May 24, 2013

The Health and Beauty Benefits of Rose water

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue...
   By: Cyndi M. DuPree



What is rose water?

Rose water is made is a byproduct of making rose oil. It is clear and very fragrant.

Where can you get it? There are many places you can purchase it, including; Amazon.com and Puritans.com.  You can also make your own. Recipe coming soon.

Where and how to use it? You can use rose water to cook, clean, and as a cosmetic.


What are the benefits of rose water?

  • Hydrates skin and hair
  • Aids cosmetics: Used as a primer and setter.
  • Enhances flavor and nutrients too food
  • Aids your immune system
  • Aids graceful aging
  • Soothes and destresses
  • Reduces anxiety







May 11, 2013

Coconut Strawberry Cheese Cake Recipe.



Gluten and processed sugar free... Did I mention you do not need to turn on the stove or oven!!!!!

What you will need:
Fresh organic strawberries
Whipped cream cheese
Organic coconut butter
Vanilla extract
Agave (or honey).

Tools:
A bowl
A ziplock bag
A spoon and
A knife.

Instructions:

1-Mix the following ingredients in a bowl; the cream cheese, with coconut butter, agave and a hint of vanilla extract.
I used 12oz of cream cheese, 3 table spoons of coconut butter, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, and over two table spoons of agave. I recommend you just mix it to taste.

2-Pour your mixed ingredients into a bag and cut a corner in the bag.

3-Cut the stem/ leaves and center of your strawberries.
4-Squeeze the filling into your strawberry wholes.

Topping optional: mix coconut butter or oil with agave and coca baking powder. Drizzle on the strawberries.

May 1, 2013

The Super Fruit, Strawberry.



Spring is here and so are all the beautiful colors and aromas of fruit!  There really is nothing like picking up a strawberry that has been laying out in the sun.

Heath benefits of Strawberry 

By Cyndi More DuPree
The Heart: Strawberries are notable for their cardiovascular health benefits.

Immune booster:  Strawberries high vitamin C content helps boost your immune system.
Antioxidant: Strawberries rank as the 27th most powerful antioxidant food.

The Regulator:  Recent studies show that strawberries assist in regulating "table" sugar.  (Example: high table sugar intake causes blood sugar spikes.  Eating strawberries will reduce the blood sugar spike).



Studies show that people who suffer from the following could greatly benefit from Strawberries:


-Cancer.
-Crohn's disease
-Diabetes
-IBS
- Colitis
-Inflammation
-Ulcerative Colitis




 Coconut Cheese Cake Strawberries.  Made with agave, vanilla, organic coconut, cream cheese, organic strawberries and baking cocoa.  NO COOKING :) 


Organic Coconut and Chocolate covered strawberries. 



Recipes  


http://holisticeating.blogspot.com/2013/04/chocolate-covered-strawberries.html


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