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Eat Right, Look Great

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...

Turmeric Milk a Tasty Treat!

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...

Blueberry Smoothie Bowl

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. 

The Magic Of The Aloe Plant

As a child, my mother taught me about the magic in the aloe plant.  I burnt my finger and she immediately cut off a leaf of the aloe vera plant and a thick liquid started oozing from the leaf.  This soothing, cool gel took the burn out of the burn. The properties of the aloe vera plant are numerous. Applied topically the gel aids skin rashes and burns with its healing, soothing, and moisturizing benefits.  Aloe gel is gentle enough for the most sensitive skin types.  Aloe vera contains twelve vitamins, twenty minerals twenty amino acids, and over 200 active enzymes. The aloe vera plant helps strengthen the immune system, regulates and boosts metabolism, cleans the body of toxins, calms the body, destroys bacteria, fungus and viruses, helps disinfects and stimulate new cell growth,  and helps support a healthy digestive system. Anti-inflammatory but active and skin enhancing is what you receive from the Bello Moi products w...