I love starting the day of with a healthy breakfast smoothie, which keeps me going until lunch time or at least until after I finish my morning workout. Smoothies are a great way to start off your day especially if your not a fan of having breakfast or don't have time to make breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 heap tablespoons of greek yoghurt (is heavy strained to remove liquid whey and lactose, and is high in protein, low in carbohydrates and sodium and fills you up for a longer time)
• 2 cups of coconut milk (high in vitamins C and E as well as iron calcium potassium, magnesium and zinc. Helps control your blood sugar level, antibacterial, lowers blood pressure and reduces joint inflammation.)
• half a cup of frozen blueberries (high in antioxidants, improves memory, low in natural sugar)
• half a cup of frozen cherries (or any of favourite frozen fruit)
• 1 teaspoon of honey (contains flavonoids and antioxidants that help reduce the risk of some cancers and heart disease, soothes coughs and throat irritation as well as being a natural sweetener and reduces ulcers.)
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (high in fibre and protein, chia seeds absorb large amounts of water which makes your stomach feel full and therefore assisting in weight loss)

Just throw in a blender and blender for about a 1 1/2 and serve in a large glass and sprinkle on the chia seeds.

I love this recipe, if you know any other great healthy smoothie recipes please let me know, I would love to try them out. 

With love 

Rebecca

Review: Herbal Essences Naked Range

Herbal Essence have jumped on the band wagon with their new "Naked" line, these products do no contain any parabens, silicone or dyes. The shampoos, conditioners and hair care products come in three different formulas: moisture, volume and shine.

I got sucked into the hype and purchased the Naked Shine Shampoo and the Naked Moisture Conditioner as they were half price and just smelt amazing like all Herbal Essence products. I have to say these products are amazing for their price point and left my hair feeling sleek, super soft and clean.

The shampoo works really well for taking out the grease and any oil based products in the hair without drying it out. And the star of the show, the Naked Moisture condition leaves my hair super soft and hydrated. I personally recommend leaving your conditioner in your hair for 5-10 minutes and then rinse with luke warm water/cold water.

I would definitely buy these products again even if they are not on offer as they are still a good price for a more "natural" hair shampoo and conditioner. I can't wait to try out other products in the Naked range and hope they are as amazing as these two.

I'd give the Herbal Essence Naked range a 4/5 rating.

With Love
Rebecca

Great Cleanse For Sensitive/Dry Skin

Hey guys

I don't know if any one you guys are like me, but my skin does not like the weather change and tends to become really sensitive and dry. Normally I would use a exfoliating cleanser for oily skin and baby wipes to remove my makeup, but recently I have discovered an amazing cheap cleanser that really hydrates my skin leaving it super soft. Emulsifying Ointment BP is a mixture of paraffin oils and is great when breaking down makeup and is great for dry skin and those who suffer from eczema or dermatitis. Hot water and soap can remove the skins natural layer of oil causing it to become dry and sensitive. The paraffin in the emulsifying ointment give the skin back this layer of oil and penetrating into the skin.

This is great for the colder weather and works amazing for all skin types as a night time cleanser. Emulsifying Ointment BP can be easily purchased at your local pharmacy or drugstore, it's super affordable and can be used all over the body.

If you get a chance to try this amazing product let me know how it goes for you.

Rebecca X

Hey Guys.. guess whose back?

Hey guys

I just wanted to make this quick post to let you know I'm going to put more effort and time into my blog , and maybe in the near future make some Youtube videos. Only if you guys would be interested in watching them? Let me know what you think?

Rebecca

HOW TO MAKE YOUR EYELASHES/EYEBROWS GROW?

As many other women out there I have always wanted thicker fuller eyebrows and longer voluminous eyelashes. After a lot of research and testing products I have found a few tips on growing out your eyelashes and eyebrows.

OILS

Best oil for growing eyelashes/eyebrows are cold pressed castor oil and almond oil, as they help restore the moisture in the hairs and promote growth. These oils can be applied with a mascara wand, cotton bud or your fingertips onto the hairs and lash line.

Castor oil has a lot of minerals and fatty acids as well as helping blood get to the blood follicles.

Almond oil is full of vitamin A, D and E.

EYELASH GROWTH PRODUCTS

There are many products on the market claiming to help grow eyelash but these can be fairly expensive and not always worth the hype. Two products that I have used that I have see good results include the Dior Show Maximizer Serum and a cheaper drugstore alternative is the L’Oreal renewal lash serum. These products contain protein to help promote hair growth and strength the hairs so they are less likely to fall out.

VITAMINS

Taking vitamins specifically for hair growth can improve the quality of your eyelashes/eyebrows. Prenatal pills contain vitamins as well as folic acid, which are aimed at hair growth. Hair, skin and nails tablets (Biotin) also has vitamins and protein to promote growth.

Thank You

Rebecca