June 10, 2013

Cucumber Recipes as Simple Detox and Beauty Remedies

I would like to share with you a couple of cucumber recipes for simple detox and homemade beauty remedy.

Do you like cucumbers? Do you eat them on a regular basis? Well, if you want to look younger, have healthy kidneys, lower your blood pressure, be flexible, you should.

Here are at least seven reasons why we should eat more cucumbers:

The high water content of the cucumbers make it a perfect cooling vegetable. They are very helpful during hot or dry period of time.

Cucumbers are one of the best kidney cleansers because of their diuretic properties. They prevent water retention which normally leads to water weight gain, help wash kidneys and bladder of debris and stones. As a result, cucumber help to get rid of kidney and bladder infection, lower high blood pressure, support the heart.

Cucumber contains the digestive enzyme (erepsin) to help digest = break down protein and cleanse the intestines.

Vitamin C in cucumbers help calm irritated skin and reduce swelling.

Cucumber skin is rich in silica which we need to have healthy bones, hair and nails, wrinkle free skin as well as healthy muscle tissues (for flexibility and elasticity).

Cucumber juice might relieve all burns including sunburn.

Cucumber skin is rich in chlorophyll to detox, eliminate bad breath and body odor, have healthy, cavity free teeth; help with anti-inflammation, etc. If you are going to use the skin, try to buy organic cucumbers.

Easy to Make Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup cucumbers, sliced

3 tbsp sliced onions

1 tbsp parsley chopped

2 tbsp plain yogurt or Detox Turmeric Dressing

salt + pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix all ingredients and eat with a smile.

Cucumber Facial Mask

Ingredients:

2 tbsp grated cucumber

Directions:

Apply to your face, leave for 10 minutes, rinse with luke warm water.

Try to incorporate more cucumbers in to your meals to feel and look fabulous.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

©Irina Wardas, HHC

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert

NaturalCounselor.com

May 17, 2013

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Reduce Stress with Super Calming Foods for Breakfast

Try to incorporate more super calming foods into your breakfast recipes in order to reduce stress and beat moodiness. The food we eat can have a very positive influence on our feelings, moods and behavior.

What if I tell you that you can start your morning with a mood elevating breakfast to reduce stress and make you happy for the rest of the day? This breakfast will help you feel calmer and more in control.

* Pear and Celery Juice Stress Remedy Recipe

Pear is rich in fiber, and studies show that fruit fiber might reduce breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women. Fiber also helps slow down sugar absorption in the blood which will help you with mood swings. Pear is also a source of B-complex needed for protecting nervous system.

Celery has components for a sedative effect and is considered a nerve tonic.

Aroma from ginger will help you relax and reduce stress.

Ingredients:

1 pear

2 celery sticks

1 inch ginger root

Directions:

Put all ingredients in a juicer, make a juice and enjoy.

* Oatmeal with Fruits, Berries and Nuts Stress Remedy Recipe

A bowl of fresh cooked oats with some fruits and nuts is a perfect day to start your day.

Oats is considered a calming remedy for your digestion and mood. As any whole grain, oats are rich in fiber to help you get rid of constipation and balance blood sugar which helps reduce risk of heart attack and prevent breast cancer.

Oats also help the brain process tryptophan and keep us in a better mood.

Cook oats the way you prefer, add some fruits, berries and nuts to make the healthiest breakfast.

Bon Appetit!

P.S. Click to get more recipes with calming foods and learn how to reduce stress one step at a time from the eBook “Stressed Out by Food – The Ultimate Guide for Busy Women.”

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Coach

May 3, 2013

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Turmeric Mask Recipes as Beauty Remedies for Your Glowing Skin

Are you ready to try some homemade Turmeric mask recipes as beauty remedies to lighten, nourish and rejuvenate your skin?

If you use skin care and makeup products, your skin absorbs more than 200 chemicals every day. Studies show that chemicals in skin care products can cause breast cancer, allergies, headaches, etc.

So here are for you DIY natural beauty remedies for your glowing skin:

* Turmeric and Honey Beauty Remedy Recipe

Ingredients:
1 tbsp organic raw honey
1 tbsp turmeric powder

Directions Beauty Remedy Turmeric, Honey, Almond Butter Face Mask Recipes :
Mix all ingredients and apply to your face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

* Turmeric and Lime Beauty Remedy Recipe

Ingredients:
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp (half a lime) juice

Directions:
Mix all ingredients and apply to your face for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. Be consistent and make this facial mask at least once a week.

P.S. Click to listen to the author Mindy Green on Homemade Skin Care Treatments, Beauty Secrets and Spa Remedies for Home Pampering on “Feel and Look fabulous with Irina”, holistic health talk radio show for women.

Breathe, smile and be happy.

Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Coach

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