Costa Rica Sacred Seeds Program,

Steven and Rafa. Rafa is the coordinator of the Sacred Seeds Program, and is one of the most renowned ethnobotanists in Costa Rica.

Organic Ginger in Costa Rica

Steven Farrell, founder and president of Luna Nueva. In 1994 New Chapter asked Steven to grow organic ginger for them- the operation started out with just a few workers and has evolved into an eco-lodge, preservation and research center.

Mana Foods to be at UHMC Wellness Affair

Join Christina, from Mana Foods at the UH Maui College Wellness Center Open House this Saturday, August 11th, 7am until 12 noon,. She will be handing out samples and be available to provide information about Mana Foods and the services we offer. For more information about the event, click here

Marie and Lisa are running the 5k and handing out samples of coconut water afterwards. If you would like an application to register for the 5k, click here

Sacred Seed Sanctuary, Costa Rica

During their stay, Tara and Christina toured the Sacred Seeds Sanctuary, Luna Nueva' s dynamic collection of over 300 tropical medicinal plants. This sanctuary protects and celebrates not only biological diversity in Costa Rica and the tropics, but also the diversity of cultural knowledge related to these plants worldwide. In a world where 50 to 200 species become extinct every day due to deforestation, over harvesting, or other human activity, the sanctuary aims to preserve the genetic material and cultural use of these plants.

Mana goes to Costa Rica

50 ft watchtower...great for viewing the 200+ species of birds at Luna Nueva

The Vitamin Gals Costa Rica trip!

Earlier this year, New Chapter gifted Mana Foods managers Christina and Tara with a trip to Finca Luna Nueva Lodge and certified organic biodynamic farm in Costa Rica. This is where the majority of the Ginger used in New Chapter supplements are grown.

Gluten freedom: Elena’s Honey Muffins

3 eggs,    2 Tbs melted butter or coconut oil,     2 Tbs milk or non-dairy substitute,    3 Tbs honey,    ¼ tsp salt,    ½ tsp vanilla extract,    ¼ cup sifted coconut flour,    ¼ teaspoon baking powder,    Blend together eggs, butter or coconut oil, milk, honey, salt and vanilla. Combine coconut flour with baking powder and thoroughly mix until smooth. Pour batter into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes. Makes 6 muffins.