Would you eat your skin care products? Ew, didn't think so! Most facial products on the market contain toxic ingredients such as artificial fragrances and colours, alcohol, parabens and preservatives that can often irritate your skin. If your skin is begging for a pick-me-up, nourish your face with an all-natural homemade mask, which will absorb the antioxidants and help soothe, moisturize, and … [Read more...]
6 Tricks to Beat Belly Bloat
Isn’t it nice to be offered a seat by a handsome man on the train… except if it’s because he thinks you’re pregnant! Yes, I’ve been there. And no, I’m not pregnant nor have I gained weight but occasionally my stomach will mysteriously swell up like I’m carrying a pod of whales. But what's really behind that belly? Bloating is a condition that plagues almost everyone every so often, symptomized … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Ditch the Diet
You know her - that skinny girl who seems to defy all laws of calories and doesn't gain an ounce. One day she’ll order a salad, the next she’ll eat a jumbo sized plate of spaghetti like it's no big deal. So what’s her secret? It's quite simple - she doesn't diet. She eats healthy but has a relaxed relationship with food, unlike many of us who tend to be preoccupied by it. Sadly, for many women … [Read more...]
Healthy brownies for chocaholics
Calling all chocaholics! Want a recipe that will curb those chocolate cravings and won’t leave you with that bitter aftertaste of guilt for derailing your caloric intake? Read on for this delicious and not-so-naughty brownie recipe that is free from refined sugars, dairy, gluten and anything nasty. Ingredients (makes 12) 2 cups hot water 1 ½ cups pitted dates 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 … [Read more...]
Got milk? Which one?
Navigating the dairy aisle has never been more confusing. Up until recently there was only one option for milk: cow’s milk. But with allergies and intolerances on the rise as well as controversy around dairy-rich diets, supermarket shelves are now lined up with a variety milk alternatives. You don’t need to be lactose intolerant or vegan to appreciate the different properties and flavours of milk … [Read more...]