Vitality4Life Sun Garden

Vitality4life Sun Garden

* Patented LED-Light Hydroponic Wick Technology Utilizing a patented LED wick Watering Hydroponic System, the Sun Garden solves the shortcomings of existing Hydroponic cultivation methods.
* Save money by growing herbs, sprouts and vegetables all year round
* pick and eat - There is no longer a need to worry about pesticides, chemicals and toxins in your fruits and vegetables. 

* Enjoy fresh, nutrient rich, living foods - “With the Sun Garden my vegetables come straight from the garden and on-to my plate with as little interference as possible” – Roger Akins, Vitality 4 Life, Founder

The Vitality 4 Life Sun Garden is a convenient way to grow organic herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers in your home. 

The Sun Garden requires a small amount of space and is very easy to maintain and use.

Features

Patented LED-Light Hydroponic Wick Technology
Utilizing a patented LED wick Watering Hydroponic System, the Sun Garden solves the shortcomings of existing Hydroponic cultivation methods.

The unit has a central wick that runs through the base of the soil tray and is fed into the water tray. The two ends of this wick are immersed in water at all times, remaining damp. This ensures the plants are hydrated without ever being over-watered.

There are no drainage holes, which means it can be kept indoors without risk of leakage or mess. The Sun Garden also only consumes a minimal amount of electricity (40W), so it is also very economical to run.

- adjustable height
- stackable
- LED life expectancy of between 30,000 to 50,000 hours
- Footprint is 69cm long, 62cm high and 36cm wide

Benefits

Save money and grow vegetables all year round
Growing even a small amount of your own produce can make a significant financial saving to you as well as having the peace of mind of knowing exactly where and how it is grown. The Sun Garden provides optimal growing conditions in an indoor or outdooor environment. 

A unique feature of the Sun Garden is that you can easily stagger growth so that plants reach maturity at different times. 

You can have a constant supply of produce all year-round, regardless of season.

Perfect for:

• Basil
• Parsley
• Wheatgrass
• Rocket
• Radish
• Mint
• Tomatoes
• Chili
• Chinese greens such as Bok Choy
• Lavendar
• Chamomile

Pick and eat

There is nothing quite like harvesting lettuce, herbs, Chinese greens and so much more straight from the garden and throwing a salad together. With a bag of mixed lettuce costing around $4, you won't have waste or this continual cost. There is no longer a need to worry about pesticides, chemicals and toxins in your fruits and vegetables. 

Enjoy fresh, nutrient rich, living foods

“With the Sun Garden my vegetables come straight from the garden and on-to my plate with as little interference as possible” – Roger Akins, Vitality 4 Life, Founder

The Sun Garden working with your existing outdoor garden

Not only are you able to grow vegetables like lettuce or a radish from seed to full maturity, the Sun Garden is also the perfect environment for germinating and sprouting vegetables, fruits and herbs. 

By “starting off” your vegetables, fruits and herbs in the Sun Garden you are able to give them the best chance at a successful growth in an outdoor garden. You can easily transplant sprouted plants into your outdoor garden when they have successfully reached the Vegetative Growth Stage. This will give your seeds the safe "kick-start" they need to flourish in an outdoor environment.

Watch the video in above section for assembly and planting instructions.

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Article: Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

by Vitality4Life.com.au

Vitality 4 Life has put together a wonderful collection of fruit and veggie smoothies as part of your healthy diet. All these smoothies contain nothing but raw foods and therefore make a perfect addition to your raw food diet.

Berry Blast Smoothie

In this recipe berries bring a sweet fragrance with a subtle tart overtone and make this low GI treat a real winner. Research is suggesting that raspberries have the potential to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and tumour formation. Raspberries contain ellagic acid, an antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and prevents damage to cell membranes. Whilst fresh berries are best, freezing does not destroy their anti-oxidant activity and is sometimes more convenient. Berries are also heart-healthy foods. In a Finnish study, subjects who ate two serves of berries a day were found to have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol.

