Bell Peppers for Beautiful Skin?

Today's market find was an array of bell peppers. I had never seen purple or black bell peppers before.

Bell peppers are high in vitamin C. According to WHFoods.com, bell peppers are the second highest food with vitamin C behind papaya.

Regarding beauty, having vitamin C in your diet is great for facial skin elasticity.

According to Naturalnews.com:

"Collagen and elastin are the two main reasons our skin remains smooth and resilient in our youth. Elasticity provides the ability to "bounce back" after repeated movements. Years of facial expressions, exposure to excessive UV light and other damaging dietary or environmental factors really start to show when this elasticity is compromised."

Normally when I think of vitamin C, I think of oranges but it looks like bell peppers surpass oranges with the amount of vitamin C present.

To get the most nutrients from bell peppers, WHFoods.com suggest to saute lightly and to not over cook.

Did you know that bell peppers are higher in vitamin C than oranges?

References:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=109

http://www.naturalnews.com/033710_vitamin_C_cancer_prevention.html

Beef is Healthy! – Grass Fed Beef Benefits

Want to know the scoop about buying high quality grass fed beef and fresh eggs? Today I met with Natalie from Brookside farm located in Gardiner, NY.

She defined the phrase "grass fed" meat, she described the benefit of consuming animal fat and of eating pasture raised chicken and eggs.

It's so refreshing to know that quality food choices are available.

..."He that seeks shall find."





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Fresh Nutrient Dense Food for a Healthier Body!

Are there more nutrients in food grown in a rich soil? Should one even be concerned about this?

Last Saturday's visit to the farmer's market was a success. I met a representative at Gaia's Breath Farm who does biodynamic farming. The whole chicken that you see pictured here is from their farm. Biodynamic farming incorporates healthy soil practices and maintaining unison between the land and the animals.

There is a definite difference in taste from biodynamic farmed food versus regular organic and grass fed meat. It's very rich and heavenly. My guess is that if the soil is prepared to be nutrient dense then the harvested food will be as well. I can see how this can help improve one's health.

If you're looking to go BEYOND organic, try food from a biodynamic farm. You might be surprised at how tasty it is.

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Fashion, Health & Beauty Go Hand in Hand, don't you agree?
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Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful: Fashion, Health, Beauty Event

Fashion, Beauty and Health really do go hand in hand! I'm very pleased to announce that tickets are now available for our charitable fashion, health and beauty event!

Click here to get your ticket right away!http://beforeverbeautiful-eorg.eventbrite.com/
Why is this event charitable? Because a portion of ticket sales will go to Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center.

Why Hilltop Hanover? They practice sustainable farming and are local in Westchester, NY. They are a working farm with their own farm store selling their produce. They offer educational classes for children and adults.

Sustainable practices makes our world cleaner and brighter!

Hilltop Hanover is a perfect candidate because they care about their community and they share their knowledge with others.

Here's the link to purchase your ticket. Secure your ticket today before all seats are taken! You know how fashion shows go!!!

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I hope to see you at our event in September!

-Kali


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Exquisitely Made---New York Fashion Designer Presents Her Collection

Wow!!! Super Fabulous! Why am I so excited??? I've just received confirmation that New York fashion designer Doreen Arthurs is booked to show her collection at our Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful fashion, health and beauty lifestyle event.

Doreen has been making clothes for the past 30 years since she was 19 years old. She's also worked for various companies in New York City. She's a master pattern maker and designer. She can custom make clothes in any category: wedding dress, casual, sport. If you think custom apparel is only for a select few, think again. Doreen's customized basic dresses are affordably priced.

Come and meet this fabulous designer, see her collection and you just might be swayed to have your next dress custom made by this lovely New York fashion design master.

(Wedding dress designed and custom made by Doreen Arthurs)

Join us Saturday September 14th at Au Naturel Health & Beauty for the 1st ever fashion, health and beauty lifestyle event!

Doreen will be present her fashion collection along with other exhibitors. We're all about having Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life. We'll share health and beauty tips that will keep you forever beautiful!



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Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful Event

Fashion, Health and Beauty go hand in hand! Don't you agree? Oh yes, it's so easy to look good on the outside but how do we really feel internally? Are we taking care of ourselves to match our outer image?

Well, I've started an organization that brings fashion, health and beauty together. This organization is called, Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful. I've teamed up with like minded individuals in the fashion, health and beauty fields to create empowering events for communities throughout the world. Our first event will be this September 14th in Tarrytown, NY. This is a charitable event, part of ticket sales will go to an organization that practices sustainable farming in Westchester, NY.

If you're local to New York City or Westchester, NY you've got to come to this event!!!

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Super Quick Homemade Pickle Recipe

This fermented recipe was super easy to make. I made it in abt 15 mins before work yesterday morning.

Fermented foods are loaded with enzymes to aid in digestion, absorption, transportation & elimination of food.

It also has a higher content of vitamins and probiotics. You might not need to buy store brand enzymes and probiotics if you make your own fermented foods.

Recipe:
I used ingredients that I had currently available. Feel free to follow a traditional pickle recipe or create your own version.

* Kirby cucumbers

* Onions

* Garlic

* Mineral salt (Celtic sea salt, Himalayan crystal salt) FYI: pure white salt is void of minerals event if it says "sea salt". Mineral salt will have a color to it.
* Filtered or spring water

* Chop all ingredients to desired size.

* Place in air tight glass jar.

* Add approximately a teaspoon or less of salt depending on how big your jar is and how salty you want it. I used only a teaspoon and it ferments nicely. You can always add more salt to your individual serving if you'd like.

* Close lid and shake to mix.

* Push food down below the brine and allow for abt 1" of air space.

* Let sit for a few days on kitchen counter then transfer to refrigerator.

* Taste as you go along to make sure it's desired taste. With this hot weather it might ferment quicker than expected.

Super Easy!!!
Enjoy your own homemade probiotics and enzymes. Try exploring different recipes.


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