Tips on saving money.

University is the time when freedom arrives, whether its food or even on shopping. Many students would not be able to resist the temptation of having macca's or even other fast food chains, and junk food when they are in universities. 

here are a few tips to help you save your money but allowing you to eat healthy as well. 

1) Spend more money on farmers market. 

Farmers market are the best way, if you are trying to save money. When consumers buy in bulk, most farmers are willing to sell to you for a cheaper price - in comparison to one broccoli in the supermarket which costs around $6 per kg, however in farmers market it would only cost $1.50- $3 ea (depending on the season) . This will help you save a lot of money compared to supermarkets and the produce are fresher as it is harvested on the day of sale. 

2) Ignore the junk food aisle. 

Ignoring the junk food aisle can be rather difficult. To slowly cut out junk food, limit your budget of $2 a week to spend on junk food -  In Australia, that would only get you a bar of chocolate (if they are on sale). 

3) Pre packed lunch. 

Pre pack your lunch meals (more to come on the next few blog post), this way when you are having long days in uni, you would be able to have your own lunch. Some good lunch ideas are salads with herb crusted chicken and roasted tomatoes (more recipes coming soon!). 

Avoid going to the cafeteria if you have bad habits of resisting temptation. Pre packed lunches are going to be your money saver. 

4) Sign up for the loyalty cards at your local supermarket. 

Although farmer markets are going to save you tons of money, you would still need to spend money on foods at the supermarket. Signing up to be a member will help you save money, as most supermarket does point reward system or discount on items. 

5) Grow your own vegetables and herbs. 

If you are like me then you would know herbs are a life saver when it comes to flavor, I love chives and basil. They are my absolute go to herb when needed for most recipes. Growing your own would not only save you money from purchasing them but you would get fresh herbs every time you are in need of them. They are only usually a range between $2-$4 a pot! Pluck them and they will grow right out in the weeks to come! They are relatively easy to grow and handle. 

6) Buying superfood's 

I purchase super foods - eg chia seeds, spirulina, raw cacao, coconut oil and so on from my local super food store. If super foods are an essential in your dietary requirement - for example if you were vegan and you need the extra protein. This can be quite costly - however some of the easiest way to have these super foods without costing a bomb is by buying in bulk. 

Most company would be able to give a discount when you buy in bulk, but as well as give you their membership card, that entitles you to 10% off (in most shops in Australia). 

As much as I enjoyed writing this article, I hope you have too! These are my tips and tricks to having a healthy lifestyle yet maintaining those cash in your pocket! 

Thank you for reading, and Ill see you next time for my recipe

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Benefits of consuming MANGOES!

There are many different health benefits in consuming mangoes! Mangoes are popular during the summer where mangoes are in high demands. I do suggest on stocking up on mangoes when summer arrives, but though it provides health benefits, consumption of mangoes should be in moderation. 

Some of the health benefits include:

1) Age – Related Macular Degeneration

2) Cancer

3) Asthma Prevention

4) Bone Health

5) Skin and Hair

6) Heart Disease

7) Digestion

1) Age- Related macular degeneration

An antioxidant is present in mangoes that filter out harmful blue light rays where it plays a vital role to the eyes therefore are able to ward off damage from macular degeneration. This antioxidant is called zeaxanthin.

2) Cancer

Mangoes are high in Beta Carotene, which plays a protective role against prostate cancer.

3) Asthma Prevention

To those who suffer from asthma, mangoes will benefit you greatly. The risk for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients which are beta carotene that are mostly found in papaya, apricots, broccoli, pumpkin, carrots and the list goes on.

4) Bone Health

Mangoes contains Vitamin K. Low intakes of Vitamin K has been associated with a higher risk of bone fracture. The consumption of Vitamin K is vital as it is important for bone health.

5) Skin and Hair

Mangoes contain Vitamin A which is a nutrient required for sebum production that keeps the hair moisturized. Vitamin A is vital for the growth of bodily tissues, which includes the hair and skin.

Mangoes contain Vitamin C as well, where one cup of mangoes can build and maintain collagen in your skin and hair and to provide structure.

6) Heart Disease

Mangoes contain high doses of fiber, potassium and vitamin to help ward off heart disease. With the increase of potassium and decrease in salt intae, this can reduce the chances of one’s risk to cardiovascular disease.

7) Digestion

Mangoes contain mainly fiber and water, which can help prevent constipation and therefore promote healthy digestive tract, which decreases the chances of hemorrhoids

Moving on to the nutritional breakdown of mangoes, aside from the health benefits, it is shown that mangoes are low in calories with only 100 calories, 1g of protein, 0.5g of fats and 25g of carbs.

They are high in vitamins such as A, B-6, C, K and potassium.

                  I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed writing it! 

              Happy Eating !

What Are My Staples? - Food

Hello all you gorgeous people!

Today I would like to give you some ideas on what I keep as my staples and that are a must have in my kitchen when I'm studying abroad.

Click Here to find out what I eat!

