Zinger Refresher
Apple
Orange
Grapefruit
Lemon
Ginger
Put everything in the juicer and you're good to go. All raw and natural.
The sweet poison
Sugar is poison.
Avoid it if you can.
Sugar raises your risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and tooth decay.
Sugar reduces the body's ability to defend against bacteria infection and can suppress your immune system.
Home made hair conditioner
This is a home made conditioner I use on my hair, I just felt I should share with you because it has really worked for me, I have healthy natural hair.
In it I have,
Avocado
Aloe vera
Coconut oil
Honey
Blend them together and you get this beautiful mixture,
Wash you hair and add this conditioner, cover your hair with cling film or shower cap and leave for 30 minutes. Personally I stay under the steamer or in a steam room for that 30 minutes and wash off, dry and style.
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Sugar
Refined white sugar: You probably know this already, but it’s worth repeating. Refined white sugar is completely stripped of all nutritional value, and provides only empty calories. Furthermore, more than 65 percent of the white sugar available commercially is made from GMO sugar beets. Avoid it at all costs!
Brown sugar: Commercial brown sugar is nothing more than refined white sugar with some molasses added back in for color and flavor. Don’t be fooled by the color or claims. It’s just as bad.
Evaporated cane juice: Made from sugar cane (as opposed to sugar beets), evaporated cane juice is slightly less refined than white sugar, and therefore retains more color, flavor, and nutrients from the sugar cane. But really the only difference between commercial evaporated cane juice and white sugar is that the former goes through one less step of refinement.
Raw organic cane sugar: This type of sugar is less processed than refined white sugar, and still contains some of the original nutrients present in cane juice. These include amino acids, minerals, vitamins, and even some antioxidants. Because it’s organic, you also won’t be exposed to the pesticides present in commercially grown sugar. So, while obviously a better choice than refined white sugar, remember that it’s still sugr and should be consumed in minimal amounts.
Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar is harvested from the sap of the coconut plant through a very natural process of extracting the juice, and then allowing the water to evaporate. Process-wise, it is one of the most sustainable methods of sugar production, and the product also contains a small amount of fiber and other nutrients. Coconut also contains a lower percentage of fructose than the other sugars listed, which perhaps makes it slightly healthier than the other options.Let food be thy medicine
Let food be thy medicine. There is no greater remedy for one 's body than eating truly fresh fruits and vegetables.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep appetite in check.
Keep fruits where you can see it. That way you will be more likely to eat it.
Always remember health is priceless.
Sweet and colourful juice
Apple
Peach
Nectarine
Raspberries
Keep refridgerated and consume within 3 days.
So sweet and colourful. Fully raw.
Take very good care of your body, it is the only place you have to live in.
Super berry breakfast smoothie
Today I am going to share with you my super berry smoothie recipe. Smoothies are the best breakfast meals because it is so quick and easy to make and you can take it on the go. I am a very busy mum with 6 kids and also eat raw till 6pm, so smoothies are perfect for me. Some days, I drink smoothies the whole day and this one is my go to breakfast recipe.
For this smoothie, I added
A handful of Blueberries, Strawberries and Blackberries
1 Banana
A handful of Kale, Spinach
1 teaspoon of Spirulina powder
1/2 cup of water or coconut water
I add all these to my blender, give it a good blitz and you're good to go. What is your favourite breakfast smoothie Leave a comment below and let me know.
Healthy Oats, good breakfast idea.
Oats are a great way to start your day off and as we know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating oats in the morning for breakfast is very beneficial as oats are a slow burning carb and it will keep you full for longer. Personally, I eat raw till 6 but this is delicious to eat any time of the day. My daughter eats this for breakfast every day and she actually introduced me to this brand.
This is not your ordinary oats, this particular brand has an added super health food in it, chia seed. I was immediately sold on this brand when I saw the added chia. I add chia seed in all my smoothies because chia seed is very rich in Omega-3 fatty acid. Chia seeds is rich in dietary minerals for example magnesium, calcium, iron. Manganese, zinc as well as phosphorous. Chia seeds can be added to other foods as a topping in for example breakfast cereals, energy bars, granola bars, bread, yoghurt, made into gelatin-like substance or even consumed when it’s raw. Chia seed is very high in antioxidant that fight the production of free radicals which are responsible for damaging molecules in cells and bring about ageing and even cancer.
It is also rich in fibre.