Spinach has been found to have thirteen different flavonoid compounds with anti-cancer properties. Spinach has been shown to slow down the growth of cancer cells in the stomach and the prostrate and to be inversely related to the incidence of breast cancer. Spinach has also been shown to protect against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer and arthritis.

Ingredients:

1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
1 apple
3 big handfuls of baby spinach
2 cups of water

Using any good blender – we use the Power Mill Blender - blend together the apples, raspberries, blueberries and water for 30 seconds. Add the baby spinach and blend until smooth.

Warming Ginger Smoothie

The combination of pineapple, mango and ginger in this smoothie gives it an Asian twist. If you are in a cold climate then don’t let this stop you from drinking green smoothies. Ginger is warming on a cold day and also helpful during colds and flus to help you sweat and promote detoxification. Ginger also eliminates intestinal gas, relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract and is anti-inflammatory. In herbal remedies, ginger is used to alleviate nausea, dizziness and vomiting. To benefit from ginger you only need to use a little, as the active substances in ginger are so concentrated.

Pineapple is an excellent source of manganese, which is an important mineral in energy production. Pineapple is often recommended to promote good digestion.

Ingredients:

½ head romaine lettuce
1 cup pineapple
1 large mango
1-inch fresh ginger

Blend the pineapple, mango, ginger and water for 30 seconds. Add the romaine lettuce and blend until smooth.

We use the amazing Power Mill Blender to achieve the best results in the shortest time possible.

Totally Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 avocado
1 large cucumber
2 cups spinach
2 large leaves collard greens
2 leaves black kale
3 lemons, juice only
1.5 cups water
(a few slices of a Gala apple sometimes)

Blend well using the extremely versatile Power Mill Blender

This recipe is from www.greensmoothiechallenge.org

Kiwi and Avocado Green Smoothie

Avocado makes it creamy. Kiwi adds a little grit and spice, especially when you toss them in unpeeled!

Serves 2 easily

Ingredients:

2 cups of water
2 Kiwi Fruits
1/4 cup of banana
1 mango
3 cups of kale
1 avocado

Blend well using the Power Mill Blender

For people who are not getting enough green foods, this is a really great way to get started with a huge bank of enzymes.

Sergei Boutenko’s Favourite Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

5 kale leaves (green)
1/2 bunch of fresh dill
1/2 lime (juiced)
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes
2 cups of water

Blend well using the Power Mill Blender

This recipe is from www.greensmoothiechallenge.org

Victoria Boutenko’s Favourite Green Smoothie

6 leaves of red leaf lettuce
1/4 bunch of fresh basil
1/2 lime (juiced)
1/2 red onion
2 celery sticks
1/4 avocado
2 cups of water

Blend well using the Power Mill Blender

This recipe is from www.greensmoothiechallenge.org

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Article: From The Juicer To The Plate: Healthy Pulp Recipes

Article Source: Vitality4life.com.au

Simple and easy pulp recipes so that can utilise the left-over pulp from your Juicer!

Enjoying your cold press juicer doesn't have to end at simply juice. Although they churn out nutritious juices time after time, they also expel fresh pulp just waiting to be used. What most people don't realise is that the pulp is still full of nutirients and has tonnes of fibre in it. Depending on the fruit or vegetables you are juicing the pulp will either be quite wet or dry, but both will still have a large amount of dietary fibre available. Australians throw out $8 Billion worth of food every year and 33% of this is fresh fruit and vegetables. At Vitality 4 Life a constant question asked is "What can I do so I don't waste any of the produce I juice?" With this in mind, we have compiled a small collection of ideas and recipes to add to your collection.

What can you do with the leftover pulp?

Composting

The first thing you might think is composting. If you love composting, using left over pulp in your garden is one of the most natural and green ideas to help the environment. This process absorbs carbon from the atmosphere, locking it away in your soil. This ongoing storage process is a form of carbon sequestrian. It also prevents weed growth and reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill sites.

Smoothies

Instead of green powders, try adding real vegetable pulp to your next smoothie to add additional fibre and nutrients to a healthy blend. Try blending pulp with blueberries, bananas, romaine lettuce and natural yogurt.

