Here are 6 DYI skin tonics and exfoliants using natural ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Does your skin need a serious cold weather pick-me-up, yet you’re not up for splurging on professional facials and body scrubs, or skin care products that make inflated claims? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, here are some great alternatives that may be in your kitchen right now.
Following are some easy, wholesome vegan snack ideas for satisfying the munchies easily and deliciously. Nuts and nut butters, fresh and dried fruits, popcorn, edamame, sweet potato fries … all of these and more are yours for guilt-free snacking.
Kathy Freston, who contributed these ideas, writes: “I don’t know about you, but I consider snacking a crucial component of my day. Snacking keeps me from feeling too hungry between mealtimes and keeps my energy high. It’s so important not to let yourself get too hungry.
To get the most enjoyment from raw salads, learning how to massage kale is a must! A quick massage makes it nice and tender, and improves the mouth feel of raw kale tremendously.
If you stay on top of food trends, you know what a big deal kale has been over the last few years. If you’re already a kale fan, step it up a notch by discovering how to massage kale for making delicious raw kale salads.
This vibrant napa cabbage kimchi is crunchy, zesty, and tangy — the perfect addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps. It can also be tossed into fried rice or a vegetable stir-fry. As in traditional kimchi, it includes garlic, ginger, and napa cabbage.
Timothy Pakron, the creator of this recipe, writes: “To spin it my own way, I add fresh turmeric root, which provides the cabbage with a beautiful yellow glow. I like my kimchi to have a kick, so I throw in some chili peppers, but you can totally leave that out if you’d prefer.