• Letter from the CEO
• Mushrooms
• Super Ingredients

Recipe Contest

We are searching for amazing BõKU™Super Food recipes. All recipes must be original and must contain BõKU™Super Food.

The winner of our recipe contest will receive one free 10 ounce bottle ofBõKU™ Super Food.

The recipe contest ends on 10-17-08 and the winner will be announced in our November issue.

Please submit your original recipes to: recipes@bokusuperfood.com.

Here at Sunflower King’s Farm, we are certified Naturally Grown. That means we can not use ANY pesticides. As you can imagine, gnat bites have been a major problem for anyone working in our fields or greenhouses. Once we started using Bug Off!, the gnats were no longer a problem. I recommend your products to everyone. They make both outdoor work and play a more enjoyable experience.

Send us a photos of your BoKU baby, even the four legged, furry kind. We may use it in our next newsletter.

GREEN FACT:
A modern glass bottle would take 4000 years or more to decompose…even longer if it’s in a landfill.

Greetings valued customers and Super BõKU™ fans.

Thank you so much for your continued support! We’ve been inspired by your success stories and your renewed commitment to great health by adding BõKU™ to your lives!

We have been listening, and your feedback has been immensely helpful. That’s why we’ve made some amazing improvements to our formula. Now BõKU™ has more super fruits and berries to pack even more antioxidant punch! Adding these fine ingredients has also improved the taste of our current formula! The improved formula is now even more nutrient dense, wheat, soy and gluten free for those with sensitivities and allergies.

BõKU™ news! We are in the midst of moving into a larger facility in Ventura, California, enabling us to serve you more directly. We truly appreciate your patience as we begin shipping our new formula this week!

The BõKU™ mission remains strong in our hearts and souls: “To positively impact as many people as possible with the healing power of natural, organic nutrition”. As always, our love of the environment keeps us searching for “greener” business solutions, from packaging to delivery. BõKU™ Super Food containers are made from BPA-free plastic packed in biodegradable corn starch peanuts and corrugated cardboard. Our BõKU™ products are healthy for people as well as the environment that sustains us.

Please continue to be part of our growing BõKU™ family. Order our improved formula today at www.bokusuperfood.com. We know you are going to love it!

Your continued support and loyalty means the world to us!

Merci BõKU™
Lynn Rolle’
CEO

Who knew mushrooms were so good for you?

A special proprietary blend of 14 medicinal mushrooms is the latest improvement to the BõKU™ superfood formula.

This recently added neutral tasting blend called Super BõKU™ Táke contains the most widely used mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern herbal formulations: Reishi, Cordyceps, Maitáke, Chaga, Mesima, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, Shiitáke, Blazei, Poria, Suehirotáke, Hiratáke, Agarikon and True Tinder Polypore. These mushrooms are certified organic and kosher and have a history of use dating back thousands of years. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reishi is ranked as the most useful of all herbs for its numerous benefits, ranked even higher than ginseng. Known to have miraculous health benefits, the Reishi mushroom – which earned the name Elixir of Immortality – was reserved for emperors and royalties in ancient times for its healing properties. With a wide range of medicinal properties which collectively strengthen the immune system, helps fight viruses & bacteria.

The unique combination of mushrooms in BõKU™ Super Táke have numerous properties that help to promote good healthwhile maintaining balance. The cell walls of these mushrooms contain polysaccharides that help to modulate the immune system and bring balance to an under active or over active immune system. The specialty mushrooms in this blend are also rich in glyconutrients (“essential sugars”) that serve as building blocks for many of the most critical parts of the immune system, such as antibodies and recognition sites. The recognition sites on the outer surface of a white blood cell allow it to recognize and destroy invasive pathogenic microbes, such as bacteria, viruses and candida. A well balanced immune system provided with all the nutrients needed for optimum performance is the body’s greatest asset to promoting a disease-free environment in which healthy cell growth can be maintained.

The Super BõKU™ Táke mushroom blend also provide a wide-array of adaptogens, prebiotics and potent antioxidants. In fact, many of these mushrooms are so rich in antioxidants that they have ORAC values similar to super fruits. Chaga is especially rich in antioxidants and has recently been shown to have the highest ORAC value of any fruit, vegetable or mushroom tested so far. These mushrooms are also very rich in triterpenes, which act as adaptogens, and are the reason why these mushrooms are traditionally used as tonics to help the body deal with stress. These ingredients also help calm the mind, improve memory, aid concentration, and sharpen focus without chemical stimulants. With all the different constituents present in these specialty mushrooms, the addition of Super BõKU™ Táke provides BõKU™ Superfood with an even greater array of nutrients, antioxidants, immune support, tonic properties and health benefits.

