TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE

HOROSCOPE OF THE DAY: 

FAVORITE MK LOOKS:

 

LEFT: BLU BIJOUX BLACK GIANT STONE RING 
RIGHT: MIZUKI EVIL EYE DIAMOND DROP EARRINGS 

FAVORITE RECIPE OF THE DAY: 
KALE QUINOA BOWL 

Guacamole

3 avocados

3 garlic cloves

1/2 med onion

1 jalapeno

1 lime

red pepper flakes

salt

pepper

Black Bean Corn Salad

3 corn ears

1 13.5 oz can black beans

1 small bunch kale 

1 1/2 limes

1 tbsp  coconut vinegar*

2 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 tsp dijon

1/2 tsp agave

salt

pepper

Quinoa

1 C dry quinoa

2 C water or vegetable broth

1 lime

FAVORITE REASONS FOR COCONUT OIL 

Studies show that the health benefits of coconut oil are on the rise. Coconut oil is a saturated fat called lauric acid. It is known as the food cure-all, contributing to weight loss, helping with hair and skin, increasing immunity and so forth. There are many ways to use the oil-- cooking with it, using it in beauty products and even eating it alone to help reduce cholesterol, fight off viruses and yeasts and helping with aging. 

Some uses for Coconut Oil includes: 

1. To support healthy Thyroid function 
2. Topically to kill yeast, or yeast infections
3. Intensive nighttime facial moisturizer
4. Can help with digestion and may even kill intestinal parasites 
5. Mix a tablespoon of coconut oil with  tablespoon of chia seeds for an all-day energy boost 
6. Reduce appearance of varicose veins 
7. Rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
8. Emulsified into coffee as creamer
9. Taken daily to improve sleep
10. Taken daily to increase mental alertness 
11. Used with baking soda as a naturally whitening toothpaste
12. Used consistently to reduce cellulite
13. Used with Brown Sugar or Himalayan Crystal Salt as a facial exfoliant 
14. Used as an eye cream reducing puffiness and dark circles 
15. Increases bone strength by allowing better absorption of calcium, magnesium and other minerals

HAPPY MONDAY READERS! LIVE HEALTHY. LIVE TRENDY.  LIVE HAPPY.