Pretty Skin Starts From Within

Dates are highly beneficial for our body and are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Including iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, folic acid, and sulfur and proteins. They are rich sources of fiber too. Loaded with vitamin C, dates soothe the skin and keep it hydrated. It also possesses the potential to retain the moisture level and improve the skin elasticity.  www.bellomoi.com

Tomato salad full of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, which can reduce the inflammatory response to UV damage by  neutralising harmful molecules that are produced in the skin as a result.

Studies have shown that certain food combinations have been proven to increase nutrient absorption when consumed together. Combining the right foods could actually increase your body’s absorption of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, all necessary cornerstones for good health. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant known as carotenoid, which gives tomatoes its color. Adding a healthy fat such as avocado makes the carotenoid more absorbable. www.bellomoi.com

Ingredients:                                                  2 cups of almond milk,  1 tablespoon coconut oil,  1 teaspoon ground turmeric,  1 teaspoon of cinnamon,  1 teaspoon vanilla extract,  1 teaspoon of maple syrup.    Directions:                                                 pour all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Stir ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for up to 20-30 minutes. Strain the milk. To serve, add cardamom or a dash of cinnamon.  Turmeric contains lots of nutrients especially antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Turmeric is especially known for its benefits to digestion, immune function, and liver health  www.be...

Ingredients:  1 frozen banana, 1/3 cup frozen mango, 1/3 cup almond yogurt, 1/3 spinach, 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, handful of cashews,1/2 cup coconut water, topped with goji berries & pumpkin seeds.  Directions:  blend all ingredients together in blender.                             Spinach contains magnesium that helps in replenishing your lost energy within seconds.

Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk 1/2 frozen bananas 1/4 cup oats 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoons shredded coconut 1 tablespoon chia seeds Optional Toppers: Shredded coconut and chia seeds.                Directions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.                       Coconut helps to increase energy by burning fat. It is utilized by the body to actually produce energy, rather than to store it as body fat.   www.bellomoi.com

Ingredients: 1 zucchini, sliced very thin 1 tbsp olive oil,  sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400  Coat zucchini slices with some olive oil and sprinkle sea salt. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on the rack. Bake 15-20 minutes. Turning over halfway through. Vitamins A & C found in zucchinis are strong antioxidants and are very helpful in maintaining a healthy and youthful skin. Vitamin A provides a healthy skin and vitamin C fights against free radicals that are harmful to the skin that cause aging of skin like appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as age spots.   

Mango, goji berries, almond chia seed smoothie layered with chopped almonds, frozen mixed berries, another layer of smoothie, topped with gluten free granola, almonds, goji berries, and pumpkin seeds.                       Pumpkin seeds contain magnesium and manganese to copper, and protein. High amounts of zinc and Vitamin E make pumpkin seeds a good part of your skincare routine. They aid in the formation of new skin cells as well as collagen, which is responsible for maintaining the elasticity of your skin.  www.bellomoi.com

Ingredients: 1 cup mango 1/2 cup strawberries 2 tbsp almond yogurt 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp flaxseeds 1/4 tsp matcha powder Directions:  blend all ingredients together.                                Mango is amazing for your skin. It is a great source of antioxidants, vitamin C, which keep your skin healthy and glowing. Mangoes are packed with vitamin A which help with maintaining a healthy skin and complexion. 

Ingredients: 1 Dozen asparagus, (Cut off tough part and discarded) 1 ripe avocados, (cut in slices) ½ cup almonds, toasted 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted Dressing:  2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  1 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sesame oil finely grated zest of ½ lemon, no pith  sea salt & ground black pepper   Directions:  Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes then drain. Place in a bowl with avocados, almonds, and sesame seeds. Combine the dressing ingredients and toss gently.   Avocados are rich in healthy fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants.  www.bellomoi.com

Ingredients :  2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup pecan pieces chopped, 1/4 cup walnuts chopped, 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1/3 cup sesame seeds toasted ,1/2 cup water, 4 dates seed removed (soaked in water for about 10 min), 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/2 coconut oil,3/4 cup goji berries (soaked in warm water for about 10 min), 1/3 cup peanut butter, 3 tsp cinnamon.                          Directions:  preheat oven to 180°. Toast sesame seeds on baking paper on tray. In a cup add the chia seeds and water. Leave for 10 min. Combined oats, pumpkin seeds, pecans, walnuts, shredded coconut, and cinnamon. Stir until all mixed. In a food processor blend dates, and coconut oil. Add the dates and 1/2 coconut oil, peanut butter, goji berries together and mix until well combined. Place mixture on a lined baking tray. Flatten mixture and pack down well. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top. Leave I'm f...

Ingredients: 1 cup chopped kale  1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 cup almond milk  1½ cups frozen blueberries ½ frozen banana  Toppings: ½ banana, sliced ¼ cup blueberries 3 strawberries, sliced 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 tablespoons chopped almonds 1 tablespoons unsweetened coconut shavings ¼ cup granola  Directions: Place the kale, chia seeds, and milk in a blender and puree until smooth.  Add the frozen blueberries, and banana to the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour smoothie into a bowl and garnish with toppings. Blueberries are a good source of antioxidants. They are rich in fiber as well as vitamins A and C, while low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. 

