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These plant foods (especially raw seeds) contain naturally occurring antinutrients like phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors. Phytic acid helps protect the nut or seed until ideal growing conditions occur and germination can begin. Enzyme inhibitors are there to prevent the seed from sprouting too early. Both these antinutrients impact humans by binding to nutrients in the body, preventing absorption, which can contribute to nutrient deficiencies and digestive issues. Traditionally, many cultures used to soak, sprout or ferment nuts, seeds, grains and legumes before consuming them as they understood that it would enhance absorption and help deactivate antinutrients like phytates, lectins, tannins, gluten, and other harmful compounds. However, this step is hardly ever taken with large scale commercial production since it is very time consuming. Yet, it’s a simple process we can do at home. RECIPE: 🍃 1/2 cup soaked nuts, seeds, grains, or legumes (must be organic and non-irradiated) 🍃 Filtered water 🍃 Large mason jar 🍃 A sprouting lid or cheesecloth and a rubber band To Make: 1. Once the nuts, seeds, grains, or legumes have been soaked, rinse them well with filtered water then drain. 2. This helps clean off any resin containing antinutrients. 3. Place the nuts, seeds, grains, or legumes in large glass jar, then place the sprouting lid or cheesecloth securely on top of the jar. Flip the jar upside-down at a slight angle, sitting in a bowl, so that the excess water can drain out and air can get in. 4. Continue rinsing the sprouts with water several times a day, returning the jar to the tilted position each time. See the table below for the length of time required to sprout each type of nut, seed, grain, and legume. 5. Within approximately a day or two, you should see signs of sprouting. 6. When the grains, nuts, seeds, or legumes are finished sprouting, rinse them thoroughly in cool, filtered water, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. For more information on how to soak, sprout, and ferment different nuts, seeds, and grains, see my website 🌿 simplynaturalnessa.com/how-to-sprout-nuts-seeds-grains-and-legumes

If you’re switching from a conventional deodorant to a natural deodorant, an armpit detox can help with the transition period, especially if you find you’re sweating a lot more and have more odour. When it comes to essential oils, you don’t have to use a combination of oils, tea tree oil can work just fine. You can adjust this recipe to suit your desired odour protection needs. A lower proof alcohol = a lighter coverage, while a higher proof alcohol = more odour protection. Here is a quick guide for specific protection: 🌿 70-90 proof = light coverage 🌿 90-120 proof = medium coverage 🌿 120+ proof = strong coverage RECIPE: 🍃 2 tablespoons gluten-free vodka (follow the different ‘proof’ options above to pick your desired odour protection) 🍃 20-30 drops essential oils 🍃 1 teaspoon natural solubiliser (optional) 🍃 Dark glass spray bottle To Make: 1. In a small bowl, blend the essential oils with the natural solubiliser. 2. Add this mix to a glass spray bottle, and pour in the high-proof alcohol. 3. Cap the lid on tightly, then gently shake the bottle well to combine the ingredients. 4. This spray deodorant will last for around 2 to 3 months. 5. Shake the bottle well before each use. Give each underarm two to three spritzes and let them air dry. Apply this spray again after exercising or heavy exertion, if desired. #naturaldeodorant #homemadedeodorant #spraydeodorant #bodycareproducts

Below are some of the many different health benefits of coconut oil. 🍃 Hair: The rich fat content in coconut oil may be beneficial for certain hair types. You can use it as a hair mask, in homemade hair products, or hair treatments. 🍃 Skin Moisturiser: Naturally high in antioxidants, making it helpful in preventing wrinkles, soothing irritated skin, and also works well as a moisturiser due to its unique fat composition. 🍃 Digestion: The fats found in coconut oil can be good for digestive health. Furthermore, its antimicrobial properties make it helpful in preventing infection and irritation in the gut which can be caused from candida. 🍃 Protect Teeth: Oil pulling, which involves swishing coconut oil around the mouth like a mouthwash, may help kill harmful bacteria in the mouth. This may improve oral health, clean and detoxify teeth and gums, reduce bad breath and even whiten teeth naturally. 🍃 Supports Hormone Production: Specific fats in coconut oil may help to support the proper functioning and production of hormones. Improves Brain Function: MCTs in coconut oil may help to improve memory, recall ability, focus, and mental performance. A 2006 study reported that MCTs improved brain function in people with milder forms of Alzheimer’s disease. Some Uses for Coconut Oil: 🌿 May help speed up healing of sunburns once the initial heat has gone out of it. 🌿 Coconut oil can help sooth the itch from mosquito bites, chicken pox, or poison ivy. 🌿 Melting one tablespoon of coconut oil into a warm cup of tea can help relieve a sore throat. 🌿 When taken internally and externally, coconut oil may help speed up the recovery of UTIs. 🌿 May help naturally clear up cold sores. 🌿 Mixed with apple cider vinegar, it can be used as a natural treatment for lice. 🌿 Use to make a non-toxic insect repellent. Simply combine bug-repelling essential oils with coconut oil as the carrier, and apply to skin. And so much more. See my blog post on my website 🍃 simplynaturalnessa.com/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil for more benefits and uses. #coconut #coconutoil #healthbenefits #coconutoiluses #naturalhealth

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As there are no water-based ingredients in this recipe, you can re-melt and add more of each ingredient during the melting process until you get the exact consistency and texture you want. To make a thicker, harder lip balm, use one to two extra teaspoons of wax or, for a smoother, softer lip balm, use slightly less wax, more cocoa butter, and more oil. RECIPE: 🍃 1 tbsp beeswax 🍃 2 tbsp cocoa butter 🍃 2 tbsp sweet almond oil 🍃 1 tbsp jojoba oil 🍃 5 drops vitamin E oil 🍃 10 drops peppermint essential oil 🍃 Lip balm tubes or small lip balm tins To Make: 1. Make a double boiler by placing a small saucepan filled with a couple of inches of water over medium heat, and bring the water to a boil. Then, place a heat-safe bowl on top. The bottom of the bowl should not be touching the water below. 2. Melt the beeswax, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, and jojoba oil in the bowl, stirring regularly throughout until melted. 3. Remove the pan from heat but keep the bowl over the still-hot water to keep the mixture melted, then add in the vitamin E oil and stir through. 4. Add the essential oil and stir through. 5. Immediately begin transferring the hot mixture into the empty lip balm containers using a teaspoon. This must be done quickly as the mixture will start to harden as soon as it is removed from the heat. 6. Once filled, let the containers sit at room temperature for several hours until completely cool, then place the lids on and store the balm in places where they’ll be on-hand to use when needed (I keep one in my backpack, one in my handbag, one in my purse, and one in my bathroom). Glass or tin containers are a preferred option to store this lip balm in, as plastic leaches chemicals into whatever’s stored inside, particularly if stored for long periods of time, or if the contents are fatty or hot. #lipbalm #recipeoftheday #naturalskincare #lipbalms