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FOOD Raw Food • Liquid Nutrient Extractions • Gourmet Meals Organic • Vegan • Gluten Free Local Stores & Restaurants |
"The healthy gourmet meals were another highlight, with each meal being a delightful experience that nourished both body and soul. Selecting the chef-made food is an add-on that's worth including!" Lina S, Spa Retreat, Sunrise (#2), Aug. '24
Raw Food
Organic Raw Food • Liquid Nutrient Extractions
Fruits • Vegetables • Salad • Roast Nuts & Dry Fruits
Organic Raw Food • Liquid Nutrient Extractions
Fruits • Vegetables • Salad • Roast Nuts & Dry Fruits
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Organic Raw Detox Cleanse Food Eating organic raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, and dry fruits offers numerous health benefits, including improved digestion, increased nutrient intake, and potentially enhanced immunity. These foods are also naturally high in fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins and minerals. Liquid Nutrient Extractions A nutrition plan where you consume nothing but Liquid Nutrient Extractions (aka smoothies), nuts and dried fruits for a certain number of days. When you ‘powerfully blend’ them, also referred to as “nutrient extraction”, you're consuming all the nutrients and antioxidants from the fruits and vegetables in a digestible form. This means that your body can absorb all the goodness and benefits they have to offer. Solid Food You may choose solid food for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner; consisting of fruit salad, salad with vegetables (raw or lightly steamed); with dry-roasted nuts and dried fruits. Choose Diet Choose the diet that fits your body and your cleanse/detox or weigh loss goals. The simple liquid diets will achieve quicker deeper results. Your Body is constantly working to eliminate toxins and a strong and clean body can rid itself of most toxic waste. But without proper cleansing, this waste can and will build up. A buildup of toxins is like a wall coating our intestinal tract. it does not allow good absorption of vitamins and nutrients. This makes our bodies susceptible to diseases and ailments. Without help, the immune system weakens. With the skills you’ll learn on your retreat, you will be able to confidently continue the process at home getting to your ideal health and weight in a natural healthy way; slowly and mindfully. |
Common Health Improvements
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You Are what You Eat You will become confident with preparing whole vegetable juices, smoothies and nutritious raw foods with prepping your food each day. Return home with the confidence to keep up the momentum you start on your retreat. If you have significant health issues this may be just the time you need to get on track with better eating habits. Preparing Your Food: Mix & Blend-it-Yourself
Your food is provided washed and ready for mixing and blending, which the retreatants do themselves, for the following reasons:
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"Ninja" Nutrient Extractor
You have your own powerful and versatile "nutrient extractor"/blender in your unit, the 1200W Ninja SS101
Raw Solid Food (Twice a day)
We recommend 2 of the 6 meals in your daily diet to be solid raw food. It's up to you which 2 of the 6 meals are raw, best when you're feeling hungry or low on energy during the day.
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RAW FOOD DETOX • Sample Menu Plan
* Solid Food ~ Lunch & Dinner
Salad and/or Steamed Vegetables (season with salt, vinegar or lemon juice and a sprinkle of olive oil) with Roast Nuts & Dried Fruit. Liquid Nutrient Extraction Mixes Combine least one type of fruit and one type of vegetable in the blender cup, fill to the top with apple juice or spring water. It is important to add lemon & ginger for balance of heat in your body and to make your drink alkaline. Use the following suggestions as a starting point to invent your own combinations:
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Ingredients
100% ORGANIC, non-GMO, Farm fresh locally sourced whenever possible. Seasonal Fresh Produce: Apples • Pears • Bananas • Berries • Orange • Grapefruit • Pineapple • Melon • Kiwis • Plums • Mango, Celery • Carrot • Beet • Asparagus • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Kale • Yam • Avocado • Cucumber • Tomatoes • Lemon • Ginger • Sprouts • Lettuce/Salad Greens
Also Provided: Mixed Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit • Nut Butter • Local Apple Juice • Herbal Teas • Earl Grey Tea • Coffee Beans • Maple Sugar • Sea or Himalayan Salt • Almond Milk |
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Denman Island Spring Water
Drinking water (and/or herbal tea) throughout the day, aids in the removal of toxins by flushing them out more quickly, whilst also keeping you hydrated. Drinking at least 8 cups of water a day can help you stay on track.
