With so many hot days there is nothing more refreshing than a quick dip in the pool. But what is the chlorine we use to clean our pools doing to our bodies?
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Top 3 healing spices
A full spice cabinet is a wonderful investment. Not only because of the delicious flavors they can add to your meal, but more importantly for their amazing health benefits. Here are my 3 favorite spices to always keep in your kitchen and cook with frequently!
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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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3 steps to building a delicious smoothie
Smoothies are such a great, simple, way to add extra fruits and vegetables to your diet. I love them as a quick, warm weather breakfast, an on the go snack or even a meal replacement when you’d rather lie on the beach than cook. The key to making a healthy smoothie is to start with […]
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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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Baby Steps: Little Red Knees!
Our regular (ish) “Baby Steps” post aims to provide Casa de Campo mothers with useful insights and natural remedies for dealing with the everyday challenges of being a mother! “Baby Steps” is being contributed by Jacqueline Silvestri Banks, who grew up in Casa de Campo, but is currently living in Texas.
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Cygalle’s Healing Spa hosts Cafe de La Leche and celebrates launch of new Hogar del Niño Website
Hosted by Casa de Campo’s sanctuary of wellness, The Cygalle Healing Spa, this months’ Cafe de La Leche was undoubtedly a whimsical affair. A true “Summer Garden Party” with a harmonious decor that blended in with the natural setting of the Spa’s Zen Style Garden.
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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 […]