Yummy Raw Cacao "Blossom Bliss Balls"

December 2, 2015 Monique Finlay

HERE IS MY "GO TO" RECIPE FOR A SUPER QUICK AND HEALTHY SNACK OPTION THAT HELPS SATISFY A SWEET TOOTH. IT'S GREAT FOR A GUILT FREE CHRISSY TREAT AND IS A HIT WITH CHILDREN TOO. IT'S NUTTY, FRUITY, CHOCOLATEY AND COCO-NUTTY, YUMMO!

We all know how good a source of protein and how good for us nuts and seeds are, that fruit is full of fibre and Cacao is a superfood. Well here's a recipe that has all bases covered.

Raw Cacao Powder is cold pressed without solvents (unlike Cocoa Powder) and as such has a much higher nutrtional content. It generally has over 360% more antioxidants than regular Cocoa. Thats 14 X's more potent anti-oxidants than red wine, 21 X's more than Green Tea and 7 X's more than dark chocolate.

Cacao is a great source of phytonutrients and is now considered a "Superfood". It contains aminos, protein, niacin, calcium, chromium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium and is one of the worlds best food sources of Magnesium which is muscle relaxing and stress relieving and possibly the reason that chocolate is craved by women each month. It's a great excuse to indulge!

Cacao is generally grown in Peru or Mexico and of course you should always look for Organic and Fair Trade. That way you are assurred of a quality product that is grown in a sustainable an ethical manner, that way everyone wins, the grower/harvester, the environment and the lucky people that get to eat it.

So really, do you need any more reasons to try my recipe?

Are You Fat, Fake, Cheap and Easy?

October 15, 2014 Monique Finlay

As the saying goes "You are what you eat"

so please don't be Fat, Fake, Cheap or Easy!

Wouldn't you much rather be Real, Clean and Lean? I sure as heck know I would.

If your body is your temple then please respect it by fueling it with wholesome, nutritious, REAL food and not FAKE food, full of chemicals, preservatives and Genetically Modified components.

Exactly the same goes for your skin, your bodies largest organ. To have the healthiest skin possible you need to feed it healthy REAL organic skin food, without chemicals, synthetic preservatives or Genetically modified components. Your skin absorbs up to 60% of what is applied to it so please, keep it clean gorgeous!

Of course if you are "blossoming" then we have made it super easy for you and have taken all the hard work out of it for you.

For fabulous glowing skin you should also drink plenty of clean filtered water, eat organic, nutrient rich foods and ensure you are eating healthy fats found in things like Raw, Organic Coconut oil, Almonds, Avocados and oily fish like Salmon. Get plenty of vitamins, antioxidants and especially vitamin C from Berries, Pomegranate, Kiwifruit and get moisture from Cucumber, Celery, Aloe Vera and Watermelon. I know, like you really needed an excuse to eat more Watermelon!!

Orangutan Friendly Easter Tips

March 27, 2014 Monique Finlay

Easter is quickly approaching and we should all be mindful of the fact that some chocolate contains Palm Oil. You will find it in the ingredient list of many food products as well as Skin care, Hair care and Cleaning products. It goes by the following names:

Palm Kernel Oil, Vegetable Oil, Elaeis guineensis (Latin name), Hydrated Palm Glycerides, Hexadecaconoic or Palmitic Acid, Emulisifiers 422, 430-436, 465-467, 470-478, 481-483, 493-495, 570, anything with the words "Palmitate" or "Palmate".

Ingredients containing any of these words, commonly found in skin/hair care and cleaners, will more than likely contain Palm or derivatives............

Homemade, Raw, Organic, Cacao and Coconut Oil Chocolate

July 31, 2013 Monique Finlay

There are many benefits to making your own chocolate including knowing exactly what is in it and just as importantly what isn't in it IE: PALM OIL/refined sugars/etc

My recipe for chocolate is made with Raw Cacao Powder. This is cold pressed without solvents (unlike Cocoa Powder) and as such has a much higher nutrtional content. It generally has over 360% more antioxidants than regular Cocoa. Thats 14 X's more potent anti-oxidants than red wine, 21 X's more than Green Tea and 7 X's more than dark chocolate.

Here is my very easy recipe for my homemade Raw, Organic Coconut, Fruit and Nut Chocolate .......

Coconut Oil And It's Many Health Benefits

June 19, 2013 Monique Finlay

Coconut oil is at least 90% Saturated Fat and is great for your health! WHAT ? I hear you say. How can it possibly be good for you! Surely it must cause weight gain/obesity, cause cholesterol issues and increase heart disease. If I use it on my skin won't it feel greasy and won't I get facial breakouts?

Well the truth is quite the opposite and here I will help to shed some light!

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HERE IS MY "GO TO" RECIPE FOR A SUPER QUICK AND HEALTHY SNACK OPTION THAT HELPS SATISFY A SWEET TOOTH. IT'S GREAT FOR A GUILT FREE CHRISSY TREAT AND IS A HIT WITH CHILDREN TOO. IT'S NUTTY, FRUITY, CHOCOLATEY AND COCO-NUTTY, YUMMO!

As the saying goes "You are what you eat"

so please don't be Fat, Fake, Cheap or Easy!

Wouldn't you much rather be Real, Clean and Lean? I sure as heck know I would.