Sometimes the best beauty products can be found right in your kitchen. Many store bought products we spend so much money on contain harmful chemicals that can create long-term damage in the long run. Instead of risking your health for the sake of beauty turn to some of these all natural foods that will get […]
Author Archives: Jacqueline Banks
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Homemade chemical-free bug spray
Bugs are a given when you’re on a tropical island, but nobody likes getting bitten. Unfortunately most heavy-duty bug sprays contains harmful toxins such as DEET, which has been linked to neuronal degeneration in the brain. Luckily you can find some natural alternatives or even better, make your own bug spray.
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5 foods to keep you hydrated this summer
In the hot summer months it’s important to get extra water to keep you from getting dehydrated. Luckily there are so many delicious fruits and vegetables you can add into your diet to help prevent dehydration. Try adding some of these into your daily summer diet to help you stay cool!
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Getting in touch with nature can make you healthier
Feeling a little under the weather, under-productive or just blah? If you feel like you need a shift in energy, the simplest, and one of the most effective, ways to do it is right at your doorstep. Spend some time in nature!
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10 creative ways to use avocados
Avocados are a “super food” that most of us are familiar with. They’re healthy, delicious and packed with healthy fats and vitamins such as folic acid, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin C and vitamin E. Their versatility makes them perfect for a lot more than guacamole! Here are some great ways to use these fabulous fruits.
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Getting back on track after over-indulging
With so many amazing restaurants and sinful cocktails to choose from it’s easy to over-indulge when you’re in Casa de Campo.
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“La Bandera Dominicana” gets lean!
Having grown up in the Dominican Republic, Dominican food will always be one of my favorite comfort foods. One of the most popular dishes is lovingly referred to as ‘la bandera dominicana’ or ‘the Dominican Flag’. It is made up of traditional bean stew (habichuelas guisadas), white rice, meat (usually stewed chicken, beef, pork or goat), fried plantains and […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Keep away the leading cause of death in the Dominican Republic
High blood pressure is one of the major health concerns worldwide but happens to be the #1 cause of death in the Dominican Republic and chances are that one out of three of you reading this has it. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the artery walls as the heart pumps out […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Quick and easy beauty tips
We all want to look our very best and that can make us vulnerable to trying just about everything to give us a healthy glow. You don’t have to go to extremes and try all the new treatments, keep a few great tips in your arsenal to look flawless. Erase facial lines with a homemade […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Keeping your skin flawless
With the temperature rising and humidity increasing you might be sweating a little more than usual and seeing a few extra blemishes. Even though heat, sweat and dirt can contribute to breakouts, nutrition plays a bigger role than you might think. Here’s a few things to watch out for if your goal is flawless skin! […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Weight loss in a cup
Looking for a quick and easy weight loss tip? Try drinking vegetable juice. Adding at least one low-sodium glass of vegetable juice to your diet can help boost weight loss not to mention boost your veggie and vitamin intake for the day. I’m personally not a fan of store bought juices and recommend you make […]