KORA Organics Review

Welcome Back Everyone! 

As you know I have been missing in action for quite awhile due to the workload from university but nonetheless I AM BACK!

December is the month for travels and discovering new skincare products so I thought why not?! 

KORA Organics Review! 

I have had KORA Organics for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it! Not only it made my skin glow but I always felt like my skin was energized and revitalized. 

I received this entire set (3 step skincare) from my boyfriend when he heard that I wanted to try something new rather than my old skincare routine. 

From Left to Right- Cream Cleanser, Energising Mist, Hydrating day and Night cream along with Luxurious RoseHip Oil. 

Cream Cleanser; 

This is a cream cleanser, by fault my boyfriend bought me a cream cleanser instead of the foaming cleanser and by far the best mistake ever. 

This cleanser is super light, it feels like your putting lotion on your skin and it doesn't feel like you are cleaning anything but it actually works really well. 

It contains organics ingredients which is good. 

It doesn't leave your face feeling greasy or tight after, it makes your skin super smooth. 

It is suitable for all skin types I reckon since I have super oily skin and I am using this cleanser. 

Energising Citrus Mist

This is a toner that goes right after you have cleaned your skin. You simple spritz about 3 pumps onto clean skin and let it soak in. 

This is essentially a toner as well. 

It is super light and it smells very woody with a hint of citrus. There are 3 different types for different skin care, I personally prefer this smell more. 

I personally own the Rose Mist as well and that has a very strong rose scent to it. 

This scent does not linger on your skin so you do not have to worry about it. 

You can spray this on top of your makeup to freshen it up. Essentially use it morning and night. 

I brought this onto the plane and this kept my skin fresh because plane air is recycled so keeping your skin hydrating is essential. 

The downside to this product is that it takes a long time to put the cap back on, you really have to use strength and that it finishes very quickly if you have a wider face. I use about 2 bottles in 3 months (that is if I use it sparingly) 

Hydrating Day and Night Cream: 

This is a very heavy cream, you would really have to blend it in or you will end up with a white cast. It does not feel heavy on the skin but if you do not blend, it will. 

It has a very woody scent with a hint of orange. It does linger on the skin, so if you do not like woody with citrus infused then i would suggest you try the other creams/gels. 

It really hydrates and rejuvenate the skin, I usually apply this in the morning only or when its winter then i will apply it at night as well. But usually for night, I only apply the Rosehip oil as it is already very heavy on the skin. 

Luxurious RoseHip Oil. 

As you all know, Rose Hip oil is an essential in my life. It really hydrates the skin, reduces fine lines, reduce hyperpigmentation and smooths the skin out. 

This RoseHip Oil has a slight scent to it but it does not linger on the skin. I usually apply this at night only when I am back in Brunei as it is a tropical country and skip the moisturizer. 

I apply twice (Morning and Night) on days when my skin feels dry or just dull and it will feel like it's brand new again. 

The only downside for all the products is the pricing. It is rather pricey costing about $35-$50 per item. But I would say investing in your skincare items to keep a clear canvas is better than piling on makeup. 

I am not sponsored by KORA Organics. This is just a personal review. 

I hope you all enjoy this post! More to come, New recipes and New Skincare tips for all you people! 

Happy December & Enjoy it with your loved ones! 

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Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Dry Face Brushing- Yes Or No?!

Hello all you beautiful people out there! 

Firstly, an apology from me. Clearly I've been away for such a long period of time, well hear me out! I am currently in Uni doing a production therefore, my workload has been so excessive that I barely have time to sleep. I'm currently running on a 5-6 hours of sleep which clearly isn't enough, But I'm coming back with a BIG BANG!

Dry Face Brushing! Yes or No?!

Definite YES!! 

You might have heard people dry body brushing, some models such as Miranda Kerr swore by this method to keep her skin glowing and smooth. Well dry face brushing should be a fad too!

Here's a picture of me with my little genius tool!

Some of the benefits: 

Increased exfoliation- Helps makes your skin smoother and more refined.
Increased lymphatic flow- It helps remove toxins in your skin which are often the cause of breakouts and puffiness.
Increased circulation- Brings oxygen and nutrition directly to your skin, where you will look radiant and rejuvenated.