Pet Food

Feed it to your furry friends! Add a little leftover pulp to your dog's food bowl, they are guaranteed to enjoy vegetables full of fibre. Give your dog fruit and veggie pulp whenever possible. Be aware though, some fruits and vegetables can be toxic to your pets. You should research these before feeding them any pulp.

Tasty Pulp Recipes

Black Bean and Veggie Burgers

There are so many recipes for veggie burgers, but this is a favourite amongst our Vitality 4 Life team. Full of wholesome fibre and fresh spices, there is so much flavour jam-packed for a tasty treat. Try substituting or adding spices to make Middle Eastern or Greek flavoured patties.

Ingredients

• 1 can black bean, drained
• 3 carrots
• 2 beets
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup lettuce
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/4 cup cilantro
• 1/2 jalepeno, seeds removed
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. fresh ground cumin
• 1 tsp. chilli powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. peppet
• canola or vegetable oil

Procedure

1. Cut carrots, beets, parsley, and leafy lettuce into small chunks and run through the Hurom Slow Juicer.
2. Pulse the black beans in a food processor with the onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic until consistency is chunky but blended.
3. Add the blended mixture to the veggie pulp in a large bowl.
4. Add spices, eggs and bread crumbs mixing until well incorporated. Form mixture into 5” patties.
5. If cooking on a grill, use a sheet of foil that is well oiled and cook for 8-10 minutes on each side.
6. If cooking on a nonstick pan, put on medium high heat and add a tablesppon of oil to the pan. Cook one each side for 4-5 minutes.
7. Enjoy! :)

Dog Treats

Our pets are just as important as us, and they need nutrients and wholesome foods to keep healthy. Many pets are even overweight and this recipe can be used as a great way to keep your pets expanding waistline to a minimum. Not only is this recipe great, you will save money on treats and bones and your dog will love them.

Ingredients

• 8 cups juice pulp (make sure you don’t have anything toxic to dogs in your pulp)
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup ground flax soaked in 2 cups water for 1/2 hour
• 1/4 cup nama shoyu (optional)

Procedure

1. Mix all ingredients together and spread on non-stick sheets 1/4 inch thick.
2. Score into 1-inch squares.
3. Using the BioChef Dehydrator, dehydrate at 145* for 1 hour, reduce heat to 115 and continue to dry until completely dry, flipping once during dehydration. Approximately 12-14 hours.
Makes two trays.

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

This recipe is so delightful, light and fresh to the taste buds. Apple pulp is still so full of flavour after the juice is extracted, that you don't need any sugar in this recipe. Apples are a great source of healthy antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and minerals. You can even add nuts to this recipe to make it more filling and wholesome.

Ingredients

• 3 cups of apple pulp
• ½ to 1 cup of sesame, olive oil, or grapeseed oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of honey
• 3 cups of wholemeal flour (white is okay too)
• 1 tbsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. of cinnamon
• 1 tsp. of vanilla

Procedure

1. Mix the apple pulp with the honey, eggs, vanilla, oil, and mix.
2. Add the dry ingredients. Pour into muffin cups or greased muffin tins until it is ¾ full.
3. Bake for 45 minutes at 180 degrees

Salsa

Made from fresh produce, this recipe is a delicious and low-fat snack to enjoy. Pre-packaged salsa's are high in sugars, salts and preservatives. With this recipe you will enjoy the freshest taste of electric Italian flavours guaranteed to make any mouth water.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of pulp from a veggie juice consisting of tomatoes, carrots, celery, and cucumber
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp. of olive oil
• A few springs of parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp. of lemon or lime juice

Procedure

1. Mix all of these ingredients together and serve.
2. Extra: Mix in a chopped up avocado.

Oscar Neo DA 1000 Ultem Tough Juicer

• Most advanced single-gear cold press juicer
• 3 Step Auger Crushing System
• NEW "Ultem Tough" parts, with extended warranty of 10 years!
• NEW Pulp Adjustment Nozzle
• MORE juice and LESS pulp!