1 cup strawberries                      1/2 cup mango                             1/4 cup kale                                   1/4 cup of pineapple                  1/4 cup almond yogurt                  1/2 of banana                                 1 tablespoon goji berries           slice of ginger                                                             1 teaspoon matcha powder            ...

Its refreshing, hydrating, and perfect for summer! Directions 1 1/2 cups fresh watermelon (seeds removed) 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 banana  3/4 cup water 1 lime, juiced  1 Tbsp chia seeds                         1 Tbsp flaxseed              Instructions Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.                   Chia seeds help keep you feeling full. They are a great source of fiber, antioxidants and protein, and they are one of the richest plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids.                     Watermelon is highly nutritious, packed full of vitamins and antioxidants. Its high water content hydrates your body, resulting in radiant skin. Watermelon is a rich source of antioxidants like lycopene, Vitamin A and C. These help reduce fre...

2 3/4 cups water, 1 1/2 cups white rice, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped carrot, 4 chopped asparagus, 1/3 cup frozen corn,1/3 cup frozen peas, 3 tablespoons olive oil,  1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon glutenfree soy sauce, garlic and pepper to taste.                      Bring water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover and cook over medium low heat until tender, 15 to 18 minutes.  Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Add oil to the pan. Add onions,carrots, asparagus to the pan and quick stir-fry veggies 2 minutes. Add rice to the pan and combine with veggies. Fry rice with veggies 2 or 3 minutes. Add peas, corn, gluten free soy sauce, and  toasted sesame oil to the rice and stir fry 1 minute more, then serve.                                Rice is cholesterol free. It is also a great source of energy.  Rice is an...

Fresh summer salad 5 Roma tomatoes cut in half 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 teaspoon olive oil drizzle of balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste Toss all ingredients together and serve. Tomatoes contain a power house nutrient, lycopene, which has an impressive spectrum of health benefits. Lycopene isn’t the only antioxidant tomatoes are rich in. Antioxidants help to eliminate dangerous free radicals that damage DNA and cell structures in the body. Tomatoes contain a rich amount of vitamin A and C, which are known to brighten the skin. www.bellomoi.com

1 ripe banana, 1/2 an avocado, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1 1/2 cup almond yogurt or coconut yogurt 1 tsp Manuka honey, Ice, And a splash of almond milk.       Topping: Gluten-free granola Goji berries.                                   Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth. Add toppings. Serve right away. Enjoy with a spoon!   Bananas are rich in potassium and moisture, banana hydrates and moisturizes dry skin, making it soft and supple.   

1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets 6 cherry tomatoes chopped 2 cups baby spinach 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes 3 tbs of flaxseeds 1 tbsp. basil freshly chopped basil Juice of one lemon.                        1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil.     Place cauliflower florets in a food processor and pulse until it resembles rice.            Place cauliflower "rice" in a pan, on a low heat and slowly remove the moisture. Add everything to cauliflower except for the basil, keep simmering  and stirring on a low heat until the lemon juice disappears Once the moisture is gone turn off heat, add the fresh Basil and stir through and serve.           Cauliflower contains antioxidants, which work as anti-aging agents for the skin. It also, contains a wealth of anti-inflammatory nutrients to help keep inflammation in check. www.bel...

Happy Earth Day! Clean out your bathroom cabinet and get rid of all those toxic chemicals. In the same way that the Earth doesn’t need man-made trash cluttering its surface, we certainly don’t need harsh chemicals penetrating into our skin. There's no better day then Earth Day to celebrate those products that provide results without harming the environment or your health. When it comes to healthy skincare, one of the easiest ways to make sure you’re not slathering yourself with weird chemicals is to stick with short, sweet, and understandable ingredients. Think of it as the beauty equivalent to shopping the outside lanes of the grocery store. Stay away from that scary processed stuff in the middle and stick to ingredients you know. Our entire line is natural, holistic, and chemical and paraben free. Plus we use antioxidants to combat aging and keep toxins and bacteria at bay. Reduce, reuse, recycle – and replenish your beauty stash with these perfectly natural skincare necessi...

Powerful antioxidants can make the difference between dull and radiant skin. Bello Moi Multi Peptide Complex uses vitamins E and C (which are stronger against free radicals when used in tandem) and green tea in this well-designed formulation for both preventing damage and softening fine lines. The combination of antioxidants work together to make your skin glow. Antioxidants are nutrients and enzymes that prevent and repair damage to your body’s tissue, so including them in your everyday routine is a great way to naturally boost your skin’s health. Their name comes from their ability to block the effects of free radicals, which start oxidation and cause damage to your skin cells. You can get antioxidants either from your skincare or your diet. They are most common in foods that are brightly coloured, like peppers, oranges and blueberries. In terms of skin care, look for products that contain vitamins A, C or E, flavonoids and polyphenols. By including more antioxidants in your regime, ...