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Foods to help with aging

Avocados are packed with vitamin E and B vitamins that nourish the skin.  Yogurt contains lactic acid.  An ingredient that gently exfoliates the skin, while helping to clear up blemishes. Blueberries have a high capacity of antioxidants and compounds that help to keep cells from aging. S pinach is a good source of vitamins B, C, & E, calcium, iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Healthy Recipes For Healthy Skin Cookbook

A quick preview of our new Healthy Recipes For Healthy Skin Cookbook coming soon. www.bellomoi.com

Beauty of Dates

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

Antioxidant Salad

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.

Healthy Pairing Foods

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

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...

Coconut Mango Green Smoothie

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.