Oscar Vital Max 900 Juicer

• Single Gear Cold Press Juicer
• Juices fruit and preserves nutrients for 48 hours
• Juices vegetables including wheatgrass, leafy greens, aloe vera & herbs
• Very simple to use and easy to clean
• Also makes ice cream, nut butters, soups, dips, jams, tapenades & pasta
• Voted best single gear Juicer in Australia
• Minces meats, garlic, ginger, radish and more
• Low Noise Level
• 20 year warranty on motor and 5 years on parts.

BioChef 8 Tray Food Dehydrator

• Makes healthy snacks - dried fruit & vegetables, meat jerky, dried flowers, dough art, bread alternatives, yoghurt and much more!
• Versatile and easy to use
• Adjustable thermostat &drying guide
• 40 hour digital timer
• Trays are dishwasher safe
• 3 Year Warranty

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The Benefits of Wheatgrass Juice

Article on the benefits of Wheatgrass juice by Vitality4life.com.au

Wheatgrass is one of the most powerful Superfoods in the world and is so potently abundant with rich nutrients, vitamins and enzymes, enough so to being new youth and vitality to those who enjoy wheat grass daily or even weekly. To say it simply, 30mL of freshly squeezed organic wheatgrass juice (1 shot) is the equivalent to in nutritional value to up to 1kg of leafy green vegetables!

Wheat grass can provide the body with 98 of 102 elements including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, phosphorus but also many amino acids, vitamins and minerals to give a boost to your health. More than that, wheatgrass is 70% chlorophyll, which provides more energy than any other element. Produce which contains chlorophyll builds red blood cells, - aids bloodstream function and improves blood sugar problems. It delivers high levels of oxygen to the brain and makes body tissue function at optimal levels. Nutrient-fuelled chlorophyll absorbed by the body enters tissue, refines them, rebuilds them and rejuvenates them!

More benefits of wheatgrass include:

• Increases red blood cell count and lowers blood pressure
• Cleanses the blood, organs and digestive system
• Increases metabolism
• Stimulates the thyroid gland which can combat obesity, indigestion and other associated diseases
• Stimulates enzyme activity
• Helps to alkaline the blood, reducing over-acidity in the blood
• Acts as a powerful detoxifier
• Protects the liver and blood
• The enzymes and amino acids found in wheatgrass can protect us from carcinogens

When wheatgrass is juiced, using juicers like the Oscar Neo DA 1000, nutrients enter the body, cleanse organs and provide essential vitamins and minerals which our bodies need to operate. Common centrifugal juicers are not able to juice wheat grass due to the high speed extraction method. Cold press juicers, utilising a gentle squeezing method extract maximum amounts of juice from grasses and keep all its nutrients still intact! This means your body can enjoy the benefits of wheatgrass straight away and in the most pure form.

There are many ways users can drink the benefits of wheatgrass. Blenders, like the advanced Bio Chef Blender can be used to blend the grass with with fruits or vegetables and make superfood smoothies! Whether its by extraction or my blending wheat grass, both ways ensure that you get maximum benefits with minimum effort and a daily intake of energy.

Wheatgrass has always beent he greatest living juice for health-goers who detox as it has a big role in cleaning heavy metals from the body, while giving you more energy, strength and endurance. It’s cleansing properties, purifying attributes, and ability to feed the body, all contribute to boosting the body’s immune system.

Wheat grass is considered a natural healer in the world of herbal medicines due to properties such as chlorophyll, qualifying it as an anti-bacterial.

It has been researched by the American Cancer Society that wheatgrass can help to cure bronchitis, fever, infection, and skin and digestive disorders.

Wheatgrass is also a great natural alkalizer, it cleanses acids from the body and can even balance our natural PH levels. This is one of the main reasons why drinking wheat grass juice can assist minimising illnesses.

Vitality 4 Life suggest doing something good for your health by drinking wheatgrass juice. Even a small shot of wheat grass everyday would provide you sufficient nutrients and mineral intake to improve your health and boost your energy!

