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Dairy Free, Paleo, Gluten Free & Kosher Hot Cocoa

To make Allergen and Irritant Free Foods Convenient for those battling Chronic Illnesses

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Dairy Free, Paleo, Gluten Free & Kosher Hot Cocoa

Dairy Free, Paleo, Gluten Free & Kosher Hot Cocoa

Dairy Free, Paleo, Gluten Free & Kosher Hot Cocoa

Dairy Free, Paleo, Gluten Free & Kosher Hot Cocoa

Dairy Free, Paleo, Gluten Free & Kosher Hot Cocoa

To make Allergen and Irritant Free Foods Convenient for those battling Chronic Illnesses

To make Allergen and Irritant Free Foods Convenient for those battling Chronic Illnesses

To make Allergen and Irritant Free Foods Convenient for those battling Chronic Illnesses

To make Allergen and Irritant Free Foods Convenient for those battling Chronic Illnesses

Ali Lazowski
Ali Lazowski
Ali Lazowski
Ali Lazowski
1 Campaign |
Hartford, United States
$5,272 USD 42 backers
9% of $55,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Thank You! We raised $9,467 or 17.21% of our goal from 60 Backers! We campaigned to make allergen & irritant free foods convenient for people battling Chronic Illnesses. Starting February Bare Life’s Hot Cocoa that's: Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Refined Sugar Free will be available. We're also publishing cookbooks, Sweets & Thanksgiving, both: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Yeast Free & Xanthan Gum Free. Also many are Paleo, Vegan & Low-FODMAP.

Summary

Bare Life is a foods and recipes company and we will make crave-worthy, body-friendly foods convenient for you. Our foods are: Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Yeast Free, and Xanthan Gum Free. Many of our foods and recipes are also Vegan, Paleo and Low-FODMAP friendly. You will be able to find Bare Life's foods online, in grocery stores and in your local coffee shop. Our first product is a treat, a Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free Hot Cocoa powder that is also Vegan, Low-FODMAP and Paleo friendly.

 

Our Hot Cocoa

Bare Life's Kosher, Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free Hot Cocoa powder has only five ingredients: Organic Coconut Milk Powder, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Organic Vanilla Bean Powder, and Organic Salt.

We use coconut milk powder without casein, so our Hot Cocoa is completely dairy free. We use coconut sugar as a sweetener because it’s unrefined and low on the glycemic index. And all of our ingredients are Organic and Non-GMO. Our Hot Cocoa is also Vegan, Paleo, Keto, and Kosher. And, again, all you need to add is hot water to make this body-friendly treat.

Our Foods and Recipes

Our Foods and Recipes are easy to digest and will be your body’s ally because they are: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Yeast Free, Egg Yolk Free and Xanthan Gum Free. They are also Low-FODMAP, Low in Fat and Low in Insoluble Fiber. And the actually taste good!

In addition to eliminating well-known allergens, Dairy and Gluten, Bare Life excludes Refined Sugar from our products. Refined Sugars are now even being considered a drug due to their addictive nature. Most Refined Sugars are also high on the glycemic index and can cause large spikes in blood sugar, so they are not considered healthy for people, especially those with Diabetes. In addition to not using any artificial or synthetic sweeteners, Bare Life only uses all natural, low-glycemic index sweeteners that have been shown to not cause drastic blood sugar spikes.

We are Egg Yolk and Yeast Free because these ingredients are high-FODMAP, or high in short-chained carbohydrates which are difficult for our small intestine to absorb. High-FODMAP foods are not good for people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or digestive disorders. All of our foods and recipes are also free of Xanthan gum. An extremely common additive in gluten free foods that acts as a binder, Xanthan Gum causes intestinal upset. So, we do not use this binder. Lastly, all of our ingredients are Organic, Non-GMO & Kosher.

 

Our Community and Who We Are

  • 133 million Americans or 40% of the population live with chronic illness, and even more are affected by them. Often people with chronic illnesses follow restrictive diets.
  • 60 - 70 million Americans are affected by digestive disorders.
  • In total, approximately 100 million Americans follow restrictive diets or eat allergen-free foods.

Bare Life foods and recipes come from our founder, Ali, and her life with chronic illnesses including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hashimoto's Disease, Thyroid Cancer and Lyme Disease and its Co-Infections. With these conditions came dietary restrictions. Exploring and trying popular diets, Ali could not find one that worked for her body.

