So lately I have been totally focused on trying to eat greener and incorporate more fresh foods into my diet while cutting out the processed junk and sugar. It has been so hard! I absolutely L.O.V.E junk food. Omigoodness, there are these little cookies I sometimes buy at Target ....literally the best!!! So to say the least, its been difficult.
The reason that I've started focusing more on what I eat is because I noticed that my skin was icky. It's not that I broke out all the time or anything, it was just...ew. It was dull looking, even though I did exfoliate a couple times a week, I had awful circles under my eyes even though I was sleeping enough, and I had little breakouts everywhere. And they were deep under my skin. Gross right? Over all I just didn't feel vibrant and energized like I knew I should be feeling. So I started to research how to feel better and take care of my body. I have come across so many amazing tips and tricks that I've started to try to implement into my routine that I feel as if has made a large difference into how I look and feel.
First is apple cider vinegar. I make sure to by raw and unfiltered vinegar since that way there are still helpful nutrients and bacteria left in to benefit my body. I mix about 2 teaspoons of it into a large glass of water each morning and drink that about 30 minutes before breakfast. I feel soooo good afterwards! Apple cider vinegar is extremely detoxifying and so amazing for the body, it has a ton of antioxidants, is great for healing acne and erasing scars plus so much more! I also mix one part vinegar to three parts water and use that as a natural face toner as it also balances the skins pH. Some people even use it as a hair conditioner! It adds lots of shine and bounce :) I think ill have to start doing that as well!
I have also been very big into juicing. There is a lot of debate over whether or not juicing is good or bad for the body. I have personally come to the conclusion through experience that juicing is beneficial. The only problems I see with juicing is that you consume quite a bit of sugar through juicing large amounts of fruit, and also that you miss out on fiber and a few nutrients that come out through the pulp. My thinking though is yes, those are downfalls to juicing, but the benefits very much so outweigh the negatives. I get many more vitamins and minerals in a day through juicing versus just trying to eat that many fruits and vegetables, I can enjoy a wide range of produce as well and try new things that I may not want to try and cook, like kale and parsley or beets. Other benefits include the fact that I become well hydrated through drinking so much juice, my skin is much clearer and has radiance, and I have so much more energy! I am wide awake in the middle of the afternoon instead of aching for a nap. I absolutely adore juicing and would suggest it to anyone on the fence about trying it. The cost of juicing is outweigh enormously by the benefits reaped. If you want some recipes I love I would be glad to share!
My last trick isn't really food related but I have noticed a huge difference in my skin because of it and thought I would include it. It is using face masks! I love face masks but I neglect doing them very often because I get lazy and forget usually, but lately I have reinstated them into my beauty routine! I try to do one every two days and my favorites are the Michael Todd True Organics face masks (they all look so wonderful but I have only tried the rose petal one, which I love!!) and the Queen Helene detoxifying mint julep clay mask. They are both wonderful picks and revive and replenish my skin tremendously!!
Personally, I have found that these three little changes in my routine make a ginormous difference in the way I feel and look! Let me know if you try any of them and how they work for you!
Thanks for reading!!
xoxo
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