Super Ingredients

All of BõKU™ unique ingredients have their own amazing stories to share – and these three are no exception.

From one of the world’s most powerful foods to an exotic berry known for its extremely high anti-oxidant content, the super fruits in BõKU™ – as well as many other superfood ingredients – contain powerful nutritional medicine that can help prevent and even reverse serious diseases, from diabetes to heart disease.

Organic Maca Root Juice – also known as BõKU™ Superstar Maca – is made from an organic vegetable that grows about 15,000 feet in the mountains of Peru. Harvested by humans in the Andean Mountains for centuries, Maca was eaten by Inca warriors before battles for its ability to enhance strength and endurance. Considered one of the world’s most powerful foods, Maca has been used for 10,000 years for adrenal,thyroid and hormonal support, and provides energy from pure nutrition without the potentially harmful side effects of caffeine. A mineral rich, turnip-like root, Maca has been traditionally eaten to increase libido, improve mental clarity, balance hormones and increase vitality.

Organic Goji Berry Juice – made from one of the most exotic and delicious berries in the world – is revered for its extremely high anti-oxidant content. Used for thousands of years by herbalists in China, Tibet and India, Goji berries are known to protect the liver, helpeyesight and improve sexual function and fertility. Goji berries have also been used to support the immune system, buffer the effects of stress and improve circulation. As an extra benefit, many in Asia have considered Goji berries an age-old secret for longevity.

Organic Nopal Cactus – used for thousands of years by Mexican natives as a food and for enhanced health and vitality – is an ancient Latin American power food that has been “rediscovered.” A vegetable made from the young stem segments of prickly pear, Nopales are rich in soluble dietary fiber, riboflavin and a range of minerals, as well as vitamins A, C, K and B6. Not only has it been used as a tremendous aid to diabetics to help balance blood sugar, but it is being looked at for its possible effects to reduce hunger, obesity, lower cholesterol and elevate mood. Nopal Cactus can also be a wonderful detoxifier for the liver and digestive system.

With these three super ingredients – combined with many other superfood ingredients in BõKU™ – the body receives what nature intended: the finest natural ingredients from living plants completely void of artificial chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides.

Introducing our new 30 ounce Family Size.

Our BõKU™ Super Food is now available in a 30 ounce Family Size container for only $89.95.(The plastic bottles we use for our BõKU™ Super Food are 100% BPA Free.)

• Teens
• Pesticides
• NEW PRODUCTS
• Eco Friendly Bags

July Recipe

This is the traditional rich ice cream recipe and reminds us of green tea ice cream ONLY BETTER with a richer more satisfying taste. The BÕKU tastes really great and the subtle additional fruits in the BÕKU powder come up in the ice cream as a welcome after taste. I make ice cream for my family and friends all the time and they simply loved the taste and rich color of this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cup whole milk

1 ¼ cup heavy whipping
cream

1 cup superfine sugar

4 scoops BÕKU

Special Tools:

Electric ice cream machine
Electric beater or blender

Directions:

Follow the manufacturer’s pre-churning instructions.

Whip the 1 ¼ C heavy cream in the blender or with the electric beater until just whipped. While still blending, add the 1 C sugar followed by the 4 scoops BÕKU powder and finally 1 ½ C whole milk. Blend until mixed well.

Pour or spoon into the electric ice cream machine and churn for anywhere from 30 minutes to 45 minutes OR until it becomes soft ice cream.

The time depends on the air temperature and varies.

Spoon churned ice cream into a plastic freezer container and freeze until firm.

ENJOY!

Recipe by Laura Lee, aspiring Ice Creamista

Have a recipe you would like to share? Email it to us. If we use it, we will send you a free gift with your next purchase.

Once you get over the green color, Boku makes you feel good from head to toe. My friends make faces because of the color but I tell them that I am getting all sorts of fruits & veggies in just one glass! I have the most energy out of all my friends and I think it’s because of Boku. Maybe someday they’ll get over themselves and try it too.

Send us a photos of your BoKU baby, even the four legged, furry kind. We may use it in our next newsletter.

GREEN FACT:
Plastic bags and other plastic garbage thrown in the the ocean kill as many as 1,000,000 sea creatures every year!

Good News!

A fellow parent called me the other day distressed over her teenager’s numerous health complaints. She rambled off a series of issues that included constipation, insomnia, bloating, and mood swings. This list sounded like the ailments of someone 60, not 16!