“The Paleo diet, a diet for autoimmune conditions, was the first diet I looked into. It would have worked, but it includes many high-FODMAP ingredients, like egg yolks, yeast, spices, sugar alcohols and date sugar, which are bad for people with IBS.  Even the Low-FODMAP diet, the diet for people with IBS, wasn’t perfect because it includes dairy. No specific diet worked for me so through a lot of trial and error, I created Bare Life. Bare Life foods are Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Refined Sugar Free, Yeast Free, Xanthan Gum Free as well as being Low-FODMAP, Non-GMO and Organic.”

Bare Life is going to make these healthy foods easily accessible, whether it’s online, or in your local coffee shop or grocery store. Our plan begins with a treat, Hot Cocoa, and then we plan to create dry baking mixes and ultimately frozen meals. We will also be publishing two cookbooks with Bare Life recipes: Sweets (Desserts) and Thanksgiving. Eating healthily needs to be convenient and our mission is to make that happen.

 

What We Need and What You Get

We are looking to raise $55,000 for a 2,000 unit production run of our Hot Cocoa packaged in 16 oz jars and single-serving packets, our cookbooks: Sweets and Thanksgiving, and for the launch of Bare Life. Please see our pie chart below for a detailed explanation of each expense category.

50% or $27,500 of our goal is going towards production costs including co-packing, labeling and packaging. Our jars and single-serving packets will be sourced from ethical suppliers; Our ingredients labels and nutrition labels will meet all FDA regulations and legal food-labeling requirements. Our co-packer will be an FDA-registered facility licensed to pack our ingredients into jars and single-serving packets, ensuring quality control which online retailers like Amazon and grocery stores expect. 20% or $11,000 of our goal is for our Hot Cocoa ingredients. We will source our ingredients from high quality suppliers whose facilities share our values, so our customers will know the origin of their foods. 15% or $8,250 is for certifications, including Organic, Non-GMO, Kosher, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free, and certified-lab expiration & nutritional content testing. 10% or $5,500 is for our company’s insurance policies. The final 5% or $2,750 will go towards printing costs for Bare Life's Sweets and Thanksgiving cookbooks.

Crowdfunding is how we build awareness and gain support from customers who believe in our business and love the allergen-free and irritant-free concept behind our foods and recipes. In return, we thank supporters with perks including exclusive, pre-order Hot Cocoa kits, advanced copies of our cookbooks, and more. Even if our funding goal isn't met, we guarantee you will receive the perk you ordered!

 

Other Ways You Can Support Us

Share our story and campaign with friends, family and people you know living with chronic illness!

Visit our website! http://www.eatbarelife.com

Testimonials

Carleen (55) from Rockaway, New Jersey:
“I love it. Anyone who likes coconut is going to like this!”

Barry (60) from Hartford, Connecticut
“The hot chocolate is great! You have to try it!”

Cindy (60) from Lyme, Connecticut
“Eating Bare Life's foods changed my life, I lost weight and feel better!”

Marissa (25) from Summit, New Jersey
"The texture is really what gets me - it’s so smooth. I don’t always like coconut, and this is a good level. The ratio of chocolate to coconut is just right”

Kenny (26) from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“It’s really good and the chocolate is very rich.”

Mary (87) from Scarsdale, New York
"[Bare Life] is something healthy and life enhancing for the good of mankind."

 

FAQ

Q: When does the Hot Cocoa powder expire?
A: From our in-house testing, we estimate our Hot Cocoa powder lasts a year. We want to have our hot cocoa and all of our foods’ expiration periods tested in a certified laboratory.

Q: Is Hot Cocoa really body-friendly?
A: Hot Cocoa is a treat! So, we do not recommend drinking our Bare Life Hot Cocoa with every meal. Our Hot Cocoa is body-friendly because its ingredients are all organic and are natural, unlike the chemicals and body-harming ingredients included in other Hot Cocoa powders. Our coconut milk powder is dairy free - friendly to people who are sensitive or intolerant to dairy. Coconut sugar, our sweetener, is low on the glycemic index and unrefined- friendlier than processed sugars, corn syrups and synthetic or artificial sweeteners.

