Dr. Seuss

I was thinking about some of my favorite quotes and i thought of this one instantly! No matter how you are feeling i think a good quote always helps put things in perspective.. what do you think about it?



"You'll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left."
-Dr. Seuss


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Mini Blueberry Muffins

One of the side effects of a diet high in starchy carbohydrates, sugary and processed foods is poor quality skin. We have all experienced it at some stage, after a seemingly innocent night of bread, white pasta, followed by a dessert bursting with refined sugar, we wake up the next morning feeling andlooking quite unfortunate. Common side effects are red puffy eyes, dry, dull, flaky skin, often accompanied by breakouts. Eeek! It was such a good idea at the time! Our skin reflects our diet almost immediately, revealing a lot about what is happening on the inside. These nasty side effects are our bodies way of telling us that the food we are eating is unwelcome.

What we eat directly affects the appearance of our complexion and determines how we age. Yet we can still enjoy sweet treats and maintain a healthy complexion by learning to bake the supercharged way, free from gluten, dairy and sugar. These common allergens are replaced by ingredients that will heal your body, and provide nutrients that will yield beautiful skin! These delectable mini blueberry muffins contain skin loving ingredients that will have you feeling and looking amazing. They are a great little addition to bring along to the weekend picnic, and will help you avoid those skin sabotaging desserts that seem to spring up in front of you at every work, friend and family gathering.

Wheat flour and wheat products can wreak havoc on your body’s largest organ by causing spikes in insulin, causing insulin induced skin inflammation within the follicles. The skin is also commonly affected by food allergies related to wheat and gluten, resulting in conditions such as eczema, hives and rashes.

These conditions can be avoided by replacing wheat flour for almond meal, buckwheat or coconut flour when baking your own healthy snacks. Almond meal is simply the flour that is produced after grinding almonds. When choosing almond meal, try to look for flour that has been made using the whole almond, skin included, rather than blanched almond meal. You can make your own fresh almond meal at home by grinding up raw organic almonds in a coffee grinder.

A study shown in the Journal of Nutrition revealed that almond skins contain twenty potent flavanoid antioxidants, and that eating almonds with the skins significantly increases flavanoids and vitamin E in the body. The two work together as an antioxidant team. The flavanoids found in almonds include catechin, kaempferol and epicatechin, and have fantastic anti ageing skin benefits due to their ability to prevent skin cells from oxidizing and dying. Significant amounts of vitamin E are found within almonds, approximately 45% of your daily value in a quarter of a cup! Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and has been found to reduce the effects of sun exposure on the skin by modifying the photoaging process and protecting skin cell membranes. Almonds are also rich in short-chain Omega-3 fatty acids with powerful anti inflammatory effects, significantly improving skins moisture, texture, smoothness and suppleness.

Mini Blueberry Muffins

Makes 12 Muffins

2 cups almond meal
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
¼ cup grapeseed oil
3 eggs beaten
1/3 cup coconut milk
8 drops liquid stevia
Here’s How to Make Delicious Muffins:
Preheat oven to 175 degrees Celsius
Grease a 12 cup muffin tin
In a medium bowl combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl mix eggs, grapeseed oil, coconut milk and stevia
Add wet ingredients to dry then carefully fold in blueberries
Spoon mixture into 12 cup muffin tin so that each cup is two thirds full
Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes
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E3 LIVE: Miracle in a Booster Shot!

Physiologically, E3 Live helps restore overall body/mind balance in numerous ways. Its field of action simultaneously includes the immune, endocrine, nervous, gastro-intestinal and cardio-vascular systems.

Nutritionally, E3 Live provides 65 easily absorbed vitamins, minerals and enzymes and has more biologically active chlorophyll than any known food. It is the most nutrient dense food known to mankind.

Here are other Benefits of this magical booster:

Increase endurance and stamina
Lift and balance mood to reduce stress
Increase mental focus and concentration
Balance blood-sugar levels
Speed up recovery time
Restore overall biochemical balance (1)
Enjoy long-lasting energy boost (2)
Grow healthier skin, nails and hair
Truly enhance overall well-being


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Nut Mylk

Cashew Nut Mylk is an easy DIY drink that only requires a couple of raw ingredients and use of a blender. There are a variety of ways to make cashew nut mylk, the most common is to use raw cashews and blend them with water. But, it’s really what you add to sweeten it that makes it so yummy. Think maple syrup, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, the list goes on and on. Play around with a few recipes to determine what level of sweetness you prefer. Once you get your recipe right, you can stick with it for the long term. It’s always best to soak your cashews at least a few hours prior to using and to blend them with the highest speed blender you can find. If you have access to alkaline or filtered water, use it.

Cashew Nut Mylk is a wonderful stable in your fridge. And if it’s a cold day you can always warm it up a bit prior to consuming. Nut mylks are typically very filling so a 500 ml jar can even be an alternative to a meal every once in a while! At Lucky You Cleanse we include a cashew nut mylk in most of our standard cleanses. We often advise clients to sip their mylk throughout the day if they are feeling a bit hungry or in need of a sweet fix!

So what else is great about cashew nut mylk? Well for those of you that are unable to drink milk this is a wonderful alternative. You can use it in your coffee or add it over cereal or even in recipes that call for milk. Just remember that you may prefer to sweeten it less if you are mixing it with an already sweet recipe.

Cashews are high in the B vitamins and a great source of copper and magnesium. They also have a lower fat content when compared to other nuts. Cashews are cholesterol free and a great energy food.

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Vegetable Curry with Quinoa

Vegetable Quinoa Curry Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups baby green beans
1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
4 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped coriander
1 1/2 TBS coconut oil
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup cashews
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1 large onion, cut into strips
2 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 cup coconut milk
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. ground coriander
Let’s Get Cracking:

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil and add quinoa cooking for 5 mins
Add green beans and cook for a further 5 mins
Now drain and set aside in a colander
In a frying pan sauté garlic, ginger and onions in coconut oil push to one side and toast cumin and coriander and turmeric for a couple of minutes, stirring consistently
Add cauliflower, cashews and carrots and stir fry for a couple of minutes then add stock and bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer and stir through coconut milk cook for 10-15 mins
Remove from stove and stir coriander through and then fold in quinoa and green beans

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Amore Pacific Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Delivery System

Water-free, botanical hydration this stuff smells amazing and really helps to hydrate your skin! I spray in on throughout the day! I never travel without it! its the best feeling on your skin after a flight! Tweet

RMS Beauty

This is one of the most amazing make up lines! It is completely organic and made with pure essential oils. Their eye shimmer is amazing along with their cheek and lip products! It gives my skin such a healthy glow while hydrating and protecting from free radicals!

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