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We are whizzing through these long October afternoons, with the promise of hot summer days just around the corner. In the spirit of springtime, blossoming, and abundance, we thought we would share the guiding principles we use around sourcing our food, and some basic food knowledge that may help you do the same! If you’ve been following our journey for a while, you will...

I'm typing these words from the foothills of Mount Tongariro, in the central North Island. There’s an eerie low cloud cover sitting just atop of the mountain. If you didn’t know it was there, you really would have no idea! Dave and I have spent the last seven nights on the road, catching up with old friends in the Bay of Plenty, and foraging...

One of our favorite things is hearing from you- our community- about how Flow State is being used in your everyday lives.  We know the clarity, focus, and energy that Flow State brings into our daily routine, and hearing the positive impacts our product has in our community is the motivation that keeps us beaming through the world.   One of our first retail stockists...

We why love this slice: Chewy, gooey, delicious date and almond caramel melt in your mouth. Food-gasm. High fiber, protein, and iron content in this (mostly) raw, plant-based slice! Mushroom salted caramel? Yes please.   Base: 1 cup dessicated coconut ¾ cup sunflower seeds ¼ cup cashews or almonds ½ cup melted (or soft) coconut oil 1 Tbsp Flow State shrooms   Date Caramel:...

Tahini Fudge Bliss Balls Why we love this recipe: These bliss balls are chocolatey, sweet, and rich with a hint of bitter. Consistency- these bliss balls really are fudgy and reminiscent of smooth fudgy dreams. Affordable! Tahini tends to be on the more affordable side of nut/seed butters, so is a great pantry staple! This is a Vitality Organics original recipe, made for the...

Why we love this hot elixir: The crowd favorite at Vitality Organics, our first organic wholefoods business Earthy, nutty, creamy, naturally sweet, wholesome- this is the mocha 2.0 of the coffee world. The apoptogenic properties of the mushrooms with the hormone balancing effects of maca mean you avoid the caffeine crash- smooth sailing into energy land Can be enjoyed without coffee if you’re not...

Why we love this recipe: Miso is rich in essential minerals: vitamin B, E, and K Great for gut health, as fermented miso provides the gut with wonderful bacteria to help the human biome work its magic Tastes amazing with our Flow State Super quick snack or easy meal idea (if you bulk it up with noodles- we love soba noodles!) (Make a mug...

Re-emergence of mycelial wisdom There is a global conversation emerging on the power and potency of medicinal mushrooms for human health and vitality. This conversation comes at an interesting moment in history. Despite major advances in science, nutrition, and technology, we are the most unhealthy we’ve ever been as a species. We’re seeing global crises of cancer, diabetes, high-blood pressure, obesity, mental health issues,...

Kia Ora beautiful people! Welcome to the community blog page for Flow State!  We are currently in the process of re-vamping this space to offer you relevant, accessible, informative, and interesting content to accompany your journey of fungi-based nootropic exploration and learning.  We envision this space as a co-created mycelial network of community feedback. We want to hear from you. Where does your curiosity...