Sad but true, our teenagers are plagued with such serious health problems that we parents must take them into our own hands. Yet, as much as we want to help our teens, many parents feel helpless when faced with the concerns they are up against today. Low energy, acne and obesity, eating and attention-related disorders, and juvenile diabetes are all rampant in the teenaged population. The average teen diet consists of a mere fraction of what this age group requires nutritionally.

We made BõKU™ Super Food and Super Cleanse with teens in mind. Teens need help, and BõKU™ offers them, and their parents, an easy-to-do program of cleansing and detoxifying, while satisfying essential daily nutrient requirements. Our products can help teens rise above the fast food lifestyle that is leading them toward serious nutritional deficiencies and resulting health problems.

Poor eating habits need to be addressed as a disease in and of itself! Teenage girls, especially, tend to binge eat after fad dieting, and often complain of constipation, bloating and acne. Both BõKU™ products address these problems. Our 3-day cleanse clears out old toxic matter in the colon which contributes to ongoing constipation. Probiotics and Omega 3-rich fiber in our Super Food provide a daily solution to chronic constipation, as well as nutrients to support clear skin and high energy free from caffeine.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Pesticides

Every year, approximately one-third of the U.S. population uses insect repellants containing DEET to ward off mosquitoes and other pests. At present, DEET is used in more than 230 products with concentrations up to 100 percent.

With heavy exposure to DEET and other insecticides, humans may experience memory loss, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, tremors and shortness of breath. These symptoms may not be evident until months or even years after exposure. The most severe damage occurs when DEET is used concurrently with other insecticides, such as pyrethrum, for prolonged and frequent periods of time.

At this time, there is little information about the short-term, singular and occasional use of DEET. Further government testing of the chemical’s safety is necessary. However, frequent and long-term use of DEET, especially in combination with other chemicals or medications, could cause brain deficits in vulnerable populations, particularly children.
(source: http://www.dukemednews.org/news/healthtip.php?id=5656)

NEW PRODUCTS

We are super excited to introduce you to our newest BõKU™products; BõKU™ Stripper soap and BõKU™ Super Bug Off!(These will be available online in August!)

BõKU™ SuperBug Off Soap!

A safe, effective, allnatural soap that contains a unique blend of beneficial herbs & essential oils, including Peppermint, Litsea, Basil, Citronella & Lavender, that are safe for you and your pets sensitive skin. keep away annoying bugs and make life outdoors more pleasurable. You can use it on your pets AND yourself!

BõKU™ Super Bug Off Spray!

All natural insect repellent made with an essential oil blend of Basil, Cedar, Citronella, Eucalyptas, Lavender, Litsea, Peppermint & Pine, that bugs don’t like. Safe for pets and people.

BõKU™Stripper Soap

An all natural exfoliating blend of ground Apricot Kernals, Walnut Shells, Strawberry Seeds, Jojoba Beads, & Loofa combined with essentiial oils and vitamins E & C to strip away dead skin cells and reveal younger, softer skin.

Paper or Plastic?

The correct answer is NEITHER!

Here’s how paper and plastic stack up side by side:

To make all the bags we use each year, it takes 14 million trees for paper and 12 million barrels of oil for plastic. The production of paper bags creates 70 percent more air pollution than plastic, but plastic bags create four times the solid waste — enough to fill the Empire State Building two and a half times. And they can last up to a thousand years.

Plastic, because it’s cheaper to produce, is the overwhelming choice of grocery stores across the nation — the average family of four uses almost 1,500 of these a year.

San Francisco is limiting consumers’ freedom of choice, allowing only biodegradable plastic bags, which break down over months rather than hundreds of years.

For both types of bags, the environmentalist mantra is the same — reuse and recycle. (Source: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/1853848)

When you purchase our BõKU™ Eco Friendly Grocery Bags you get THREE of our shopping bags that are designed to fit in your pocket or your purse. Our woven nylon bags measures 18 x 18 when open and folds inside itself, to form a tiny little bundle that nearly fits anywhere. Our bags have a 20 pound capacity and are machine washable in cold water. You can take this ingenious bag with you to the grocery store and say goodbye to paper AND plastic.

• Weight Loss
• Artificial Sweeteners
• Our First BoKU Baby
• Are You Drinking Enough Water
  

June Recipe

BõKU™ Super Food Smoothie

Great for breakfast, snacks, or a light meal replacement

Smoothie Ingredients

1 cup of soy, hemp, or rice milk.

1½ Cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries)

1 banana

1 apple or pear cut into chunks

2-8 scoops BõKU™ Super Food. (Increase the amount as your body adjusts to the flavor and energizing effect.)

