Going nuts for coconut!

Have you tried coconut oil? I LOVE LOVE LOVE the stuff!   

Not only does it taste super yummy it’s incredibly versatile. You can use it for cooking in replacement of other cooking oils, as a salad dressing, in your smoothies for a tasty tropical kick!
It can be used for skin, hair and nails. Truly! It’s inexpensive and definitely a vital ingredient in my household.

Here’s a few other reason why coconut oil kicks ass ;)

Coconut oil is super useful when it comes to reducing body fat. Its contains medium and short chain fatty acids which help the body burn body fat!
It is also easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid.
It actually increases your metabolism by removing stress on pancreas!

The oil helps in improving the digestive system and prevents various stomach and digestion related problems including irritable bowel syndrome. (Which is a lot more common than you think!)
The saturated fats present in coconut oil have anti microbial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites, etc., that cause indigestion.

It also helps in absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Which we all know are super important for maintaining a healthy functioning bod!

If you haven’t tried it yet, pick some up next time your shopping and start incorporating it into your dishes and beauty routine and see how yummy it is.
I am officially hooked!!

 

DIY Face Rejuvenation

Ok so I’m a bit of a naturalist at heart and having recently converting to 100% pure coconut oil for my skin care moisturizer (AMAZING BTW!! absolutely LOVE and recommend it) I’ve been beginning to turn my thoughts to natural cleansers too.
Today I am going to make an Oatmeal+Honey+Milk/Yoghurt face mask. I used to make this when I was a lot younger.The oatmeal works perfectly as an exfoliated and yoghurt + honey  are excellent re-hydrators.

In a bowl combine 

  • 1/2 Cup oats
  • 1 Cup of PLAIN yoghurt (please don’t go putting some crazy fruity/sugary kids yoghurt on)
  • 2 Tablespoons of (preferably) organic honey

Apply to face with your fingertips and let it sit for 20mins before washing off.
Follow by applying a small amount of 100% pre coconut oil to your face and neck area.

Wallah! you have one brilliantly refreshing and natural skin care regime. Enjoi! x