FITKITZ Protein Power

We have a new range coming out in the next couple of weeks. I've been working on them for a little while. Good quality protein is vital for growth and repair, especially if you are an athlete. It's a product I have wanted to do for a while. Pure unadulterated clean food!! there are way too many protein snacks on the market that are missing the point. The ingredients list reads like a chemical concoction. 

These are made with the addition of sprouted brown rice protein, sprouted seeds, nuts, fruits and superfoods including Maca.

The first 2 flavors are 

Chocolate Energizer 

Apricot Omega

Can't wait to see what you think of them.

cheers... K :-) 

Posted by Karen Kitto on November 09, 2011. Continue Reading

Mixed ball tower

It was Kitzangel Son's birthday and it was a special one (there all special really) and I wanted to make her something special. I also had to take into consideration that some like cacao, some don't - the truth is they do like it but sometimes feel that they shouldn't  have to much of it. I made up a mix of balls and assembled my tower, inspired by the French Croquemboch!
I ended up having the rush it in the end, it got a bit stressful as half of it collapsed and I had to reassemble it. I was running out of glue (my raw chocolate hazelnut spread) . but I managed to get a something together. It was also a cold wet day but I really wanted some fres flowers for it so I put on my raincoat and headed out into the weather.

Balls


Apricot & walnut

Grind 1 cup Kitz natural walnuts in a food processor with one cup of organic dried apricots and a vanilla bean. When it turns into a sticky dough form into balls and roll in coconut.

Fig & macadamia

Grind 1 cup macadamia's in a food processor with one cup of organic dried figs and half a teaspoon of mixed spice or cinnamon. When it turns into a sticky dough form into balls and roll in coconut.

Almond, date & coconut

Place 1 cup each coconut and cashews plus 1 chopped vanilla bean into a food processor and blend until coarse, add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of dates slowly down the chute as the motor is running so as not to clog it up. Keep processing until it form a sticky dough. Roll into ball then coat in more coconut.

Energy Balls

Place 1 1/2 to 2 cups of Kitz Energy Mix into a food processor with 4 dates, 1/2 cup of natural (preferably organic) sultanas and process until sticky and doughy. Roll into balls, you can roll them in coconut if you wish or leave them plain.

Chocolate fudge balls

Place 1/2 cup each of cashews, macadamia's into a food processor and process until fairly fine. Add 1/2 cup of dates and natural (preferably organic sultanas) and a chopped vanilla bean and blend, you may have to add the dates one at a time down teh shute as the motor is running so as not to clog up the blade. Once all dates are in add 2 tbs of cacao powder adn keep processing until is forms a ball in the processor, this can take a while but I really makes a beautiful fudgy ball so keep going until you reach the fudgy stage. Roll into balls the coat in coconut.

Choc chip fudge balls

To the chocolate fudge balls add 1/3 cup of cacao nibs. You will have to knead them in by hand. then continue to make balls. You can also just roll the chocolate fudge balls in the cacao nibs.

Raw chocolate hazelnut spread (glue)

Blend up 2 cups of sprouted and dehydrated hazelnuts until fine. Add 1/2 - 3/4 cup of dark agave depending on your taste. Start blending, whilst machine is on slowly add nutmilk until the mix is wet enough to keep turning so that you can get it really smooth. YOu can use oil if you wish but I like this as it keeps the fats down. Yes they are all good fats but you don't need too much of a good thing!! once it is perfect add 3 tablespoons of raw cacao powder and blend until it is all incorporated and smooth. Spoon into a jar and store in the fridge. You will need to do this well before you make the tower as you want the mix to be firm and cold.

Assembling the tower

Put a decent amount of the chocolate hazelnut spread into a piping bag with a small nozzle.Start the tower by making a circle with a mix of balls on a decorative plate. Keep working you way up into a cone shape adding a decorative squirt of the spread between each of the balls. when you have finished use the remaining spread to tidy up the gaps and carefully insert nice little flowers in the spread for decoration. Stick as many candles as you wish into the tower and light her up!!


