at 12:57

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. 

  

at 09:59

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.

at 09:35

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.

at 09:14

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 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.

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at 12:37

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.

at 11:40

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.