Pina Coolata

 

 

The Banana	The Pineapple	The Coconut Oil
1 Medium Sized Banana	Half	1tbsp
Getting Cranky ? – This beautiful ready to wear jacketed fruit is the perfect snack in between meals as it will help to stabilise your blood sugar and avoid you going down the candy aisle at the store Concentrate on what? – That’s right, bananas can actually help boost your brain power due to the high levels of potassium in them so next time you have an exam or find yourself on Facebook when you should be doing something else (we’ve all done it) go grab a banana instead. Feeling low? – Much like a turkey, bananas contain tryptophan which will help your mind relax and in turn you will feel happier and as bright as a banana in mood	Digestion Trouble? – What’s contained in this spunky fruit is an enzyme called Bromelain which can assist your body in breaking down food and regulating the secretions from your pancreas In pain? – Pineapple has anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce the pain of arthritis if taken regularly Keep those Bones in tact – Pineapple contains Manganese which is a mineral necessary to build bones and connective tissues	Stimulating – Coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids that are sent straight to the liver and can increase energy and metabolism Target – Coconut oil can help eliminate excess candida by targeting the harmful bacteria that causes it The Highest – This delicious oil contains the highest natural source of Lauric Acid which can help prevent certain cancers

The Lemon	Add the Ice and Blend	Et Voila
No Pain No Pain – Lemon’s can help dilute Uric Acid which is often the cause of pain and inflammation in diseases such as Arthritis Some like it hot – The next time you have a col or flu, drink some lemon juice. Lemon juice can help break fevers by increasing perspiration Be Pure – Lemon juice acts as a blood purifier and diseases like Cholera and Malaria can assist in the treatment

Don’t Spill Anything

Clemence Poesy	Kate Bosworth	Olivia Palermo
Well so it’s true. The French certainly do know how to dress and Miss Poesy is certainly no exception. This outfit is a classic and timeless example. An almost androgynous look is downplayed by a Chanel bag (It’s OK if you don’t have one, depressing as it may be ) any simple bag will do. Think understated! Messy hair and note how the trousers cinch in at the waist, less like Simon Cowell and more like a classic French girl from any era	A look that is sensational and although Kate cannot claim it as her own as it was done for a campaign, this outfit screams ethereal elegance. To achieve this a a beautiful white blouse is needed preferably with a soft rounded collar so that when done up its still to have a very dream like appearance. Pair with a pair of corduroy bell bottoms in a muted colour that’s not overly bold and you will look as beautiful as one with the earth	A woman who is certainly known for her immaculate sense of style that is perfected down to the tea. Again the black and white a palate that Chanel has made famous gives a touch of class to this outfit and to make it a little more fun and preppy, add a cardigan that falls just below the short to give balance and a wistful demeanour

Lilly Aldridge	Rosie Huntington-Whitely	Rachel Bilson
The perfect combination, unless you are a chocolate lover with a tendency to spill. This look from Lily could go anywhere from the streets of New York to a villa in Spain. The white on white is not only chic but practical on those unbearably hot days. Note the pop of texture to the outfit by adding leopard print shoes and a darker set bag for contrast and there you have it a beautiful and clean airy look	It’s unlikely that anything would ever look bad on this lass however she certainly knows how to dress and always has a great boho twist to anything. If you love the hippy vibe then add a pair of cool textured or coloured shorts to you white shirt and some great little booties in tan to achieve the perfect festival look where people will be handing you guitars left to right	Miss Bilson who stands at just 5 ‘2 is a great example of how you can dress to your shape and size and how the right outfit can make you look miles taller. Here she pairs a somewhat fitted white shirt as a larger one would drown her size, with a pair of simple jeans and some brown clogged shoes. The belt and the shoes break up the outfit whilst adding height. Add some shades and you’ll look cute and tall as a button

White shirt’s are just one of those things much like your favourite pair of jeans that make you feel good on any given day that a woman must posses. The versatility of it makes it a statement in any wardrobe and fits any style you should choose to wear on that particular day whether you be boho, preppy, french chic, as long as you have that white shirt, you can be whatever you want to be

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Natasha

Gorgeous Grapefruit!

