We’ve been seeing this baby yellow, tropical-looking mocktail sweeping TikTok and Instagram with some pretty delectable claims.
It helps:
boost immunity
clear up skin
improve digestion
decrease bloat
And the list goes on.
But when we saw AN ENTIRE LEMON, peel and all, go into the blender, our first thought was “That can’t be good.” Pithy, bitter—that’s what we anticipated.
We were wrong.
It’s super creamy, delicious, and hardly sour at all, let alone bitter. It tastes like a treat, and we are down for it anytime.
Make it yourself with the recipe below:
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Creamy Lemon Olive Oil Elixir
RECIPE TYPE: Beverage
DIETARY INFO: Vegan, Gluten-free
SERVING SIZE: 3
TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 whole lemon, including peel (Make sure to scrub it clean.) 2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil 2 tablespoons honey (Raw is great. Since this recipe doesn’t involve heat, the good stuff is preserved!) 1 small knob of ginger (about an inch, peeled) 3 cups of water
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend on high until completely incorporated. It should have a slushie consistency and a pale-yellow color. 2. Strain contents into a jar using a fine mesh sieve to separate the thicker pulp. You can save the pulp for a baking project later or discard. 3. Drink a cup or so of the strained liquid, and reserve the rest in the fridge for another time!
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jumped at testing out @Jen Jones | plantbased recipes for lymphatic boost and digestive push! so creamy and delicous. not too sweet, not too tart! perfect to sip on and so nutritious. i saw a comment suggesting frozen lemons for a frosted elixir, def going to try next batch! . . . #wellness#lemonoliveoildrink#diyrecipe
Someone reached out to me last week to tell me the impact I was having on their life and their mothers life, who is fighting cancer. WOW!!! Just by following my recipes, her mom has been feeling better! This is amazing! I choke up because their are so many people struggling witu their health. You are not alone. Stay strong ❤️ if I can just put a smile on your face and lift your spirits in any way…I am living my purpose 🙏🏽. Recipe: 3 cups filtered water, 1 organic lemon, 2 tbsp evoo, 2 tbsp honey (optional) ginger (optional) ceylon cinnamon #lemonoliveoildrink#constipationrelief#lymphatichealth
Summer is here, and that means we’re transforming our cozy hot matcha lattes into all of our favorite iced elixirs.
If you’ve been here for more than 0.0001 seconds, you know we’re obsessed with matcha here at BeautyLeeBar.
This potent flower can be steeped into a tea or ground into a powder for multiple uses—think elixirs (similar to matcha in the way it’s mixed, but sans the caffeine), baking, DIY skincare, and more. It turns everything into a gorgeous, deep, rich shade of blue, which is so novel because rarely are foods of this hue found in nature!
Blue butterfly pea flower contains lots of antioxidants, soothing compounds, and anti-inflammatory effects with a mildly earthy, almost sweet flavor. Overall, it’s a match made in heaven—get it?
Get the recipe for this fabulous, blue-green swirl iced matcha latte below:
1. Fill a glass with ice. 2. In a shallow bowl, mix a serving of matcha powder with hot water, whisking until fully incorporated. 3. Add your honey at this time if desired. 4. In another shallow bowl, mix the milk with the butterfly pea powder until fully incorporated. 5. Pour the milk and butterfly pea powder mixture over the ice, and top with a little more milk. 6. Top it all off with the brewed matcha tea, letting the green trickle into the bright blue. 7. Pop in your straw and stir—or don’t! It’s beautiful swirled together or enjoyed while leaving the colors to mingle on their own.
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day 01 of 15 – MERMAID MATCHA ingredients: favorite milk (i used almond) ceremonial grade matcha butterfly pea powder optional: sweetener and/or vanilla syrup directions: 1. place 1/2 tsp matcha powder in a matcha sifter and remove any clumps. add water and whisk. 2. mix 1/4-1/2 tsp butterfly pea powder with almond milk. whisk. 3. pour ice in a glass. add pea powder milk. add a bit of milk, then top off with matcha. 4. add in your favorite sweetener and/or vanilla syrup. #health#matcha#matchalatte
Directions Sift 1 tsp of matcha add 2 oz of warm water whisk Sift 1 tsp of blue spirulina add 2oz of warm water whisk Pour ice blue spirulina plant milk & matcha Enjoy 😋 Tip If adding sweetener add to matcha while whisking so it melts I used oat milk in my recipe #matchalatte#latteart#mermaidmatcha
Playing the IRL Princess Ariel may come across as all glitz and glamour, but don’t let the girl who seems to have everything—you know, gadgets and gizmos a-plenty—fool you. Actress and singer Halle Bailey went through intense “mermaid training” to gear up for (and make a splash in) her starring role in the live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Thanks to her interview on Live With Kelly and Mark andher trainer’s conversation with Women’s Health, we got the BTS inside scoop on just how Bailey transformed into the mythical creature—abs, shimmering tail, and all. It doesn’t hurt that Bailey was primed to become the Disney icon—she was in her fitness girlie era long before she had to take on her strenuous merfolk regimen (if you follow her on IG, you already knew that). Ahead, all the details I gleaned from her workout and diet routine to dip your toes into (pun intended) yourself—no fin required.
Her Fitness Routine
With a 4 a.m. gym start time, followed by stunt work, then hours either suspended in a harness and wires simulating swimming motions or submerged in a water tank, it’s no wonderBailey told Kelly and Mark she was in the “best shape of [her] life” while filming the movie. According to Women’s Health, Bailey enlisted the help of London-based personal trainer Sana Shirvani to get her in tip-top, half-human, half-sea-creature shape. It turns out “swimming” in the air (gracefully, no less) and pretending not to have human legs takes major core, back, neck, glute, and hamstring strength, so Shirvani had Bailey on a program of full-body strength and conditioning workouts 5-6 times a week to get her “stronger, fit, and agile.”
