Tag Archives: Health

Avocado Hair Mask

Avocados are full of vitamin E, and B, as well as protein which helps to strengthen your hair. In addition, they’re full of fat, which protects hair from breakage. Honey is incredibly hydrating, to quench the thirst of dry hair, and finally olive oil, again, containing fatty acids, and vitamin E, to make sure your scalpContinue reading “Avocado Hair Mask”

Collagen Maca Smoothie…

This smoothie is protein rich (it contains around 20g of protein, which is about half your recommended daily intake!). It contains collagen, which is beneficial for your skin, providing elasticity and hydration, increases metabolism through improving thyroid function, in addition to strengthening bones and joints, as collagen makes up 90% of bone mass. Another super ingredient in this smoothie is maca,Continue reading “Collagen Maca Smoothie…”

Hydrating Coconut Berry Smoothie!

Coconut Water – Which is super hydrating as it contains electrolytes calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium, it also regulates blood pressure, aids digestion, and helps you to refresh! 3 tbsp Coconut Milk 1 tbsp Coconut Oil A handful of raspberries A handful of blueberries A few strawberries 1 tbsp honey

Super Healthy Layered Smoothie!

I made the green part using avocado, kiwi, wheatgrass powder, honey and a little bit of water so it’s thick, and the orange part using persimmons, clementines, banana, honey, and a little more water so it’s less thick than the first layer. I stored both the different colours in two separate cups for 15 minutesContinue reading “Super Healthy Layered Smoothie!”

Golden Berries!

I love how they’re wrapped in their pretty leaves! Health benefits of golden berries: They contain vitamins A, C, E, K1, B1, B2, and B3, fatty acids and phytosterols (which fights cholesterol) Contains special antioxidants Protects liver and kidneys Helps immunity Reduces inflammation Fights bacteria    

Yummy Green Wheatgrass Smoothie

Blend together the following ingredients for a super-yummy, greenie smoothie: – 2 Bananas – 1 Avocado – 2 Kiwis – 1 Tbsp Honey – 1 Tsp Wheatgrass Powder (available in any health store) – Water for desired consistency Benefits of Wheatgrass… Wheatgrass juice is an effective healer because it contains all minerals known to man, andContinue reading “Yummy Green Wheatgrass Smoothie”

Yummy Egyptian Dip

This dip is called ‘Asal Eswed Bel Tahina’ which literally translates to ‘Black Honey (Molasses) with Tahini’, and it’s an awesome dip as it acts as a full meal, which includes around 25g of protein (as much as a can of tuna), healthy fats, and calories. I would especially recommend it to those who doContinue reading “Yummy Egyptian Dip”

Sugar Cane!!!!!!!

I finally have sugar cane, been waiting for them for a long long time! In Egypt, we usually have sugar cane juice in super fancy cups so you would drink it and peer at all the beautiful stray cats around you… *nostalgia* But here, I would just peel it and chew on it like anContinue reading “Sugar Cane!!!!!!!”

Delicious Yam Pie

It isn’t really a pie, but it kind of looks like one and it’s made with yams (not to be confused with sweet potatoes) that are full of antioxidants, increases the absorption of nutrients, aids digestion, and full of carbohydrates to give plenty of energy (apparently Usain Bolt says yams are his secret for beingContinue reading “Delicious Yam Pie”

I’m alright, but I feel empty, I feel like something’s missing. I had a tough time at school during exams, exam after exam, I’d go home, empty my mind and input new information in it. But after it’s all finished – I kind of miss it. I miss actually doing something or taking over aContinue reading