Now let's rethink why you wouldn't want to invest this little genius tool for gorgeous skin!
Some other cheaper alternatives you can use are an electric toothbrush (of course with a separate head) or a small handkerchief.

These methods works as well but try not to brush your face too hard, Just gently strokes will do the trick!

I hope I've changed your mind into buying a Dry Face Brush! 

Apologies for not having long post but please bare with me! 

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See you soon! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Eggcited?!

Hi guys
As I  didn't really have any time to shop this week and since it's been a really tiring week, I just wanted something quick, fast and yummy for breakfast.

After rummaging through my fridge, look at what I found! 

Ingredients: 
- 2 Eggs
- Handful of Spinach
- Handful of Mushrooms (Up to your preference. As for me, I loooove my shrooms!)
- Spring Onions
- Handful of Spinach (1 cup)
- 1 Bulb of Shallots
- 1-2 Strips of Bacon (You can also use beef bacon, turkey bacon or simply shredded chicken.) 
- 1Tbsp of Low Fat Cream Cheese (You can also use Ricotta Cheese)


Instructions: 

Let's start by first dicing up your shallots  and spring onions. Then cut up your mushrooms.
If you prefer more bite, you're always welcome to cut it thicker.

Slice up your bacon to bite size. Once all that is done, let's start frying!

Start by first frying your bacon without oil on your non stick pan. You don't need to add in additional oil as the bacon produces it's own.

Once your bacon start to brown, throw in you shallots and mushroom. After frying, put a side.

Break both the eggs and beat well with a fork. By adding one table spoon of olive oil just to make sure that your egg won't stick to the pan, pour your egg in.

Scatter your mushroom and bacon mixture which you previously put aside before your egg starts to set. Once it's about to cook, scatter the Cream Cheese/ Ricotta Cheese and the Spinach.

After that, fold the egg in half to cook the spinach a bit more. 

I didn't use any salt for this dish as the saltiness already comes from the bacon. Only Pepper.
If you want your dish to be a bit more flavourful, you're welcome to add in mix herbs or any other preferred herbs.

I hope you guys have been having a good week thus far! 

So sorry for the lack of post as I am currently in Intensives for Production 1: My life now consist of meetings and rehearsals daily from 8-11. 

But my co-partner will be uploading post if I am not doing so! 

Co-Partner & Big thanks to: Royston Poh for writing this post. 

See you soon! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

RoseHip Oil.

Hello all my beautiful readers! 

Most of you might have heard of Rose Hip Oil, or if you may not well keep reading on! 

I have recently purchased a bottle of certified organic Rosehip oil, reason why is that I have heard great reviews on Rosehip oil, most of you might know Miranda Kerr and other celebrities uses it to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and scars. Well, at the age of 20 I thought it'd be best to prevent it! Ladies & gents, prevention is key! 

(Organics)

Benefits of Rose Hip Oil: 

1) It contains high levels of Vitamin C and Vitamin A as well as fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6.

2) It contains anti-inflammatory properties and it has healing and anti-microbial properties.

3) It is widely used on acne. It is very light and non-greasy.

4) It hydrates the skin and can help with ezcema and other skin conditions.

5) It is versatile, you can use it on your skin and on your hair. If you wish, on your nails too!! *Sayyyyy whaaaaat! *

6) It helps with scarring, it is proven effective in repairing acne scars and with regular use, the scars will start to fade and become less prominent.

7) It is filled with antioxidant and vitamins which helps keeps the skin smooth and healthy looking! Deminishes fine lines, wrinkles and scarring. It is easily absorbed into the skin.

Why you should choose pure organic Rosehip oil?

- Organic Rosehip oil, it is natural and does not contain any other chemicals. It is purely made out of the natural ingredient.

The scent

- Rosehip oil has a distinct scent sort of like Olive oil but it can be unpleasant for some users, so I would suggest trying it out before purchasing!

I'll be doing a review a couple of weeks from now to update you all on the product itself! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Coconut Oil; A Must Have!

Hello all you beautiful people out there! 

Coconut oil has been around for ages and normally people would be afraid of it, however coconut oil benefits us so much that some people see pass it! Today i'll be going over the nutritional facts of coconut oil that will assist weight loss, aid indigestion &give you clear complexion! 

Benefits: 

1) Coconut Oil is one of the richest source of saturated fats (there's a difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats". 