The true carb content of chia seed is only 1 gram per ounce and that is very low. This makes it a low-carb friendly food. Due to the presence of all the fibre, chia seeds can absorb up to 10-12 times their weight in water thereby becoming gel-like thus expanding in ones stomach. This result into the increase in fullness, relatively slow absorption of food thus enabling somebody to eat fewer calories. Fiber do feed friendly bacteria in the intestine which is very fundamental in keeping your gut bugs well fed.
I think this is a very good breakfast idea, I bought these oats from my local Whole Foods but I'm sure you can find The Chia Co products in your local grocery stores.
So try it and let me know what you think.
ALOE VERA GEL MASK
ALOE VERA GEL MASK
Aloe vera, the medicine plant. This is an amazing, inexpensive faced mask that is safer than chemical filled face mask we buy from shops. I have been using this and it is the best mask I've used. It is refreshing and it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth.
To use this amazing face mask, cut out a little portion of aloe vera and cut it into half to get the gel as seen above. rub the gel all over your face and neck area, and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse with cold or warm water and apply a moisturizer.
Personally I do this before I shower. This will leave your skin glowing
and radiant.
Normally, I use the gel for to make a refreshing aloe vera juice (See how to do it here) and then I rub the remaining gel on my face and neck.
Try it and let me know what you think.
MATCHA TEA
MATCHA TEA
I want to talk about one of my favourite teas, matcha tea. Matcha tea is a type of green tea, but matcha tea power is super because entire leaves are dissolved in water rather than steeped in bags. So instead of throwing away the leaves, you ingest all the antioxidant powers, the fibers and nutrients that the leaves offer.
It is loaded with polyphenols like flavonoids and catechin that can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage. these free radicals are known to play a role in ageing and all sorts of diseases. Studies show that matcha tea contains more than 137 times more antioxidants that ordinary green tea. Matcha also contains as much as 70 times more antioxidants as is present in spinach. Matcha tea contains a unique, potent class of antioxidant known as catechins, which aren’t found in other foods. In particular, the catechin EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate) provides potent cancer-fighting properties.
EGCG also helps the body break down calories in order to ensure that you stay slim, healthy and away from all the health complications associated with excess body weight. This antioxidant has also been shown to slow down or completely stop the growth of cancerous cells in the body.
Matcha tea has also been known to promote longevity, prevent cancer, lower LDL ''bad'' cholesterol, detoxify naturally and give energy.
Finally, this amazing tea has been shown to greatly boost your immune system. A daily intake of at least a cup will ensure that you keep your medical expenses and hospital visits to an absolute minimum.
It is loaded with polyphenols like flavonoids and catechin that can reduce the formation of free radicals in the body, protecting cells and molecules from damage. these free radicals are known to play a role in ageing and all sorts of diseases. Studies show that matcha tea contains more than 137 times more antioxidants that ordinary green tea. Matcha also contains as much as 70 times more antioxidants as is present in spinach. Matcha tea contains a unique, potent class of antioxidant known as catechins, which aren’t found in other foods. In particular, the catechin EGCg (epigallocatechin gallate) provides potent cancer-fighting properties.
EGCG also helps the body break down calories in order to ensure that you stay slim, healthy and away from all the health complications associated with excess body weight. This antioxidant has also been shown to slow down or completely stop the growth of cancerous cells in the body.
Matcha tea calms the body and stabilizes your moods while at the same time keeping you alert and focused. The alertness caused by matcha tea can be attributed to its caffeine content.
Matcha tea has also been known to promote longevity, prevent cancer, lower LDL ''bad'' cholesterol, detoxify naturally and give energy.
Finally, this amazing tea has been shown to greatly boost your immune system. A daily intake of at least a cup will ensure that you keep your medical expenses and hospital visits to an absolute minimum.
The above information shows that matcha tea is not only healthy, but it is also superior to other types of tea when it comes to keeping you alive, healthy and happy.
.Fish Peppersoup
Pepper soup is very popular and light starter back home in Nigeria, it is served very hot and spicy and it is very easy to cook. Pepper soup is especially comforting during the winter months as the spice and heat will warm you right up. Here is my recipe for fish peppersoup, the great thing about peppersoup is that you can use any meat you like (Chicken, beef, goat meat etc). I like to use fish because it is healthy and nutricious.
Everyone has their style of cooking it but I like to leave it simple, but you can play around with the recipe and adjust the pepper/ meat to your liking. I have also added Tumeric to the recipe, I now add tumeric to all my dishes as the health benefits are amazing (More on this soon). Anyway, hope you enjoy it and let me know how yours turns out.
