Tag Archive: anti-bacterial

Courgetti with basil pesto is a simple dish that adds interest to a salad and is also great for summer parties and entertaining.

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Turmeric has over 300 compounds, many of which are phytochemicals that have disease preventative properties. Turmeric displays anti-biotic, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants effects. A classic example of food being medicine. While there are many beneficial compounds in turmeric, the one that has received the most attention is curcumin. It is the component of turmeric that gives it the bright yellow colour and is why in India it is often called The Golden Goddess.  Studies on curcumin have shown anti-cancer potential in […]

Green clay face pack ready to apply Making my own skincare products has made me realise that the ingredients can be simple, natural and nourishing.  A face mask is one of the easiest things to make with just 2 or 3 ingredients and leaves my skin feeling rejuvenated.  The clay stimulates blood which is pumped to the surface to promote healing, while exfoliating and removing dead cells and extracting dirt and impurities. I can see and feel the difference after using this face mask. My skin feels […]

I love Coconut oil. I love it because I’ve never come across a product that is so versatile. I used to be a product junky. I had a product for everything. My bedroom and bathroom cabinet was full of a massive array of beauty and cosmetic brands. When I started to study health and nutrition, I noticed time and time again that the subject of cosmetics and beauty products would come up. At first I was so overwhelmed […]