You can grow your own wheatgrass and have this ultra rich juice everyday naturally coming from your own garden. Vitality 4 Life sell a range of the best sprouters on the market. Choose from our range and grow your organic superfood in the comfort of your own home.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wheat Grass:

Isn't wheat acidifying for the Body

Fully grown, harvested, processed, milled and stores wheat is, yes. However, just like with most grains, when sprouted it is very alkaliine. This is highly evident in the case of Wheat Grass. The benefits of wheatgrass juice as an alkaliser are unsurpassed.

Does Wheatgrass contain Gluten?

No, wheatgrass does not contain gluten. In fact, wheatgrass is a suitable food type for those with a gluten intolerance. Although wheat grain contains gluten, wheatgrass is not a grain, it is a green vegetable and as such contains no gluten.

How much Wheatgrass juice can you drink per day?

It is recommended by Ann Wigmore that you start drinking about 30ml of wheatgrass juice per day. After a few weeks you can increase the level of wheatgrass juice to 60ml. Over the next few months you can build up to 120ml of wheatgrass juice a day.

How do I avoid mould when growing Wheat grass?

Mould is the most common problem when growing wheatgrass (in fact it is often the only problem). It can be identified as white blobs forming (normally around the base of the wheatgrass stalks) when it is alive and black spots when it is dead. The following are all suggestions for preventing mould formation on your home grown wheatgrass.
Do not soak your wheatgrass seeds for longer than 8 hours.
After soaking, plant the seeds as soon as you have drained them.
Try and keep your growing micro-climate from becoming too hot or too humid, a temperature around 30ºC is recommended.

Is mould formation on wheatgrass of any significance?

Mould formation on wheatgrass can be of great significance. Some people are allergic to mould and it is also bad news for people who suffer from asthma.
It has been reported that intake of mould can result in instant body reactions such as headaches, nausea and even body hives.
It is therefore important to at least cut well above any mould that has formed when harvesting your wheatgrass.
It is also recommended to empty and sterilise your trays after harvesting to discourage any related mould growth.

Can I repeatedly trim and grow the same tray of wheatgrass?

Although it is possible to regrow your wheatgrass after its first cutting and then re-harvest the same batch, it is not a recommended practice as the second harvest will not contain nearly as many nutrients as the first. This is because a great deal of the nutritional value in wheatgrass comes from the seed as it sprouts. This nutritional content is contained within the first harvest. As well as the loss of nutritional content, re-growing the wheatgrass increases the chance / growth of mould.

Our Recommendations for a Wheatgrass Juicer:

Oscar Neo DA 1000 Ultem Tough Juicer

• Most advanced single-gear cold press juicer
• 3 Step Auger Crushing System
• NEW "Ultem Tough" parts, with extended warranty of 10 years!
• NEW Pulp Adjustment Nozzle
• MORE juice and LESS pulp!

Our Recommendation Blending Wheat Grass:

BioChef High Performance Blender

• Commercial-Grade High Performance Blender
• BioChef Recipe Book with over 60+ healthy living recipes
• Makes smoothies, hot soups, baby food and much more
• Food processor, ice cream maker, chopper & ice crusher
• Quieter Operation (85dB)
• Benefit from the WHOLE food by pulverizing skins, peels, seeds etc

Grow your own and enjoy the benefits Wheat Grass Juice:

Wheatgrass Growing Kit

• Contains 5 food-grade plastic growing trays
• Includes 1kg of certified biodynamic wheatgrass seeds
• Includes detailed instruction booklet with wheatgrass juicing recipes
• Grow enough wheatgrass for 4 people to have 30mils of wheatgrass daily

Lexen Healthy Manual Sprouter

• Suitable for wheatgrass, nuts, legumes, seeds and herbs
• 2 trays included, capacity for 4 trays
• Can grow up to 4 different sprouts per tray
• Includes pre-soaking and watering jar
• Use with or without soil
• 1 year warranty

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