Avocado and Tomato Salad

I tried this salad at home and would like to share the recipe with you all.

Traditional Ingredients to make this ultra delicious salad: (this serves 3)

2 vine ripe tomatoes (de-seed)
3 large perfectly ripe Haas avocados, cut in half and peel carefully with a sharp knife and cut into larger slices
1 green onion (thinly sliced)
1.5 tbsp olive oil
pinch of sea salt to taste
juice of 1 large lime
1 tbsp cilantro, very finely chopped

Mix carefully and chill for 30 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy with your favorite protein!

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Shea For Your Hands

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"Hands not only are susceptible to the first signs of aging, but very often age even faster than the face," says Ellen Marmur, MD, chief of dermatological and cosmetic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. That's because the skin on the back of the hand is much thinner than that on your face.

"There is very little fat on the backs of the hands, so when even a small amount of collagen or elastin fibers begins to break down -- which is part of the normal aging process and partly from sun exposure -- it's going to have a noticeable impact on your hands," says Gregory Buford, MD, a Denver plastic surgeon.

The end result, say experts, is wrinkly, crinkly crepe-like skin texture and the noticeable appearance of bulging veins, which also grow larger over time.

Shea For Winter

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Winter is fast approaching. Lights, decorations, treats, gifts and love fills the air with that also comes along dry skin and cold hands and feet. Cold air has less moisture content than warm air, which leads to dry, rough, itchy and cracking skin during the winter months. Harsh winter winds can also strip lipids from the skin that protect the skin barrier and keep it from drying out.

Shea butter which is filled with fatty acids and antioxidants comes to your rescue and can be used as part of your daily routine.It can be applied multiple times depending on your skin type without you worrying about any side effects.

Shea butter scrub for face

I wanted to write about this do it yourself scrub for face for a long time. Store bought scrubs take away the hydration from the skin, leaving the skin very dry. This face scrub works for all the skin types. But people with sensitive skin, always do a patch test before you apply on your entire face.

Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda to a tablespoon of  organic unrefined shea butter. Then after cleaning your face, gently scrub your face for 8-10 minutes. Then wipe the face with a cotton cloth. Then apply one of your favorite masks.

For Oily skin ladies, reduce the shea butter to a half a tablespoon.You will be amazed how your skin glows after a single use.It provides not only hydration but also provides an healthy look to your face. Why not give a try and see for yourself?

The Dr. Oz Anti-Aging Salad

I came across the salad recipe which is easy to make and full of health benefits.Dr. Oz's anti-aging salad combines the power of 5 anti-aging fruits and vegetables. Improve your hair, skin, memory, and even fight cancer, all in one dish.

Pumpkin Dhal Soup

It is Halloween season, so pumpkins are available in abundant.Pumpkin is well known for anti aging.The same free-radical-neutralizing powers of the carotenoids in pumpkin that may keep cancer cells at bay can also help keep the skin wrinkle-free, Health magazine reported.Pumpkin is an often-overlooked source of fiber, but with three grams per one-cup serving and only 49 calories, it can keep you feeling full for longer on fewer calories. (Source: Huffington Post)The moong dhal is high in protein and keeps you filling for a long time.I thought of doing something which will suit everybody taste.

Ingredients:
Yellow Pumpkin- 1 small cup ( cut into small pieces by scraping the skin)
Moong Dhal( which you get in Indian stores)- 1/2 small cup
Milk-2 ounces
Cumin and pepper powder-2tsp
Turmeric- a pinch
Salt to taste

Method:
Soak the moong dhal for 1/2 hour.Then cook the dhal with pumpkin and turmeric in a pressure cooker.Once the cooker is cooled down,add the cumin ,pepper and salt and boil for few minutes.Mash the moong dhal and the pumpkin with a spoon.Once the raw smell goes, add milk and boil for 1 minute.The Pumpkin soup is ready and it is very easy to make and very healthy.

Wrinkle-Fighting Salad

Wrinkle-Fighting Salad

This energy-boosting fruit salad is packed with antioxidants, which protect the skin from sun damage and boost circulation to help deliver essential nutrients to skin. Eat it for breakfast to start your day on a beautiful note.