1-2 Tablespoons flax or coconut oil

Just enough water to blend smoothly

Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth; pour into a large glass and enjoy.

Recipe by Chakra Earthsong.

Testimonial

“I like to joke around that I am a BOKU addict, but really it is so true!! I began using BOKU during my pregnancy and felt the differences immediately. I was full of energy, slept better, and became very regular. I had anamazing pregnancy and an even more amazing delivery. I continue to use BOKU daily and can say that at times that I have run out, I have felt awful within days. I now make sure to be stocked with BOKU as I can not live without it!! Thank you for making a product that is trulylife-changing!!”

– Jennifer L., Encinitas, CA

Jaden-Cole (23 months)

BõKU™ Super Food and Super Cleanse help you lose weight & enhance lifestyle!

As our waistlines expand, so does our obsession with both the problem of being overweight, and the search for a solution. Fad diets, products promising miracle results, programs selling everything from hormone replacement to pre-packaged meals, all offer so many choices it’s hard to know where to begin. At BõKU™ International we know it’s about lifestyle changes and nutrition. We also know from personal experience that BõKU™ Super Food is part of the answer for shrinking the waistline of our nation, and for filling the empty nutritional “tanks” most of us are running on. Let’s get clear on some key points so we can spring into action with the BõKU™ weight loss revolution.
One in three Americans suffers from obesity, and another 34% are unhealthily overweight. This translates to close to 90 million overweight Americans! Moreover, studies indicate that overweight people are most commonly in the younger generation; our children 12 and under are fatter historically than ever before. Additionally, over the last decade, the incidence of obesity among U.S. adults has risen by over 50 percent! CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY

Artificial Sweeteners

From: Martha Stewart Whole Living Body & Soul Magazine

Q. I’m trying to cut back on calories. Is it OK to opt for foods made with artificial sweeteners?

A. If you’re looking to lose weight, turning to artificial sweeteners might actually backfire. Scientists at Purdue University have discovered that choosing saccharin-sweetened foods and drinks may cause greater weight gain than plain old sugar. Although their research focused on lab rats, it gels with emerging evidence that obesity risk could be higher among people who frequently drink diet soda. When you consume sweet foods or drinks, your body readies itself to take in a lot of calories. If those calories aren’t delivered, the new study suggests, your metabolic system can get thrown off, making it harder to burn off calories and increasing your chances of overeating later on. What’s more, saccharin (and aspartame) has been linked to cancer in a number of other animal studies. So instead of chugging diet soda or eating artificially sweetened snacks, I’d encourage satisfying your sweet tooth with healthier foods like fruit, sorbets, or a few squares of dark chocolate.

Text by Dr. Brent Ridge

First Published: June 2008

Sugar in soda

We came across some eye-opening statistics about the sugar content in soda. For the full story click here.

Are you drinking enough water?

Ideally, a healthy person needs to drink half of their body weight, in ounces, of pure water each day. Avoid tap water which is loaded with chlorine & chlorine by-products. When you exercise, reside in a hot climate or are overweight you need to take in even more water. (Consult your Health Care Provider for their recommendations.)

Water helps your metabolism and it assists your body in keeping your cells hydrated. If you become dehydrated your body is more likely to store fat.

Don’t wait until you “feel thirsty” to drink water. You should instead drink water throughout the day to avoid becoming dehydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include headaches, loss of concentration, tiredness, dry skin and eyes. Ongoing dehydration can cause problems with your kidneys, liver, joints, and muscles.

Water is the key to weight loss & proper body function. Drink, guzzle, chug your way to health!Our shipping costs:

GOOD NEWS!

We are reducing our shipping and handling charges. Due to our high customer volume we have negotiated lower shipping charges. Now it will cost you less to ship your package via The United States Postal Service. With our lower shipping rates we will be able to save our customers an average of $3.00 per order. Look for these savings on all future orders.

Great Summer Gift Idea

The BoKU Beach Blanket by Rolle is the ultimate summer sun and surf companion. Everything you need for a day at the beach all in one. It is also luxurious blanket that converts into a stylish shoulder bag to stash all your favorite seaside accessories. Each Blanket boasts sophisticated features including, hidden pockets, a patented anchoring system (removable custom brass coins in 4 corners that hold the blanket in place while laying on the sand), double layer construction,(Cotton terry cloth on top to keep you cool and comfortable, breathable micro fiber on the bottom that dries quickly while resisting sand). Plus an inflatable pillow at the top of the blanket that provides the perfect resting spot for your head. Featured in People magazine, Life & Style Weekly, Luxury Las Vegas, Hampton, Vogue, etc.. Click here for more info.

