Go figure, my first experience with the avocado, the food, was as a mask on my face. While working at a club in the NYC Meatpacking district, there was this girl I worked with that had the most beautiful, glowing, porcelain skin. She was also Russian. I figured, that’s probably it, she’s Russian. There’s something about New York and it’s obsession with Russian women. In the same club we worked at, as I was pouring a scotch on the rocks for Jay Z (D’usse, not skimpy on the ice to be exact), he asked me if I was Russian. I laughed for a minute (I’m a country girl from a small town in Northern Michigan). Was that a compliment? Oh, the Russians. Anyways, eager to get her beauty secret and go splurge on some new products, she told me it’s “avocados, baby” in her rusky accent. She only used avocados to wash her face with each morning. Hmmm. . .
So, of course, this simple face mask is now something I, too, swear by. And guess what? I actually eat the avocado’s now too. I can’t get enough of them, in fact. I’d like to share with you one of my favorite breaky’s/beauty regime that I do at least a couple times a week. Avocado Toast + Avocado Face Mask.
Avocado Toast:
*1. Start off with toasted Ezekiel Bread (the only kind of bread that I like because it’s gluten-free and all sprouted grains)
*2. Choose between coconut oil or olive oil. If coconut oil, which is slightly sweet like butter (except not), spread on the toast first. If olive oil, drizzle atop.
*3. Cut avocado in 1/2, dice it up, mash it on toast.
*4. Sprinkle with sea salt
Those were the essentials. Then, you can add your choice of toppings. Some of my favorites include: hummus, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sprouts, egg, cucumbers, and tomatoes. You really can’t go wrong with any combination. It’s just THAT good. Trust me on this one.
You could also try my 5 minute, chocolate avo mousse recipe, as a delicious spread on your Ezekiel toast. Click,
here, for that.
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Hummus, Avocado, Cucumbers, Hemp Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Olive Oil, Sea Salt
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Hummus, Avocado, Flax Seeds, Sea Salt, Coconut Oil
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Coconut Oil, Avocado, Boiled Eggs, Sea Salt, Sprouts, Flax Seeds
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Hummus, Avocado, Olive Oil, squeeze of Lemon, Sea Salt
Avocado Face Mask:
Before you toss away the skins, save a little bit of the green goodness for your beautiful face. First, I cleanse with my
Eminence products (I love them too much to just rely on the avocados–they’re all chemical-free, organic, and made from all the wonderful things in nature). Then, using a warm/hot washcloth, I let it rest on my face for a minute to open up my pores. I follow up with the avocado mask, applying it all over my face, even below my eyes, and let it dry for about 10 minutes. Using the same washcloth to rinse it off, and follow up with a hydrating spray (I love Fresh Rosewater Spray or Amore Pacific Bamboo Water), and my Eminence Stone Crop moisturizer.
You’ll notice how moisturized and refreshed your skin looks. It helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and leave you with a glowing complexion. It’s super hydrating and extremely beneficial for dry, dull skin. One ingredient: avocado’s, baby.
Why should you love avocados, you might be wondering. . .
Because they’re good. That’s why. Also, they are a complete food, providing so many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients including heart-healthy, omega-3 fatty acids that support healthy heart, skin, and brain function. Avocados are anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-cancer. The promote good digestion, balance blood sugar levels, and reduce high blood-pressure.
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