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Winning Without Wheat

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:27:06 GMT

If you thought a Gluten-Free lifestyle was only for those with Celiac Disease you’ll be surprised to learn that many Americans choose to eat Gluten-Free food for other reasons. Gluten is found in many processed products, so eliminating wheat and Gluten from your diet can actually stimulate weight loss. Some athletes choose to follow a Gluten-Free diet because it allows their bodies to better absorb nutrients and enhance their performance. This article in Men’s Journal demonstrates how Christian Vande Velde is a great example of WINNING WITHOUT WHEAT.

Maururu LOHAS! Feb 4. Review of Bora Bora Foods

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:09:30 GMT

Thank you for the kind review! FEB 4^th, 2010 - Bora Bora foods, a food company committed to healthy living, nourishment and the planet. Read the full article here!

http://www.lohas.com/articles/102573.html

Want to learn how to open a coconut?

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:35:26 GMT

First thing you need to know is that there are 3 different harvest ages….depending on what you’re looking for.

The green coconut or “young coconut” is used predominantly for drinking. The texture is too sticky, to eat. Its coconut water is often mixed with rum or vodka.

The brown “old or mature” coconut is the most edible. The meat is usually grated to extract coconut milk used in several island recipes – like the "poisson cru" (Polynesian raw fish dish – featured in last week’s post), or sprinkled on fruits like banana and pineapple.

The third and eldest, is the sprouted coconut. Its flesh is fermented and should not be eaten; however, you CAN eat the heart. The heart is like a sponge which melts in your mouth and releases the full flavor of the coconut. Very tasty! Check it out for yourself!

And if you’re a big coconut fan…try one of our Exotic Coconut Almond Bars...they’re Organic, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, include no refined sugars and taste amazing too!

Hope you enjoy the show –Manuia! (cheers)

A Bora Bora Recipe for Living Pure

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:32:30 GMT

Ready to bring a slice of paradise to your dinner table? Keep your New Year’s resolution to be healthy and live pure by preparing this absolutely delicious and authentic meal straight from the island of Bora Bora. Most Bora Bora natives eat a very lean diet including fish, shellfish, chicken, cassava, yams, and rice, and use pure ingredients like lime juice, coconut milk (which has several health benefits), and vanilla in both sweet and salty dishes. Try one of our favorite recipes: Marinated Raw Fish with Coconut Milk, and prepare to be whisked away!

And if you’re a big coconut fan…check out our Exotic Coconut Almond Bars...they’re Organic, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, include no refined sugars and taste amazing too!

Marinated Raw Fish and Coconut Milk:

Ingredients:

500 g fish fillets

1 teaspoon salt

3 lemons or limes ( keep 2 lemons slices)

2 tomatoes

1 cucumber

1 carrot

1 medium onion

400 ml coconut milk (fresh coconut milk if you can)

Ustensils:

1 medium bowl

1 cutting board

1 knife

Directions:

1) Cut fish into cubed pieces.

Take a bowl, add the fish

2) Sprinkle fish with salt and lemon juice.

Leave in the fridge for 5 – 10 minutes to marinate.

If you are not comfortable eating raw fish, cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight, until fish whitens. Lemon juice lightly cooks fish.

3) Cut the onion, carrot, tomatoes and cucumber. Keep chilled.

4) When the fish is ready, mix the onion, carrot, tomatoes and cucumber together in the bowl, then add the coconut milk.

Stir, garnish with 1/2 lemon slices and your meal is ready!

Serve chilled

Make 2010 a Pure AND Healthy New Year!

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:43:11 GMT

All of us here at Bora Bora Foods would like to take a moment to wish you a happy, safe and healthy New Year! Take this time to reflect on your past, present and future - a future that includes a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. Start by eliminating foods that have been processed and include artificial ingredients, and replace them with more pure foods and ingredients. By gradually incorporating healthier snacks into your diet, the change won't feel so overwhelming and you can develop an acquired taste for what's good for you!

For nutrition that’s as pure as the place, try any of our exotic Bora Bora Organic All Natural Bars. They’re delicious AND…Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, include No Refined Sugars, and most are Vegan.