 

 

The Ruby Grapefruit	The Lemon	The Red Grape
One	Half	About 10 (But 11 wont kill you)
Vitamin C. A whole grapefruit contains more than your RDA of Vitamin C which means you’ll have a great excuse not to catch a cold this winter Fiber – These beautiful fruits are full of fiber and low in calories so make an excellent snack Lycopene –Aside from just giving the grapefruit it’s color. Lycopene may help against developing certain cancer’s, especially prostate	Digestive aid- Although small. These brightly coloured fruits can certainly brighten your day and your body from the inside out, lemons are believed to stimulate the liver and clear the digestive system helping flush out all those nasty toxins you may have accumulated and is a great way to start the day. Hot water and lemon. Try it for a week and feel the difference Glow -when those toxins are flushed out by your liver, it’s not just the inside of your body that will benefit. You will start to notice your skin looking cleaner and brighter too Alkalize – . Think of your body as an environment. If your body is too acidic, this is the kind of environment that encourages abnormal cells such as cancer". Although you may think otherwise. Lemon’s when ingested actually have an alkalizing effect on your body which is very important so that you are giving your body the best chance	Allergies – Come season those pesky allergies can be a nuisance so stocking up on grapes the flavonoid quercetin could help you from being the one who sneezes in the  middle of a movie as it has an antihistamine effect Wine – The French could have been onto something all this time. The rates of heart disease in France are much lower than in other countries and grapes (wine) are thought  to be the reason behind this due to the flavonoid resveratrol . Youth – That’s right, including grapes in your diet may actually keep you looking younger as it is thought that Resveratrol may have this effect

 

The Nectarine	Blend	Et Voila
One
Light and Lovely –The juice from a nectarine was actually considered the drink of the gods.  A medium size nectarine is roughly about 62 calories. Not bad for something so tasty Color – That bright and gorgeous colour of a nectarine comes from Beta -Carotene, an antioxidant which your body then coverts into Vitamin A something that we need in order to maintain healthy bones Blood Pressure -  A medium sized nectarine contains about 285mg of potassium which will help counterbalance the effect  of sodium that you eat and may help in reducing blood pressure levels. A natural healthy way to help you out after those stressful meetings

 

Bon Appetit

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Natasha

Buy Yourself Some Flowers

                             

Zanna Robert’s Rassi	Diane Kruger	Jessica Hart
A great day or night look. Wear with a blazer in a single tone color and really make the pants pop	Opt for something a little different and pair with a waistcoat. The feminity of the pattern counteracts the masculine aspect of the waistcoat	For a great casual and relaxed look. A baggies pant that;s high – waisted can be worn with a crop top. The sexiness of the crop is neutralized by both the looseness and the level of the pant on the waist

Miranda Kerr	Gwyneth Paltrow	Poppy Delevigne
When wearing a lighter coloured pant, a nude shoe not only looks chic but the similarity in colour actually gives the appearance of elongating your legs on top of what a heal obviously already does	Another option is to go head to toe. Keep shoes and accessories simple and hair sleek as the outfit is a statement in itself	Forget mix and match and match away! Take note of the color hues. lack shoes and black top. Blue bag and blue necklace all correlating with the pants so match away

Make those hippies proud and make Flower Power still live on 30 years later. There’s many ways to wear this look and whether it be for day or night, all of these ladies do it well and without a beehive swarming after them might I add

Peace and Love
Natasha
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Sunny Side Up

Now  as i am definitely one of those who goes through egg phases however when they are good, they are good! I was diagnosed with Celiac about 6 years ago now and although there has been the occasional 'Why Me?' day, i do feel a thousand times better than i ever did.

One of the many downsides to being celiac or intolerant to anything is the havoc it can wreak on your digestive system to the point of malnutrition. It is important to replenish all that is lost and it may take months even years as even a minor accidental inducement of gluten or whatever else it may be may cause your stomach to react disastrously. This is particularly why I try to eat as much raw food whenever possible as when foods are cooked or boiled, the nutritional value can be diminished if not all together lost

Here's a simple little Breakfast or Lunch recipe

Eggs on a bed of rocket and mushroom

• Two fried eggs (organic if possible)
• Rocket
• Mushrooms (I personally love portabello)
• A dash of Olive Oil

Why Eggs? 

