Make the most of your fruit that is too ripe to eat by trying some of these tips:
Bananas are one of my favorite fruits, but one thing I don't like about them is how quickly they get freckly. Freckles are cute on faces, but don't make for a good banana in my opinion. Instead of throwing out overripe bananas, slice them and freeze them. They quickly become a great ingredient for a smoothie. Other fruits and vegetables can be frozen as well, including berries, peaches, apples, and tomatoes. The freezing process does change the texture a bit, which is why it is probably best to use the frozen versions in recipes as opposed to eating them plain. Since the weather is turning a bit chilliy, maybe smoothies aren't your thing. Use the frozen fruits and veggies to make bread, pie filling, soups and stews, or chili. In addition to freezing your fruits and veggies, try "wearing" them. Use them on your face (and body) for at home spa treatments! For oily skin: Cut the top off a strawberry and rub the berry on your face. Let the juices sit for about 10 minutes and rinse. The acid in the strawberry acts as a mild exfoliant. Puree 2-3 couple strawberries and mix with a couple tablespoons of yogurt and a tablespoon of honey for an acne fighting, yet moisturizing skin treatment. Apply to the face and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Strawberries tone, tighten, and exfoliate. The lactic acid in the yogurt also exfoliates. The honey balances the mask by promoting moisture retention. For dry skin: Mash half a banana (use the other half in your smoothie!) and mix with 1 tablespoon of honey. Spread on the face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Honey acts as a humectant, meaning it will draw moisture from the atmosphere to hydrate your skin. The banana acts as a soothing agent and fights irritation. So there you have it. Try these money-saving and skin-saving tips and see what you think!
5 Comments
Evie
10/7/2012 10:45:12 pm
I regret throwing away so many fruits and veggies, but it won't happen now that I have this informtion. Thanks for these helpful, money saving (and face saving) tips!
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John "young Blood" Timson
12/29/2013 06:55:22 am
Yo. Thanks for da advice. My baby momma is consistently saying how her skin is dry. Ima give her dese tips.
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Alena
1/7/2014 03:30:36 am
Thanks for stopping by. I hope she finds the tips helpful!
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Angela
12/7/2015 08:30:39 am
Great advice! I especially like the tips about using fruit to help your skin. I will have to try the banana/honey moisturizer!
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Alena
12/7/2015 10:04:07 am
Thank you, Angela. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting. Please do let me know how the banana/honey mask works for you!
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AuthorHello there, my name is Alena and I am a Registered Dietitian! This blog is a platform through which I can share my knowledge and perspectives on a variety of nutrition-related topics. Feel free to contribute by commenting. Archives
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