Manuia! (Cheers)

The Bora Bora Foods Team

The Natural Wonders of Bora Bora – Underwater Lagoon Tour

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:31:53 GMT

One of the many natural wonders of Bora Bora is its lagoon. The lagoon has captured the hearts and minds of people for generations and has been a source of divinity for most. The islands tag line “pearl of the pacific” is richly deserved and is often associated with the tremendous colors that radiate from the lagoon. The endless shades of green, blue and every possible combination thereafter simply cannot be adequately described.

Whether you’re on a Hobie-Cat tour (we recommend contacting Olivier Ringeard, one of the funniest guys on the island) or snorkeling, the experiences are very different and equally jaw dropping. The video below is a brief tour of the underwater world of the lagoon. You will notice that the lagoon is home to some of the world’s most beautiful sea life and is one place on the planet where one can witness complete harmony.

Bora Bora’s lagoon is cherished by everyone at Bora Bora Foods and serves as important inspiration to our team. We are committed to deliver not only the best organic nutrition bars on the planet that are as pure as the place that inspired them, but to also give 10% of our profits back to promote a healthier planet. Our nutrition bars are organic, gluten free, kosher, non-GMO, and most are vegan.

Enjoy your underwater trip around Bora Bora’s lagoon. And enter here to win a FREE TRIP FOR TWO to the island. Manuia!

Big Benefits of Eating “Gluten-Free”

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:06:04 GMT

Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s best-selling new book, The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide, says that, “Celiac disease affects 1 in every 133 people in the U.S. and 97% of those with the disease go undiagnosed”. This autoimmune disorder predominantly affecting the small intestine is triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, cross-contaminated oats, and a multitude of other products. It is also a food additive found in everything from ketchup to pharmaceuticals. Common symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, anemia, infertility, recurrent miscarriage, short stature, weight loss, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, dental enamel defects, and delayed puberty. So it’s a pretty big deal…and obviously deserves the attention and awareness efforts surrounding it today.

The good news is the demand for gluten-free products is on the rise. In 2008, more than 1,000 new gluten-free foods and beverages were introduced. Coors Field in Denver even has an entire gluten-free concession stand. And eating “gluten-free” is not just beneficial for those with Celiac disease, but is also claimed to increase energy, lower cholesterol, help with weight loss, control IBS and counteract ADD/ADHD. Cutting a little gluten out of your diet probably won't hurt anyway, especially because it often means eating fewer processed foods. The downside is that following a strict gluten-free diet regimen is not just difficult and inconvenient; it's also expensive. Gluten-free versions of products such as bread and crackers are often three times the cost of regular products, according to a study conducted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.

For an affordable gluten-free snack bar -try one of our delicious certified organic Bora Bora bars for yourself today or check out some reviews our bars received from prominent nutrition blogs and Celiac disease sites.

Read more on Celiac disease in the Bora Bora Blog and how to live a gluten-free lifestyle.

Hawaiki Nui Va'a Outrigger Race November 4-6

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:47:46 GMT

There are few marquee sporting events that are staged in as beautiful a place as the Hawaiki Nui Va’a Outrigger Race in French Polynesia. Sure, golf has the Masters and cycling has the Tour de France, but the Hawaiki Nui Va’a race is held over 3 days and travels to four of the most beautiful islands in the world. This year marked the 18^th edition of the race. 134 teams entered the race with international presence from the US, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil.

The Hawaiki Nui Va’a is very similar to its sporting cousin the Tour de France. Besides the obvious connection in French language, it also shares similarities in that it requires incredible stamina, cunning tactics and tremendous teamwork all over multiple days.

Having witnessed the race for the first time this year, I was in awe of the Swiss-like perfection in synchronization of each team. The harmonious and strategic paddling of the teams is so impressive that you sometimes forget the power and speed that these paddlers are generating.

Like the Tour de France, the spectators can at times make more sport out of watching the event than the actual race. There are flotillas of support and spectator boats zig zagging around their teams shouting encouragement.

