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Earth Day 2014

Earth Day is today and it's time to celebrate the wonderful planet we call HOME.  Get out there and show your planet some love.  Whether it's going to local parks in your area and picking up, riding your bike instead of your car this week, or something small as turning the lights off when you leave a room!  Here's a look a  40 Tips to go greener at home  from the blog site " The Art of Simple", she offers up some quick and easy ways to help our  planet on a daily basis!   When trying to "go green" there's a few things to be aware of when attempting to live a "greener" lifestyle, check out down below for some more helpful tips: Know Your Labels: - 100% Organic is truly organic and the most sustainable choice when going organic. This means that no harmful chemicals are used, that animals are raised according to strict standards and that farmland is managed sustainably. There are no hormones used, there’s no irradiation, and ge...

Oil Pulling 101!

Have you tried "oil pulling" yet? It's the trendy new way to help get rid of bacteria and whiten your smile all at the same time! All you have to do is swish coconut or sunflower oil around your mouth for 20 minutes and...VOILA! Both of our products have gotten rave reviews! Oil Pulling 101: • Buy cold-pressed, unrefined coconut oil • Pull in the morning on an empty stomach. This is also when there’s the most bacteria in your mouth. • Don’t spit in your sink: And if you do, have Drano nearby. The oil can cause major clogs when it solidifies. • Have two separate toothbrushes: one for right after swishing and a separate for your daily morning and night brushing routine. • Swish with hot salt water immediately after oil pulling this will help rem ove the oil from your mouth.
The ground is beginning to thaw, buds make their way up through the soil and the ground comes alive again…Yay for SPRING!  Of course, with Spring here we have Easter coming right around the corner. Since Easter is in two weeks, I selected two of my favorite spring recipes for you, using fresh, seasonal ingredients such as  parsley , to create a delicious, healthy, gluten free dishes.    I’m kind of obsessed with these deviled eggs, and given that Easter is near, what could be more appropriate? They’re easy to make, full of protein and   naturally gluten free !   Deviled Eggs are perfectly simple and elegant for a party, and make a great casual everyday gluten free snack for all to enjoy!   Deviled Eggs ·          5 large hard boiled eggs, cooled and shelled ·          1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise or grapeseed oil ·     ...

Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, California!

T his week you can find us at the Natural Product Expo in Anaheim, California!  What is the  Natural Products Expo ? It's the leading trade show in the natural, organic and healthy products industry!  It attracts over 60,000 industry professionals and 3,000 exhibits to the Anaheim Convention Center every year.  It was rated one of the top 200 trade shows in the U.S by Tradeshow Week. eSutras Organics and Cocoa Cravings will be representing Chi-town in Cali this weekend!  We'll have all your favorites available including our Om Tao Tea, which offers amazing benefits for mind and body!Om Tao Tea helps repair nerve damage caused by stress, and relieves insomia and hypertension.  This tea includes western herbs combined with a Balinese blend which consists of 3 different lotuses and is primarily a mind– body relaxing tea. Also, our teas are CAFFEINE FREE! We'll also be featuring our delicious drinking chocolates and cocoa from Cocoa Cravings.  Dr...

Pumpkins Galore!

Fall is here, Halloween is looming, and Pumpkin Season is in full swing! Whether it's carved scary pumpkins decorating you front lawn or the delicious pumpkin spices infused in drinks and food, pumpkins are here and it's best we make the most of it! Try this classic recipe (with an eSutras twist!) of Homemade Pumpkin Bread!                                      Pumpkin Bread                                          (Serves about 8) 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder ...

Wake Up the Week!

Some people are morning people...and some people need a little extra nudge in the morning. For those who need a nudge, eSutras Organics has just what you need... Unique Coffee Sweeteners ! Our delicious and unique sweeteners will give your coffee (or tea!) a  tasty addition and give you the perk you were looking for! Not only does our sweetener kit contain 3 different flavors of sweet treats for you to try, they are also 3 different types of sweeteners! Chocolate Vanilla Agave - Incredibly easy to use, our Agave Chocolate Vanilla is a great choice for beginners looking to use tasty natural alternatives to sugar for the first time.The purity of natural vanilla, rich flavor of dark cocoa and fruitiness of Agave, makes this gourmet healthy sweetener a classic and must try! Mocha Sugar - Made with Organic Raw Cane Sugar and pure Arribica  coffee bean extract, this sugar is packed with nutrients and NO artificial additives. Healthy and tastes good, too! Jaggery -...

Fall Fun!

  Fall has snuck up on us once again! While summer makes a hasty exit, Fall and all of our holiday seasons are settling in. Don't be late for this holiday season, stock up on nutritious and hearty snacks , calming and delicious hot teas , and the number one cold weather staple: HOT COCOA ! And check out the upcoming Cooking Week Sale we are having on our partner site Abe's Market ! We will be featuring all cooking ingredients, baking kits , sugars , spices , AND more! This week ONLY!