by Tara Mackey | Blogroll, Health, My Organic Life, Recipes
Red Bell Peppers
These anti-oxidant veggies are rich in Vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They also contain Lycopene, a known cancer-preventitive. Best raw, however, Lycopene, unlike other carotenes, does not diminish in effectiveness when cooked. Great in salads, on skewers, as a snack or on sandwiches. 🙂
Garlic
One of my favorite veggies, and perfect as a pest-control in the garden, I prefer garlic as a tea, but you can add it to just about anything in moderation! Garlic helps prevent plaque, lowers cholesterol and reduces inflammation.
Buy it fresh, bottled, minced or powdered, and add it to meat, vegetable or salad dishes.
Cranberries
A handful of Cranberries a day can save you a lot of agony! These tangy, tasty berries are known to protect against bladder infections by preventing bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall. In a similar way, cranberries also protect the stomach from ulcer-causing bacteria and protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract, promoting GI health. Cranberries have also been shown to protect against cancer and heart disease.
Blueberries
Even if you have advanced kidney disease, blueberries are one of the few fruits that you can eat without worry. While blueberries may be relatively low in nutrients, they are very high in anti-oxidants, with 6,520 mcg of anti-oxidant compounds in a 100-g serving. By way of comparison, cooked broccoli has only 1,552 mcg in a 100-g serving. Anti-oxidant-rich foods don’t harm your kidneys. Rather, they help prevent cancer and other chronic diseases.
Olive Oil
One of my favorite super foods over all, Olives & Olive Oil are a great source of oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid, and the monounsaturated fat in olive oil protects against oxidation. Olive oil is rich in ployphenols and antioxidant compounds that prevent inflammation and oxidation.
Studies show that populations that use large amounts of olive oil instead of other oils have lower rates of heart disease and cancer.
Buy virgin or extra virgin olive oil because they are higher in antioxidants. Use olive oil as a base in cooking, for dipping bread or for marinating veggies.
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by Tara Mackey | Beauty, Blogroll, Green Beauty, My Organic Life, My Photography, Product Reviews, Skincare
I have been so blessed to get a huge gift box from Naturopathica! After a month of using these products in 4 different states and major cities (New York City, Miami, Los Angeles and Arizona) I am absolutely thrilled to be able to share these beauty secrets with you! Without them, I have no idea how I would have survived everything from heat waves to frigid cold without totally hating my skin at the end of the day. As a commitment to My Organic Life, I have taken all of the product photos myself.
CASSIS ULTRA REPLENISHING CREAM ($85)
This concentrated cream combines Black Currant Oil and Hyaluronic Acid to improve elasticity and promote vibrant looking skin.
SKIN TYPE: Age Defense
KEY ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Hyaluronic Acid (HA): a component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), this naturally occurring polysaccharide is the body’s built-in water magnet. It reinforces the skin’s short and long term moisturization, helps to plump up tissue to restore elasticity and diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
HYALURONIC ACID (HA): known for its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, this ingredient helps the skin to retain moisture
CASSIS (Black Currant Oil): This seed oil is a rich source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) and other important polyunsaturated fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-3, known to soothe and improve skin resilience
VITAMIN E: a powerful antioxidant, this vitamin helps to fight free radical damage
I find this moisturizer essential, and have no idea how I lived without it! My time in New York is normally met with clogged pores, runny noses and skin damage! B vitamins improve the skin’s ability to take up oxygen and help keep the production of sebum at appropriate levels. Application of a Vitamin B Complex to the skin increases resistance to irritation by noxious chemicals and therefore makes this ingredient essential as a “Big City” protective cream. My skin feels absolutely resilient and super quenched!
PLANT STEM CELL SERUM ($48)
Supporting sustainability: 2% of all purchases of Plant Stem Cell Serum will be donated to the National Resources Defense Council.
An ECOCERT certified organic concentrated serum, designed to significantly slow down the aging of cells due to inflammation caused by UVA photodamage and oxidative stress.
SKIN TYPE: Age Defense
PLANT STEM CELLS: Due to recent scientific advancements, Swiss scientists have discovered that these naturoceuticals derived from the wound tissue of plants can improve cell vitality. These concentrated liquid cell cultures are proven to increase collagen synthesis and hydration as well as increase suppleness and elasticity in the skin.
This serum is simply a-MAZING. I use it at night after my epsom soak and my skin feels absolutely transformed in the morning! My skin looks SO bright and clear after using the serum. I feel entirely fortunate to be able to have tried this! The fact that it’s all natural, has NO products that raise a health concern, and smells amazing is just a topping! 🙂
Thank you so much to Naturopathica for their commitment to organic living!
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