We provide naturally alkaline Denman Spring Water with a pH of 7.2 - 7.4, close or equal to our blood which is pH 7.34 - 7.35.
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~ Catered Stays ~
Healthy Gourmet Menu
Vegan • Organic • Gluten Free
Local • Seasonal | Red Seal Chef
Vegan • Organic • Gluten Free
Local • Seasonal | Red Seal Chef
- All of the convenience and privacy of self-catering, with all of the food provided!
- Your meals that are from our gourmet menu, come as single portions from the freezer. They are organic, prepared from local ingredients wherever possible and 'fresh-frozen' to capture the maximum flavour and nutrition.
- Organic olive oil, balsamic and cider vinegar, salt and pepper, herbs and spices, are provided to make your own dressing to taste.
Items labelled from the menu are fresh-frozen, and require you to defrost and reheat them. Fruit and Vegetables for salads, bread, eggs, etc. are provided at the beginning of your stay and replenished every 3-4 days, or as needed.
Breakfast Menu
- Fruit, Berries, Greek Yoghurt and Granola
- Bread (organic bagels/pita buns/spelt/whole wheat), with Free Range Eggs, Mushrooms, Onion, Tomato
- Congee
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Lunch Menu
Green Salad, Fruit, Berries, Dried Fruit & Roasted Nuts, delivered to you every 3-4 days, to enjoy throughout your stay. (All ingredients are Organic.)
Plus one of the following options:
Dinner Menu • 2 Courses (from the menu)
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A Selection of Fruit and Salad
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Healthy Gourmet Menu
Organic • Vegan • Vegetarian
Red Seal Chef | Local • Seasonal • GF | Fresh-Frozen
Organic • Vegan • Vegetarian
Red Seal Chef | Local • Seasonal • GF | Fresh-Frozen
As a self-catering option, we have single portion dinners in the freezer. They are organic, and prepared from local ingredients wherever possible. In the summer at least, most of the vegetables are grown on Denman Island and in the Comox Valley.
- "The healthy gourmet meals were another highlight, with each meal being a delightful experience that nourished both body and soul. Selecting the chef-made food is an add-on that's worth including!" Lina S, Spa Retreat, Sunrise (#2), Aug. '24
~ SINGLE PORTIONS ~
PRICES ONLY APPLY TO SELF-CATERING GUESTS SELECTING FROM THE MENU 'A-LA-CARTE'
PRICES ONLY APPLY TO SELF-CATERING GUESTS SELECTING FROM THE MENU 'A-LA-CARTE'
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Yam, Parsnip & Orange Zest Soup ~ Vegetable Stock, Yam, Parsnip, Onion, Carrot, Celery, Orange, Spices, SS • 500 ml $15.00
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Dhal ~ Channa Dhal, Vegetable Stock, Ginger, Spices, SS, Asafoetida • 350 ml $13.50
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Hummus ~ Chickpeas, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Cumin, Sea Salt (SS), Olive Oil • 6 oz $9.75
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Falafels ~ Ground sprouted organic chick peas, organic corn flour, Parsley, cilantro, onion, lemon zest, baking powder, spice, ss, pepper w. Tahini Sauce ~ tahini, water, lemon, zest, ss, pepper, cumin • 8 oz $15.00
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Steamed Yam & Sweet Potato ~ Sweet Potato, Yam, Olive Oil, SS, Pepper • 6 oz $9.00
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Blueberry "Cheesecake" ~ Blueberries, Raw Cashews, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil • Crust ~ Walnuts, Dates • 4 oz $8.75
Red Currant & Raspberry "Cheesecake" ~ Red Currant & Raspberry Puree, Raw Cashews, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil • Crust ~ Walnuts, Dates • 4 oz $8.75
Unwrap while frozen, eat at room temperature, 1 or 2 cheesecakes per serving. |
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Mixed Berry Crumble ~ Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Black Berries, Cherries, Tapioca Starch, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Quick Oats, Flour, Coconut Oil, SS • 500 ml $15.00 |
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Arriving Late & Don't Want to Cook?
