Easy, Healthy Desserts to make for Turkey Day :)

Hey guys I hope your Sunday evening is going well! So Thanksgiving is this Thursday and I'm so excited because that means Christmas is right around the corner!! :) Anyways I wanted to share with you some really great, easy to make healthy desserts I came across the other day to serve on Turkey day.

 

Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie

When I think of Thanksgiving I think of pumpkin and this is a great little twist on the traditional pumpkin pie plus healthier.  Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including freezing time) makes 10 servings

What You Will Need For The Crust:

• 30 small gingersnap cookies, (about 7 1/2 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

What You Need For The Filling:

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 pints (4 cups) frozen low-fat vanilla ice cream, softened

 Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie pan with cooking spray.
• To prepare crust: Combine gingersnaps and raisins in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add oil and pulse until blended. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
• Bake the crust until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• To prepare filling: Combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl and mix well. Add ice cream and stir until blended. Spoon the mixture into the cooled pie crust. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Let the pie soften slightly in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and freeze the pie for up to 3 days. | Equipment: 9-inch deep-dish pie pan

• Tip: To soften ice cream quickly, microwave on Medium-Low for 30 to 60 seconds.

Nutrition

Per serving: 230 calories; 5 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 2 g fiber; 179 mg sodium; 165 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (80% daily value)

SOURCE:  www.eatingwell.com

Pumpkin-Chocolate Torte with Pumpkin Whipped Cream

I dont know about you but this sounds absolutely divine to me!

What You Will Need for the Tarte:

• 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

What You Will Need For The Topping: 

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons canned unseasoned pumpkin puree

Preparation:

• To prepare torte: Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Coat a 9-inch spring form pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper and spray the paper.
• Combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips, butter and oil in a small saucepan. Place over medium-low heat, stirring frequently with a spatula, until melted.
• Beat eggs, egg whites, 1 cup pumpkin, 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and beat until combined. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake the torte in the middle of the oven until the edges are set and the center just barely jiggles when the pan is gently shaken, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Melt the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips (see Tip). Decoratively drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the cooled torte. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours (or up to 1 day).
• To prepare topping: Just before serving, beat cream with 1 tablespoon sugar in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree. Remove the pan sides and slice the torte. Serve each portion with a dollop (about 1 tablespoon) of the pumpkin whipped cream.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Refrigerate torte for up to 1 day. Finish with Step 7 just before serving. Equipment: 9-inch spring form pan, parchment paper

• Tip: Melt chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave on Medium (50%) for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition

Per serving: 194 calories; 11 g fat ( 5 g sat , 4 g mono ); 67 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 18 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 97 mg sodium; 207 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (90% daily value)

 SOURCE: www.eatwell.com

Mini Caramel-Apple Cheesecakes

 I think they're onto something with these mini desserts, after all that turkey and dressing dessert seems painful but with these its the perfect bite not too much but just enough. Total Prep Time: 30 min makes 6 servings

What You Will Need:

• 5 small to medium gala apples (2 lbs. total)

• 1 stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter

• 1 cup plus 1 tbsp. sugar

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 8 graham cracker squares, finely chopped

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 11 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

• 3/4 cup sour cream

Preparation: 

• Peel, quarter and core the apples. Cut each quarter into 3 lengthwise slices. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 3 tbsp. butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, 6 tbsp. sugar and the lemon juice. Cook, turning occasionally, until the apples begin to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Lower the heat to low, add 1 tbsp. butter and cook until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
• Line 6 cups of a jumbo muffin pan with jumbo liners and preheat the oven to 325 degrees . In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp. butter, then place in a medium bowl. Mix in the graham crackers and salt. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups. Press into the bottoms with a narrow drinking glass. Transfer to the freezer to set.
• In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Using a mixer, beat at high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl twice, until blended. Mix in the vanilla.
• Arrange 5 apple slices in a single layer on the crust in each muffin cup. Reserve the remaining apples with their juices at room temperature in a covered bowl. Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the cups; bake until set but slightly jiggly, about 20 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the door slightly and let cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
• In a small skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add the walnuts and 2 tbsp. sugar and cook, stirring, until toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool on paper towels, then break up the candied nuts.
• Arrange the reserved apples with their juices on top of the cakes. Stir the remaining 1 tbsp. sugar into the sour cream. Top the cakes with the sour cream and candied nuts.