Happy Birthday

Have a go at this it is so much fun to eat, you can all grab your favorite balls and watch it collapse.. 

enjoy! 
Posted by Karen Kitto on April 27, 2011. Continue Reading

Cinnamon, more than just an amazingly aromatic spice

A lot of research has been done on cinnamon with some great results. It is an anti-inflammatory, helps control blood sugar (great for Diabeties 2), the scent boosts brain function and it also has antifungal, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. Cinnamon has been found to be effective in fighting vaginal yeast infections, plus more. Here is a link to the Worlds Healthiest foods article on the benifits of cinnamon.

Of all the great things it has to offer my main reason for using in all sweet products since the begining of the business is as a preservative. I have always used it in the sweet products as a natural preservative!! It was used back in the first century AD for embalming, treating coughs, hoarseness and sore throats as well as preserviing meat. Recent tests have been done using pumpkin soup where they added cinnamon and left if for 60days. The soup with cinnaomn not only tasted great but the one without had deteriorated and was ineatable.

It feels great to be able to make genuinley healthy food that is completely free of additives, preservatives and pesticides. I will admit though that it is a challenge. There are a lot of organic products on the market that have these things added to them which shows that just becuae it's organic doesn't mean that it is healthy!!

Having said that our aim at Kitz is to eventualy have all of our products organic as well but at the moment the focus is on getting affordable unprocessed convenient healthy food readily available for everyone. My biggest buzz is when processed and junk food junkies make the choice to buy our products.. that to me is success. I want them to see that real food is good tasting food.

In health and happiness,

enjoy.

Karen :)


Posted by Karen Kitto on September 20, 2011. Continue Reading

New Names for some products and why!!

We are packaging 'Simply Delicious' today!! No, its not a new product, its Simply Granola with a new name!! 

Why???? 

Because Sanitarium have threatened to sue us for using the word Granola!! So we have some name changes.


Simply Granola is now 'Simply Delicious'
Simply Super Granola is now 'Super Charged'
Crunchy Granola chunks are now 'Crunchy Fruit & Nut'

I like the changes, we don't want to be associated with Sanitarium in any way, shape or form!! 

We are all about "REAL FOOD, REAL TASTE" 

Enough said!! 

Posted by Karen Kitto on April 29, 2011. Continue Reading

Curry Almonds and Crackers

 We have been using a new curry mix from a new supplier for a couple of months, we haven't had any feedback on it but we have decided that it is not a good as the old one. If there is anyone that has been a bit disapointed with the Curry buckwheat crackers or the Curry Almonds I just want to let you know that the good ole curry will be back to its delicious self very soon..

Have fun ..

In Health and Happiness

Karen

:-)

Posted by Karen Kitto on April 14, 2011. Continue Reading

Victorians we have a new Stockist!!

Habib Wholefoods in Melbourne now stock Kitz Living Foods. they are located at 260 Flinders St. Drop in and check them out..:)

Their first order should be there by the end of the week.

If you would like the convenience of being able to buy from your local wholefoods let them know so that they can contact us, we can then get them set up. Then contact us to let us know you have referred them and if we get an order, I will send you your favourite Kitz products free of charge.. plus some little samples.

I look forward to hearing from you  :)

Enjoy

 

Posted by Karen Kitto on March 09, 2011. Continue Reading

Limited stock due to floods.

Due to floods and road blockages we have been unable to get our orders of nuts and seeds which has put a huge hole in our stock of crackers and granolas. We have been informed that we should get some on Thursday so we will be working overtime to try to catch up. Please remember that each of our products takes 3 days to produce and package so it won't be until next week that things will look better. 

Timing was also bad as we had just had a a break so stocks where low anyway.. :( 

Kind regards

Karen 

Posted by Karen Kitto on January 17, 2011. Continue Reading

Do you want to burn fat!!!

Include these in your diet, good fat chases out bad body fat!!


Nuts:  Walnuts, Almonds, Pecans, Macadamia, etc --  Yes, this is yet another "fatty food" that can actually help you burn fat! Although nuts are generally between 75-90% fat in terms of a ratio of fat calories to total calories, this is another type of food that is all healthy fats, along with high levels of nutrition such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Nuts are also a good source of fibre and protein, which of course, you know helps to control blood sugar and can aid fat loss.