2)  Coconut oil increases your energy and metabolism which assist weight loss by burning belly fats. It can also reduce your appetite and make you eat less without even trying! It also controls your weight and protects the body from insulin resistance. 

3) Coconut oil has properties that can aid indigestion. 

4) It slows down wrinkles and fine lines. It keeps skin connective tissues strong and it soften the appearance of fines lines, winkles and sagging. 

5) It stops sugar cravings. When ingested coconut oil, your body will cut down on sugar and with the proper amount of fats and protein, you can reserve your fuel properly and use it throughout the day. You will be able to cut down on carbs and other unnecessary junk food that you may have in mind ( i know you do :p we all do~) 

I hope this 5 tips have been helpful unpacking the benefits of coconut oil. I personally really like it because it really adds flavor to my food but other than that, the most important thing is EAT HEALTHY ! 

Till then! 

Eat healthy, Train well & Live well! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Healthy Breakfast Idea #1

Hey guys, It's Nicholle here again! 

Today i'll be showing you how to make one of my favorite breakfast meals! I am literally eating breakfast right now at 7:30AM and doing this blog post in the morning before I head out the door (dedicated aren't i? hehehe)

 Breakfast is such an important meal of the day where you SHOULD NOT skip, because by eating healthy in the morning your brain will function a lot better when you're at school!

So today we're making organic yogurt topped with fruits.

Let's get started. 

Ingredients: 
- Organic Greek Style Yogurt (I prefer greek because it's less creamy- Also it's best to go for plain, if you like strawberry flavored yogurt, i'd say blend some fresh/frozen strawberries &yogurt together)
- 1 TSP of Chia Seed (optional)
-A drizzle of Honey
- 2 TBSP of unsweetened granola (If you can't find granola, go for cereal- I prefer to have something on the top that's a bit crunchy! But again, optional)
- A handful of fresh fruit.
-A dash of cinnamon.

Instructions:
Put your yogurt into a bowl, really depends how much you actually like yogurt. If you don't really like yogurt, you can have a tiny bit and tons of toppings (that's how I slowly trained myself to like yogurt). You should to! Yogurt is filled with probiotic enzymes that's good for you!!

Cut your fresh fruits (Today; I have strawberries and bananas. I know some of you may not have your locally fresh supplies of fresh fruits, but you can definitely sub it with either pear, apple, persimmon, mangoes (definite favorite but it's not in season at the moment).

Place it on the top to look pretty. Add a dash of cinnamon &top it off with granola, chia seeds and honey!

                                                 

  Easy and simple as that!! 

If you're on the go like I always am or you know you're tired the night before and wish to sleep in, make it into a small portable cup and keep it in the fridge. Pick it up the next morning and you're ready to go!

NO excuses on "I didn't have time to make breakfast'"! 

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Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Argan Oil As Moisturizer?

Hey Guys! Welcome back! 

Today's series would be under skin care! So I don't know about you, but ever since Argan Oil was introduced to be used as a moisturizer, everyone seemed to hopped on to the band wagon. So today i'll be giving you a little more insight into why Argan oil is so good for your skin!

Argan oil is being extracted from the kernels of an Argan Tree. It contains beneficial nutrients like Fatty Acids and Vitamin E. 

Benefits: 

1) Anti- Aging- Argan Oil is filled with antioxidants that reduces the visilibility of wrinkles and fine lines. It also provides a youthful glow. It is also very lightweight so it sinks into the sink easily. 

2) Acne- Argan Oil is not greasy therefore, it balances the skin and with the properties of anti oxidant in the Argan oil, it can help reduce inflammation and heal damaged cells. 

3) Dry Skin- Argan oil is filled with fatty acids and Vitamin E that can help repair the skin and also bring a youthful glow without the grease. It repairs damage skin and providing the nutrients to the skin, it can reduce dry skin. 

4) Versatility- Argan oil can be used for the nail, hair and skin such as stretch marks. The ingredients inside Argan Oil can soothe and create soft smooth skin. Argan oil can also be used as a lip moisturizer where it will moisturise and soften the skin. 

So those are the 4 beneficial properties of Argan Oil, Well I'm pretty sure there are more but those are the most important ones! 