Ingredients
1 medium cat fish or salmon fish
1 large onion
1 hot pepper
Thyme
Tumeric
Salt to taste
1 Knorr cube
1 clove garlic
ginger
Recipe
1. Cut and wash the fish into 1-inch thick slices, Place them in a pot and pour water just enough to cover the fish.
2. Add salt, knorr cube and chopped onion and bring it to boil.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, and leave to simmer for another 10 - 15 minutes.
3-DAY JUICE DETOX
I just finished a 3 day detox and I am feeling so good so I decided to share it with you guys. A 3 day detox is something I do twice a year, after Christmas and summer holiday.
When you do a detox, you remove toxins from your body. These toxins exist everywhere including in the air we breathe, the food we eat and the medications we take.
When we juice, our body gains the nutrient in liquid form, the juice contains the fibre that feed our body and then helps to flush out all the rubbish in our body. But remember our body detoxifies itself and not the juice but it requires the right tool to do that. A detox cleanse can be very beneficial and can make you feel a lot healthier. But you need a good program by a professional. I use Jason Vale's 3 day detox program. I love his detox program and I have been using it for over 6 years now.
A detox done wrong will just drain your body of energy, while a detox done right result in higher energy levels and an increased sense of wellness.
I make my juice myself, that way I know exactly what I am taking, but if you think you can't do that yourself, order pre-made juices from a reputable juicing company. Never the packaged juice from shops which have been pasteurised. According to Jason Vale, try to keep it simple, be mentally and physically prepared, have all your fruits and vegetables ready before starting.
After completing a good detox you get rid of waste, your body will be dairy free, junk free, sugar free and free of so many rubbish.
Some benefits of a good detox are;
- Increase energy level
- Strenghten immune system
- Increase mental focus
- Weight-loss
- Clearer skin and shinier hair
- Improve skin tone
- Brighter eyes
Take it from me, I have done it several times and each time I do it I notice all these changes and because of that,I have decided to go raw till 6pm most of the time.
As Jack Lalanne said, ''Imagine regular exercise and nutritious food as 'nature's broom' gently sweeping out your intestinal tract.'' Cleanliness of the bowels results in proper elimination, quickly manifesting itself in all the cells of the body.
Doing a detox is completely worth it. As I said earlier, follow a program. There are so many good ones out there, personally I use Jason Vale's and will strongly recommend it.
COCONUT WATER
Coconut water is one of nature's most refreshing drinks. According to research, it has so many health benefits, it facilitates digestion, booste hydration, reduces blood pressure. coconut is very rich in nutrients. it contains five essential electrolytes that are present in the human body. these includes; calcium, magnesium, phospherous, potassium and sodium.
Coconut water will be very helpful when you overdo it and drink more than your belly can handle. Drink it to ssettle your stomach and also replace those essential electrolytes that exit the body if you experience bouts of frequent urination and vomiting
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.
Nutrition is the foundation of our health.
According to Dr Linus Pauling, ''Optimum nutrition is the medicine of tomorrow''
Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.
Because we are what we eat we can literally transform our bodies and minds by choosing a healthy diet. Human body has an innate capacity for self-healing.
According to Carina Norris, ''Food has a huge bearing on how you feel right now, and also your long term health. Get it right, and you enjoy plenty of energy and reduce risk of illnesses, from coughs and sniffles to serious conditions like heart disease and cancer. Get it wrong, and you'll feel rough, and your body will feel old before its time.''
Your body is a finely tuned vehicle, give it good fuel and it will take you places. If we feed our bodies junk, we will feel like junk and perform like junk
Always remember,
Every 28 days, your skin replaces itself.
Your Liver, 5 months
Your bones, 10 years.
Your body makes these new cells from the food you eat. What you eat literally becomes you, you have a chance in what you are made of.
COCONUT OIL
COCONUT OIL
Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a ''superfood''.
Coconut is a functional food rich in vitamin, minerals and fiber, the essential nutritioal building blocks for perfect health.
Coconut oil - a saturated fat - is chock-full of health-promoting properties - and is in no way responsible for high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and the bad effects you've been led to believe.
Coconut oil in particular has been shown to protect you from viruses, bacteria, infection, cancer, thyroid, brain and heart problems... plus beautifies your skin - and even burns fat!