FREE GIFT!

The next 300 orders will receive a FREE BoKU Super Bar.

This incredibly delicious chocolate and peanut energy bar is the perfect nutrient dense snack for those on the go! Far more nutritious than traditional performance bars, Boku Super Bars are low in calories, low in Carbs and you won’t believe the taste! Each certified organic bar contains 2500 milligrams of pure Maca powder for enhanced immunity, unprecedented strength, endurance, mental clarity and hormonal balance. All with no fillers or harmful stimulants! Only the power of pure organic nutrition!

June 19th, 2008 Issue 2

• Letter from our CEO 
• Tips for a great 3-Day Cleanse 
• Complete Cleansing Instructions

BõKU™ Green Caesar Salad & Dressing

Enjoy BoKU’s version of a Classic Caesar Salad Dressing, which traditionally contains raw eggs and anchovies. Our vegetarian version is refreshingly clean and green! Use organic ingredients whenever possible.

Salad Ingredients

1 head Romaine lettuce, in bite-size pieces

3 T Parmesan cheese, shaved

½ C Walnuts, raw or lightly toasted, in pieces

½ C Kalamata olives, pitted

Dressing Ingredients

½ C Olive oil, extra-virgin

2 cloves Garlic, fresh minced

1 tsp Sea salt

1 tsp Dijon or stoneground mustard

1 scoop BoKU™ Super Food

1 Lemon, juiced

Freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Place lettuce in large salad bowl and sprinkle walnuts on top. Combine dressing ingredients until smooth with either a whisk or in blender. Drizzle dressing on lettuce, and toss until lettuce is lightly coated. Top with parmesan shavings. Serve olives on the side as a condiment.

Green Caesar Salad beautifully rounds out any meal. Enjoy an easy meal of brown rice or spelt flour pasta tossed with fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil and sea salt, along with lightly steamed broccoli.

Recipe by Chakra Earthsong; for a schedule of Chakra’s live food uncooking classes emailchakra@chakraearthsong.com

Testimonial

I’ve been using BoKU Superfood for a full month now and am amazed at how I feel already. I have healthy habits/lifestyle and felt good before I started using Boku, but can’t get over how much better AND energetic I feel.

– Theresa G., Nashua, NH

We are pleased to announce our brand new, easy-to-use website: www.bokusuperfood.com. Our shopping cart is newly designed to serve our auto ship customers more smoothly.

We know that gaining and maintaining a healthy edge takes time and consistency, so we designed our Auto Ship Program to save you both time and money!

BõKU™ Super Food retails for $59.95 per bottle when purchased individually. As an auto-ship customer you can purchase BõKU™ Super Food for the deeply discounted price of $29.95 per bottle, and order one at a time, or as many bottles as you like. It will automatically be delivered to you once a month.

You can save 50% off the regular retail price of BõKU™ Super Food by being on auto ship! What’s more, when you order up to three bottles on the auto ship program, you pay shipping and handling for only one bottle!

Auto shipping conserves our time, saving us money too, and we gladly pass on these saving to you. Click here to sign up for our energy-saving auto ship program.

With our economical auto ship program your entire family can enjoy the incredible benefit of super nutrition each and every day.

The time for Spring Cleansing has arrived! If you are considering doing a cleanse, try our BõKU™ 3-day Super Cleanse. It’s easy to do, produces great results, and is one of the most remarkable things you can do for yourself.

Please note: auto ship can be canceled at any time. Simply call or email our office to cancel.

Merci BõKU™,

Lynn Rolle
CEO

BõKU™ Super Cleanse takes only 3 days!

Now is the time for Spring cleaning, inside and out. The BõKU™ Super Cleanse is an easy-to-use, 3-day cleanse. It consists of just 2 products: Step 1, Motion Herbal Capsules and Step 2, Clarify Detoxifying Powder.

If you really want a good, deep cleanse, follow our dietary suggestions. The following suggestions will make your 3-day cleanse outstanding! <Click here to read more>

BõKU Super Cleanse Instructions

Our simple, highly effective intestinal cleanse consists of two products: Step 1, Motion Herbal Capsules and Step 2, Clarify Detoxifying Powder.

For best results plan your 3-day cleanse during a time when you can follow the suggested guidelines and eat lots of fresh, preferably organic produce.

Meal & lifestyle guidelines: Refrain from eating meat, dairy, sugar and flour products for the entire 3-day cleanse. Do not smoke, or drink alcohol, and preferably refrain from caffeine as well. Your body will be happy to have a break from these habits!<Click here to read more>