This soup is super easy to make and really yummy-- especially if you like spicy foods!
This is great if you are trying to lose weight, get better after an illness, or to help boost your immune system. The veggies that are in it are wonderful for your skin as well! Eat this everyday a few times a day! You will enjoy it! 
What you need:
2 Medium organic onions
3 Cloves of Garlic
3 Large organic carrots
5-6 stalks organic celery
1 bag organic frozen mixed veggies
6 leafs of kale
1 quart organic tomatoes w/juice
1 quart vegetable stock
1 quart water
1 tbsp curry
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp mixed herbs (mine were basil, savory, herbs de providence, and Italian seasoning)
1 tbsp olive oil


What to do:

- Chop all veggies
 - In Stock pot, put onions, garlic, and olive oil
- Sautee until onions start to look translucent
- Add in celery and carrots, sautee about 4-5 minutes
- Add in frozen veggies
- Add veggie stock, tomatoes, and water bring to boil
- Add Curry and other herbs & spices on top- don't stir yet
- Boil about 10-15 minutes
- Add in Kale and turn down the burner to low
- Let cook another 10- 15 minutes stirring occasionally 
- Turn off burner and cover with lid
- Let cool for a while
- Enjoy! Drink with lots of water! 

Hello everyone! I know it has been a week or so since I last posted but so much has happened in this last week! There are a lot of new things coming from Healthy by Choice- many starting in the New Year, but one thing that is new as of today are our salves!

We also have a new formula for our lip balms! Click here to check them out. They are $2 and if you order one by Saturday December 1st you will get  a FREE goat's milk soap!

Healthy by Choice is now making salves for all your different needs!
Here are the types we have now:
-Tattoo Salves
-Dry/Cracked Skin
-Ezcema
-Burns
-Diaper Rash
-Bug Bites
-Inflammation
-Muscles Rubs
-Skin healing (general)

They are all pretty awesome and are all 100% organic! As of right now they come in 2 different sizes- 1 ounce and 4 ounce sizes! They will be uploaded to Etsy soon- but if you want to get an order in please email me or comment here! I can get your order ready quickly! Click Here to be taken to Healthy by Choice's shop on Etsy!

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Okay so I do body wraps and this is a great way to lose a few inches for a day or so. Now body wraps won't make you lose weight forever, but they are a good temporary fix and a great way to help your body detox. I do one a week or one every two weeks.


So here is my step by step:

1. Start by running a hot bath with 1 cup of peroxide, 1 cup Epsom salts, 2 Tbsp ground ginger,  and 1 cup of baking soda.
2. Sit in the bath for about 20-30 minutes
3. You will sweat like crazy- so be sure to have a bottle of water or two while you are in the bath.
4. I always have a 1 liter bottle of water that I finish while I am in the bath.
5. When you get out of the bath, pat yourself dry
6. If you have a heated mattress pad or a heated blanket- turn it on to preheat.
7. If you have a clay mask on hand, put it on your trouble areas, like your belly, sides, butt.
8. Next take saran wrap and wrap it around your legs, stomach, butt, and arms- make sure you have a pretty good amount of layers of this.
9. Next I put on a big hoodie and really baggy pants
10. Then I crawl into my bed and cover myself with about 4 blankets
11. Now turn on a tv show that is 30-45 minutes long and watch it
12. You will feel warm- even hot
13. Once your time is up, slowly go to the bathroom and get a luke warm shower running
14. Now take off the saran wrap- it will probably be wet since you will be sweating.
15. Finally get in the shower and wash yourself off! Take it easy for the next few hours and drink more water!

There is a lot of good products that are good for you to use for your skin. There are some good over the counter products that can be used- but there are also many things you can use that are in your own home. I will use this article to focus on your face. Here are a few things that are important regardless of products:

-Changer your pillow case and sheets at least once a week.
-Rinse your face off after doing your hair and using hairspray.
-Wash your face twice a day.
- Take your makeup off every night!

Okay here are the products you can tr 

Acne:
Acne is common for teens and adults. This can be because of hormonal changes and also- even thought there isn't any "solid" evidence, what you eat does affect your skin.  For black heads and white heads- I find that one of the best things you can use is baking soda! It is inexpensive and usually in most households. Baking soda is known for the cleaning properties. It is great to help dry up the bacteria on your face- it also is great for healing your face.
 
Try this: Twice a week, take 1 Tbsp of baking soda and mix it with about 1 Tbsp of water or less of water- just enough to make a past. Spread the paste across your face with a cotton ball- use a qtip to get into the tough places like around your nose and your chin. Let it dry on your face, it might burn a bit. If it burns too much go ahead and wash it off with a wash cloth.
**If you have acne all over your body, take a hot bath and add 1 cup of Epsom salts and 1/2 cup of sugar and let yourself soak for about 20 minutes.

Scars
Acne scars are common also any other scars on your face. The precious face is not something you want to have scars. Something that is common to use maybe once every week or once every two weeks in a cinnamon mask. 

Try this: take 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of almond oil, and 1 tsp water. Mix this together and spread it all over your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave it on as long as you can stand it- this may burn. Then rinse it off with cool water and pat dry.

Dry skin:
Dry skin is one of the most common things that people face- especially when the weather changes or when you are sick. Coconut oil is one thing that is good to wash your face with. You can mix some Epsom salts and coconut oil and wash your face really well. It will feel a bit oily- and is possible that you will get a few zits, but keep with it. 
**If your whole body is dry- try taking a bath with 1/8 of a cup of olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil.


Maintaining:
To maintain a healthy skin balance washing your face with goat's milk soap. It will keep your skin moisturized and also allow your skin to get a lot of nutrients.  To maintain healthy looking skin, take a 45 minute bath each week complete with 1 Cup of Epsom Salts, 1/2 Cup Sugar, 1 Tbsp Ground Ginger, and 1/4 Cup of Almond, Coconut, Olive, or Baby Oil. 


--There are tons of things I can tell you about your skin! Be sure to maintain a healthy diet- complete with about 8 cups of water, green leafy veggies, and fruits. Stay away from processed foods as much as possible-- and yes that includes donuts! Also exercise is very important. 

--Also if you have some combination skin, Healthy by Choice offers organic beauty products! We are on Etsy- just search for healthybychoice :) or click here.

1 handfull of raw almonds
1/2 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
1 TBSP wheat germ
1/2 Cup Fresh Raspberries
1/2 Apple- chopped (you can leave the skin on it provides a great fiber)
1 Cup of Ice
10 cherries (pitted)

Blend all ingredients until smooth

Raw almonds are a great source of fiber, protien, and omega 3's- very good for your heart. Greek yogurt is full of protien. Wheat germ is very good for your digestion and overall health. Raspberries, apples, and cherries -when fresh- are known to be energizing fruits. The ice will give you hydration which is essential to staying alert and awake. This is also a great smoothie for your complexion. I would drink this about an hour before a hard workout.