Tips and Notes
For a perfectly smooth texture thats not too soft, leave the cakes in the oven (turned off !) with the door ajar for 30 minutes after baking.

SOURCE: Rachel Ray

 Just Like Pecan Pie Bars 

 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling Yield: 64 Servings

What You Will Need:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup cold butter
• FILLING:
• 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 cups chopped Pecans
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract            

Preparation:

• Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; coat the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, honey and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the pecans, cream and vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake 30 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.
• Cool on a wire rack. Use foil to lift bars out of pan. Place on a cutting board; carefully remove foil. Cut into 32 bars; cut each in half diagonally. Yield: 64 bars.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 157 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 64 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

SOURCE: www.tasteofhome.com

 Sweet Potato Pie Bites

A calorie minded take on the southern favorite made in muffin tins instead of a pie pan

A calorie minded take on the Southern favorite. Made in muffin tins instead of a pie pan and crust.

Read more: http://caloriecount.about.com/sweet-potato-pie-bites-recipe-r355627#ixzz2Cdq7Aggi

What You Will Need:

1 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes 3 egg whites, slightly beaten 1/2 cup brown sugar (granulated) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 6 tbs whipped topping 3 graham crackers

Read more: http://caloriecount.about.com/sweet-potato-pie-bites-recipe-r355627#ixzz2CdlRhRcW

1 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes 3 egg whites, slightly beaten 1/2 cup brown sugar (granulated) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 6 tbs whipped topping 3 graham crackers

Read more: http://caloriecount.about.com/sweet-potato-pie-bites-recipe-r355627#ixzz2CdlRhRcW

1 cup of cooked mashed sweet potatoes

3 egg whites, slightly beaten

1/2 cup of granulated brown sugar

1/2 tsp of cinnamon

1/2 tsp of nutmeg

1/8 tsp of allspice

1/4 tsp of vanilla

1/4 tsp of salt

1/2 cup of evaporated skim milk

6 tbs of whipped talking

3 graham crackers

Preparation: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

I used a pressure cooker to cook the sweet potatoes until very soft and not

stringy.

Mash very well. (I used a regular mixer)

Combine sugar, spices in a little bowl. Last add vanilla with the spices and

then mix into the potatoes.

Now , beat your egg whites and mix it in with the potato mixture.

Slowly mix in your evaporated skim milk.

Pour mixture in each muffin tin, about 1/2 way.

bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes

while pies are baking, take your graham crackers and crush (not too fine)

Cool pies on cooling rack

Read more: http://caloriecount.about.com/sweet-potato-pie-bites-recipe-r355627#ixzz2CdnewkN3

•  Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• make sure the potatoes are mashed very well, use a mixer if you need to
• combine sugar and spices in a small bowl
• last add vanilla to the sugar and spices and then mix into the potatoes
• next beat your egg whites and mix it in with the potato mixture
• slowly mix in your evaporated skim milk
• pour mixture into each muffin tin, about 1/2 way
• bake at 350 for 12-15 min
• well the pies are baking take your graham crackers and crush (not too fine)
• let pies cool then add a small dollop of whipped topping and sprinkle pinch of graham cracker on top    

Nutritional Facts: 1 pie is 69 calories, Sodium: 107 mg, total fat: 0.6g, total carbs: 13.8g, sugar: 9g, protein: 2.3g

SOURCE: www.caloriecount.about.com

 These all looked so good to me and I know there's a lot to read but they really are simple to follow and make, I will definitely be making the frozen pumpkin moose pie and the mini sweet potato pies! Let me know which ones you might try or what desserts you'll be making I'd love to hear about them.I hope you enjoyed this post and as always thank you so much for reading. I'll be posting a fashion post before Thanksgiving from last night so please check back for that! :) xoxoEm

Finally a Fashion Post: A Look for Less

Hey Everyone I hope your weekend has been good to you so far! So I realized that I haven't really been posting about fashion lately which is crazy considering that's the biggest reason I started my blog! Anyways I thought I'd do a small "look for less" post just so I can bring a little sense of fashion back to my blog :) One of my favorite pieces to wear right now is leather leggings! They look great with over sized sweaters, a white button down and even blazers I think everyone should have a pair for fall/winter because they're such a versatile piece.

The look I was inspired by was this one of Kim Kardashian while in NYC. I love how effortlessly chic the look is, its casual yet put together and I thought it was a perfect outfit for dinner and a movie with the girls last night. 