So be sure to grab some Argan Oil and apply it to your skin before heading off the bed!! Skip all the chemical products and go NATURAL! au Natural ! 

I love you guys! 

see you on monday for another recipe post! 

* Post might be a bit late as I will be heading off for Holidays * 

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Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Shedding them pounds!

Hello all you beautiful people! 

So today's *bonus* post would be all about how to lose weight by just drinking water. Aside from the sayings that by drinking water, you will flush out toxins and assist weight loss. Yup, we've heard it all but really, if you actually want to lose a little more pound then adding fruits in would definitely help!

One fruit that is my current staple is; GRAPEFRUIT! 

If you've never seen a grapefruit, they're pretty much similar to an orange but a lot bigger and it's pink or they could be white; Really depends on which type of grapefruit you're after.

So it's pretty self-explanatory; You would have to cut about a slice or two and just put it in your bottle/cup of water &drink up! Easy as that! :) 

Now let's talk about the nutritional value of a grapefruit:

1) Vitamin C- The contains a high amount of vitamin C that supports immune system and can help reduce cold. It is beneficial to promotion cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of any heart disease, stroke or cancer. 

2) Digestion and Weight Loss: Grapefruit and it's bitter-sweet taste is well known to slim down the waist and kick start the digestion that helps with metabolism and assist with weight loss.

3) Antioxidant: Grapefruit is filled with tons of anti-oxidant that helps fight against free radical damage and defend sun damage to the skin. It has the ability to lower any risk of cancer because the color of the grapefruit like pink or red contains a phytochemical such as lycopene which can also be found in tomatoes (SO eat your tomatoesssss!!!)

4) Low- Calorie and keep you full: One serving of grapefruit has only 53 calories and 2 grams of fiber which helps you keep full longer and it reduces binge eating.

5) Stabilizes blood sugar: Grapefruit can reduce insulin levels that helps the body to use the food that you are eating for energy rather than storing as fat. By stabilizing your blood sugar, it also means less binge eating! When your sugar level spikes up, you tend to want to crave for sweeter things.

I hope this post was helpful to you & keep drinking your WATER WITH GRAPEFRUIT IN IT!! 

It's darn good for you!
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Just kidding! but please do!

I love you guys! x

See you tomorrow for another post! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Quinoa Stir-Fry.

*BONUS RECIPE!!!!! *

Hi guys & welcome back to zokitchen where I will be teaching you how to make Quinoa Stir-Fry. 

So if anyone has not seen my post about why Quinoa is so good and nutritious for you, please pause right HERE and click HERE &come back to this post later! 

To those of you who have given it a good read through, let's get cooking!

Ingredients: 
- 1 cup of Organic White Quinoa.
-1 cup of filtered water.
-1 Australian Cup Mushroom
-1 egg
-3 cherry tomatoes
- Quarter of an onion.
- A small chunk of cucumber
- A small chunk of carrot
- A handful of cabbage.
-1 TBSP of Chia Seeds.

Please know that these are the ingredients that I like to have with my Quinoa, you can definitely add or take away any vegetables that you do not like! You can add in tofu if you're vegetarian or prawns if you're not. This is the westernized version of Chinese Fried Rice! 

Instructions: 

Firstly, wash your quinoa with cold water. Measure out 1 cup of quinoa is to 1 cup of water.
Tip: You can cook it over the stove or you can put it in a rice cooker and cook it like rice. 

Whilst your quinoa is cooking away, prepare your other ingredients. Pan fry your egg and cut it into pieces once done. Then chop up all your other ingredients as shown above.

Start the fire to high medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil (I used coconut oil, but it's of course totally up to you) and pour all your ingredients into a pan and cook it for roughly around 2-3 mins (do not put the egg in first or it'll be overcooked).

Once your vegetables are starting to sizzle up, add your quinoa into the same pan and stir fry it. Add Soya Sauce whilst cooking your quinoa and let it cook for another 4-5 mins.

When the quinoa starts to pop (LIKE POPCORN!) then you'll know when it's ready. Add in the egg with your chia seeds and give it a little twirl around the pan & it's all ready to be served.

Wasn't that easy my friends? No added salt or sugar needed!!

If you cooked a little too much, you can leave it in the fridge up to 4 days!! THATS 4 DAYS WITH GOOD PROTEIN!!