1. Eggs are a great source of protein especially for those that are Vegetarian
2. They contain high legs of choline, about 250mg per egg. Choline is vital for the liver to break down fats and cholesterol however don't skimp on the yolk as that's the part you'll be needing for this
3. Choline can also help with brain health. Much like what serotonin provides with chocolate, the choline in eggs break down into bethane which can actually make you happy! Now that should put a smile on your face

 Why Arugula (or Rocket for us English folk) ?

1. Arugula, like Broccoli is part of the cruciferous family which studies have shown may help reduce the risk of cancer
2. Got Milk? Yes that's right. Arugula is also a good source of Calcium and contains more than eight times that of Iceberg lettuce. Sorry Lettuce
3. Forget special K. Vitamin K is plentiful in Arugula and is essential in normal blood clotting and maintaining all those bones you worked so hard to grow

Why Portabello Mushrooms?

1. These magic mushrooms contain Selenium which is there to help protect our body's healthy cells against free radicals
2. Despite their size, portabello's are in fact very low in calories. Mushroom Mac anyone?
3. Something in common with the banana. Portabello's also provide potassium which we need for muscles. So move those muscles and get out to the grocery store

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Above the Knee but still Classy

Ashley Olsen		Alexa Chung
One woman is always on the ball is miss A Olsen. A play on secretary sexy and switch out those eye glasses for some aviators. A white collared blouse for effortless appeal and a beige skirt . Simple, classy, chic!	This un-named lass knows how bold colours and statement accessories make heads turn wherever you may be. You wont be drawn to how short the skirt is but the whole outfit as a piece	Miss Alexa knows. When the skirt has extremely embellished detailing, relax the look with a graphic tee and flats for something a little more rock and roll but still uber feminine

	Hanne Gaby Odiele	Diane Kruger
Wear similar color palates to create a more streamlines and sleek appearance	When the skirt has a fuller body, your legs will appear slimmer than they are so a nice ankle boot can give  a great balance to that and make your legs look great! Not only that but the style of skirt cinches in your waist. Perfect on all notes	When showing both leg and midriff be sure to  have a high neckline just as Diane Kruger displays perfectly in this great look

When it comes to fashion there's certain rules that must be abided by in order to give a sense of balance. Leaving very little to the imagination is certainly something that you want to try and avoid and the age old expression of less is more. So when wearing a skirt that is above the knee, here are a few examples of how to style these little numbers whilst still looking chic as always and avoiding looking like anything from the opening scenes of Pretty Woman
With love
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Natasha

Cool Down

The Basil	The Blueberry	The Strawberry
A few leaves	One Cup	One Cup
Calm as a Cucumber -Has antianxiety effects so next time your feeling a little unsettled brew some tea and add in some fresh basil leaves De Flame - It's anti inflammatory properties can help those with IBS, a symptom often associated with those that suffer from a gluten allergy or intolerance Aunt in Town - Can actually help those women at that special time of the month. Basil contains iron and consuming it throughout menstruation can help you ladies feel that little bit stronger	Wonderfully High in Fibre Cranberry Who? - Excellent at fighting urinary tract infections (and whilst this is also true of cranberries, that is only the case were you to find pure cranberry juice without the sugar or to eat them whole. Much easier this way i think) Like an orange but blue - A source of Vitamin C which has numerous health benefits including cancer preventing antioxidants	Double Plus - Low in calories, high in fibre. Win Win! Can You Read ThisThey promote eye health which can prevent cataracts and can strengthen the eye's cornea and retina so you can see the strawberries to begin with : ) Wrinkles Away -Helps produce collagen. Another benefit of Vitamin C which will keep you laughing all the way to the grocery store without the wrinkles

The Ginger	Blend	Et Voila
About a nub
It's an anti inflammatory which means any aches and pains you might be dealing with can be helped by this wonderful herb Actually improves the absorption of essential nutrients in the body Is an excellent digestive so not only will it help those who suffer from heartburn, it is also an effective morning sickness remedy

One of the best ways for a gfcf person, a vegan or somebody and anybody to cool down in the summer is a smoothie
Delicious and this is the best part. Nutritious!!
Smoothies are an excellent way to pack in nutrition a great way to cool off, especially if your one of those who can't eat ice cream and a darn sight healthier too. Plus, great fun to make!
 
Bon Appetit
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Natasha