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“While the neck muscles are often overlooked in traditional strength training programs, they play a crucial role in providing stability, supporting good posture, and reducing the risk of neck-related injuries,”explained Shirvani in her interview with Women’s Health. “We used a variation of neck isometrics and resistance-based methods, which involve applying resistance without actually moving the neck.” In one of Shirvani’s IG posts, you can see Bailey slaying goblet squats, back extensions, battle ropes, box jumps, hip thrusts, medicine ball slams, and various core exercises (think: weighted side planks and isometric holds). According to an interview with Insider, Shirvani implemented progressive overload (read: gradually increasing the weight or the number of reps) in all of Bailey’s exercises. But she doesn’t just stick to weights and cardio for her sweat sessions—Bailey also mixes it up with hot yoga to decompress while getting a solid workout in.
Bailey has her workout routine on lock, and how she nourishes her body is no different. Bailey follows a vegan diet, and Shirvani helped herfocus on eating whole foods and protein to help her build strength and recover from training. That doesn’t mean Bailey shies away from her favorite foods. Her go-to vegan eats? Avocado toast, rice, and bread, which she shared during BuzzFeed’s Sister Test(ICYMI, Halle is part of the Grammy-nominated, R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle). She’s also not one to pass up on (vegan) pizza and hot dogs (case in point: her TikTok below).
As for her plant-based sweet treats of choice? Cheesecake or pancakes fromCrossroads Kitchen, doughnuts from Sage Vegan Bistro, and homemade gluten-free sugar cookies (a girl after my own heart). And, finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the sisters’ DIY, vegan-friendly smoothie—made of almond milk, raspberries, blueberries, apple, agave nectar, ice, and vegan protein powder—which they whipped up on MTV’s Fresh Out Live and enjoyed in champagne glasses. We’ll cheer for that!
For years, I spent hurting in relationships, workplaces, and friendships by putting up with toxic people. It caused me a lot of pain because I felt lonely and unfulfilled. One day, I had enough and left my toxic relationship and began my healing journey. During it, I learned that toxic people all have the same traits that can be identified in the very beginning.
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Here are the 5 most comment red flags I look for:
Disrespect: If the other person is consistently disrespectful or inconsiderate of your feelings, boundaries, or needs, this is a red flag. This may include things like talking down to you, belittling your ideas, or ignoring your requests.
Dishonesty: If the other person is not being honest with you, this is a red flag. This may include things like lying, withholding information, or gaslighting (manipulating you into doubting your perception of reality).
Controlling behavior: If the other person is trying to control you or your actions, this is a red flag. This may include things like telling you what to wear, who to spend time with, or how to spend your money.
Lack of accountability: If the other person is not willing to take responsibility for their actions or their mistakes, this is a red flag. This may include things like blaming others, making excuses, or denying wrongdoing.
Negativity: If the other person is consistently negative or critical, this is a red flag. This may include things like complaining, blaming, or being pessimistic.
By paying attention to these red flags, you can protect yourself from unhealthy or toxic relationships, friendships, or work environments. If you notice any of these red flags, it is important to trust your instincts and take action to protect yourself.
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Why people dismiss red flags:
Denial: People may ignore red flags in others because they do not want to believe that there is a problem or that something is wrong. This can be especially common when the red flags are related to difficult or unpleasant topics, such as addiction or abuse.
Lack of awareness: People may not recognize red flags in others because they do not have enough information or knowledge about the situation. For example, they may not know the signs of a certain mental health condition or they may not be aware of the warning signs of a toxic relationship.
Wishful thinking: People may ignore red flags in others because they are hoping that the problem will go away or that things will get better on their own. This can be especially common when the red flags are related to someone they care about, such as a friend or family member.
Fear: People may ignore red flags in others because they are afraid of the consequences of acknowledging the problem or taking action. This can be especially common when the red flags are related to something intimidating or uncertain, such as a difficult conversation or a potential confrontation.
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How to recognize red flags:
Pay attention to your instincts. If you have a gut feeling that something is not right in a relationship, friendship, or workplace, pay attention to this feeling. Your instincts are often based on unconscious cues and observations, and they can be a valuable source of information.
Notice patterns of behavior. Look for patterns of behavior that are concerning or that do not align with your values or expectations. For example, if someone is consistently disrespectful, unreliable, or dishonest, this may be a red flag.
Pay attention to how you feel. Notice how you feel when you are around the person or in the workplace. If you consistently feel anxious, uncomfortable, or drained, this may be a red flag.
Look for warning signs of abuse or manipulation. Be aware of warning signs of abuse or manipulation, such as controlling behavior, jealousy, or verbal or physical aggression. If you notice these behaviors, this is a red flag and you should seek help and support.
Write down what you feel. If you are unsure at the moment, write it down and check back on it later if it comes up again or ask someone what they think. This also ensures you don’t forget what you noticed.
Seek advice from others. If you are unsure about whether something is a red flag, consider seeking advice from others who are close to you or who have more experience in the situation. They may be able to provide a different perspective or valuable insights.
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Red flags are warning signs that indicate potential problems or issues in a relationship, friendship, or workplace. These red flags can be subtle or overt, and they can be difficult to spot, especially if you are not looking for them. But you be cautious about protecting your energy because that is the most valuable thing you have. The people around you have a profound impact on your well-being and success.
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