*** I know most of my viewers are from Brunei and finding Quinoa and Chia Seeds can be rather difficult.
With the help of Royston Poh, You are all in luck! You can find both of the ingredients at Guan Hock Lee!

I hope you enjoy this bonus recipe! Since this is the bonus recipe for the week, another new blog post will be uploaded tomorrow all about nutritional facts!! Keep your eyes ready.

All the best  & Good luck! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Easy & Healthy Honey Soy Chicken.

Well, Hello There! 

Fancy seeing you back here in zokitchen (I totally just made that up but oh wells) 

Today we're going to make one of my absolute favorite dish; Honey Soy Chicken. I make it so often that I've been know as "the honey soy chicken" girl in my apartment. 

So let's be real, most of us are lazy to actually make the sauce, but did you know that it's actually pretty simple and only require two ingredients?! (SAY WHAT?). When you're out grocery shopping & buying pre-made sauces in a bottle, they can easily cost up to $3.99 a bottle but for this recipe, you'll only be using approximately 15 cents. 

So let's get started! 

Ingredients: 

- 2 TBSP Superior light soy sauce (I prefer the lighter version, I have a very sensitive taste bud towards soy sauce)

- 1 TBSP of Chia Seeds (optional) 

- Couple of Chives (I bought my own plant because come on it's a cheaper way to get herbs! & you get the satisfaction of it when it keeps growing! I have yet to name it tho!)

- 1 1/2 TBSP of Honey (Organic, if you prefer)

- A dash of Oregano 

- 1 TSP of Pepper 

- A clove of Garlic (Organic- not shown in picture above) 

- Half a Chicken breast (If your chicken breast is smaller than your palm, use the entire)

Of course, this measurement is to the size of my chicken. 

Really, all you need is Soy sauce and honey. Others are optional! :) I just prefer a little more to my liking. Feel free to add a little bit of Sea Salt if you think it's too sweet. 

Instructions: 

Firstly, take an empty bowl & pour in your soy sauce and honey together. Mix well and taste to see if you like it (whether it's too sweet or salty). In this recipe, I didn't add any other ingredients, but if you wish to add a bit of salt or sugar you may do so! 

Add in pepper and oregano herbs. 

Mix well. 

Leave it aside &move on to the chicken. 

Cut your chicken into smaller pieces. 

Start the fire to medium high heat and pour about 1 TSP of oil (I use sunflower oil but my alternative is Coconut Oil) 

Pour in your minced garlic and onions (I used onions here because I absolutely love them! Totally up to you as usual!)

When they're golden brown, put your chicken and cook for about 1 min. 

Pour your ready-made sauce also, the sauce will thicken up because of the sticky property from Honey but if you don't like thick consistency, just add a bit of water. 

After 3-5 minutes of cooking, You are ready to serve it with CHIVES & CHIA SEEDS! WooHoo.. 

Super easy, quick & simple! 

I've made the easier version of a normal bottled Honey Soy Sauce. 

It's less expensive and so much healthier (without any vegetable gum or other unnecessary ingredients)  

*Bonus post sometime this week! Keep an eye out! 

Good luck and All the best! 

Keep Sharing & Liking 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Kiehl's Calendula Toner.

Well hello there! 

Fancy seeing you here :) 

So I am assuming that most of you have dealt with acne at least one point in your life. Well I'm going to share with you my review on 

 Kiehl's Calendula Herbal- Extract Toner (Alcohol Free). 

Price Range- $21-30 (AUD- Depends where you are living in)

Ingredients: Whole Flowers (Calendula, Great Burdock, Allantoin)

Skin Type- Normal to Oily skin. 

Most of you might not know that Calendula is Marigold (the common name). Some of the properties of calendula is to treat minor burns including sunburns. It contains a high content of flavonoids that acts as antioxidants where they protect body cells from damage. It has reducing inflammation properties and some use it to treat cramps. 

When you first buy the product, you will see flower petals floating about in the bottle. Yes! You heard me right; flower petals in the bottle! I was pretty shocked at first when I noticed it but at the same time, I thought that it was pretty cool.

It is totally alcohol free and it doesn't sting or dry my skin out upon contact, that deserves a thumbs up! 

It is easy to pour out, because of the design of cap where it limits you to however much you need to pour. 

