All posts tagged: Recipe

[Recipe] Boost your energy Granola

Having enough fiber in your diet is very important.  Granola has numerous health benefits and can be enjoyed as a cereal, light snack or as bars. Each serving contains 196 calories, 4.1g Protein, 32.5g Carbohydrates, 0.0mg Cholesterol, 3.5g Fiber, 1.5mg Iron, 5mg Sodium and 38mg Calcium. Ingredients: 2 cups Original oats 1/3 cup Flaxseed, ground

[Recipe] Berry beauty bonanza

There is nothing more delicious than fresh, juicy and sweet berries! I can drink this smoothie everyday. Note that this recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen berries, but  I prefer fresh! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Blueberries 1/4 cup Raspberries 1/4 cup Strawberries 1/4 cup Kale 1 cup Water Method: Add all your ingredients

[Recipe] Enhance your beauty with a coconut smoothie

Smoothies are not only delicious but are also good for you! But on the down side, smoothies contain lots of natural sugars which can make you gain weight. If you love your smoothies as much as I do, remember to get regular exercise every day. For the non-exercise folk, drinking a smoothie a week will

[Recipe] DIY Night Cream

It is important to apply a night cream in the evening as your skin restores itself while you are sleeping. This recipe makes enough for a month or two. For best results apply every evening before bed. Ingredients: Double boiler 1/2 tsp Beeswax 1 tsp Coconut oil 2 tbs Almond oil 1/2 tsp Shea butter

[Recipe] Cellulite busting sugar and coffee scrub

It has been proven that coffee improves circulation in the body. By applying coffee to the skin it may remove and absorb fat and liquid, reducing the signs of cellulite! Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar, preferably brown 1/2 cup coffee, grounded olive oil Method: In a bowl add your sugar and coffee and mix. Before starting

[Recipe] Almond, clove and vanilla body spray

We all love smelling beautiful and with this recipe you most surely will. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Almond oil 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 2-3 drops Clove oil A small spray bottle Method: In a small jug combine the almond oil and vanilla extract (feel free to add more vanilla if the smell is to faint). Pour

[Recipe] DIY stretch mark bars

As all women get older we meet our dear friend “The Stretch Mark”. Although we despise him he just never seems to go away. This recipe is a great way to aid you in fighting off stretch marks. This bar should be used daily and will also help moisturize your skin to prevent future stretch

[Recipe] Boost your beauty smoothie

You can never go wrong with enjoying a smoothie every now and again, especially when the main ingredients are berries! Smoothies have a high sugar content and may have a high calorie count so never overindulge when it comes to smoothies. Ingredients: ¼ cup Strawberries ½ cup Blueberries 1 orange, peel and seeds removed 1

[Recipe] Green Tea Moisturizing Cream

Winter is drawing nearer for us in South Africa. This recipe is great when you spend most of your day in and out the cold. It’s all natural ingredients and rather cheap. Ingredients: 4 tbsp Beeswax 1/2 cup Coconut oil 1/2 cup Grape seed oil 2 Green tea bags Water 1/4 cup Oats Lavender oil

[Recipe] Rosemary and Lavender hair rinse

This recipe is great for any hair type and does not only make your hair softer and thicker but makes it smell amazing! This recipe is enough for about 2-4 rinses and keeps for about 2 weeks. For best results rinse your hair about twice a week. Ingredients: 4 cups water 8 drops Lavender oil