Q: Who came up with the nutrition label/facts?
A: We compiled our nutrition label information with the help of www.fitnesspal.com. An official label will be coming after we receive crowdfunding contributions.

Q: Where did you get these chronic illness facts?
A: We compiled these facts from the National Institute of Health (NIH), Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, Health Day, One Green Planet, and National Public Radio (NPR).

Q: Are these statements evaluated by a doctor or nutritionist?
A: Our statements are based on our research and are not a substitute for any information from doctors and/or nutritionists. If you have cause for concern over one of the five ingredients in our Hot Cocoa powder, please consult your doctor or nutritionist before trying.

Q: How will you source these ingredients?
A: Our Organic and non-GMO ingredients will be carefully sourced from ethical suppliers with great track records to ensure the highest quality and no allergen cross contamination.

Q: Are the perk pictures representative of what I will get?
A: Yes, though keep in mind these are prototype photos so the actual labels and packaging will differ slightly.

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Exclusive Pre-Order Hot Cocoa!
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Exclusive Pre-Order Hot Cocoa!

$25 USD
You love Bare Life’s concept and want to be first to taste our Hot Chocolate! With this exclusive-crowdfunding kit, You'll have a 16 oz jar of our Hot Cocoa, two single-serving packets of our Hot Cocoa, and our Whipped Cream recipe. So, you can dress up your Hot Cocoa! See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Bare Life 1-Serving Hot Cocoa (2)
  • Bare Life 16 oz Hot Cocoa Jar
  • Bare Life Whipped Cream Recipe
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
5 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Bare Life Cocoa Supporter

$5 USD
You believe in Bare Life’s mission and want to be involved. Thank you! We're also giving you a single serving pack of our Hot Cocoa for you try and enjoy! PLUS: You’ll receive funder updates & a personal thank you email from our founder, Ali. AND Your name will be published on Bare Life's website, on our Supporters page!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Bare Life 1-Serving Hot Cocoa
Estimated Shipping
November 2017
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Bare Life Hot Cocoa Social

$10 USD
You're a Funder! We can't thank you enough, so, we're shouting it from digital roof tops! You’ll receive a shout out on Facebook from us! PLUS: 2 single serving packs of our Hot Cocoa for you try, share and enjoy! PLUS: You’ll receive funder updates & a personal thank you email from Ali. AND Your name will be published on Bare Life's website.
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Bare Life 1-Serving Hot Cocoa (2)
Estimated Shipping
November 2017
0 claimed
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Exclusive Hot Cocoa Taster!

Exclusive Hot Cocoa Taster!

$15 USD
Want a sample?! Get our adorable 4oz mason jar taster (two servings of hot cocoa) and three single-serving packets of hot cocoa! PLUS: You’ll receive all funder updates and a personal thank you email from Ali. And, your name will published on our website’s Supporters page! See Below for all Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Bare Life 4oz Hot Cocoa Taster
  • Bare Life 1-Serving Hot Cocoa (3)
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
3 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Just the Cocoa Please!

$15 USD
Be first to order and savor our Hot Cocoa! With this perk, you'll have a 16 oz jar of our delicious Hot Cocoa. Our Hot Cocoa is Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan, Paleo and Kosher.
Included Items
  • Bare Life 16 oz Hot Cocoa Jar
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Just the eCookbook Please!

$16 USD
We got you covered! No need to browse blogs anymore for Desserts & Thanksgiving recipes. Choose one of our eCookbooks (ebooks), Sweets & Thanksgiving! All our recipes are gluten, dairy, refined sugar, yeast, egg yolk & xanthan gum free! Sweets Est. Jun. '18; Thanksgiving Nov. '18
Included Items
  • Bare Life eCookbooks
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 claimed

Custom Bare Life Hot Cocoa

$35 USD
Allergic or Don't like Coconut? Want something else? Get a Customized Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free, Organic, Non-GMO & Kosher Bare Life Hot Cocoa to fit your specific dietary needs! We make allergy friendly foods convenient and that includes customization. See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Bare Life 4oz Hot Cocoa Taster
  • Bare Life 16 oz Hot Cocoa Jar
  • Customize your Cocoa!
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
0 claimed
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Make Your Story Part of Ours!

