Skin From Within, Integrative Wellness & Beauty, LLC

I've had a few questions on how you can comment on a post.  All you have to do is become a follower of my blog spot and then google will allow you to comment and post as well.  Hope this is helpful. Thanks, Lexi

I love when I meet other people who get creative in the kitchen.  This pancake recipe comes from a new friend, Miss Kristina. Not only is this a healthier spin on pancakes, it also is very easy to prepare.  Enjoy! The Ingredients 1/2 cup oat flour 1/4 cup quick cooking oats 1/2 tsp baking powder dash of sea salt dash of cinnamon dash of nutmeg 1 egg white 2 tsp applesauce How to Prepare: 1. Preheat pan to medium heat 2. Mix dry ingredients 3. Add egg white, apple sauce and water (approx 1/3 cup) Batter should be on the thicker side 4. Add other ingredients of your choice (i.e. nuts, berries, raisins,banana etc). 5. Pour batter into hot skilleet.  Cook 3 mins on each side 6. Top with maple syrup, honey or agave nectar Thanks Kristina! Enjoy world! here's a coupon for McCann's Irish Oats http://www.freesnatcher.com/100-off-mccanns-irish-oatmeal-coupons/

Yup that's what everyone wants to know.  When at the supermarket it can get quite confusing on which to pick up, place in your cart and bring home with you to share amongst your family and friends.  After some research for an extensive amount of time I finally found an answer that I feel comfortable sharing with you.   this is a yam Turns out, that here in the Western World, you can really only buy sweet potatoes.  If you come across a yam,  the chances are that it has been erroneously marked as a "yam".  It's really a sweet potato in yam's clothing (chuckles to self).  Yams are indigenous to Africa and Asia and are very large root vegetables; they are rarely seen in the U.S. Here are some benefits to the orange fleshed brown covered sweet potato: If you allow them to sit on ice they will taste sweeter.  This is due to a physical change that takes place between the cold and the starch of the potato High in fiber (be sure to eat that skin) Ric...

Good day to all of you.   Lets have a little coffee talk for a minute. You love it right?  The taste of it, the smell, its smoothness and of course the perk of feeling alive and human by the time you get to the office?  But what if you wanted to cut back?  How could you do it without the withdrawals? ROOIBOS !   Aspalathus linearis (it's scientific name) is indigenous to South Africa's shrub land and is becoming ever more popular throughout the world.   Rooibos has a high level of antioxidants, lack of caffeine and low tannins.  It helps with allergies, nervous tension and digestion as well as helping to ease the jitters from coffee withdrawal.  Because of Rooibos' effect on the nervous system, it helps to alleviate those symptoms which are prone in excessive coffee drinking.  Bonus!  Since it is so high in antioxidants and phenols, you'll still get that awake and alive feeling, even clear headed.  Whether you're trying ...

Hello out there!  Hope everyone had a very enjoyable weekend.  Lets get right to it today... Most of us love to eat foods that are familiar and comforting (that's why we call them comfort foods).  I was thinking about this over the weekend and a way that I could make one of my favorite comfort foods more healthy and less guilty.  Good ol' fashioned Mac & Cheese.  A kid classic!  As an adult, eating something this simple can make you feel like a million bucks; well emotionally but not so great in the waist line. Anyway here's what you'll need to make a healthy, guilt free dish of Mac & Cheese     2 cups nondairy milk, divided (I use soy)     4 ounces pimentos        1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt     1/2 teaspoon onion powder     3-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes     1/4 teaspoon garlic powder     2 tablespoons cornstarch     1/4 cup raw cashews ...

I don't know about you but I have a sweet tooth and I have it bad.  It's mighty hard to be a holistic nutritionist and crave the sweetest of the sweet and not being able to fulfill the craving.  However, such is life and sometimes you just have to indulge and get a little creative.  My sister gave me a great recipe for blueberry pie and I decided to make a few substitutions to cut the calories and turn a sugary snack into a pretty healthy piece of bliss.   Here's what you'll need: For the crust 1 cup apple sauce - no added sugar and it should be organic (you can puree 1-2 apples and add   a 1/4 tsp of honey or agave) 1/2 lb raw almonds, finely ground 7 eggs seperated round baking pan 1/2 tsp olive oil Pie filling and topping 2 pints organic blueberries 1 tsp finely chopped dates for sweetness *optional Combine apple sauce and egg yolks until light and fluffy, you can also add 1/2 tsp of dates in place of sugar here Stir in alm...

Here's a sample from a menu and eating plan that I'm putting together for a client who wants to lose weight, while avoiding all animal products.  If you too are looking for a change in how you eat and you like what you see here please contact me bluenix812@gmail.com . Day 2 Breakfast: 1 cup Farina with a splash of Almond Milk and 1/4 tsp of honey or agave (plant not animal) Cup of blueberries 1 apple Snack: Organic mixed nuts with organic (no sulfites added) dried fruit Lunch: Sweet potato with dollop of butter, cinnamon and minced garlic or garlic powder Brown rice patties or veggie burger without the bun.  Top with mustard and lettuce tomato if you want Snack: Smoothie with 1 cup spinach, 1/2 banana, antioxidant powder, metrix,  1/2 cup coconut milk or soy milk, flax seeds Dinner: Italian Salad - 1 head rommaine lettuce, fresh basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, handful of black pitted olives and handful of cherry tomatoes. Dress with oil, vinegar and herb...

Hi guys, Sorry it's been a while since my last post but I'm here now and better than ever (I love vacations :)).  Okay, I was just turned on to this amazing little mat that has the same effects on your body as reflexology. Only this reflexologist can come with you on the go.  I started using my Acupoint Mat  last night for chronic back pain and was actually blown away at how relieved I felt.  I've had severe back pain since I'm 13 years old and this was the first time I had relief.   If you would like to know more about the Acupoint Mat visit their website   www.acupointmat.com See you tomorrow... Until then Feel good!