Please use the Order Form to let us know ahead of time, and we will pull your choice out of the freezer and have it defrosted for your arrival. Or at short notice, even on arrival, we can defrost it in your oven. (Call: 250-702-0297)
Meals Fresh-Frozen | from our freezer ► to your freezer
"Fresh Frozen" means that as soon as the food has cooled down sufficiently to be frozen, it is done rapidly to seal in the flavor and nutrients. The food is stored in our commercial freezer until ordered by a guest. Then it is transferred to their unit's freezer, to be defrosted and warmed up by the guest when they are ready.
- Grocery shopping, including Denman Island-grown fresh produce (if possible/available), is a service that we provide. This can be very useful if you are flying and don't know the area, especially if you are arriving late and it's a tight schedule; or if you are traveling 'on foot' and using the shuttle, bus, etc. Allow us to take that worry off your shoulders.
Grocery Shopping Service ~ Arrive to a full fridge!
► A $30-$60 charge will be added to the cost of the food, depending on your requirements.
► This is best discussed on the phone initially; if you are interested please call Mark on 250-702-0297.
► This is best discussed on the phone initially; if you are interested please call Mark on 250-702-0297.
Where to Buy Groceries
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Farmer's Market ↕
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- Edible Island Whole Foods Market in Courtenay - Drive 20 km North to Courtenay and head for 6th Street. All organic produce. Otherwise Thrifty's is the first store you reach and the Real Canadian Superstore is five minutes on, across the river.
Eating Out on Denman
To eat out when staying at Manna House, you really need transport. Everything except Corlan Vineyard is in "the village" which is approximately 6km, and involves one steep hill. Corlan is about the same distance in the other direction.
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The Guesthouse Bistro - excellent homemade food, mostly organic and locally sourced, and a wonderful island atmosphere where you can find locally crafted wares and pantry staples. Watch for open mic nights, gigs and events. 7am-3pm (the kitchen closes at 2:00pm; closed Mondays) https://www.facebook.com/GuesthouseBistroEarthclubfactory |
The Guesthouse Bistro ↕
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Abraxas Books, Gifts and Coffee Bar Gourmet sandwiches, homemade baking, soup and light snacks, to eat in or take out. Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; Sat-Sun 9 am-3pm https://www.facebook.com/abraxasbooks88/ |
Abraxas ↕
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Take Out Near You Is now also a seated restaurant! Pizza, burgers, fried chicken and other classic comfort food, like poutine, and excellent french fries! Click "Order Now" on the home page to see the complete menu. Wed-Fri noon-8.00pm / Sat-Sun 2:00-8.00pm https://www.takeoutnearyou.com |
"3 large fries" from the Take Out Near You ↕
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Corlan Vineyard and Farm Denman Island's multi-medal-winning organic winery also do lunches; inside and out, on the new patio/deck. Monday-Friday, 11 am-2pm https://corlanvineyard.ca |
Patio Dining, Corlan Vineyard ↕
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Organic / Local Food Policy
To us, organic certification is only what we look for when we don't know the source directly; we believe buying organic produce that is uncertified, but local, is a much better option.
To explain, whilst local farmers and food producers might practice organic methods because they believe in it, obtaining organic certification is too expensive for most of these small-medium scale operators. Thereby the farmers who care the most about the land and the way that they farm it, are excluded by a system designed to favour large-scale agri-businesses that can afford to go through the certification process. Recognising this makes it even more important for us to support local food producers who do the right thing regardless, and being local has the added advantage that we can visit them and see for ourselves!
Plus, you can see through their websites that they all have a commitment to our wellbeing, their community; and to the environment they share with us, and not least you can tell by the quality and purity of their food that graces our tables. So if they say it's organic, we know we can trust them, and if they don't make the claim directly but provide enough information for that to be inferred, that works for us.
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The Shared Kitchen is accessed from the inside back door of the unit into the common area.
For the maximum safety of our guests post Covid; pots, pans, dishes and cutlery, are stored in the bar of each room.
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