Archive for the ‘Quick Tips’ Category

Quick Tip: Avoid that afternoon slump

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Eating between meals can keep your energy up and your weight down — if you choose snacks that combine carbohydrates with protein for a pick-me-up that lasts. Try these: carrots and hummus, apple slices and peanut butter, or nuts and raisins.

Quick Tip: Think twice!

Thursday, April 12th, 2007

Don’t stop for a cappuccino just because you went to the gym.

People tend to overestimate the amount of calories they burn during physical activity and underestimate the calories in most foods! It can take 45 minutes to burn off a cappuccino and will undo all the good you did in the gym.

Quick Tip: Honey & Avocado Face Mask for Dry Skin

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

Honey & Avocado Face Mask for Dry Skin

  • 1/2 an avocado or 2 teaspoons of avocado oil
  • 4 tablespoons honey

Mash the 2 ingredients together. Apply to your skin and leave for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove with a flannel drenched in cool water.

Avocado is a naturally rich moisturiser. Combined with the antioxidant rich honey this mask should nourish your skin and provide it with the essential skin vitamins A, B1, B2 and D.