Breakfast SUPERFOODS! Part One

Hi guys!

I hope you are all happy and healthy.

I thought I would give you a sneak-peek into some of the superfoods that I take in the mornings that keep me young, healthy and gorgeous! Hehe.

My supplements are soooo important to me, as I believe they REALLY contributed to my recovery from cancer last year. They supported my body and built up my strength immensely. I could tell the super effects they were having on my body from my energy levels, skin, hair, nails-everything!

I am still undergoing preventative treatment every 2 months and so I am always trying to find innovative ways to support my body with superfoods, vitamins, sleep and exercise. I realized that without health, we have nothing. And being healthy is what makes us beautiful inside and out! 🙂

The three that I take at breakfast time are Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Maca Root Powder and Baobab. (They are quite a mouthful to say 🙂 )

Organic cacao is basically unprocessed chocolate. Cacao nibs are cacao beans that have been roasted, separated from their husks, and broken into smaller pieces. The taste is similar to chocolate-but not so sweet and slightly more bitter than dark chocolate. The reason I take this is because of the HUGE amount of anti oxidants; 20 times more than blueberries and 119 times more than bananas. It tastes yummy and kicks any cravings for sweets and chocolates. I have a major weakness for ice cream and sweets so this helps me to stay slim too! Beauty-wise this is amazing for improving the skin and protecting against aging!

Baobab powder is my number one source of Vitamin C! Vit C is your answer to PLUMP, healthy skin! It actually helps your body to produce more collagen naturally and increases Vitamin E production. This protects skin-cells against free radical damage and assists with quicker healing. Baobab has the highest amount of antioxidants than any fruit in the world; almost 5 X the amount of antioxidants than in fresh acai berries.

Lastly, I take Maca Root Powder for energy and balancing my hormones. Maca is very versatile and is packed with amino acids (proteins), minerals and B-vitamins, which makes it a great energy-booster. It is so amazing how maca works for your hormones, it literally works differently in every person and can increase/decrease hormone levels depending on what imbalances you may have in your body. So if you have too much or too little of any hormone in your body, maca will help to regulate this. This is why many women take this if they are trying to get pregnant, PMS-ing or going through menopause. When your hormones are balanced & in-check, your mood improves, your body works more efficiently and it also improves your libido. This is suitable for both men and women and really is a SUPERFOOD. I have heard many people use this as an alternative to cure cancer and depression.

I mix all of these into my organic muesli into the mornings (and even put my omega oil inside too!) and reap the benefits all day everyday! I couldn’t recommend these more! I hope this inspires you to rethink your breakfast and see what vitamin goodness you may be missing out on 🙂

All are available from Revital health-food store on Kings Road, or most good health-food stores. I sometimes buy online too!

Peace, Love and Health,

B x

Beautifying with.. COCONUT OIL!

I know this may sound ridiculous.. but I cant even begin to tell you all how much I am in looove with coconut oil. I ALWAYS have a big jar in my kitchen and buy back ups just incase so I am never without!
I even named my puppy coco 🙂

All my friends & family like to tease me for always smelling like a coconut or eating something coconut-related!

There are soo many incredible benefits to taking coco oil. I know when first reading this, many of you will think I am a little nuts as oils usually have such high amounts of fat. Many of you may typically think it would be hugely fattening, but the way the body absorbs coco oil is totally different!!

But…don’t just take my word for it. I’m gonna turn into a bit of a science geek for a minute here and tell you that although coconut oil is made up of approx 90% saturated fats (dont panic!) it actually is composed of special types of fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).

Studies have proven that by digesting these types of healthy fats in the liver means your body will in turn actually burn MORE energy! I know!! Amazing. What this means is by taking in this oil daily, your body will burn more calories than usual (especially from the tummy area).

Its no wonder why supermodels such as Miranda Kerr swear by this beauty secret!

She claims to take a super FOUR tablespoons of the magic stuff a day!

If I wasn’t already sold …I certainly am now! I mean, if its good enough for gorgeous Miranda, it surely is good enough for all of us 🙂

Coconut oil is mega high in the antioxidant vitamin E, which means it protects our bodies from any damage to our tissues, healthy fats and cells. This is reallllllyyyy good news for our skin as it means through protecting our cells, we will be able to get anti-aging benefits.

Coconut oil is used in many of today’s best skincare products and lotions as it is anti-fungal, antimicrobial and antibacterial. This means it can even help to cure skin ailments such as psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections. On top of that it’s SUPER moisturizing and very soothing. I love using it on my face and body at night-time and waking up to baby soft nourished skin!!!

Indian women are known for their gorgeous THICK long healthy hair & coconut oil is commonly used in each household as an excellent home conditioner remedy. It aids hair growth and makes hair look super shiny and feel less-damaged.

When applying to hair, I personally use a mixture of two tablespoons of organic virgin coconut oil, two tablespoons of organic olive oil, and one tablespoon of organic honey (you may wish to change the mixture for longer/shorter hair). Massage this into your hair and leave overnight if you can. This mixture works super amazing if you heat it up slightly before applying, as it then opens your hair follicles and can be absorbed better.

The uses for coconut oil are endless! I would LOVE to hear whether you guys are coconut oil fans and how you like to use it?

Love B x