Pretty Skin Starts From Within

By incorporating these foods into your diet, you will begin to notice smoother skin...   Blueberries  Full of antioxidants. The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in blueberries help to neutralize free radicals, which might otherwise damage skin cells, leaving your skin with a younger and softer look and feel. They help fight the signs of aging skin. Rich in vitamin C. The vitamin C in blueberries can help to strengthen the blood vessels just below the surface of your skin. Avocado Avocados are packed with high amounts of fibre, plant sterols, magnesium, folate, protein, potassium, vitamins B6, E and K. Avocadoes also possess biotin, which help to prevent dry skin and brittle hair and nails. Unlike other fruits, it contains Omega-9 fats that repair damaged skin by reducing redness and irritation. Though it is true that avocados are high in fat, it is worth noting that they contain monounsaturated fats – the good fat which lowers blood cholester...

One half of a medium-size avocado contains more than 4 grams of fiber and 15% of your recommended daily folate intake. Avocados are packed with vitamins A, B, and D that keep your skin moisturized.   https://www.bellomoi.com/products/copy-of-healthy-recipes-for-healthy-skin-cookbook

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 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.   

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: 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            ...

3/4 cup almond milk 1 sliced frozen banana 1 cup coarsely chopped carrot 1 pitted and soaked medjool date 1 scoop vanilla protein powder      1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1 tsp maca powder 1 tsp flaxseed                             1 tsp cacao nibs                           1 tsp shredded coconut          Place first nine ingredients in a blender and process until everything is smooth. Pour into a bowl and top with shredded coconut and cacao nibs.      Coconut contains natural anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties as well as cosmetic uses for your hair, skin, and nails.    www.bellomoi.com

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...

1 apple chopped 1 lemon peeled 2 celery stalks 1 cucumber 1 cup of spinach 1 cup of parsley Add all the ingredients together in a juicer and juice.                               Celery is rich in Vitamin A, C and E which act as potent antioxidants by reversing and protecting against free radical damage. Vitamin A delays signs of aging. Vitamin E keeps your skin moisturized and hydrated from within. Celery is a good source of skin friendly minerals like magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, selenium and potassium which keep your skin youthful and glowing. It is also low in calories. www.bellomoi.com

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...

1/2 cup rolled oats 1 avocado 2 tsp cacao powder 1 medjool date 3/4 cup almond milk 1/2 cup ice  In a blender, combine all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately. Enjoy!  Avocados protect your skin from wrinkles and other visible signs of aging with its antioxidant carotenoids, vitamin E which helps guard against photo-aging from sun exposure and vitamin C which is involved in the creation of elastin and collagen for maintaining your skin’s elasticity and firmness

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

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...

Achieve a glow that radiates from the inside out by how you feed your skin. Food repairs, and rejuvenates skin cells and our digestive system is reflected in our complexion   By feeding our bodies with the best nutrients, it not only keeps our biggest organ (the skin) healthy but results in a truly flawless and gorgeous glow. Enjoy our tea, Antioxidant Anti Aging Tea   with all the sensational benefits from sea buckthorn and goji berries! Goji berries are rich in antioxidants …the secret key to beautiful skin.

Ingredients: 3 kiwis 1/2 orange 1/4 cup water Instructions: Juice the orange, combine it with peeled kiwi, add the water and blend for short till you get the desired consistency. Drink immediately. Eating plenty of kiwi will assist your body to produce fat burning enzymes that will facilitate the process of losing body fat and fighting cellulite. Regular consumption of oranges is one of the best natural anti-cellulite treatment that efficiently removes the look of an orange peel. When you put kiwi and orange together you create a powerful combination that burns extra body fat and fights cellulite with a health dose of vitamin C.   This great antioxidant is an excellent natural solution for flushing toxins out of your system and once your body eliminates the unwanted toxins, it starts the process of burning fat and getting rid of cellulite in much easier way than before. At the same time it fires up metabolism, melts stomach and prevents all digestion-related ...