It smells a little like jasmine green tea, or lemon tea (which is an absolute fav of mine). Definitely not overpowering but definitely not scentless. 

It definitely did me a favor of calming my skin down and leaving it spotless. 

HOWEVER: It does contain a couple of chemicals. Some people are allergic to Calendula: so if you are, please do a test patch first. It's best to avoid Calendula when you're pregnant. 

Please be aware that some of the chemicals in the bottle can trigger allergic reaction and sometimes they can lead to internal tissue damage. 

This product will be my winter go-to. I change up my toner and moisturizer once in awhile. 

Don't get me wrong, I love this product but sometimes it is best to stay away from chemicals & let your skin breathe (:

Products are available online at Kiehls Website. 

Till then, 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Food that assist weight loss.

Hello all you gorgeous people! 

So let's be real, I hear people around me constantly mentioning about how much they want to lose weight but never really eating the right food. 

It is a hard process to lose weight, so here are 3 essential food that you should have in your pantry constantly. 

Let's get started! 

1) Oats: They're so rich in fiber that will keep you full for the day so it's best to have them in the morning! They're filled with healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat altogether. Its very high in protein and vitamins! 

(picture source: porridge) 

2) Brown Rice- Brown rice is essential a healthier option to white rice, since it hasn't been processed. It is very heavy and filling but it is very low in calories, in addition to it helps you to burn off fats and spike up your metabolism. 

Brown rice

3) Eggs- They're jam packed with nutrients such as protein, zinc, Vitamins (A,D,E). Eggs during breakfast will keep you full and leave you eating less on your next meal. It's best to eat eggs on it's own so that you absorb as much nutrients as possible. 

Now that you've seen the 3 essential food list; Let's move on to the "tips" 

Tip 

1) Drink water- Drinking water helps flush out toxin in the body and helps get rid of water retention that your body is holding onto. 

2) Eat regularly- Some people are so obsessed with losing weight, they see food as enemy. You need to know that when you're eating regularly, you're actually feeding your metabolism to speed it up; by doing so it will help burn fat. So eat every 3-4 hours regularly! 

3) Don't follow others- Some people follow what others are eating, it's best that you know what works for YOUR body because everyone is different and you can't assume that whatever he/she is eating, will work for you. 

4) Elimination of Junk Food- Of course, the junk food has to go. Cutting down on junk food, you'll slowly lose weight because you're not feeding your body with high sodium chips that can cause bloating. Also by eating free radicals, you're going to have wrinkles!! *eeksss* 

& to help you further, I've included this chart that you might want to print off and stick it at your pantry top! 

Photo courtest of Pinterest!

I hope this blog post have unpacked some bits of "Losing weight". There will be a part 2 next week so keep your eyes peeled! 

Another advice is Don't overdo with the weight loss. I've seen some girls who lost so much weight, they lost their butt and boobs, they just look so lethargic and unhealthy all the time. Be healthy, be slim, be fit. 

It's not a competition, it's a process. 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Apple Peanut Butter Lava.

Hello all you sweet tooth's out there! 
Back here again with another fun yet easy recipe! Great for Vegetarians and Vegans! 

So, I am pretty sure quite a majority of you would have craved for a chocolate molten lava cake when you're at home. Well, here's the catch, make your own but with healthier alternatives! 

It's a new recipe I was inspired by watching "how to make chocolate molten lava." 

Note: To those allergic to apples or don't like apples, you could try other alternatives like pear or banana. The techniques are similar & it can be easily done. The ingredient measurements varies depending on the size of your apple & your own personal taste bud. 

So are you ready? Let's rumble!

Ingredients:
- 1 Gala/Fuji Apple. 

- 1 to 2 tbsp of Peanut Butter (I prefer smooth peanut butter without the chunks for this recipe, but totally up to you! You're welcome to change it to almond butter if you prefer)

- 1 tbsp of Cranberries (Unsweetened) 

- 1 tsp of Walnuts (Try to make them smaller to fit into the apple. Change any type of nuts to your preference ) 

- A Dash Of Cinnamon

Instructions: 

Firstly cut the top part of your apple off, make sure to cut it horizontally so that you are able to fill it in with your yummy goodness! 

