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Author:  Kimberly Snyder Serves:  1 serving Ingredients ¼ cup raw, organic chia seeds 1 ¾ cup of Homemade Almond or Hazelnut Milk, or if it’s not possible to make it, use a store-bought unsweetened brand 2 ½ tsp. raw cacao powder ½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 Tbs. coconut nectar Stevia or xylitol to sweeten further (optional) Instructions Place chia seeds in a bowl. Blend the almond milk, cacao powder, vanilla, coconut nectar and stevia or xylitol in the blender until mixed well and desired level of sweetness is reached. Pour over chia seeds and mix well. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before mixing again and serving. Enjoy!

Vitamin  E or  tocopherol , known for fighting free radical damage, has health benefits including a reduced risk of  skin  and hair conditions, low cholesterols, potential prevention of  cancer , and improvement in  heart  health. It also helps in improving hormonal balance and PMS symptoms,  metabolism  and the immune system, along with boosting endurance and muscle growth. What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E is an important, fat-soluble  antioxidant  which protects cells from the damaging effects of free radicals and is critical for health. Vitamin E is actually a term used for a set of eight related tocopherols and tocotrienols; out of the eight tocopherols, alpha-tocopherols are the most commonly available and are also preferentially absorbed and used by the body. And having it in your skincare is a blessing for anti-aging benefits. And  Algallure Skin Care  has it in it’s ingredients. Fights Free Radicals T...

Here was this week’s BCx Workout on LiveExercise.com. It was way more brutal than I thought – but using the proper weight is key. You want to use a heavy weight since it’s low reps, but don’t let the 8 reps fool ya! With no rest between exercises, this workout sneaks up on you fast! Have Fun! #1 CIRCUIT 8  Kettlebell Swings  (Hip Drive) 8  Push Ups 8  Squat Thrusts  (bottom half of the burpee) X 4 (NO REST – straight through) #2 CIRCUIT 8  Kettlebell Swings  (Hip Drive) 8  Thruster  (Squat & Press) 8  2-Count Mountain Climbers X 4 (NO REST – straight through) #3 CIRCUIT 8  Kettlebell Swings  (Hip Drive) 8  Heavy Pants  (with Squat – see video below) 4  Burpees  (4 reps since it’s a 4-count exercise) X 4 (NO REST -straight through) Sample video for heavy pants>>>>>> Now Repeat ALL Exercises 1 X through for 2 Full Rounds with NO REST. It wil...

Ingredients 4 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or legs 2 tbsp cooking oil ¾ cup  soy sauce ½ cup  cane vinegar  or white vinegar ½ cup  sake  or water 1 tbsp  fish sauce 3 tbsp sugar or RAW honey or Agave or monkfruit ⅓ cup chopped garlic zest from 1 lime or lemon 4 bay leaves ½ tsp black pepper chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish, optional Instructions Heat a large dutch oven or a dip pan over medium high heat and add the cooking oil. Place chicken thighs, skin side down. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until chicken skin is golden brown and crispy. Meanwhile, let’s make the sauce!  In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sake, fish sauce, sugar, chopped garlic, lime zest, bay leaves and black pepper. Stir until sugar is all melted. Flip over the chicken and tap out about half amount of the fat from the bottom of the pan. If you want to keep the chicken fat, go ahead and spoon it out and save it for late...

What it is: It’s a powerful facial treatment formulated to reverse the signs of aging and to visibly repair and protect your skin. Potent active ingredients penetrate deep into your epidermis to strengthen your skin's moisture barrier and make your skin more resistant to visible aging caused by environmental factors such as pollution, stress, and ultraviolet rays. It provides 24-hour hydration and accelerates skin cell renewal, so skin immediately regains its bounce and glow.  What it Does: Addresses all 7 signs of aging skin and unlike many other skincare products it actually works. You’ll notice improvements to your skin on the first day and the results get better with continued use. It takes total of 30-45 days to obtain the optimum results. Their Complete Treatment improves the appearance of: Dry, dull skin Fine lines and wrinkles Radiance and luminosity Uneven skin tone Dark spots Elasticity and firmness Enlarged pores  Who is it For: Anyone who ...