WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Delicious & nutritious kale-mango smoothie Ingredients : - 1 large handful curly kale, cleaned and ribs removed - 1 handful of baby spinach - 1 whole mango, cut up, skin and pit removed - 6 ice cubes - handful of almonds - 1/2 cup of oatmeal -1 cup of vanilla almond milk Mix all ingredients in a blender & enjoy!

This is one of my favorite smoothies because it tastes so good and it extremely healthy for you. Kale is high in fiber, iron, Vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C & calcium. It is filled with powerful antioxidants, such as carotenoids and flavonoids that help protect against various cancers. It is a great anti-inflammatory food. One cup of kale is filled with 10% of the RDA of omega-3 fatty acids, which help, fight against arthritis, asthma and autoimmune disorders. Eating more kale can help lower cholesterol levels. Mangos are high in vitamin C & A which helps boost your immune system. they improve digestion, helps with diabetes by normalizing insulin levels & mangos are also great for the skin.

MEATLESS MONDAYS

Happy Monday! Heres a good, healthy dinner time meal that it vegetarian-friendly for "meatless mondays" SWEET POTATO CARAMELIZED ONION STEW Servings per Recipe:8 Calories:290 Carbohydrates:67.7g Dietary Fiber:10.3g Protein:6.6g Sugars:11.2g Ingredients: 3 organic sweet potatoes (chopped) 5 organic red potatoes (chopped) 32 ounces low sodium vegetable stock 2 teaspoons curry powder 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 organic red onion(chopped) 1 organic yellow onion (chopped) 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon canola oil (for the onions) Step by step: 1.Fill a saucepan with 1 inch of water and place it over medium heat. Add the potatoes, cover and steam for about 25 minutes. 2.Season the potatoes and pumpkin with the vegetable stock, salt, curry and chili powder. move to a pot and cook over medium heat while you prepare the onions. 3.Place the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the caramelized onions to the stew on the stove. Season everything with the garlic and fresh thyme, taking care to stir to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed. 4.Add the onions to the simmering potato mixture. Stir, turn heat down to medium low and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the flavors have melded. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired. 5.Eat & enjoy!

SWEET POTATOES!!!!! Not only are sweet potatoes inexpensive & delicious but they are healthy for you as well. They are high in vitamin B6 which helps reduce the chemical homocysteine in our bides reducing degenerative diseases like heart attacks for example. They also have a high amount of vitamin C, which helps build up our immune system. They contain iron. They are full of protein. They are a source of potassium. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet-tasting but their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy, without the blood sugar spikes linked to fatigue and weight gain. They are versatile. Try them roasted, puréed, steamed, baked, or grilled. You can add them to soups and stews like the recipe above.

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY

"Practice kindness: It is very difficult to achieve peace & harmony through competition & hatred, so the practice of kindness is very, very important & very, very valuable in human society." - World Peace Here are 10 little things to practice that can really go a long way... 1.Smiles are irresistible. Don't hesitate to smile warmly at friends, family, colleagues and even...strangers 2.If you use public transportation; if it's busy and there are no free seats then be the first to stand-up 3.Pay it forward; When you are in a starbucks for example maybe you could buy a coffee or cookie in advance for the next customer that comes in (maybe you will start a trend) 4.That thing you're going to sell, why not give it away for free? 5.Hold doors open (even for people who are a little further away from the door than usual) 6.Pay compliments 7.When a person is talking to you REALLY listen to them 8.Tell your loved ones that you love them, REGULARLY 9.If you know that someone is particularly busy, offer to take their dog for a walk :) 10.Teach a child something you wish you knew at that age

OH! and never forget "Please" and "Thank You" lol

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: 3 natural face masks you can make from home

1. BANANA Who needs Botox when you have Bananas? Yes, that is correct! Bananas are excellent for the skin since they are rich in vitamin A, B & E. They will leave your skin feeling soft and glowing. Vitamin A increases cell turn over (which is a natural anti aging remedy) while Vitamin E moisturizes. Honey is a natural anti-bacterial, so it will help with acne while it is also a natal moisturizer it will hydrate your skin and restore current marks and acne false ups. Ingredients: - one ripe banana - one tablespoon of honey Directions: Mash up the banana until you form a paste, mix in the honey then apply all over your face and neck. Let it dry (aprox. 20 mins or so) then rinse off with cold water.

2. OATMEAL This is one of my new obsessions, not only is it delicious and healthy for you to consume but it is also a great exfoliant. Oatmeal absorbs oils and removes impurities while gently exfoliating your skin. It also has an abundant amount of anti oxidants so it helps renew and restore skin. Ingredients: - 1/2 cup of natural oats - 1 lemon wedge - 2 tablespoons of milk Directions: Grind the oats to create a powder, stir in the milk until it forms a paste and squeeze in the lemon juice. Apply the mask all over your face and neck, let dry and then rinse of with warm water making sure you're moving your hands in a circular motion to scrub.

3.GREEK YOGURT Yogurt is not only a great on the go snack but it also is an amazing moisturizer and "quick fix". It contains zinc which contains anti inflammatory properties helping with redness, acne bumps or rashes. It contains vitamins B5, B2 & B12 which is great for restoring and regenerating cells, leaving you "glowing". The lactic acid (used in various skin care products) moisturizes skin preventing wrinkles and reducing already formed ones. Ingredients: - 1/2 cup of greek (non sweetened yogurt) - 1/4 of orange with pulp (the vitamin C in the orange will awaken the skin) Directions: Mix ingredients together, slather on and let it sit for around 15-20 mins then rinse off with cold water.

These are my eco friendly, no botox, no chemicals, au natural remedies to give your skin a quick pick me up! Hope you enjoy!!!!!

La Función de las coincidencias por Deepak Chopra

La Función de las coincidencias por Deepak Chopra

World Environment Day!

There are literally thousands of ways to do something positive for the environment. Again, whatever you decide to do, do it!

Earth Hour 2011