An interesting sBut according to the ground-breaking studies below, the effects of coconut oil on abdominal fat will surprise you! Read on...
A 2009 study published in the Journal of Lipids consisted of testing the effects of either 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or 2 tablespoons of soybean on a group of 40 women over the span of 28 days.
Results showed that the group that ate the coconut oil had a decrease in abdominal fat, while the soybean oil group actually showed a slight increase in belly fat.
Additionally, the group that ate the coconut oil showed increased HDL ‘good’ cholesterol levels, while the soybean oil group had decreased HDL cholesterol and increased LDL ‘ bad’ cholesterol.
The Journal of Nutrition published a study where researchers investigated all studies relative to medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that are abundant in coconut fat and weight management.
The studies showed that diets rich in fats such as those found in coconut oil prompted a boost in metabolism, increase in energy, decrease in food consumption, reduced body weight and lower body fat mass.
The study authors highly recommend using oils that contain MCFAs, such as coconut oil, as a tool to drop extra abdominal fat, manage a healthy weight, and even as a way to treat obesity.
Yet another study that assessed body weight and fat storage relative to three different types of diets including a low-fat diet, high-fat diet with long chain fatty acids (LCFAs) and a high fat diet with MCFAs. In order to bring about weight gain, caloric intakes were adjusted for the diets.
At the end of the research period (which lasted 44 days), the low-fat diet group stored an average of 0.47 grams of fat per day, the LCFA group stored 0.48 grams of fat per day, and the MCFA group only stored a mere 0.19 grams per day (despite purposely increasing calories).
Those in the MCFA group (coconut fat) had a 60 percent reduction in body fat stored compared to the other diets.
Super Refresher Juice
Super Refresher Juice
1 Grapefruit
2 Oranges
1/4 Aloe Vera leaf
It will interest you to know that orange juice is the only juice that masks the aloe vera bitter taste.
I take this every morning to start off my busy day.
BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA
Aloe vera is an incredible medicinal plant full of nutritional benefits.. It is packed with vitamins and minerals. Aloe vera is high in Amino Acids and Fatty Acids.
Sebastian Pole, co-founder of Pukka Herbs and an expert in herbalism says,' Aloe vera is renowned as a 'heal all' that is good for many conditions, both internal and external'. He breaks down the benefits of aloe vera juice:
- Detoxifying. ...
- Supports the immune system. ...
- Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar. ...
- Excellent for digestion. ...
- An easy way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. ...
- Hair growth. ...
- Good for burns, acne and hydrating skin.
How to remedy a bad cold naturally.
NATURAL COLD SHOTS
This is a natural remedy to get rid of cold
Juice of 6 fresh lemons
1 bulb Garlic
2 tsb, Ginger
2 Tbsp, Honey
3 cups of Pineapple juice
1/4 tsp Cayenne powder
Blend all ingredients thoroughly and store in a glass jar.
Take 1 cup 4 times a day until the symptoms are resolved.
GREEN TEA
Sorry I have been away for so long and I am so happy to be back.
I hope you all are keeping well,
GREEN TEA
Let's talk about green tea.
Always drink green tea for its amazing benefits. It is loaded with antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoids which studies suggest, destroy cell damaging free radicals. Green tea is a powerful tool against various diseases.
Green tea fights cancer,
lowers cholesterol
Speeds metabolism
Boost exercise endurance
Aid in weight loss.
Green tea may help you live a longer life.
ENJOY.
Recipe - Quinoa with Vegetables
Quinoa is an amazing superfood which has completely replaced rice for me. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, containing all nine essential amino acids and it contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains. It is a great alternative for rice and my kids love it.
Total Time: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. (Serves 4)
Ingredients
200g quinoa
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion (Chopped)
2 peppers (red, green, yellow or mixture)
1 garlic clove
200g Chicken Breast (Diced)
100g Mixed Vegetables
Seasoning (Knorr cube, Thyme, Tumeric)
Recipe
1. Cook the quinoa following pack instructions
2. Chop the vegetables and put aside
3. In a Wok, heat up the oil and add the chicken. Stir fry till cooked and stir in the onions and garlic.
4. Cook until the garlic and onion softens (about 2 minutes).
5. Add the peppers, and vegetables; continue cooking until they soften (about 5 minutes). Season and cook for 1 minute more, then stir in the cooked quinoa. Serve hot or cold
(Add Chili pepper for spicy kick)
Nonye
