Thursday, March 15, 2012

St. Patrick's Day is coming! Drink up!!! Feel Fresh!!!

In efforts to eat and drink healthy on the holiday that's filled with lots of food and drink, I have found a recipe for a cleansing drink (you can juice this anytime of year!). It's fresh and clean and loaded with vitamins that will make you glow!

Along with this, I am also sharing a recipe for a Do It Yourself Facial! It's green too! You start with a kiwi (you can buy extra and snack on this super food!).


SKINNY GREEN SMOOTHIE:

You will need:
1 head romaine lettuce
1 large cucumber
4 leaves kale
1 whole grapefruit, peeled
16-20 oz. pure water
Blend in your high speed blender.
Simplicity rules with this one!! 
(You could add the following: banana for sweetness, and celery or parsley would be nice too).

Kiwi Mask:

You need: 2 kiwis, pureed + 3 tablespoons plain yogurt + 1 tablespoon orange juice + 1 tablespoon almond or olive oil.
A homemade mask to brighten skin: Mix together pureed kiwis with yogurt, orange juice, and oil until well blended. Using your fingertips, apply to the entire face (avoiding the eyes). Leave on until dry, then rinse well. The tiny seeds of the kiwi gently exfoliate the skin.