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VITAMIN C – GOOD FOR MORE THAN JUST COLD AND FLU.

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What it Does
Wonderful for helping to heal wounds by forming collagen and connective tissue, the “glue” that holds tissues together.

Essential for iron absorption and maintenance of health red blood cells.

Helps to reduce inflammation, reduces the severity of colds and great for building general health and resistance to illness.

Good Food Sources
Berries, citrus fruit and juices, papaya, guava, peppers, dark green vegetables.

RECIPE FOR VITAMIN C

Avocado, Grapefruit, And Papaya Salad

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon or lime juice
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 pink grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
1 small ripe papaya, peeled and sliced
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
4 cups mixed baby greens
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander

DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and juice.
Add the avocado, grapefruit, papaya, and spring onions.
Toss gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Serve over a bed of the greens, sprinkled with the coriander.

Oats – 3 Great Recipes For Natural Skincare!

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Natural skincare is just one of the many fantastic ways that Oats can be used. They are most effective in healing sensitive skin but can also relieve dryness, moisturise and help minor irritations and inflammation.

By mixing up your own brew using ingredients from nature, you won’t have to worry about putting anything toxic on your skin as you’ll know exactly what’s in it.
Making your own natural skincare products is inexpensive and easy but most of all it feels great, not just for your health but for your hard earned $’s too!

Here’s some healthy oat recipes you can try.
Use natural oats and blend them to get more of a powder like formula and try other ingredients such as honey, goats milk and advocado.

Egg and Oat Face Mask

Oats can deep cleanse pores without irritating or drying out the skin. They help to heal dry skin, leaving you with a natural healthy glow.

Ingredients:
1 egg
1 tablespoon of oats
1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
Whip the egg in a mixing bowl.
Add the oats and olive oil mixing together until you have a smooth and creamy paste.
Apply the mask to your face and neck, let it sit for 15 minutes.
Wash off using warm water and gently dry with a towel.


Oats and Baking Soda Scrub

Oats can absorb and remove surface dirt and impurities while providing very gentle exfoliation, leaving skin smooth, soft, and clean.

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons of fine oats
1 teaspoon of baking soda

Directions:
Mix the oats and baking soda in a mixing bowl until well combined.
Add water to create a paste.
Rub the paste into skin using a gentle circular motion – gently does it!
Rinse with warm water and pat dry.


Soothing Oat Bath Soak

Oat baths are great for treating eczema. It soothes the skin and helps to relieve any itching.

Ingredients:
2 cups oats

Directions:
Grind the oats into a fine powder.
Add the oat powder into running bath water.
Soak your body for at least 15 minutes.