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CHOCOLATE FUDGSICLES

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HEALTHY CHOCOLATE FUDGSICLE recipe.  Why healthy? Because it is made with the most healthy ingredients. Goes in AVOCADOS ( rich in Heart Healthy Fatty Acids), DATES (good source of essential Vitamins and Minerals), CACAO POWDER ( rich in Antioxidants), MAPLE SYRUP ( one of the top Natural Sweetener by Dr. Oz). What else can you ask for? QUICK, EASY AND DELISH. A delectable desert to die for.....:-) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup coconut milk or any milk of your choice regular milk or Almond milk even Cashew milk will be great ( make sure the milk is full fat not skim or low fat versions) 4-6 dates(seeds removed) soaked in water for at least an hour. This makes them soft and they easily blend. 1 soft avocado 2 TBS cacao powder or cocoa powder 1/2 cup  Raw honey or Maple Syrup a pinch of Himalayan salt or Regular salt METHOD Blend in a high-speed blender and transfer into popsicle moulds or in a freezable box from which you can scoop put the ice cream and freeze for about 4-6 hours. NOTE : ...

HERBAL HAIR RINSE (Rose + Green Tea)

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The aroma of rose is a boon to your skin, hair and soul. Who does not love the smell of fresh rose flowers? Rose water has been used extensively in  Indian household whether it is for culinary purpose or skin toner or eye soother. Today, I wanted to focus on how it can be a SUPERFOOD for dull and damaged hair. Rose water has some amazing benefits to offer for any hair type: Help prevent dandruff Moisturize and condition hair Prevent frizz Minimize hair fall Add shine and fragrance to hair I am so excited o share with you this herbal hair rinse. It is so easy to make and the best part is it is all natural and cost effective too.  All you need is two simple ingredients Roses and Green tea. You can use either fresh rose petals or dry rose petal. I have used dry rose petals food grade. The one we use to make Thandai (Indian Sweet Drink).  You can read about the benefits of Green Tea for hair and also a wonderful Scalp Detox treatment here  http://www.simplelivingwor...

DETOX TEA

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2016, New Year, New Resolutions. The determination to make healthier choices and to lose weight or say rather maintain a Healthy weight. I am not an advocate of dieting or counting calories. All we have to do is opt for healthier options, take up an exercise or any physical activity which allows us to sweat and try not to take the stress.  As per Ayurveda, one of the keys to living a healthy disease free life is to have a strong Digestive System. If our digestion is not proper it leads to accumulation of AMA( toxins ) in our body which ultimately turns into a disease. Therefore, it is extremely crucial to streamline the digestive system which builds a strong foundation  for a healthy happy life.  One of the bad habit which unfortunately most of us do is having ice cold water or soda with food. How many times I have heard people saying it is must to have soda as it helps with digesting the heavy food. Really????This one habit of our ruins the whole digestive proce...