All Natural Pink Lemonade

Lemon, oranges, and strawberries are loaded with Vitamin C and chuck full of antioxidants. They are also very yummy and can make a very refreshing lemonade, perfect for the summer time!

Keep your immune system on track and skin looking radiant with this magic recipe.

Ingredients:

 2 oranges (peeled and sliced)

2 Lemons (peeled and sliced)

A cup of strawberries

A half of cup of brown sugar (optional)

A quart of boiling water

Put all ingredients into boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.

Let sit in fridge overnight.

Best served extremely chilled with ice.

Enjoy :)

Health & Beauty Tips: H2O

Drop that bottle of soda and replace it with a refreshing glass of water. Trust me, both your hair and body will thank you.

Hydrate your hair from the inside out! Hydration has a direct impact on the quality of your hair and its growth. Satisfying your body’s daily need of H20 (6-8 8oz glasses per day), you are promoting the cell reproduction that is necessary for your hair to thrive and grow!

Spritz your hair with water daily for instant hydration before applying your favorite moisturizer and sealant. 

Kiki’s Hair Spritz Mix:

1/3 cup of Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Conditioner

3-4 drops of peppermint oil

2-3 drops of Tea Tree oil

4 table spoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and 1-½ cups of water

Pour these ingredients into an empty spray bottle and you’ve got a easy hair spritz.

After washing your hair, end your wash with a final cold water rinse. This will add a natural glossy sheen and help to real your hair’s cuticle for a smooth finish.

Quick Tip:

Having trouble with your weight? Try drinking 1-2 glasses of water before  each of your meals. This will help you feel fuller so that you won’t over eat and it will help you reach your daily 8-glass goal!

The ELITE Water Challenge:

 For the Month of April try replacing juice and soda with a tall glass of water.

Three Healthy Snacks From Trader Joe's

• Protein Power Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins feature mild, sweet banana flavor and are studded with chocolate chunks, yet have only two grams of fat in each two ounce mini muffin

• White Cheddar Puffs are an healthy alternative to cheese doodles. These delicious puffs only have 140 calories per serving

• Yogurt covered raisins gives you the benefits of satisfying your sweet tooth without feeling guilty! In fact it has nutritional value such as fiber and calcium

Fresh Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate is a very potent antioxidant with amazing benefits for your health. I personally find pomegranates to be very difficult to eat because of the many seeds that always get in the way! In order to still receive the nutritious benefits of this wonderful fruit without the hassle of worrying about the seeds, I decided to make a drink, so that it could be easier to intake.

• First, pit a pomegranate of all the seeds and pour them into a blender.

• Second, add a half a cup of coconut water and blend.

• Now take then contents and place it in a strainer lined with a paper towel.

• The straining process will take some patience because it will take some time for the juices to seep through.

Once drained you will be left with one cup of pomegranate goodness. Enjoy!

Beat The Stress: Finals Week

As college students, we all know that finals week may be the most crucial and stressful time of your college careers. But not to worry! Here are a few tips, along with some advice to help you beat the stress and give you the boost you need to pass the test!

1. Avoid caffeine: Yes, I know a quick cup of coffee may boost your energy, but in actuality it is a stimulant for stress. Try grabbing a more effective energy-boosting snack instead such as almonds, apples and bananas.

2. Dump the Junk: Stay away from unhealthy foods during finals week. Eating healthy not only lowers your stress level, but it also helps you feel better throughout your day.

3. Take a break: For every hour to hour and a half you study, you should try taking a little break.  Sometimes your brain needs a rest too! Remember to manage your time accordingly so that you not only have time to study, but also have time to socialize and take those exams off your mind for a bit!

4. Exercise: With all of the studying, we must not forget to take care of our bodies as well. This may sound contradicting, but exercising actually gives you energy and works off stress! Keep your mind and body leveled with a quick 10-minute run to get you going.

5. Rest: With all that’s going on in your day, you body needs time to catch up and recuperate. End your day off with your final bit of studying and get at least 8-10 hours of rest. I am a victim to the all nighters and I can tell you from experience that it is not in your benefit to do so. So drop the books and get some shuteye! Your body will thank you later!