A business studies group from Ormiston Senior College has made it to the east Auckland Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme regional finals.
The competition sees students pitch their business ideas and compete for the national company of the year finals.
Ayuraaz is comprised of three students at the school in Flat Bush, Anshika Kakria, Gurleen Grewal and Pavneet Kaur.
They’ve incorporated Ayurveda, which they claim is a tried and tested method of natural medicine used for more than 5000 years.
“Ayuraaz have been successful in marketing and selling their product and are currently looking into launching their product in local retail stores,” says Ormiston Senior College leader of business studies Dorena Deo.
Anshika, the CEO of Ayuraaz, says in a world full of fast food and unhealthy beverages, it can be really hard to get a protein intake high.
“Most protein supplements available on the market are loaded with artificial and unhealthy ingredients.
“Research reveals that consuming artificial protein powders that are high in sugar and fat leads to negative health side effects such as bloating, gas and stomach problems.”
The group has created a solution called Ayuraaz Protein Balls.
“Our protein balls don’t contain any artificial preservatives or flavouring and contain Ayurvedic and natural ingredients that have many health benefits,” Anshika says.
“Ayurveda is a tried-and-tested method of natural medicine used for more than 5000 years.
“Ayurveda originated in India and has been scientifically proven to provide many health benefits.
“Our product comes in two flavours, chocolate and coconut. One pack contains three decent-sized protein balls and is valued at $5.”
