Want a Healthy Head of Hair??

Want a Head Full of Healthy Hair? In addition to a Proper Hair Care Regimen; drink Plenty Water, take Biotin Supplements & eat a more nutritious diet rich in proteins: Fish, Milk, Eggs, Meat. Eat Well; Live Long! 

CUTTING BACK on RED MEAT? Then stick with the leanest cuts & eat in moderation. WORRIED ABOUT WHOLE MILK?  You can purchase USDA-Certified Organic-available at most supermarkets. Also hormone Free and antibiotic-free milk from specialty grocers or Whole Foods. Vegetable Proteins are the best source. Remember to always care for your hair INSIDE & OUT. Your Hair will thank you for it! Check Out Five Foods that Promote Healthy Hair here.

Read Natural Curly Kinky Marie's Blog:  http://naturalkinkycurlymarie.blogspot.com/2011/09/want-healthy-stronger-longer-beautiful.html

Granola Cereal Bars

On-the-go breakfast bars which also make great lunchbox fillers. Make a Healthy choice by baking your own breakfast treats. Most manufactured granola bar brands are laden with fat & other unhealthy ingredients. Especially those fatty “healthy alternatives” to Chewy Granola Bars from Kashi. Below is a Recipe for some affordable-good old Granola bars that will get you going and keep you healthy.

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups rolled oats (use steel cut oats;will stick together better)

1 cup raw sliced almonds
1 cup cashew pieces 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw hulled sesame seeds (optional)
 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract 
Also need – parchment paper

Directions

1. Place an oven rack in the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 250 degrees. 
2. Line a large rimmed rectangular baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 
3. Place the oats, almonds, cashews, coconut, seeds and spices in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. 
4. Heat the butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter melts. 
5. Stir in sea salt and vanilla. Remove from the heat.  
6. Pour the hot liquids over the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are evenly moist. 
7. Turn the granola onto the prepared pan and press firmly with a spatula to create an even layer, about 1/2 inch thick. 
8. Bake until the granola is firm to the touch and a deep golden brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. (The granola will become crisper as it cools.) 
9. Cool completely in the pan, then lift an edge of parchment and break the granola into pieces (if making bars) or break it up into small chunks by pounding it in a zip lock bag (if making cereal).
10. Store in plastic bags or air tight container at room temperature. The Granola will keep at the height of it's texture and flavor for 2weeks. Serve with dried or fresh fruit and milk or yogurt or eat out of hand.

makes about 3 pounds...

5 Foods that Promote healthy Hair

Include these 5 Foods in your diet for Healthy Hair. the most effective way to get a healthy head of Hair is to have a Nutritious balanced diet. The following are Foods that promote Healthy Hair!

"Fruits such as oranges, kiwis and melons contain vitamin C, which prevents hair loss and promotes re-growth," Have at least five servings of these fruit per day to stop your hair Breakage & loss.

Seafood, especially oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines, contains a high concentration of omega-3 fats. These are responsible for keeping the hair follicles, cells and tissues strong.

Dark green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, beans and green peppers contain vitamins & other essential nutrients that makes your hair healthy. Vitamin-A helps in production of healthy sebum in the scalp, thus keeping hair bouncy & lustrous. Vitamin E is also an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy tissues and cells of the body."

Eggs contain vitamins B6 and B12. These nutrients produce melanin that gives hair its natural color making it shinier. Melanin protects the hair from any external damage too.

Eat 2-3 almonds every day. Almonds contain a generous amount of vitamin E, iron and magnesium which are beneficial to the hair. "Iron promotes protein retention. Since our hair is approximately 90% protein, these essential nutrients are beneficial in the process of hair growth. 

*YOUR HAIR will GROW LONGER, STRONGER and HEALTHIER* 

EAT WELL; LIVE LONG!

REMEMBER TO ADD Sunscreen to Your Plans this Summer:

... With the First Official Day of Summer Just Weeks Away, it's time to start thinking about Safer TANNING and SUN BURNS. WEAR SPF 25 or more 'DAILY'. Especially on the face, and other parts of the body exposed to Sun. This will help prevent speedy aging, reduce wrinkles, fine lines, unwanted blotches, discoloration and Other skin related problems; including Skin Cancer.

You Can SAFELY ACHIEVE and ATTRACTIVE GOLDEN SKIN TONE by Wearing SUNSCREEN While Out in the Sun & SPRAY TANNING. Pick up an AVON SKIN SO SOFT Satin Glow Absolute Glow Gel... ITEM#715-796 

by Visiting E-Rep Online Store: TAKE ADVANTAGE of the Bath & Body Sale Buy 1 Get 1 for .99Cents! 

Following Received the (EWG) Environmental Working Group’s Stamp of Approval: 

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(2) All Terrain, Aquasport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
(3) All Terrain, KidSport Performance Sunscreen, SPF 30
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(5) Carribean Solutions, Kid Kare, SPF 25, Caribbean Solutions,
(6) Biodegradable Sunscreen, SPF 25
(7) Desert Essence, Age Reversal Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
(8) Episencial, Sunny Sunscreen, SPF 35
(9) Estion, Sunscreen with Zinc, SPF 38
(10) Jason Natural Cosmetics, Earth's Best:
Sunblock Mineral Based, SPF 30+

Miami 4th of July Celebration

Celebrate July Fourth in Miami, Florida on a Water Fantaseas luxury yacht. There's nothing quite like Miami's July Fourth Fireworks over the water. Independence Day celebrations all along the South Florida coast. One of the most spectacular is America’s Birthday Bash at downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park, where fireworks always light up the sky over Biscayne Bay on July 4th. Enjoy Independence Day fireworks and celebrations all the way from Fort Lauderdale to Miami to Key Biscayne with a Water Fantaseas charter yacht.

Nearby, Miami Beach, launches its annual July Fourth fireworks display at South Beach, while North Miami celebrates Independence Day on the Bay with fireworks over Biscayne Bay. If you’d like to view the Miami Beach July Fourth fireworks aboard a private yacht.

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In Fort Lauderdale, the Fourth of July always means children’s activities, concerts and fireworks at Fort Lauderdale Beach. 

Coconut Grove, one of Miami's most historic neighborhoods, celebrates July 4th with tropical flair. Beautiful Peacock Park is the location for Coconut Grove's annual celebration. The family friendly event features a live concert, food vendors and amazing fireworks display.