SUMMER 2018

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BEAUTIFUL SKIN SECRETS

HIJABI WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

BRAIN FOODS- THAT WILL KEEP YOU IN FOCUS

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BRAIN FOODS THAT WILL KEEP YOU IN FOCUS

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SNACK IDEAS ON THE GO

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A DAILY ROUTINE TO IMPROVE HEALTH

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PANTONE OF THE YEAR: ULTRA VIOLET

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BEAUTIFUL SKIN SECRETS

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HIJABI WARDROBE EESENTIALS

With many tasks on hand, lack of sleep, news alerts, your ability to focus becomes very small. These super brain foods will help you get rid of brain fog.

BRAIN FOODS- THAT WILL KEEP YOU IN FOCUS

Reach for crunchy snacks. Research found that chewing can increase alertness increasing heart rate and activating parts of the brain that require cognitive tasks. It’s also better to eat the apple without peeling the skin off. Apple skin has high amounts of quercetin, an antioxidant that fights the early signs of Alzheimer’s. Red apple also has anthocyanin, another antioxidant that will help our memory stay sharp.

This powerful brain food improves cognitive function and can even reduce memory loss.

You need less than a handful for maximum effect. These nuts will also distract hunger and would make a great snack with an apple.

APPLES

WALNUTS

This veggie is like a spa treatment for your brain. They are rich in nitrates that help blood vessels relax allowing enough blood flow to improve brain functions and concentration.

BEETS

Blueberry is packed with antioxidants that fight free radicals and help facilitate brain connections that increases blood flow. The berries’ fiber regulates blood sugar and prevents energy crashes, while allowing you to enjoy extended focus and avoid sluggishness.

WILD BLUEBERRIES

These snacks will surely satisfy your cravings, they are delicious and nutritious at the same time, and won’t spoil your lunch or dinner.

SNACK IDEAS- ON THE GO

CHOCO POPCORN TRAIL MIXMix:

• 1½ cup of air popped popcorn• 1 tbsp semisweet chocolate chips• 1 tbsp dried cranberries

VEGGIES AND CREAMY DIPMix:

• ½ cup greek yogurt • 1 tbsp blue cheese/feta cheese• a pinch of black pepper

Serve with your favorite veggies: carrots, celery sticks, cucumber.

HUMMUS DEVILED EGGS

• Boil 2 eggs, cut in half and remove the yolks.• Add 2 tsps of hummus dip in each slice and sprinkle some paprika.

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A DAILY ROUTINE- TO IMPROVE HEALTH

Practice breathing deeply from your mouth, taking oxygen into your chest, then into your ribs and finally into your belly. Repeat this 10 times to stimulate blood and oxygen flow.

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Help someone out. No matter how small the act of kindness you do, it will make a difference, and this will make you feel good.

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Take a morning shower: Give yourself a 30 second blast of cold water. This shock will increase blood circulation and give you a burst of energy. One study also shows that icy temps helped release endorphins, which could have an antidepressant effect.

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Just when the afternoon laziness hits in, sit up straight, this will immediately lift your mood.

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If you’re sitting infront of your laptop or mobile for almost all the day, get up now, look outside the window and get a dose of natural sunlight, it’s the best source of energy.

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Don’t drink coffee just when you arrive at work, delay it for few hours, because your body will still have enough reserves of energy in the morning after waking up.

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Imagine your skin being a plant, it needs some sunshine, some fresh air, nutritious food, enough water, & enough sleep. Here we gather a few tips to keep your skin glowing.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN SECRETS

These fruits and vegetables are at least 70 percent water, and many of them also contain nutrients, like fiber and glucose, that help absorb that water for better hydration.

Apples, Avocados, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, Watermelon, Lettuce, Cabbage, Celery, Spinach, Pickles, Squash (cooked), Carrots, Broccoli (cooked), Bananas, Potatoes (baked)

Your skin needs to breath at night, leaving make-up on overnight leaves your skin clogged, tired, and dull. Even if you don’t wear makeup, air pollution is covering your skin with dirt, and a daily cleansing routine is essential.

1. Avoid coffee and tea, which are known diuretics and can leave your body dehydrated as well as your skin.

2. Try a green smoothie to replenish your body with water gels.

QUICK TIP

The latest science shows that the water found in plants is super hydrating and helps you power up. Fruits and vegetables contain “gel water”, a little-known substance that scientists are just starting to learn about, it’s also called structured water, a liquid found in and around plant and animal cells. “Because most of the water in your cells is in this form, we believe the bodies absorb it quite efficiently,” says Dr. Cohen.

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TAKE OFF YOUR MAKEUP AT NIGHT

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After you wash your face, before you moisturize, you need to tone. A good toner actually removes remaining impurities while restoring your skin’s pH balance.

Quick tip: put your toner in the fridge to use cold.

Your body boosts blood flow to the skin while you snooze, which means you wake to a healthy glow.. Sleep deprivation causes a decrease in blood flow to the skin surrounding your face. Make sure you sleep enough, this means if you set your alarm at 8 and wake up to snooze the button, then you didn’t sleep enough, you should be able to wake up before the alarm!

USE A TONER

BEAUTY SLEEP

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Your pores open up when you sweat and that releases the buildup inside them. Sweat purges the body of toxins that can clog pores and plague the skin with pimples and blemishes. This applies to mild to moderate sweating. This can be easily achieved by going to an outdoor shopping area and move around while enjoying a shopping spree.

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HIJABI WARDROBE ESSENTIALSThere are no definite hijab essentials, it all depends on your size and figure and what colors suit you best, but we have found a few essentials that a new hijabi might want to consider as her first basic pieces to start with.

A denim shirt is a must for all seasons, you can just throw it over a print or plain t-shirt and you’re off to go.

White shirts work as a base for a blazer, a classic vest, or v neck blouse; it will always make you look neat whatever the occasion.

A abaya, in whatever color, is a must have during Ramadan or at times when you need to greet someone coming to your house in a rush, you can just wear it with your pajamas and you’ll turn out looking ok.

Check the BASICS collection ranging from whites and nudes to navy and blacks (wardi, black, beige basic, blue basic, red basic) 20$ USD

Invest in a nude color bag and shoes, and choose those with nice metallic accessories. These will always be the highlight of your simple outfit.

You should always have the basic hijab essentials from scarves and inners. Check the 5 inner set , 19.95 USD.

The pants you choose don’t matter as long you wear a long duster jacket or a long vest. The long vest can be worn with a basic body shirt.

White sneakers are always on trend, and they look great for everyday and with any outfit.

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