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Next up is the almighty Soy bean or edamame! @naturaculina and #ncbeauties this incredible plant is an awesome source of protein and helps repair damaged skin. Thanks @organicfacts for the photo! #nceatforskin #foodismedicine #plantpower #edamame #soybeans #omega3 (at Birmingham, Alabama)

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Good morning @naturaculina and #ncbeauties! This weeks focus is on omega 3s 😊 today I want to show you the incredible hemp seed/hemp heart! Look at all of its amazingness 💫 and focus in on the fact that it contains super digestible omegas, great for the skin, is a complete protein and has awesome antioxidant powers! #hemp #hempseeds #hempheals #nceatforskin #foodismedicine #plantpower #omega3 (at Homewood, Alabama)

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Happy Sunday from Alabama @naturaculina and #ncbeauties! Today’s #nceatforskin Sunday recipe is a de puff salad 🥗 we all know those days when this one will come in handy! Enjoy 😉 DEPUFF SALAD SERVES 4 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched and shocked 1 each English cucumber, washed, halved lengthwise, cut into half moons 1 bulb fennel, top removed and thinly sliced 2 cups baby spinach ¼ cup fresh mint, chiffonade ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon maldon sea salt 1.On a large platter, arrange the asparagus, cucumbers, shaved fennel, and top with spinach. Sprinkle with mint, drizzle with lemon juice and EVOO and season with salt. •Asparagus = Natural diuretic which helps with water retention, also great source of Vit C and E and improves skin tone. It has also been shown to help treat acne. •Cucumber = This vegetable is mainly water, but also contains Vit C and caffeic acid, both of which help to soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling = helps with water retention. • Fennel = Great source of potassium which is excellent to help lower blood pressure and maintain fluid balance. It’s also high in Vit C which as we know is a powerful antioxidant which helps slow the aging process. •Spinach = Wonderful source of iron, folate, chlorophyll, Vit E, magnesium, Vit A, fiber, plant protein and Vit C. It’s awesome antioxidant content makes it great for your skin. •Mint = promotes digestion, effective remedy for nausea, natural stimulant •Lemon Juice = skin brightener, rich in Vit C and citric acid = great antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production •EVOO = packed with anti – aging antioxidants and hydrating squalene (at Birmingham, Alabama)

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Happy Wednesday @naturaculina and #ncbeauties!!! Next up on our #nceatforskin Sunday salad recipe, we have the versatile cucumber. I’ve always loved them freshly picked from the garden, cut up and lightly salted, how about you? And look at all of their health benefits!!! Can you guess what kind of salad we are making this Sunday with the ingredients thus far? (at Santa Barbara, California)

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Cloves!!! We are talking spices this week @naturaculina and #ncneauties! I’m a huge believer in not only their incredible flavor enhancing abilities but also their health benefits. This weeks #nceatforskin Sunday recipe is chai inspired. First up is the mighty little clove, little guy big flavor! And look at all it can do!!! (at Santa Barbara, California)

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Happy Sunday @naturaculina and #NCBEAUTIES!!! Here’s your #nceatforskin sunday recipe! Enjoy 😉 FREE RADICAL FIGHTING COCOA –COCOA NIB – BANANA CHIA PUDDING SERVES 2 2 each pitted medjool dates 1 each ripe banana, peeled 2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup full fat coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup filtered water 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 each banana, sliced 1 tablespoon cocoa nibs 1.In a high powered blender or VitaMix, combine the dates, ripe banana, cocoa powder, coconut milk, vanilla, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy. 2.Pour chocolate cream into a glass jar with a tight fitting lid, add the chia seeds, put the lid on, and shake vigorously. Transfer to the fridge and allow to chill and gel for at least 2 hours, shake every 30 minutes or so. 3.To serve, spoon into serving bowls, top with sliced banana and sprinkle with cocoa nibs. Enjoy! •Dates = great source of Vit C and D = helps improve skin elasticity and smoothness, also contains anti – aging properties •Banana = Vit C and E = promote healthy clear and glowing skin •Dark Unsweetened Cocoa Powder = ward off wrinkles, improves skin elasticity and even helps protect skin from uv damage •Coconut Milk = a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron and proteins that lend skin a natural glow and make it look smooth and healthy •Chia Seeds = rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, fantastic way for your body to restore lost moisture and keep skin smooth and supple •Cocoa Nibs = High in antioxidants Cacao blocks harmful free radicals in the body. Cacao has good amount of vitamin C and magnesium, which helps in protecting the skin and keeping it healthy. Cacao contains omega 6 fatty acids, which helps in cellular healing #foodismedicine #plantpowered #freeradicals #chiapudding (at New York, New York)

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Good morning from chilly NYC @naturaculina And #NCBeauties 😊 today we are looking at the health benefits of vanilla extract. We add it to almost all desserts, but did you know it had all of these powers?! #nceatforskin #plantpower #foodismedicine #vanilla (at New York, New York)

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You guys are going to love this weeks #NCEatForSkin Sunday recipe!!! We are making a chocolate chia pudding and it’s soooo good! First up, @naturaculina and #NCBeauties let’s look at our natural sweetener, the incredible medjool date. These are one of my favorite snacks and look at all of their superpowers! Enjoy! And let me know your favorite ways to enjoy this fruit 💫 #medjooldates #foodismedicine #plantpower #chiapudding (at Santa Barbara, California)