The next post will be about keeping under your budget when shopping for healthy groceries and alternatives! - Great for those studying abroad!

Peace out!
NiCholle x

Dry Hair?

Hello and wishing all you readers a very Merry Christmas Eve!
I've been MIA-ing for the past 2 months because I've been settling in back home and I've done quite a bit of traveling!

I will however be updating you on where I travelled and the experience (: I went to Paris, Rome and Pompeii this trip for christmas, and I noticed that the cold has made my hair really dry and dull. I found a remedy to help battle dry hair and thought I'd share with you all!


here it goes!

• Using avocado as a deep treatment! 

Avocados are rich in vitamins, minerals and natural oils (Refer to my old post about avocados) hence why they make great treatments for the hair.

Tips:

1. By using a food processor or blender, mix one ripe avocado and 2 TBSP of extra virgin olive oil and one teaspoon of organic honey. 
2. Apply it to your dry hair (it works better with dry hair as it absorbs faster and more effectively), cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it for 20-30minutes. 
3. Wash with warm water thoroughly and proceed to shampoo your hair. 

• Beer! (Yup you heard it right!) 

If you like to consume beer on a weekly basis then this trick would be no problem for you!
Our hair has damage cuticles that makes your hair look dull, dry and pretty flat when it comes to cold weather (specifically during winter time).

Beer contains proteins that would allow it to fill any space between the damaged area.

Grab one bottle/can of beer and pour it on your roots to your ends and let it sit for a minute to two, rinse with cold water, you may shampoo your hair if you wish, but it is not necessary.

Although this trick works by pouring onto your hair, however drinking beer would not do the trick unfortunately!



I hope this helped you! Merry Christmas! I'll see you in 2 days time with a new post!

xox Nicholle. 

Getting Rid Of Acne

Hi all you beautiful ones! 

It's been awhile, but it's finally fall here! Since summer is around the corner, I thought I'd share with you some of my beauty tips to keep my skin at bay for that beautiful summer glow!

1) SUNSCREEN! 

Majority won't know that sunscreen can actually help your skin feel and look younger. Around 90% of wrinkles are caused by sun exposure. Even if you're heading out for a minute or two, it is recommended to wear sunscreen at all times even at home!

UVA and UVB can penetrate through your skin even though you are at home, as long as there are windows, you can be affected.
Try using a sunscreen with at least sf 30 to keep your skin at bay.

2) Drop them dairy! 

Dairy is mainly the reason at why most people would break out, even though if you purchase organic milk, it still contains hormones which can clog your pores and oil glandes which leads to acne!

3) Exfoliate! 

You know those sponges with the harsher surface? yeah, they are your best friend!
Exfoliating your skin once a week can remove any dead skin cells and unclog your pores which helps your skin breathe and rejuvenate. Your pores appear larger when they are filled with junks (dirt, oil...)

4) DO NOT skip your moisturiser 

I've heard quite a few people tell me that they skip moisturisers during summer time, but the fact is you have to use your moisturiser regardless of the season. It is to keep your skin moist and soft like a baby's butt
Most creams and lotions contain key ingredients that can create a protective barrier for the skin.

5) Use your retinol! 

I've been using retinol and my skin have improved drastically. It helps with skin cell turnover and boost your collagen production to keep skin youthful and firm.
Retinol has great anti-inflammatory effect which is good for treating acne and wrinkles!



Well those are my 5 tips for today! I hope you've been enjoying reading my post but don't forget to click on the right tab on the side to find out more about my skincare routine and tons of other beauty secrets!

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Till next time x 

Ÿ Nicholle Zoe Ÿ

Brightening and Tightening Mask

Hello gorgeous people! 

Today I want to blog about a mask that will help tighten and brighten your mask without any expensive ingredients! All you need is ONE ingredient! 

That is EGG WHITES! 

Yup, you did not read that wrongly! It is indeed Egg Whites! The secret to youthful skin. 

It has been proven that egg white proteins helps maintains the elasticity of the skin and one egg contains around 69 different proteins. 

Not only that but it helps with reducing fine lines and give temporary relief to the ones that are deeper in the skin. 

How to use? 

Firstly, crack an egg and separate it from the yolk. Beat the whites till they are foamy, then place the egg whites on to the skin and leave for about 15 minutes then rinse with warm water. 

You'll feel as if you have baby smooth skin! 

Why use egg whites? 

- They are naturally  high in collagen and vitamin A which is essential for the renewal of tissues on the skin to help treat scars and burns. Many's the case that it helps get rid of problems for example: Rosacea, large pores, acne, rashes and even hyper pigmentation. 

What are you waiting for !! Get cracking :) 

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What Do I Eat and Why?

Hello all you beautiful readers! As promised, I did make a video that is practically way overdue but nonetheless here it is!!


I really hope you enjoy the video and if there are any questions, feel free to contact me or post it at the comment section down below!

Head over to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfn1PiRvZDU&feature=youtu.be to watch it in HD and full video!

Hope you enjoy this post!! 

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