What Would I Do With Out Dr. Oz?

I have to start this post off by letting you know I love, love, love, love Dr. Oz! I think he is the best out of what I call Oprah's "Dream Team" (Dr. Phil, Suze Orman, Dr. Oz). This past Wednesday, while trying to stay clear of all the treacherous ice left from our wonderful (of course I'm being sarcastic)) ice storm, I saw one of his shows on anti-aging procedures and foods. You know when he got to the segment where he lists 5 foods or produce items that help our bodies keep reproducing healthy cells and tissue I had to share it with you. Hmmmmm!...... maybe I should incorporate these ingredients into one of my "Double Duty Beauty" videos......What do you think?

Check out the video to learn more about these age defying ingredients!

Also, here's the recipe the age defying salad.


5 Age defying Fruits & Vegetables

Watercress
Rich in Lutein which is great for the eyes and serves as a natural sunblock for them

Apricots
Are great because they contain both potassium, which benefits our neurological system among other things & beta carotene which can give our skin a natural glow...who doesn't love that!

Cucumber
Cucumber skin contains silica a component of connective tissue that helps plump skin

Blood Oranges
contain anthocynin, a purplish pigment that serves as an anti oxidant

Eggplant
contains both anthocynin which is a natural antioxidant & Nasunin which serves as both an antioxidant & phytonutrient known to protect the fat membranes in brain cells.....I soooo need to load up on this!

Double Duty Beauty: Spa Pedicure

In today's Double Duty Beauty episode I will show you how to create a spa pedicure in the comfort of your home. I remember when I first came up with this beauty recipe. I was in college and I believe it might have been in 96 or 97. I read in a magazine a few weeks before how beneficial milk was to the skin. I remember like it was yesterday. I was home from school on winter break and I had no where to go. So I decided I would try to recreate the milk bath I read about. However, by the time I made it to the fridge I found there wasn't enough for a bath, but there definitely was enough for a pedicure. So I took what was left poured into one of those electric foot tubs poured in the warm water and freshly squeezed oranges. I even cut up the oranges and added them to the foot basin and sat back and relaxed.......oh those were the days!!!!

Special Note:

For this recipe your going to need to use cows milk or goats milk because they contain lactic acid which will plump, soften and naturally slough away dead skin. The non dairy milks such as soy, rice or almond milks do not contain lactic acid so you wont reap the full beauty benefits.

In the video I used orchid petals to garnish the foot bath. If you don't have flowers on hand just do what I did back in 96/97 cut the orange or what ever citrus fruit your using and add it to the foot bath for garnish.

Thirdly, if you want to intensify the aroma zest the skin of the citrus fruit your using and add it to the foot bath. Not only will you intensify the aroma, but, your skin will love you even more because of the natural oils that are released in the foot bath from the zest. As you soak your feet your skin will absorb all the natural vitamin c (which is known to tighten & brighten) revealing beautifully pampered feet!!

Will you give this beauty recipe a try? If you do leave your comments and let us know what you think.

Also, please help us out by letting us know what you think of this series in general. Don't forget to post your comments below or over at NidasiiTV.

Coconut Water....Who Knew?

Hey Beauties,

Today's post is very random. But, I have to put the question out there. Have any of you tried drinking coconut water? The last time I tried drinking it I was a little girl and remember telling my mom it taste like "sock juice". Please don't judge me for my childhood ignorance. It doesn't taste like sock juice at all....anymore LOL. I felt compelled to give this natural beverage another try a few weeks ago when I noticed on the fourth day of taking my Bikram Yoga class that a few of the members were drinking coconut water, the kind that comes in the sippy size cartons, instead of water. I'm aware of the natural health benefits like the insane amount of potassium a serving contains and its ability to hydrate on a cellular level. But, I also noticed that it gives me a huge boost of energy. Now I want to know "is my mind playing tricks on me?". I don't know. But, every time I drink it I'm buzzing all over the place like I just had two cups of coffee. Is it just me or is this a natural energy booster?

To be honest I still can't drink the coconut water unless it's ice cold. But, I have been adding it to my tea, yes I'm a tea drinker, and Orange juice. Do you drink coconut water? Share your thoughts, we would love to hear them!!

Have a great weekend!!