Lush Escapes Retreat September'11


2011. This is one year I am not going to forget easily. I feel like I have learned and accomplished more during the last 12 months, than I have in my entire 26 years prior.

I have been busy learning about running a successful business, about what it takes to experience ultimate health levels all of the time, what really makes people tick, the extraordinary powers of the universe, and about myself.

Better Raw workshop



I'm a Firewalker!

So you could say that I’ve learned a couple of things.

Right now I’m sitting on the porch at my parent’s house in Ecuador, watching a passionate rain dance with 80 odd citrus trees and I realise that from the massive information overload I’ve come here to decipher, there are some things I now know for sure...

Elliot and I breaking through limiting beliefs

With one hand, you can split a block of wood in half without 18 months of Martial Arts training and you can walk on 1800 degrees F burning coals without any damage to your feet. It is all in your head.

Getting the most out of food is not only about what you eat, but what you do not eat. And most importantly, it is about the state you are in when you are eating.

Those that forgive quickly are literally capable of anything.

There are six basic human needs and absolutely every feeling, act or decision we make is based upon fulfilling a minimum of 2 of these needs at a time: Certainty, Uncertainty/Variety, Significance, Connection, Growth and Contribution. It is only by meeting the spiritual needs (Growth & Contribution), that you will experience sustainable joy vs. momentary pleasure.

Underneath that tough facade, men are really rather sensitive. They need nurture, love and attention no less than women do. Stereotypes are an illusion.

All people genuinely want to feel like they are helpful.

Just because you are a CEO, doesn’t mean you must go hard nonstop to be successful. World class endurance athletes are in the top 10% of slow twitch category and the sprinters are in the top 10% of fast twitch. Everyone else in inside 80%. Find your natural pace and work with it, it is the only way you will be most efficient and produce your absolute best results.

You are never angry for the reasons you think you are. There’s an older hurt under that. You must remember it, return to it, feel it and release it before dealing with the present. Not to mention the future.

People are really unattractive when they try to be someone they are not.

Gratitude and Love are two most powerful words in the universe. Even the water structure changes to purity when you utter those two words.

You can never be too alkaline living in this world but a body that is 100% acidic is dead. Maintaining a healthy PH balance will create barriers against any disease, as cancer thrives in acidity. Food plays a large factor here, but not solely. Seeing a puppy or a baby, or listening to classical music even when you don’t like it, can make you more alkaline. Listening to heavy metal music even when you love it will make you more acidic. Stress is the most acid forming of all.

When you are truly happy for the success and joy of others, you can’t help but notice how much success and joy there is to go around all of a sudden.

The more I learn, the less I realise I know, the more I realise I am capable of, the less I discover I’ve got to know to get there.

Lush Escapes Retreat June'11

Hey guys,

I just received a copy of the most recent issue of Funky Raw magazine, and got lost in a meditative bliss reading all the upbeat articles and healthy tips.

One of them was a review of my very own eBook 'Purified- Your Complete 7 Day Detox Program' !

Here's some snippets of what Jessie Maguire shares:


"The design of the eBook is clean, clear and easy to read. Tanya's energy and enthusiasm is evident and inspiring"

"After explaining what detox is all about and how this is not a diet, Tanya lists her principles for success and outlines all the essentials for beginners: what to avoid while on the detox, such as caffeine, about emotions discharging, and other detox symptoms that may come up and how to minimise them"

"Tanya gets us so well organised!"

"This book gets better and better as you read it. One thing I really liked about this guide is how there are actually two complete plans: one for the budget detoxer, and another more luxurious program, including superfoods galore"

"The recipes in both programs look delicious, but the preparation time for all of them is under 30 minutes."

"Everything you need is here to do the detox happily and feel supported on your way. A recommended eBook"



I reckon that's pretty darn good!
Yep I am super stoked with that.
Thanks Jessie :))))

x Tanya

Winter is literally on our door step here in UK and we've just had Halloween, but those pumpkins haven't stopped haunting me. Guilt-tripping me, as they are in season and I still haven't done anything with them.

I am pretty big on seasonal foods and I know I'd have a hard time forgiving myself for missing out on this cute and sweet immune booster, so as per usual I went a little crazy with every kind of pumpkin, squash and gourds a store has to offer. It made its way into nut loafs, crackers, sauces, pies and the iconic pumpkin soup! Recipe below, but first...


1. Low in fat. Frankly I don’t believe in counting calories and think if you are still doing so, you’ve missed the point completely. But it is always good to know that the raw pumpkin (before it’s heated and the carbs turn to addictive weight-gain promoting sugars) is indeed an excellent low fat food.

2. Masses of fibre! Fibre helps you eliminate nasties and hence lowers your risk of bowel cancer, diabetes and constipation.

3. Carotenoids rich. The exact reason why carrots, squashes and pumpkins have that beautiful orange tone, beta-carotene is automatically converted to Vitamin A in the body and acts as an important anti-aging antioxidant. Yes please.

4. Vitamin C. Another major antioxidant to slow down the aging process, and protect the body for disease, cancer and pollution. Just one cup serving of raw pumpkin provides half the recommended daily dose of vitamin C.

5. Loaded with potassium. This amazing mineral enables nutrients to move into and waste to move out of your cells. It is super for metabolism and gut movement, healthy nerve sand muscles, as well as helping secretion of insulin for blood sugar control to produce constant energy.

6. Many minerals. Butternut squash and pumpkin have an array of other minerals such as iron, calcium, copper, phosphorous and especially zinc. Zinc is vital for healthy skin and a major booster for your immune system. Mother-Nature doesn’t give us pumpkins in flu season for no reason.




3 cups butternut squash/ pumpkin
1 cup pure water
1 golden sweet apple
juice of 1 lemon
2 Tbsp tahini
1/2 inch ginger root
1/2 red chilli, deseeded
2 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp fresh thyme
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
pinch pepper
optional: fresh thyme, pumpkin cubes and seeds to garnish

-Roughly chop the squash, apple, chilli and ginger
-Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend
[Note: use a tamper for a high powdered blender, pulse or add more water as needed]
-The soup will be warming from the chilli, but if you like the temperature to be warm too, just leave to blend for 2-3 minutes
-Garnish with fresh herbs, small diced pumpkin cubes and pumpkin seeds





Do you like this recipe? How about another 38 warming, hearty and healthy raw food recipes for winter? In my brand new eBook 'Nourished', you will find only the healthiest, enzyme rich and nutrient dense ingredients, which I specifically combined to support you and your immune system during the cold months of the year. Check out what you will find>>