So this is my affordable version of her outfit. My sweater was $22 from Forever 21, my leggings are from Forever 21 as well for $10, my Mary Jane pumps are Penny loves Kenny from Ross for $20, my ring is from Charlotte Russe for $6 and my necklace is Tory Burch given to me as a present so I'm not sure how much it was.

Here's a better picture of what they look like I'm pretty happy with them heck for $10 I should have bought two pairs lol

 one of my bestie's and I at the Premiere of Breaking Dawn part 2, good movie :)

So there's my little fashion post! I apologize for the crappy quality of the pictures I really didnt want to use my phone to take the pictures  but my camera is broken yet again :( So my phone is all I have right now for outfit post anyways but I hope you can still find this post enjoyable I know there's not much too it I'm kind of pressed for time today but I will be back to posting normally tomorrow evening! Thank you so much for reading and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend talk to you guys soon! :) xoxoEm   

A Mini Christmas Haul: B&BW and Forever 21 :)

Hey guys! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week before Thanksgiving. I am loving this cold weather I hope it stays nothing ruins a cold holiday more than warm weather :p Anyways I went to mobile to do a little Christmas shopping because they're were so many good deals going on I didn't want to pass it up! Bath and Body works has an amazing sale going on right now, buy three get three free with the signature collections, 3 for $10 mini signatures (great stocking stuffers) $5 small candles, 5 for $5 pocket bac hand sanitizers and  they also are handing out good coupons, $10 off any $30 or more purchase and free item of choice with any $15 purchase or more up to a $13 value (helloo free triple body moisture cream) so they have a lot of great deals going on and coming up! I also went to Forever 21 and they still had their veterans day sale so I got a few things from there as well so lets just get started! :)

I decided to make goodie baskets for my besties, here's what I got them (im hiding this post from them so I dont spoil their surprise)

Mini signatures in the scent of Paris, to me its not an overwhelming smell and it smells really good, perfect scent for a gift. They were 3 for $10 so I got 6 for $20 not bad!

I also got them a small candle in the frosted cranberry because I wanted them to be able to use it after the holidays if they wanted to you can never go wrong with a fruity scent for a candle as a gift it gives them the option to use it after the holidays because the scent doesn't scream holiday. Small candles 2 for $10.

 As many of you know I love these little things I can never have too many I just switch out the scents so I dont get bored lol They were 5 for $5 so I got two for my besties, two for my brother in law's daughters and one for me, pretty good :)

 I lovee these socks! They are so soft and have shea in them to keep your feet soft. These werent on promotion they were $7.50 each but I know how much my girls love socks so I splurged :)

 Not from B&BW but I know how much my girls love Victoria's Secret lip gloss so I got them each one of the minty kiss ones in peppermint, 2 for $15 (splurged a little)

With all the savings I got I was able to get the Forever Red body spray which is a regular $22 for free basically because the lady helping was so nice she took the time to split up my transactions so I could use my coupons with my purchases I love her for doing that and I love this scent!

 I was also able to get this free because she split up my transactions its the pink sugarplum triple body moisture cream and I love it but I might use it as a gift or a mini giveaway I haven't decided yet I might do something else as a giveaway but you will know in my next blog post so stay tuned! :)

these are obviously not from B&BW but I thought it would be a cute idea to put mini bottles of their favorite wine in there goodie baskets, they lovee wine lol

What's a goodie basket without candy?!! Target had a 3 for $10 deal on the good kind of candy so of course I took advantage of that :)

here's a preview of what they will look like I still have a few other things to put in it but i'm pretty excited about them :)

I also stopped by Forever and picked up a few things like this over sized cream colored sweater it was a little bit of a splurge ($22) but I have been looking for one like this for months so I thought it was appropriate.

I lovee this dress I was going to get it last time i was there but I decided to put it back twice because it was just too much but this time I found it in the wrong section three times while I was looking around so I tried it on for the third time loved it and figured it was fate. its not even on the website any more so happy I got it! ($24)

And last but not least I got this emerald rhinestone dress i thought it would be so cute for a holiday get together or layered with tights I cant wait to wear it! $24 I know I know another splurge :/

Well that concludes this haul! I hope you enjoyed it I wasnt going to post it because of the forever haul it wasnt exactly a budget haul but oh well lol Thank you so much for reading and I hope you are having a great night wherever you are! xoxo Em

UPCOMING POSTS:

Yummy Easy Desserts for Thanksgiving.

