Drink This Avocado Green Smoothie For Glowing Skin And Healthy Joints

Every time I think of avocado, all that comes to my mind is healthy fats!  I often compare it to nuts, because these two are essential sources of fats for our diet.

The creamy and buttery texture of avocados is full of nutrients, such as: vitamins C, E, K and B6, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, potassium, beta-carotene, lutein and omega-3.

This never ending line of nutrients in avocado, keeps your body healthy, by fighting the following diseases: heart problems, macular degeneration, osteoporosis, cancer, depression, indigestion and chronic diseases.

Therefore, it would be great to incorporate this amazing fruit into our morning smoothie which will show its nutritious results on the biggest organ in your body- your skin. It is so important to have an elastic and glowing skin, because that is the perfect sign that everything is well with our inner organs and health.

However, the four key nutrients in avocado that directly give you a better complexion are in fact: vitamin C -because of its antioxidant properties; vitamin E – which reduces the UVA and UVB radiation from skin exposure to sun; carotenoids – it improves skin thickness, density and tone; the monosaturated fatty acids – the omega-9 fats, such as the oleic acid regenerate damaged skin and also reduce any skin inflammation, redness or irritation;

On the other hand, those same nutrients will keep your joints healthy because they prevent pro-inflammatory prostaglandin E2 synthesis with the connective tissue and prevent rheumatoid arthritis.

So, here we offer you an avocado smoothie recipe which will provide you those benefits:
You will need the following ingredients to prepare your smoothie:

• 2 chopped sticks of celery
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 peeled and chopped orange
• ¼ cup of avocado (approximately ½ a large avocado)
• 1 peeled and chopped lime
• 4 leaves of chopped lettuce
• 1 tbsp of chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups of water (or more, if necessary)

Instructions:

We recommend you to buy organic ingredients in order to get the most out of your smoothie. Then wash and prepare (peel and chop) all the ingredients.

If the dates are hard, soak them for 5 to 10 minutes in water and drain them before use. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend them together until you get a homogenous content. If the content is too thick, you can add water according to your choice. Drink the smoothie in the morning as an addition or replacement to your breakfast.

Enjoy your avocado smoothie!

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Avocado Hair Mask – Natural Solution Without Preservatives

Amazing natural hair mask to bring your hair shine back.

Avocado contains vitamin E and B and has a strong moisturizing effect on your hair, so your hair after using this mask will shine like never before. In addition, the mask is a natural, cheaper than finished hair products and contains no preservatives.

Ingredients needed:

• Avocado
• Olive oil
• One egg

Method of preparation:

Mash half an avocado in a bowl, add the egg yolk and stir well. Add a little olive oil in the mixture and mix the ingredients well in order to end up having homogeneous resulting mixture.

Apply the mask evenly onto the hair, and then wrap the hair well in foil and a towel in order for your hair to become warmer because heat amplifies the effect of the mask. Let the mask act for about 30 minutes, and then wash your hair well and completely blow it dry. You can use this mask 1-2 times a week and will be delighted by the result.

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Get Rid Of Stretch Marks – Use Chamomile & Avocado

If you follow a special diet regime before summer comes, you should be aware of the fact that sudden and rapid change in weight can affect skin which results in uncomfortable stretch marks.

Stretch marks occur as a result of sudden skin stretching and is considered to be one of the worst appearance problems women have. If you have at some point lost a lot of weight, you most probably had to deal with stretch marks on the abdomen, breasts, buttocks and thighs.

The appearance of stretch marks usually depends on your genes and the elasticity of your skin i.e. it depends on the quantity of collagen and vitamin E your skin contains.

You need to consume more food rich in vitamin K, E and C in order to remove stretch marks. At the same time, you should treat the stretch marks you already have, using some homemade remedies. We present you two completely natural ways to help you solve this aesthetic problem.

How To Use Chamomile

Mix chamomile with lavender oil and jojoba oil. Apply this mixture daily on the places where the stretch marks have appeared.

How To Use Avocado

Mix avocado, lemon and olive oil. Rub this mixture gently using gauze on places with visible stretch marks. Repeat the procedure twice a week.

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