Figgy and Sprout: Raw Almond Yoghurt

Figgy and Sprout is one of those enviable foodie blogs with a 'clean' design, gorgeous photography and lovely, educational and inspiring words.  Hats off to Katie who is the blogger behind this website as there are plenty a healthy recipe that I am running to the kitchen to try out-  if only I had one of those beautiful kitchens with dark wood, cute plates and convenient lighting. 

This recipe caught my eye as I am an absolute yoghurt obsessive, health freak and lover of Almonds. I bring to you Figgy and Sprouts 

RAW  ALMOND  YOGHURT

nom nom nom

This recipe is Vegan friendly and gluten free. 

Probiotics have always had a positive review.  Here is what Katie (from Figgy and Sprout) says about Probiotics. 

"Probiotics are getting a big publicity boost in mainstream media these days. They have always been good for us, but now people seem to be talking about them more, which is a good thing. Acidophilus provides the health benefits of fermentation, the largest of which is the introduction of probiotics into our system. A balance of good bacteria is necessary for optimal immune system functioning and intestinal health. In addition, fermented foods aid our bodies in absorbing vitamins (particularly vitamins C and B12), minerals and omega-3 fatty acids from food."

So Im off to order my probiotic powder... buy yours from Amazon.

Product Review: Oatifix

My good fabulous friend Geneva lured me into Lush many a time when we lived together at University. Geneva is Lush's biggest fan: she uses their shampoo bars, soaps, lip balms, moisturisers- the lot.  As she recommends Lush so highly, and the fact that she has gorgeous and glowing skin, I decided to try out one of their fresh face masks: Oatifix. 

The little secret here is that Lush are very good to strangers that walk through their door.   Not only are they extremely friendly bubbly enthusiastic people but they also like to give away little testers of their products. #woopwoop. 

What I like about Lush (apart from free-bee's and nice people) is that their products are all organic and from a natural base.  This face mask for example is pretty much made from bananas, almonds, vanilla and oats.  -Sounds like my kind of breakfast! It makes sense really.  All natural products for an all natural healthy looking skin.  Here is the ingredients for this fresh face mask. 

Watch how it is made...

What Did I Do?

I slapped a nice layer of Oatifix on my face, left it on for fifteen minutes and washed it off with hot/ warm water.  When washing it off I did the whole circle rubbing action to remove any dead skins cells.

What Do I Think?

Flipping fabulous.  My face feels like a baby's bottom- seriously smooth and clean. Although this face mask is supposedly for dry skin, I would suggest it to anyone in England with this cold below 5 degrees weather. The cold dehydrates my skin and therefore this mask is a brilliant boost.  Oatifix is quite a nice price too- only £5.95 for 75g of the stuff.  Nice, compared to the creme de la mers anyway. 

Problems?

I have two problems with this mask:

1) It smells so good when you put it on taht you want to eat it.

2) It only lasts roughly four days as it is fresh- it is quite hard to use 75g in four days.  My advice- it great for a girls night in. 

BUY OATIFIX HERE