Then use a smaller knife to cut a hole in the middle of the apple. To make it easier to scoop the seeds out, cut it into 4 small parts then slowly dig it out (it might take a tad bit of time if you're new to this). 

Once you've created a hole in the middle of the apple, you can start filling in the yummy goodness! Fill the apple with a mixture of walnuts and cranberries then layer it with peanut butter &repeat till you've reached the top. 

After that, place it in a aluminium foil and wrap the apple up with the top on. Before putting the apple into the oven, make sure the tray you're putting the apple on has water to keep the moisture retained in the apple. 

Place the apple into the oven to bake at 170DegC for about 40-45 minutes.

As easy as that! Once done, top it off with cinnamon. Also have a bowl ready filled with Cranberries and Walnuts to enjoy! 

So now you have your own healthy Apple Peanut Butter Lava!
A great alternative for Chocolate Molten Lava Cake! 

All the best & Good Luck. 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Face Map For Acne

Every one has acne/pimples, including me. When I was in my early teen years, I had very cystic acne and it would take forever to get rid of it. Skin care products play a big part in your skin care routine but it is more of what you put in your body.

Ever wondered what your acne means?

Please note that: Some of the information were given by my dermatologist when I had very cystic acne. Also note that just because you're breaking out at a certain area does not necessarily mean that there's something wrong with organs, it could be hormonal as well. 

Some of the remedies may or may not apply to everyone. 

Like usual; Eat healthy &Sleep early! 

So without further or do; 

Let's find out how you can minimize the risk of having acne! 

(Picture source: Personal- picture of me) 

The picture above I only drew in my brows and eyeliner. NO concealer or any face makeup. 

1) Forehead- Commonly people would get acne or little red bumps on their forehead. It could be linked to digestive problems that connects with small intestine issue. It could be irregular sleeping pattern or too much sugary food too! Sometimes it could as well be the shampoo that you're using or when you have fringe/bangs. 

Remedies: 

• Go to bed early &wake up earlier. 
• Cut out sugary beverages and carbonated drinks and make sure that you're getting some light exercise in the morning before your breakfast. 
• Eliminate refined sugar and keep healthy fresh food in your fridge. Remember to clip up your hair to avoid it from touching your face whenever you're at home. 

2) Temples & Between the Brows- When your diet consist too much of fat and too much processed food. 

Remedies: 

• Reducing the amount of processed food, junk food, fast food and unhealthy fats. Eat more healthy fats like Avocado or salmon. 

3) Left Cheek- It can be because of overeating and sometimes it's hard for the nutrition to be absorb. Even so, it could be hormonal acne or be linked to stomach/liver problems. Dirty pillow and dirty phone cases can contribute to your cheek if you're constantly sleeping on your side. 

Remedies: 

• Making sure you don't overeat! When you're about 70% full, you should definitely stop (Drink water if you still feel hungry). 
• The liver is strongest at 1-3AM and this is the time you should be sleeping  whereas at 1-5PM it is the weakest therefore you should be relaxing and leaving the heavy work for morning. 
• Eat more cooling fruits and food like watermelon, winter melon, green beans. 
• Remember to clean your pillow cases once a week and clean your cell phones. 

4) Right Cheek- It can be linked to stress, stomach problems or even having too much sugar in your diet. It can sometimes be linked to lung problems. 

Remedies: 

• The lungs are strongest at 7-9AM so time to do some exercises! *smiles*
• Have more fresh air. 
• Eat less sugar, junk food and seafood (if you're allergic)

5) Chin- Chin acne are mostly commonly due to hormonal imbalance. It can also be related to gynecological issues and constipation issues. 

Remedies: 

• Don't eat right before you're about to sleep; Allow your body to have at least 2-3 hours of digestion before you head off to dreamland. 
• Sleeping early and waking up early. 
• Drink spearmint tea would help with hormonal issues. 
• Try to relax more and not getting too stressed out: If you're feeling stressed then do some gentle exercise or listen to music (Whatever keeps you happy!) 

I hope this post was useful to you and it helped you unpack some of the underlying issues about your acne! 

Again, you don't have to follow everything that is written here because some may or may not work for different individual. It's better to eat healthy and piling on products onto your skin. 

All the best & Goodluck! 

See you on Monday for a Low Fat Healthy Dessert post! 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