Pretty Skin Starts From Within

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. 

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

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