MyFigure8ng: Live the good life

Hello, I saw this on www.livestrong.com while searching for organic facial recipes and decided to share. Enjoy. by  WILLIAM PETERMAN  Last Updated: Jan 28, 2015 Ginger root is used to treat digestive disorders, inflammatory conditions and many other ailments, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center. Ginger root has warming and invigorating properties, which makes it an excellent cleanser for the skin and face. In fact, ginger stimulates the skin, increases the blood flow and provides a warming effect when used to clean the skin. Mix the ginger with other ingredients when you want to use it as a facial or skin cleanser. Step 1 Photo Credit  Carla de Koning /Demand Media Peel and grate 2 tbsp. of fresh ginger root into a small bowl. Step 2 Photo Credit  Carla de Koning /Demand Media Add 3 tbsp. of honey to the grated ginger. Homestead.org states that honey has healing properties for skin, reduces inflammation and helps shed dead sk...

To get and maintain a flat tummy addition to healthy feeding,  you need exercises.  A combination of #aerobic exercises like #jumpropeworkout #running... and the exercises above will surely help you achieve your aim. This is so because you need to burn the fat as well as tone the muscles. Try 2-3 reps, 3-5 days a week. xx

Hello, Below is a slide show showing how i made the oil free palm oil soup that has been serenading followers of @myfigure8ng on Instagram. Enjoy and share. Let me know if you try it in a comment below. xx Olubunmi

Hello all After my carrot and orange juice post,  I thought it would make sense to actually have a juicer instead of having to sieve out the juice everytime I wanted to make some. So on one of my out and about trips,  I saw this Saisho juice extractor at foodco supermarket, idi  ishin Jericho,  Ibadan. My saisho juice extractor  This is a good gadget to have in your kitchen!  I'm a smoothie believer but once in a while I just want some juice.  A juicer makes that much easier. The advantages of making your own juice over packaged juice include: 1. You know exactly what you are drinking.  Packaged juice can contain among other things, added sugar and chemical preservatives. 2. You know the quantity of fruits you are consuming.  Fruits contain calories and sugar too.  So you can not have juice in unlimited quantity. Making your own juice let's you know how much you are consuming. 3. Your juice is fresh! I actually saw two of ...

Hi, This week's video is  a full body workout that can be done in as little as 5 mins.  Repeat several times for added benefit. If you want a particular video,  please request for it in a comment below. XX

Hi ya I just thought I should let y'all know what this movement,   My Figure 8 , is not about. I see women shaming other women,  dissing their journey to good health and wellness. No,  this is not what we are about here.  We are about strength,  about sisterhood,  about accountability,  about health and above all,  about happiness.  So fasten your seatbelt and let's get fit together.  xx Olubunmi

Oatmeal pancakes are better than the plain white wheat version because the addition of milled oats makes it a more nutritious meal which is infused with dietary fibre and protein. I have decided to share a recipe I tried and liked with you.  Hope you like it too. Here's the recipe. 1 cup oats, milled 3 spoons white flour (optional) Sugar to taste ( you can replace this with mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup ) 1 egg A pinch of salt A tsp of nutmeg Pepper (optional)  Process: mix dry ingredients, make a hole in the center of the mixture and add your egg (and banana or syrup if used). Add water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency. To add a bit of spice the #Naija way, add cayenne powder! 🐒🐶 Fry as usual or use a sandwitch maker (use oil spray to prevent it from sticking). Enjoy alone, drizzled with citrus juice or a little honey. Let me know if you try it  and what you think. XX