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Complexion Tea

This clarifying tea is excellent for hormone-reactive skin, since red clover is an effective blood-cleansing herb. Red clover grows in clumps in many fields and meadows in North America. This hardy perennial is easy to recognize by its flower, which varies from pink to rose in hue. Alternatively, you can find red clover at your health food store.

Makes 2 cups

½ cup fresh red clover blossoms

1 teaspoon dried rose hips

1 teaspoon shredded lemon peel

2 teaspoons chopped fresh peppermint leaves

2 cups purified water

Combine the first four ingredients in a French press. Pour in boiling water and let tea steep for 10 minutes. For acute skin breakouts, drink 4 cups a day until symptoms abate.

a better beauty™

COMPLIMENTS THAT AREN’T ABOUT PHYSICAL APPEARANCE 1) You’re empowering. 2) I like your voice. 3) You’re strong. 4) I think your ideas/beliefs matter. 5) I’m so happy you exist. 6) More people should be listening to what you have to say. 7) You’re a very warm hearted person. 8) It’s nice seeing such kindness. 9) You’re very down to earth. 10) You have a beautiful soul. 11) You inspire me to become a better person. 12) Our conversations bring me a lot of joy. 13) It’s good to see someone care so much. 14) You’re so understanding. 15) You matter a lot to me. 16) You’re important even if you don’t think so. 17) You’re intelligent. 18) Your passion is contagious. 19) Your confidence is refreshing. 20) You restore my faith in humanity. 21) You’re great at being creative. 22) You’re so talented at ____. 23) I don’t get tired of you the way I get tired of other people. 24) You have great taste in ___. 25) I’m happy I stayed alive long enough to meet you. 26) I wish more people were like you. 27) You’re so good at loving people.

(via floranymph)

BENEFITS

burns fat!

low calories 

stops cravings (makes you feel fuller longer)

high levels for protein + fiber; low levels of fat

reduces risk of diabetes + protects against heart failure

contains antioxidants 

[Reference: Care2]

hey guys, hope your skin is clear and you get a text from someone you like real soon.

also that your lunch tastes good, you find twenty dollars on the ground, and that thing coming up that you were dreading turns out not so bad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips 

If you don’t have enough time to make a crazy Thanksgiving dish, roast up some vegetables! We had a roommate dinner a couple weeks ago and this is what I made. It was the first time all 5 of us did something together/were in the same place at the same time since I joined in July. Other dishes included eggplant casserole, potato casserole, asparagus, and pumpkin pie from FRESH pumpkin. This was also the first time 3 of my roommates had parsnips!  Introducing people to healthy new foods brings me such great joy…hence my blog.

NEED:

1 lb brussels sprouts

2-3 parsnips 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

dried herbs or spices (I used 1/2 tablespoon rosemary, 1/2 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper) 

DO: 

Preheat heat oven to 400 degrees F

Wash vegetables and remove any dirty or yellow leaves on brussels sprouts. 

Chop parnsips into 2-3 inch pieces. 

Put all vegetables into a bowl and add olive oil and spices and toss until everything is coated evenly. 

Roast for 30-35 minutes. The brussels sprouts should be golden brown on the outside. (note: this photo is BEFORE cooking so sprouts are green). 

Quick facts:

1/2 of brussels sprouts is only 30 calories. 

Brussels sprouts, like broccoli and cabbage, have natural anti-cancer properties (phytochemical!) 

Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, vitamin C and protein (compared to most vegetables). 

Parsnips are high in fiber, vitamin B/folic acid. 

Parsnips have 55 calories per 1/2 cup. 

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/natural-foods/natural-weight-loss-food-parsnips-ga.htm

http://home.howstuffworks.com/brussels-sprouts3.htm

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Geraldine

P.S. Ben and I are going to get Vietnamese food and see Catching fire tonight! Tomorrow we’re having a Thanksgiving feast with his friends, and Saturday, my family’s having a dinner!

New Year’s Resolution: Healthy Eating Recipe

Every New Year, people make the resolution to eat healthier. The problem with this resolution is that is sounds easier to keep than it actually is. With this healthy and yummy recipe, it’ll start to become much less challenging.

Ingredients: 

1/2 serving of whole wheat spaghetti 

1 cup of broccoli or other vegetables

pesto (can be substituted for olive oil and spices)

Preparation:

1. Take out all of the ingredients.

2. Put a small pan of water on to boil.

3. Add spaghetti and vegetables.

4. Let simmer until spaghetti is cooked.

5. Drain water and plate.

6. Stir in pesto or a drizzle of olive oil and basil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

7. Enjoy with a hot cup of tea!

The key to keeping a resolution is to stay motivated. I believe in all of you!

♥

-Triana

Who needs to say hi now a days? they were probably on drugs anyway… (too soon? too soon.)