Bora Bora Va'a team navigating fans

Team OPT racing to victory in the Queen's Leg to Bora Bora

Team Shell Va'a entering the Bora Bora Lagoon 1 minute behind Team OPT

Finish at Matira Beach on Bora Bora

Peter Noverr of Bora Bora Foods with Team OPT Captain Heiarii Teakura

The race is decided on the lowest cumulative points based on the finishing place of each stage. The lowest aggregate time is used to break any tie.

This year, many predicted the vaunted Shell Va’a team, winner of the last 4 races, to continue their domination of the event. The Shell Va’a team demonstrated that they were on winning form with an impressive win at the Moloka’i Hoe race in Hawaii on October 11^th (their 4^th consecutive victory) The Moloka’i Hoe race is 3 weeks before in the Hawaiki Nui Va’a race and usually provides a clear indication as to who will be the challengers for the Polynesian title.

On the first leg from Hauhine to Raiatea covering 44.5 km (27.7 miles), the Shell Va’a team lived up to the expectations of the Polynesian outrigger pundits by winning in impressive fashion. They finished more than 3 minutes ahead of the ADT and Team OPT (French Polynesia postal service).

The second leg was from Raiatea to Taha’s (home to Polynesia’s best vanilla). The race is around the lagoon that is shared by the two islands and covers 26 km (16 miles). This stage was won by Team OPT, with Shell Va’a coming in 1 minute 30 seconds behind. Team OPT B rounded out the top 3.

The final and Queen’s Leg of the Hawaiki Nui Va’a race started on the island of Taha’a and finished on Bora Bora at the famed Matira beach. This final leg is the longest, covering 58 km (36 miles) and has very challenging open water conditions. Combine that with previous days efforts, and it makes for a grueling 4 hours of paddling. It was on this stage that many expected Shell Va’a to dominate and pull away from the rest, but to everyone’s absolute amazement Team OPT entered Bora Bora’s pristine lagoon with nearly a minute lead on Shell Va’a. Team OPT managed to extend the lead to more than 1 minute 50 seconds by the finish at Matira Beach. This impressive victory secured the Hawaiki Nui Va’a overall title for Team OPT, as well as, legendary status in French Polynesia.

I had an amazing time following and learning about the race and look forward to connecting Bora Bora Foods with the race next year. We received great feedback from our sampling efforts and hope to have much larger presence at this great event in the future.

Win a Trip to the Island of Bora Bora

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Want to discover how breathtaking it truly is? Take one minute right now to enter for a chance to win a trip to Bora Bora. The trip package includes roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodation for a 6-day, 5-night vacation for two to the island of Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Don’t forget to remind your friends and family to join in and register to win, as well. Maybe, they’ll take you.

The Journey Is the Destination

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

It is in our basic human nature to strive to achieve. And achievement, today, has become directly tied to how busy we are. How many meetings we can pack into a day. How many emails, phone calls and reports we can pound out. How many tasks we can load onto the calendar for tomorrow and the day after and the day after. But could basic human nature be wrong?

The problem with busy, as mnmlist.com so eloquently states, is that it never ends. You never get out of it, unless you make a very conscious effort. The desire to achieve ever more means you’re constantly piling more stuff into your day – chasing a goal you’ll never reach because there is no real finish line to cross.

What if, instead, you started viewing the journey as the destination? You’ve already reached the pinnacle; you’re living the life you’re chasing today. It doesn’t exist in retirement or in your dreams, but right at this very moment. Is being busy the life you envision? Or is there something more, something better?

Read How to Be Less Busy in a Busy Busy World for some great tips on achieving the life you’re striving toward tomorrow by becoming less busy today.

A Little Focus Goes a Long Way

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

Reading a post on Zen Habits recently, we were reminded of one of the greatest things about Bora Bora – it’s a great thing about vacation in general, really. And it’s not something you get as a result of being on vacation, but something that gets removed from your daily life while on vacation that makes it so relaxing. It’s that four-syllable-word no business professional can succeed without: multitasking.