Nuts also help to maintain good levels of fat burning hormones in your body as well as helping to control appetite and cravings so that you essentially eat less calories overall, even though  you’re consuming a high-fat food.

A super trick to getting lean is increasing your % of calories from nuts… I know it may sound unusual to purposely eat extra fat to lose body fat faster… but it actually works. If you eat a handful of nuts 20-30mins before each meal the healthy fats, protein and fibre help you to consume less calories during each meal.

The best nuts for nutrition and digestion are sprouted nuts. And even better is when you mix the nuts to get a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as the balance of polyunsaturated to monounsaturated fats you obtain.

To make things easy, we have a range of sprouted nuts and seeds which we call Active. This is because we have activated the essential nutrients, amino acids and enzymes in them so that your body can utilities them properly. These are much better for your health and digestion. Many un-sprouted nuts contain anti-nutrients that actually deplete your body of vitamins and minerals as it tries to digest them defeating the purpose of even consuming them.

In fact all of our product contain nuts and or seeds and everyone of them is soaked in filtered water, sprouted then carefully and thoroughly rinsed before we turn them into delicious wicked but healthy treats. 


Posted by Karen Kitto on January 16, 2011. Continue Reading

The Truth about Salt

The Truth about Salt

If I were to ask the general population what they know about eating a diet containing salt, they would say the best is a low sodium diet. I was one of those!! Id been on a salt free diet for at least 3 years and had introduced some unpasteurised miso back into my diet about 6 months ago. Having been on an all fruit and greens diet for the 3 years I found out I had a bad case of yeast in my blood which gave me answers as to why I had a terrible itch around my torso the whole time, yes I had Candida! But they say if you eat fruit by itself you will not get Candida!! Well I was living proof that you can. As soon as I cut out all the fruit my itch completely disappeared. It was amazing. I did get pretty bad die off in the first 10 days though, insane itching which culminated in 3 days of hives until realised that the tiny amounts low gi fruit I was having in the morning had to be cut out. Overnight it disappeared.

 After 3 years it was such a relief. I changed my diet completely, I added back steamed vegetables, seaweed, fish, seafood, rolled oats, pea protein powder and superfoods such as Spirulina, maca, wheatgrass, barley grass, chlorella, nuts, seeds and unpasteurised miso. I added back some low gi fruits and it started to come back slightly. I then got a live blood analysis which showed up the yeast in my blood. I then had to cut out all yeast and fruit to clear it. This meant no miso or mushrooms either. I was devastated for a bit then I was told that my craving and enjoyment of unpasteurised miso was actually my depleted adrenals wanting the salt.

With this knowledge I decided a little research needed to be done. I knew that table salt was a no-no but what about good quality sea salt. I also knew that the ocean contained 92 minerals which was why I love my seaweed, but did I really need to rinse it so thoroughly to remove all the salt?

Table salt which we are warned to stay away from has been over-processed, harvested mechanically and heated under extreme conditions to remove the essential minerals from the salt. These minerals are then marketed separately to make more revenue from the salt. Chemical additives are then added to give it that fine, dry texture and other additional chemicals are added to remove the impurities and dirty colour that natural sea salt has. It is then iodized and bleached to give it that snow white appearance.

We are all very aware of the health risks associated with table salt. However, we were never informed that the real, unrefined, natural sea salt is ironically essential for life.

Unrefined sea salt is harvested in shallow pools from where the ocean has flowed into. The sun absorbs the water, leaving fields of salt. The salt under the surface contains those essential minerals.

Healing Power of Sea Salt

Lack of salt can cripple ones health. People have been taught since childhood that salt causes lots of health problems. There are also lots of books on salt-free cooking nowadays. It is important to note that the sea salt has  great healing power.

·        Sea salt helps to regulate the water content of the body preventing us from becoming dehydrated.

·        Salt is a strong anti stress constituent for the body.

·        Salt is essential for the kidneys to clear excess acidity and to pass the acidity into the urine. Without sufficient salt, the body will become very acidic leading to complications like bone loss and joint pain .This is because when the body is highly acidic, it will do whatever it takes to return itself to a healthier pH balance. It then tends to steal the calcium, potassium, sodium, and magnesium it needs from the bones in order to buffer the tissue acids and they are systematically eaten away leading to bone loss and joint pains.

