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28 Jul 2015

Beauty Powder vs Beauty from Beneath capsules

A common question I’m being asked is what the difference is between the Bestow Beauty Powder and the Beauty from Beneath capsules. Nutritionally they have similar goals; to provide the nutrients the skin requires for collagen and elastin production, to heal effectively, and for health and beauty. But how they do this is completely different… The Beauty Powder is a blend of super-foods chosen because of the nutrients they contain. The advantages of this approach are that, being food-based, the nu[...]

17 Jul 2015

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20 healthy habits

We all know that looking after ourselves is important but somehow it seems like a struggle for many of us. It can be overwhelming at the best of times to make sure we are eating well, resting, exercising, and doing all those other things that ensure our overall health and wellbeing is good. So we decided to make it a bit easier by giving you a list of 20 things you can focus on that will help your overall health and wellbeing. Be sure to take note of those things you already doing and then focus on a few a[...]

11 Jun 2015

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Pear and manuka honey tarts

These are delicious, light tarts that are not too sweet (no refined sugar) and are gluten free. You can also make this as one large tart you just need to cook the crust longer. They smell divine as they cook too! Almond Crust 130 grams butter 1/3 cup manuka honey 200 grams ground almonds 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves pinch of salt Preheat oven to 180ºC. Melt the butter and honey together then add in a bowl with all other ingredients, mix well. Using your[...]

11 May 2015

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5 cooling food types for our skin

As the days get cooler we are thinking about lots of ways to warm up... roaring fires, cups of tea and slow cooker meals.... The last thing we want to do though, is warm up our skin and cause it to become heated, appearing red and inflamed. Instead we should focus on eating the foods below that have a cooling effect on the skin. 5 food types that cool the skin and reduce redness and inflammation: Fresh Herbs Nature has provided us with a beautiful array of herbs, each with its own distinct flavour. H[...]

20 Apr 2015

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Anzac biscuits recipe – gluten free

With Anzac day on our doorstep and because this year is the first time that its a long weekend, we decided to celebrate with a gluten free recipe for the famous Anzac biscuits! Traditionally of course the Anzac biscuit is made with rolled oats, in the recipe below we have achieved a very similar taste without the rolled oats. ANZAC BISCUITS RECIPE 2 cups almond meal 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped finely 2 cups coconut, desiccated 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup rice mal[...]