A Food-First Philosophy
For New Zealand sisters Rosa and Margo Flanagan, wellness starts, and ends, with real food. Known to their community as Two Raw Sisters, the duo has built an international following through a philosophy that strips nutrition back to its roots: eat whole, plant-based foods, enjoy them in moderation, and don’t overcomplicate the process. Their bestselling cookbooks and Two Raw Sisters App translate that message into practical recipes for busy lives, encouraging thousands to be, as they say, “intelligently lazy.”
This fall, the sisters have partnered with 100% Pure New Zealand Mānuka Honey to showcase how one clean ingredient can strengthen immunity, aid digestion, and even support skin health. It’s a natural collaboration between two wellness powerhouses that share a commitment to authenticity, quality, and simplicity.
The Natural Fit Between the Sisters and Mānuka Honey
The Flanagans were already loyal fans of Mānuka long before the partnership. In their words, the collaboration “was a no-brainer.” Sustainably harvested from the nectar of the Mānuka bush native to New Zealand, this golden superfood carries powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The sisters incorporate it daily—not just as a sweetener, but as a staple for holistic health.
Two Raw Sisters New Zealand Manuka Honey
Among 100% Pure New Zealand’s lineup, a few standouts include:
- MGO70 Mānuka Honey: A smooth, everyday honey ideal for drizzling on oats, toast, or yogurt.
- UMF™ 10+ Mānuka Honey: Rich in natural MGO, it’s a go-to for soothing sore throats and supporting immune defense.
- UMF™ 15+ Mānuka Honey: A therapeutic-grade honey prized for digestive balance and wound healing.
Whether stirred into morning tea, whipped into butter for holiday sides, or applied as a calming face mask, Mānuka Honey embodies the sisters’ approach to wellness: simple, versatile, and grounded in nature.
From Healing Journeys to Everyday Balance
The sisters’ commitment to food as medicine grew from personal experience. Margo overcame chronic fatigue syndrome not through supplements or extreme regimens, but by embracing plant-focused meals that restored her energy and health. Rosa, once a competitive athlete obsessed with performance, learned that true vitality comes from balance, not perfection. Together, they turned their lessons into a mission to redefine wellness for the real world.
New Zealand sisters Rosa and Margo Flanagan, the Two Raw Sisters
They remind their community that small steps, like taking ten minutes on a Sunday to prep breakfast for the week, or adding Mānuka Honey to a brothy rice bowl, are what create lasting change. Their recipes celebrate flexibility: swap ingredients, make extra for later, and nourish yourself without stress or guilt.
Accessible Wellness for Modern Life
Through their workshops, cookbooks, and app, Two Raw Sisters have built a global following by making healthy eating feel easy, not elitist. Their partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand Mānuka Honey reinforces that belief, proving that sometimes, the simplest ingredients offer the most powerful results. In 2025, as people turn away from quick fixes and back to what’s real, their message resonates louder than ever: food still works.
From kitchen staples to skincare rituals, Mānuka Honey represents the same truth that drives Two Raw Sisters, when you respect nature and keep things simple, wellness naturally follows.
Q & A with Two Raw Sisters
LA’s The Place: How did your partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand Mānuka Honey come about, and what made it feel like the right fit for your brand of “food-first” wellness?
Margo/Rosa: It was such a natural fit for us, we already used 100% Pure New Zealand Mānuka Honey daily. We’ve always admired the power of Mānuka, so it was a no-brainer to help educate the rest of the world on this incredibly versatile ingredient that so many of us already have sitting in the pantry.
LATP: Many people see Mānuka honey as a superfood. In your daily routines, how do you personally use it for energy, immunity, and skin health?
M/R: We always use it as our go-to sweetener, it’s packed with so many immune-boosting benefits, so why wouldn’t you!? You’ll find us adding it to everything from breakfasts and snacks to drizzling it over veggies before roasting so they go all sticky and delicious. We also love using it as a face mask or on cuts and infections. It really is a superfood that you can use on or in just about anything and everything.
LATP: Margo, you’ve shared your recovery from chronic fatigue through real food – what were the most transformative shifts you made in your diet and mindset during that process?
Margo: For years I had health professionals telling me there was nothing I could do for my CFS. Then I met a woman in California who introduced me to gut health and that completely changed everything. From that point, I made a real effort to put plants first. Within three months, my CFS had pretty much disappeared. The biggest shift for me was realising it didn’t take expensive supplements or complicated treatments. It was simply about eating more fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and good-quality meat in moderation. I also had to change my mindset, to stop looking for quick fixes and start trusting that real, simple food could actually heal my body. I’d completely underestimated the power of plants.