$50 USD
Have your story published! We'll feature your story about food, health & fitness, and/or chronic illness on our website, blog, and/or Facebook page including a photo of you. PLUS: You'll receive our Hot Cocoa Exclusive Pre-Order Kit. See below for all items in this perk.
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Bare Life 1-Serving Hot Cocoa (2)
  • Bare Life 16 oz Hot Cocoa Jar
  • Bare Life Whipped Cream Recipe
  • Have your story published
Estimated Shipping
February 2018
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Sweets &Thanksgiving Cookbooks

$100 USD
We got you covered! No need to browse blogs anymore for Desserts & Thanksgiving recipes. You'll receive electronic & hardcover copies of our two cookbooks, Sweets & Thanksgiving. All our recipes are gluten, dairy, refined sugar, yeast, egg yolk & xanthan gum free! See Below for All Items in this Perk! Sweets Est. Jun. '18; Thanksgiving Nov. '18
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Sweets eCookbook
  • Sweets Hardcover Cookbook
  • Thanksgiving eCookbook
  • Thanksgiving HardcoverCookbook
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
4 claimed
Ships to United States of America

2 Recipes Customized for You!

$150 USD
Do you have recipes you love, but they aren’t gluten, dairy, refined sugar, yeast, or xanthan gum free? Choose this perk and we’ll test and convert 2 recipes. We’ll also share alternative substitutions that fit your diet! See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Customized Recipes (2)
Estimated Shipping
March 2018
1 claimed

Hot Cocoa Hibernation Pack!

$200 USD
Brrrrrrrr! Stocking up for winter? Our Hot Cocoa will be there for you. In addition to receiving two 16 oz jars of Bare Life Hot Cocoa by February 2018, you'll also receive six 16oz jars of Bare Life Hot Cocoa in October 2018 for the upcoming winter season. PLUS: You’ll receive funder updates. See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Bare Life 16 oz Hot Cocoa Jar (8)
Estimated Shipping
October 2018
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Publish a Cookbook Recipe!

$250 USD
Ever dreamed of publishing a recipe in a cookbook? Here is your chance! Submit a recipe and we’ll convert it into a Bare Life Recipe! Then, we’ll publish it in our upcoming Thanksgiving or Sweets cookbook. Your name, your photo & your personal anecdote about the recipe will be included (opt.). See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Publish a Cookbook Recipe
  • Bare Life eCookbooks
  • Bare Life Hardcover Cookbooks
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

Bundle of Our Perks!

$500 USD
Want three perks?! Get our Cookbook Star, our Sweets and Thanksgiving Cookbooks: eBook and Hardcover, and our Hot Cocoa Hibernation Pack perks! For only $500! PLUS: A social media shout out! PLUS: You’ll receive funder updates and a personal thank you email from Ali. See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Sweets eCookbook
  • Sweets Hardcover Cookbook
  • Thanksgiving eCookbook
  • Thanksgiving HardcoverCookbook
  • Publish a Cookbook Recipe
  • Hot Cocoa Hibernation Pack
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
0 claimed
Ships to United States of America

5 Skype Cooking Lessons

$750 USD
Want to learn how to cook Bare Life recipes with us? From your kitchen? We'll have five, hour-long skype sessions and together we'll cook Bare Life recipes of your choice. FYI - These lessons don’t ever expire and you can use them starting November 2017. See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Skype Cooking Lessons (5)
Estimated Shipping
November 2017
0 claimed

Be a Published Cookbook Editor

$1,000 USD
Ever wanted to be a cookbook editor? Now is your chance! You can preview and edit our first two cookbooks (Sweets and Thanksgiving). You'll receive the finished cookbooks, hardcover and eBook and see your name published in the cookbooks’ half-title pages with the title ‘Editor’! See Below for All Items in this Perk!
Included Items
  • Ali Personal Thank you
  • Name on Bare Life's Website
  • Funder Updates
  • Social Media Shout Out
  • Sweets eCookbook
  • Sweets Hardcover Cookbook
  • Thanksgiving eCookbook
  • Thanksgiving HardcoverCookbook
  • Bare Life Cookbook Editor
  • Hot Cocoa Hibernation Pack
Estimated Shipping
November 2018
1 claimed
Ships to United States of America

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