·        Salt is vital in the prevention of excess saliva production to the point that it flows out of the mouth during sleep. Excess saliva, is an indication of salt shortage in one’s body. When the body is lacking in salt, which means it’s also short of water, the salivary glands sense the salt shortage and are obliged to produce more saliva to lubricate the act of chewing and swallowing and also to supply the stomach with water that is needed for breaking down foods.

·        Osteoporosis (A disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break) is partly as a result of salt and water shortage in the body. Studies have also shown that women are four times more likely than men to develop the disease especially after menopause.

·        A salt-free diet leads to loss of libido and sexual ability (impotence and frigidity).

·        Salt is necessary for the prevention of varicose and spider veins on the legs and thighs.

·        Salt helps the liver and kidneys and adrenal glands to function efficiently.

·        Studies have shown that, lack of bladder control in those who suffer from involuntary leakage of urine could be a consequence of low salt intake.

·        Studies have also shown that Salt is helpful in the regulation of blood pressures in combination with water.This is contrary to the belief that it causes high blood pressure. Instead, a low salt diet with high water intake will actually cause blood pressure to rise in some people. This is because if we drink water and do not take salt, the water will not stay in the blood vessels. One or two glasses of water and a little salt on the tongue will rapidly and efficiently stabilize irregular heartbeats and in the long run, will reduce blood pressure.

·        Salt is very important for regulating sleep. It is a natural hypnotic. If you drink a full glass of water then put a few grains of sea salt on your tongue and let it stay there, you will fall into a natural, deep sleep. Don’t use salts on your tongue without drinking water for repeated use of salt alone might cause nosebleeds.

·        Salt is a natural antihistamine that can be used to relieve asthma by putting it on the tongue after drinking a glass or two of water.Too many bananas and too much orange juice or any sport drink which contain too much potassium might precipitate an asthma attack,especially if too much of it is being consumed before exercising.To prevent such attacks,some salt intake before exercise will increase the lungs capacity for air exchange.

·        Salt is vital for extracting excess acidity from inside the cells, particularly the brain cells. If you don’t want Alzheimer’s disease (A progressive and fatal brain disease which destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior) don’t go salt free.

·        Salt is vital in the treatment of emotional and affective disorders. To avoid suffering from depression, make sure you take some salt.

·        Salt is a vitally needed component in the treatment of diabetes .It helps to balance the sugar levels in the blood thus decreasing the need for insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Water and salt help to  reduce the level of secondary harm associated with diabetes.

·        Salt on the tongue will stop continual dry coughs.

·        Salt helps to flush mucus and sinus congestion.

·        Salt is vital for the prevention of muscle cramps

Medical evidence have shown that natural sea salt is a healthy replacement for ordinary table salt and a salt –free diet will not help us live longer. It is important to note that there are a large variety of sea salt, some are a bit grey or pink. Sea salt is much more expensive compared to other salts like the ordinary table salt but your body will thank you for it.

I have really enjoyed adding sea salt, Celtic salt and Himalayan pink salt back onto my diet, it is true, it does make the food taste better. I feel better, my health has improved, I don’t get any bloating or puffiness and my mouth is not dry anymore.

Sea salt can be purchased from your local health food store and I’ve also noticed is now readily available in most big chain supermarkets as well, but make sure the label reads "Unrefined, No Additives". Many food labels show that they contain sea salt, but don't be fooled, it's still refined and void of minerals and health benefits. The texture of unrefined sea salt is not dry, and it's not white in colour. It’s actually greyish in colour indicating those minerals are present and it clumps easily.

Posted by Karen Kitto on January 14, 2011. Continue Reading

Christmas Trading

Hi all... We are really sorry but the online shop will not be fulfilled over Christmas. We are having a well deserved break! (if we may say so ourselves) so that we can be back bigger and better than last year. 

It will be reopened on the 7th January 2011.

All of us here at Kitz Living Foods wish you all a very Merry Christmas and  a Healthy Happy New Year.. 

Enjoy..

Karen & staff


Posted by Karen Kitto on December 20, 2010. Continue Reading
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