While it may help you get a lot done in a day, multitasking also means you’re never 100% focused on one thing. Which means, you miss an awful lot of what’s going on in life in the process of trying to get everything done at once. And those little things you miss are what make life so interesting.

Next time you’re having dinner with the family, turn off the television and have a genuine conversation. Next time you’re listening to music, don’t pair it with exercise or a rush-hour drive. Sit on your couch and close your eyes and focus on just the music.

If you learn to let go and dedicate your energy to one thing, you’ll find a little vacation inside every day. Sound good? Join the Bora Bora Community and start living a more relaxing life.

Paul Gauguin’s Tahiti-Inspired Works at Tate

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:10:00 GMT

In 1891, Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, sailed to the tropics to escape European civilization and "everything that is artificial and conventional." And what a wonderful choice he made in settling in Tahiti, where he painted "Fatata te Miti" ("By the Sea"), "Ia Orana Maria" (Ave Maria) and other depictions of Tahitian life.

The Tate Modern will host the first major Gauguin exhibition in London for more than 50 years in September 2010, assembling over 100 works next autumn, from Tahiti paintings to ceramics, illustrated letters and sketchbooks. Get a preview of Gauguin’s works here.

What’s All the Buzz about Celiac Disease?

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:05:00 GMT

According to the Mayo Clinic, "Celiac disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which is found in foods containing wheat, barley or rye. If you have celiac disease and eat foods containing gluten, an immune reaction occurs in your small intestine, causing damage to the surface of your small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients."

One of the most difficult issues with the disease is that it’s very challenging to diagnose. An article on Celiac.com expands, "There are no signs or symptoms typical for all people with celiac disease. Signs and symptoms can vary greatly from person to person… and celiac symptoms can also mimic symptoms of other conditions."

No treatment can cure celiac disease. However, you can effectively manage celiac disease through changing your diet, removing foods that contain gluten. Being diagnosed with celiac disease doesn’t mean you have to stop eating the foods you love. There are many gluten-free products available today – with many more hitting the shelves as the disease is better understood. In fact, all Bora Bora bars are gluten-free.

What’s more, Bora Bora bars are also vegan, kosher, and made with no refined sugars, soy or GMOs – to give you a bigger, healthy bang for your dollar. You can have them delivered right to your door by purchasing online now.

Bora Bora Environmental News: Tahiti Corals Clue to Dynamic Glaciers

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:20:09 GMT

Oxford University scientists have been studying fossilized corals from Tahiti to better understand the sea level rises associated with deglaciation – the melting of glaciers. They found that the tropical paradise is an ideal place to analyze the coral, according to the University of Oxford, "because not only is it home to different species of corals that like to live at different depths but it is sinking at a constant rate which can be adjusted for when dating these corals, and it is far enough away from the ice sheets not to be affected by displacement or gravitational effects."

In the process of their research, they discovered that the pace at which the covering of ice across the earth can fluctuate rapidly – much more quickly than originally thought. For more on this interesting environmental story from the South Pacific, visit the website for the University of Oxford. For more on the ways we’re helping the environment, including donating 10% of the profits from our products back to initiatives that support sustainable farming, renewable energy resources and minimize our waste, as well as using wind power to print our corrugate packaging, please visit the FAQ section of our site or learn more about Our Promise.

The Tiny Nut with a Huge Health Punch

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:15:15 GMT

Like peach, cherry and apricot trees, almond trees bear fruit that contains seeds. The seeds contained within the almond fruit are what we refer to as almond nuts – the delicious (and extremely nutritious) food that should be a part of every diet.

Turns out, the almond has a list of health benefits almost as tall as the almond tree itself. Almonds are high in monosaturated fats, which have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. In fact, according to whfoods.org – where you’ll find an extensive list of all the health benefits of almonds – researchers who studied data from the Nurses Health Study estimated that substituting nuts for an equivalent amount of carbohydrate in an average diet resulted in a 30% reduction in heart disease risk.

To get your daily dose of almonds, we’ve created Bora Bora Island Brazil Nut Almond Bars. Try one for an energy and taste boost. Save $5 now by entering promo code 5bora9 at checkout. Enjoy!