 Great Christmas Gift Ideas From Your Favorite Stores under $40

Stay Tuned!! :)

How I Pack Smart for a Weekend Getaway

Hey Everyone! I recently went on another mini getaway with the folks to the Wind Creek Casino. I just got back today and I have been non stop cleaning ever since so I haven't had a chance to post until now. Any who I was in the middle of packing and got the idea to make a post about it and the little tips and tricks I use when I pack so I thought I'd share some with you and just the basic process of how I pack for a weekend away so here they are! :)

So this is the bag that I use when I'm only staying for a weekend or less its the 

weekender from Michael Kors in the color Luggage I love it and I use it all the time!

The outfits I put together for both nights; Friday's outfit: cream free people blazer, leopard top from Tjmaxx and black Jessica Simpson jeggings Saturday's outfit: labeless nude lace dress from Tjmaxx and a black dress coat from Charlotte Russe (not pictured)

 The first thing I do is put together the outfits I want to wear during my stay. Depending on where I'm going, I will factor in how many days I'm staying and how many activities I'll be doing so for example I went to the Wind Creek Casino where I stayed two nights, I arrived Friday evening and left Sunday afternoon so I needed an arrival outfit (something comfy in the car) a dinner outfit for Friday night (something dressy and warm) a dinner outfit for Saturday night (again dressy) and a departure outfit for the ride home (another comfy outfit). So I needed a total of four outfits.

One thing I hate about shoes is how much room they take up in a suitcase or in my case a weekender. No matter what way you put them in or how many times you try to position them in the bag they just cant help but take up space! So one thing I do to save room is limit myself to two pairs (a sexy pair and a casual/comfy pair) at least when its only a weekend stay or less, a week long trip is a whole different story lol Anyways I decided to go with my dark nude peep toe Vince Camuto's because the color complemented both outfits I chose.You can never go wrong with a nude or black pump they go with everything.

Another trick I use is one to keep me from packing more clothes than I need. Above is my arrival outfit and my going home outfit as well a the pair of comfy shoes I chose to bring. On the ride there I wore one of my favorite v necks from Ross (its so comfy and perfect for a car ride) which I paired with my BCBG leggings and these adorable flats from forever. For the ride home I wore the exact same thing just a different top (see what I did there? :). Choosing a basic piece like black leggings is a great way to keep yourself from over packing and you can get two different outfits for the capacity of one! lol

This is another great one I use to save room, you know those little samples of shampoo, conditioner, body lotion etc they supply to you at hotels? Well turns out they work great for storing your own beauty products as well! I know I know blew my mind too xD but seriously I have a whole bag of these that I have cleaned out and saved for when I go on trips because shampoo bottles and lotion bottles can really take up a lot of space that you could be using for something more important like oh I dont know being able to zip up your bag?? lol just kidding.

I also packed a smaller bag for dinner and walking around the casino because sometimes my handbag is just too big and heavy to carry around up into the wee hours of the morning lol This is just a simple little bag I found at Tjmaxx I fell in love with the quilted detailing very Chanel.

my Victoria's Secret make up bag that my bestie bought me!

 Now onto beauty! This is probably the hardest thing for me to pack smart for but there's really no point in bringing your whole make up collection on a two nights stay unless its for a make up convention then by oh means pack it all like your house is going to be set on fire lol

Any ways since I wasnt going to a make up convention I packed what I knew I would use and nothing else. Above shows the brushes I use mostly; foundation brush, handy buki for applying powder, contour brush for applying bronzer, bluch brush, brow brush, toothbrush I use for my eyebrows and my Sonia Kashuk portable eye kit. And then I always carry some nail polish and tweezers because I might need it.

And heres what in the bottom part; Estee Lauder loose powder, Clinique super balanced make up and VS bronzer are the most used products in my beauty regimen.

 The next thing I do is make a list of all the essentials I need or that I know I will use for sure and I was able to pack all this because I used those little tricks I told you about; sleep shirt, extra bra, underwear (of course), curling wand,  Dove dry shampoo and heat protectant, S shine serum, eye mask (mandatory if I want to get any sleep) make up bag and small handbag.

