Freshen Up
THE FOLKS at Kiss My Face have been
working hard over the last several
years to remove harsh synthetics
from all their body-care products
— with some luxurious results.
This fresh-smelling organic toner
nourishes and revitalizes skin with
a blend of healthy antioxidant
fruit extracts and no harsh, drying
alcohol. Grapefruit and orange
extracts fight cell oxidation, witch
hazel brightens your complexion and
tightens pores, and aloe vera and
vitamin E soothe inflammation and
redness. Seaweed extracts provide
an added boost of trace minerals.
Use it as part of your morning
cleansing routine to help balance
your skin and keep it fresh under
moisturizer, or keep a bottle in
your desk or bag for an energizing
midday spritz. Find this and other
fabulous Kiss My Face goodies at
your local natural grocery, or buy
at www.kissmy
face.com. About $14
a bottle.
Regular Joe
A CLEAN COLON has benefits that are
nearly boundless: better digestion,
a healthier immune system and easier
weight control. Storing up waste
products in the body, on the other
hand, forces your immune system
to combat extra toxins, produces
inflammation and depletes your
energy. Adding extra soluble fiber
to your diet is an easy way to
maintain a regular rhythm of
waste removal and avoid internal
traffic jams. Studies show it can
also help regulate blood sugar,
a double bonus for your overall
energy level. Psyllium husks provide
a rich source of soluble fiber in addi-
tion to those you get in your regular
fruits and veggies, but watch out for
commercial supplements that con-
tain sugar and artificial flavors
— these are part of the problem,
not the solution. This formula from
Whole Foods contains just husks
and a little orange juice powder, and
it mixes easily with water or juice. Find it for
$6 at Whole Foods.
Super Sides
YOU WON’T BE HIDING these prepared meals at the back of your cupboards like the
usual boxed fare. Seeds of Change began as an organic seed company that cultivated
rare and endangered grains from around the world. It’s now combining these grains
into nourishing, savory meals that you can enjoy with considerably less effort, with-
out even digging into the spice cabinet. The simple, deliciously seasoned blends
use only whole grains, and most of them are ready to eat in about half
the time it takes to prepare brown rice. Enjoy the rice and
beans as a meal with a green salad, or cook
up the quinoa blend as a delicious side
dish with fish or chicken. A great way
to experiment
with grains
you haven’t tried
before, and an easy
means to get more
whole foods on the
dinner table in less
time. Look for them at
your local natural grocery
for about $3 a box. Check
out the full line of organic
prepared foods at www.seeds
ofchangefoods.com.
