{"id":4772,"date":"2014-08-07T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2014-08-07T15:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=4772"},"modified":"2017-12-12T09:24:11","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T07:24:11","slug":"salad-skin-booster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/salad-skin-booster\/","title":{"rendered":"This Scrumptious Salad is a Skin-Booster in a Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Green, delicious and full of goodness, this beauty-boosting salad is loaded with goodies that are great for your skin. Get ready for Spring (yes folks, it\u2019s not far off) by eating this luscious chickpea-and-spinach salad regularly; giving your skin a healthy glow from the inside out.<\/p>\n<p>This skin-beautifying salad is affordable and easy to make. Check it out!<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>230g\u00a0cooked <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Earth-Products-Organic-Chickpeas-p-5085.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chickpeas<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 large handfuls\u00a0baby spinach leaves<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd avocado, diced<\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0handful of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/By-Nature-Organic-Almonds-p-3085.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almonds<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0zucchini, sliced into discs<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Crede-Organic-Olive-Oil-p-541.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olive oil<\/a> for brushing<\/li>\n<li>2Tbsp <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Oh-Mega-Sesame-Tahini-p-4525.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tahini<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Juice of \u00bd a lemon<\/li>\n<li>1 small clove\u00a0garlic, grated<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of salt &amp; freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Soak the almonds in water overnight beforehand.<\/li>\n<li>Lightly brush the zucchini slices with olive oil; grill on a pan for 1-2 minutes on each side. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Combine tahini, lemon juice &amp; garlic in a small bowl. Mix in a little water until you have a smooth, runny dressing. Season with salt &amp; pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Coat the chickpeas with the tahini dressing.<\/li>\n<li>Place the spinach into serving bowls, top with tahini-coated chickpeas, diced avocado &amp; zucchini slices.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with almonds. Serve &amp; enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>How it Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>What makes these goodies so great for your complexion?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Chickpeas:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High in manganese, fights free radicals.<\/li>\n<li>Source of molybdenum, which removes sulphites &amp; detoxifies the skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Spinach:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Antioxidant-rich; combats the signs of skin ageing.<\/li>\n<li>Beta-carotene protects skin from UV damage.<\/li>\n<li>High in vitamins &amp; minerals which help to control breakouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Avocado:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loaded with vitamin E; nourishes the skin, prevents UV &amp; free radical damage.<\/li>\n<li>High fatty acid content hydrates &amp; nourishes skin from the inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Almonds:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High vitamin E content; fights free radicals.<\/li>\n<li>Antioxidants reduce fine lines &amp; wrinkles.<\/li>\n<li>Dietary fibre cleanses the skin from the inside.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Zucchini:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High water content; hydrates the skin &amp; flushes out toxins.<\/li>\n<li>Helps to produce choline, an amino acid that supports collagen formation for smooth, firm skin.<\/li>\n<li>Another great source of protective manganese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Tahini:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Loaded with skin-loving B vitamins.<\/li>\n<li>Source of zinc, which combats irritation, inflammation &amp; breakouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Lemon juice:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Source of vitamin C, supports collagen production.<\/li>\n<li>Naturally alkalising, promoting healthy, pH-balanced skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #009671;\">Garlic:<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cleanses the blood, promoting a healthy glow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Try this fab skin-boosting salad for yourself, and tell us what you think!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Green, delicious and full of goodness, this beauty-boosting salad is loaded with goodies that are great for your skin. 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