Now we're ready to pack! I find that folding my clothes as flat as I can, really helps me save space. Some people like to roll their clothes but that never works for me because it takes up more space than the method I use. Also I like to occupy every inch of the bag's corners and it not only gives me more room but it just looks prettier when its all zipped up lol For my heels I placed them in sole up (to prevent puncturing my bag) with one on either side of the bag, that seems to work for me. I honestly had to rearrange some things because of my small handbag but I did get everything to fit and my weekender zipped with ease ;)

 And wala! all packed up with everything I need and ready to go!

I realize this post was a little silly but hey some people might find it helpful after all there is a Wikipedia page on how to pack a suitcase so someone must be wondering lol

Thank you so much for reading as always I really appreciated it and I hope you enjoyed it.  I hope everyone has a great week and Happy Veterans day! xoxo Em

Eat your Way to Clearer Skin!

Hey guys! So I dont know about you but I have really oily, acne prone skin. I dont just get the usual blackheads and annoying pimples, I get what they call subcutaneous acne where its like a hard cyst under the skin and I cant do anything to make it subside and they are so painful. I also have a lot of pimples under the skin making my face look bumpy and rough I hate it! But I will say ever since I've been incorporating these ten foods into my diet I havent had any of my subcutaneous acne pop up and I can see my skin getting clearer every day so I thought i'd share them with you guys in case youre having the same problems as I was :)

 

 One is Omega 3 fatty acids. Found mostly  in salmon, flax seed, and walnuts:  

Omega 3 fatty acids are great for our skin . They aid not only in reducing skin inflammation 

and keeping acne at bay but they also give you glowing skin as well. You can 

increase your omega 3's by eating two servings of fatty fish a week such as salmon, 

mackerel or sardines adding a tablespoon of flax-seed oil to something or 

adding walnuts to your salads, smoothies or just as a snack.

Foods rich in vitamin E such as almonds, leafy greens and eggs help heal the skin from 

acne scarring. Vitamin E is just one of the many antioxidants that help us generate 

healthy skin cells. I love unsalted almonds as a snack or in my salad. Try to eat the

 unsalted ones because less sodium in your diet also aids in having clear skin.

Melons, oranges and tomatoes are all vitamin C enriched foods. Although vitamin C 

doesnt directly help in getting rid of acne, it does boost your immune system and 

strengthen your cell walls and also help in reducing inflammation and scarring.

Another is foods enriched with selenium – Brazil nuts, Onion, Garlic, Whole grains: 

 Brazil nuts are the perfect source of selenium which is a very powerful antioxidant.

 It helps in controlling acne and preserves the skin’s elasticity. It also reduces 

inflammatory damage to the skin. One Brazil nut a day is power packed for a days’ 

supply of selenium. Follow selenium intake with Vitamin A and E to pack in more acne fighting punch.

High water content foods such as watermelon, Cucumber, and parsley 

will help you achieve clearer skin because youre increasing your water intake 

which in turn helps keep your systems free from toxins. Any dermatologist 

will tell you if you want clearer skin drink up and increase your water intake! 

Foods such as bananas, artichokes and brown rice are high in magnesium 

which aids in balancing the acne inducing hormones. I love all three of these especially bananas.

Foods such as carrots, cantaloupes, sweet potatoes and other colorful fruits 

and veggies are very high in beta carotene. Beta carotene helps by enhancing the benefits 

of selenium to the skin. Try introducing atleast 1/2 cup of these colorful fruits

 and veggies into your diet, I love bell peppers in soup or stir fry. 

Another great way to get clearer skin is by drinking Green tea which is easy for 

me because I love it! Green tea contains two very powerful antioxidants which helps reduce

 oxidation damage and also inhibits bacterial colonization and soothes inflammation. 

Try drinking atleast three cups a day if you can.

 

 Cut down on the salt. For some reason, iodine causes acne to flare up. So to avoid 

this watch your sodium intake in processed and artificially flavored foods. Tv dinners 

have a crap ton of sodium so before you decide to settle with that Marie calendar pot 

pie check the sodium on the label you'd be surprised how much is in that little pot pie. 

And last but definitely not least stay away from the white family! White bread, white sugar, 

french fries, white rice and even white refined flour pretty much anything with white 

refined sugar should be off limits. They all hurt the process of getting clear skin because 

processed sugar causes your insulin to spike into causing acne to flare up.

I hope this helps you get rid of your acne or atleast keep it at bay thank you so much for reading and I hope you have a great weekend talk to ya'll soon! <3Em