8 oz 70% dark organic chocolate ( do not get any water in the chocolate)
shredded coconut and Chopped nuts optional
Strawberries
for Beautiful Skin.
If you love strawberries, try using strawberries on your skin.... their antioxidants, nutrients, and natural fruit acids will do wonders to help reduce oiliness, make skin smoother, whiten teeth, reduce puffy eyes and bring out the natural glow of your hair.
The following recipes are for all natural skin care you can make in your kitchen.
** always consult your doctor before using anything new on your skin
Strawberry
Hand or Foot Exfoliating Scrub :
To remove dead layers of skin , soften, and keep your hands or feet beautiful this summer, try this easy skin care formula from mother nature.
- 8 Ripe Strawberries
- 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt or coarse salt
Mash the strawberries with the above three ingredients until you form a paste. Massage into hands or feet, rinse and pat dry. Hands and feet will look and feel refreshed, soft and natural.
Strawberry facial mask :
The yogurt contains live active cultures that will help balance the ph of your
skin. The honey acts as an anti bacterial and the strawberries contain salicylic
acid which cleanses and removes impurities and helps exfoliate dead skin cells.
Strawberries are also high in alpha hydoxy acid which can reduce oil and help
acne.
3-4 medium-sized ripe strawberries
1 tablespoon whole milk organic yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1. Mash the strawberries with the back of a fork or puree in blender. Add the yogurt and honey to the puree to form a heavy mixture.
2. Apply mixture to face and neck ( do not get in eyes). Let dry for about 10 minutes. Rinse off with spring water and cotton pads.
Variations: Use yogurt with live and active cultures instead of the cream to balance the pH of the skin. You can also use raspberries instead of strawberries. This yogurt/raspberry combination is suitable for sensitive skin, and is less likely to cause minor irritation for anyone allergic to strawberries.
Quick
Relief for Puffy Eyes
Surprise!
Slice 2 large strawberries. Place a few slices under each eye.
Allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Remove and moisturize
Strawberry Hair Conditioner :
For beautiful silky hair, try this twice
simple conditioner twice a month.
8 Ripe Strawberries
1 Tablespoon of Mayonnaise
Mash strawberries and mayonnaise thoroughly and massage into damp hair. Cover with a shower cap and a warm towel. Allow to stay on hair for at least 10 minutes, then shampoo as usual.
Strawberry Tooth Whitener :
Strawberries have been used through the
centuries as a natural tooth whitener. For clean and shiny teeth try this
recipe.
4 ripe strawberries
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tarter
1 cup water
Puree strawberries in a blender. Using a clean toothbrush, paint berries on your teeth. Allow to sit for five minutes.
Rinse with combination of baking soda, cream of tarter and water.
Then brush teeth with baking soda. Rinse with plain water.
Or for a faster remedy , just apply
berries, sit 5 minutes and rinse with water. Brush teeth as usual.
Strawberry Recipes
Don't forget ! strawberries contain egallic acid which is also very good for the elasticicty of the skin, they are low in calories, have no fat, rich in antioxidants to protect skin and high in Vitamin C, so eat up...they are really good for you.. and taste great!
Strawberry Yogurt Soup
This recipe is from How to Cook
Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman
Ingredients:
2 cups organic yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1 cup chopped mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
salt to taste
2 cups strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
black pepper to taste
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- Vigorously stir the yogurt, milk, and
chopped mint together in a bowl for a minute or two, until you smell the mint.
Stir in a sprinkle of salt and push the mxiture through a strainer. Discard
the mint and refrigerate the yogurt.
- In another bowl, combine the
strawberries, vinegar and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring
occasionally.
- To serve, spoon the fruit mixture into
the bowl and top with the yogurt mixture. Garnish with the chopped almonds and
mint sprig.
Chocolate
Dipped Strawberries.. I couldn't resist !
12 x large ripe strawberries, washed and
dried very very well.
Directions:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl set over a small pot of simmering water or use a double boiler on low
- Hold the strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted dark chocolate. Lay the strawberry on a parchment-lined baking sheet while the chocolate hardens.
- Alternately: Dip strawberries into melted chocolate and then immediately roll in your choice of coconut or chopped nuts. Lay on a baking sheet to set.
Strawberry Smoothie
Fresh Strawberries
