a glycerin base so it is safe for children.

4. Can pregnant women take the BōKU® Immune Tonic?

Based on the ingredients it should be alright, but we do recommend that pregnant or lactating women check with their doctors before taking the product.

5. Is the BōKU® Immune Tonic only good for when you are getting sick?

No. While the tonic does support your immune system, it can be also be used year round to combat fatigue, enhance one’s mood, and to support an overall sense of physical and mental well-being.

6. Can you get the tonic with a spray rather than a dropper?

Yes. The serving size with the spray is 3 sprays (a half dose) because it atomizes the particles and allows them to be absorbed more quickly.

“For thousands of years, the mushroom known as Cordyceps has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat problems ranging from coughs and fatigue to impotence and cancer. And once Western scientists started considering that anecdotal reports of the mushroom’s curative powers might be something more than “folk tales”, research started accumulating that backs up many ancient claims about Cordyceps’ health benefits. For example, scientists from the University of Nottingham in Great Britain say they’ve documented how Cordiceps can fight cancer — and the new discovery could increase the effectiveness of mushroom-derived cancer treatments.”

Read the rest of the article here: http://www.naturalnews.com/027869_cordyceps_cancer.html

The anti-cancer effect is one of the reasons that our Master Formulator included the cordyceps mushroom in BōKU®’s Super Táke Blend. Research has shown that cordyceps may also protect the liver from damage and is known to have an anti-depressant effect.

Dr. Adrezin: “I am not a big fan of mega dosed supplements.  Although you may feel some benefit, high doses of isolated nutrients can build up in the tissues of the body.  Your body then has to spend vital energy detoxifying from the vitamins!  A better way to get Vitamin C and encourage detoxification at the same time would be to squeeze the juice of a fresh organic lemon or lime into a glass of warm water.  This is a wonderful cleansing drink, especially with a bit of organic ginger thrown in as well.  Boku Super Food is also wonderfully rich in Vitamin C from organic foods.

I created Boku Immune Tonic to support the body in a unique way.  It is gentle, yet powerful at the same time.  The organic herbs in Boku Immune Tonic have a long history of use keeping people healthy and strong around the world.  Boku Immune Tonic provides a second level of support to synergize your use of nutrient dense foods and positive lifestyle factors.”

2)    What was your approach to your formula, i.e. why these specific ingredients?

Dr. Adrezin: “Many herbal formulations that deal with “cold/flu season” use plants that are intended to kill bacteria and viruses.  There can be a short term benefit in this. The downside is that by having the herbs kill the bugs, your immune system can become “lazy.” I take a different approach.  My focus in Boku Immune Tonic is to support the immune system and the vitality of the whole body.  I utilize powerful adaptogenic plants that can help the body protect and regulate itself in the face of stress, increase the body’s use of oxygen, boost mood, and encourage increased resistance to illness.  Boku Immune Tonic can be successfully used year round, not just in the winter.”

3)    Why liquid drops?

Dr. Adrezin: “It’s simple, liquid drops are not only convenient, but are highly absorbable and make the ingredients more bio available in the human body.”

4)    What’s your general advice on staying “flu free” during this flu season?

Dr. Adrezin: “Getting enough sleep is very powerful medicine during flu season.  Make sure to stay well hydrated.  Remember to move.  Even if you’re not an “exerciser,” walking and deep breathing will move lymphatic fluid through your body.  Lymphatic fluid helps your immune system keep you free from “invaders.”  Of course, you should make sure to eat a diet of nutrient dense foods, and remember to laugh, which has a remarkable effect in keeping the immune system in tune.”

Thanks Dr. BJ!