This mānuka honey face mask is perfect for skin that is oily or prone to clogged pores. Activated charcoal is an inexpensive wonder ingredient that can absorb oils, dirt, and impurities. The mānuka honey will draw moisture into your skin while fighting unwanted microbes for a dreamier complexion. For more information on how manuka honey benefits the skin, see our first post in the series. DIY FACE MASK # 5: MĀNUKA HONEY + CHARCOAL MASK (For Oily Skin and Clogged Pores )…
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Amazing Reasons to Use Manuka Honey
July 30, 2019
Honey is a thing of wonder. According to some estimates, honey has been used as a food and medicine throughout 8,000 years of human history and culture, from the ancient Egyptians and Greeks to practices of the Ayurvedic and TCM systems. As one of the longest standing ingredients in the arsenal of holistic human health, honey has a lot more to offer than a simple refined sugar substitute (though it’s perfect for that too!). Honey has been used for its unique…
Manuka Honey + Mint + Lime Ice Pops
July 3, 2019
When the summer heat has got you down, there’s nothing like a freezing cold ice pop to keep you cool. And the secret is out: making ice pops in your own kitchen is easier and tastier than ever. To kick off the summer right, we set out to make these fresh and tangy mint & lime flavored ice pops, lightly sweetened with the awesome health benefits of mānuka honey packed inside. Read on to see why using Flora Mānuka Honey…
Who’s Making Your Mānuka?
May 21, 2019
How Flora Mānuka Honey Supports the Native Māori of New Zealand Chances are you’ve heard of a special kind of honey that comes from New Zealand, made from the blossoms of the mānuka tree. Mānuka honey is all the rage right now because it has some pretty cool properties no other honey does. Have you ever wondered who makes your mānuka honey (besides the bees, of course)? The answer: it depends on who you buy your honey from. Your money…
World Bee Day
May 20, 2019Bees are such fascinating and helpful creatures. Not only are humans completely reliant on them for maintaining the biodiversity of the planet (!) and for a third of our worldly food supply (!!!), but they are also unique and super interesting. Bee impressed Here are some amazing facts about bees and honey, our favorite miracle condiment: 0 – The amount of sleep a bee gets; they literally never stop working 5 – The number of eyes a bee has 2,000…
Mānuka Honey Overnight Oats
April 19, 2019
I prefer breakfast in bed… … but if I have to do breakfast on the go, it’s usually overnight oats. They come together all on their own in the fridge while I sleep, they’re a fiber-rich, satiating breakfast with lots of room for variation. If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know I like to add pureed cauliflower, sweet potato or banana to my oats. It bulks them up, adds flavor and nutrients, and it’s the perfect way to…
Honey, Let’s Bee Real: How to Buy True Mānuka Honey
April 16, 2019
In New Zealand, there grows a tree the native Māori people call mānuka. They use its durable wood to make tools and smoke meat, and they make an essential oil—which you may know as tea tree oil—from its leaves. But the most special thing about the mānuka tree may be its white or pink blossoms. These flowers attract bees that make honey from the nectar, and this one-of-a-kind elixir contains special enzymes and antioxidants other honey doesn’t. It’s called mānuka…
Keto-Friendly Sugar Cookies
December 19, 2018Keto Sugar Cookies with DF Peppermint Cream Cheese Category Holidays Recipes Notes * For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup, monk fruit, or stevia to taste. Ingredients For cookies 1/4 cup softened grass fed butter 1/3 cup monk fruit sweetener 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup almond flour 1/3 cup arrowroot flour For frosting 8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese 4 teaspoons Manuka Honey* 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pink: 1/4 teaspoon Salus Red Beet Crystals…
Manuka Honey Smoothie Bowl Recipe
May 24, 2017Kefir is a fermented milk product that tastes like a drinkable yogurt. It contains high levels of vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, and more that make your breakfast super nutritious. With added manuka honey, this smoothie bowl turns into a great start to your day! Manuka Honey Smoothie Bowl Recipe Ingredients 17 oz. Kefir 1 frozen banana 1 capsule of Flora’s Adult’s Probiotic US/CA 1 tsp. Flora Manuka Honey 1 tsp. vanilla powder Toppings: pumpkin seeds, blueberries, granola, raspberries, almonds Instructions…
Manuka Smoothie Soother Recipe
April 4, 2017
This Manuka Smoothie Soother recipe is key to your gut health and offers great immune support. Probiotics in this recipe can help you to break down your food easily and forget any discomfort, plus the combination of Manuka Honey and Adult Probiotic Blend offers double the immune support. Manuka Smoothie Soother Recipe Category Recipes Persons 2 Ingredients 2 cups milk kefir 1 frozen banana 8 oz. fresh or frozen strawberries/blueberries or 1 large mango 1 tsp. vanilla extract or powder 1 tbsp….
Manuka Honey Parfaits – Recipe
March 10, 2017
Manuka Honey parfaits! So delicious and healthy, that they can be served either as a dessert or as a breakfast. Just as well it’s so simple and quick to make. Guaranteed high-quality manuka honey sustainably sourced from beehives in remote and pristine areas of New Zealand. MGO™ 30+ Manuka Honey has a naturally occurring minimum of 30 mg/kg methylglyoxal content which is responsible for the remarkable properties in manuka honey. Manuka Honey Parfaits – Recipe Category Recipes Ingredients 1 chopped…
Manuka Honey Winter Salad Recipe
January 12, 2017
If you are thinking about getting your five-a-day in one go, then this Manuka Honey Winter Salad is for you. The secret of this recipe is hidden in the sauce, so don’t miss the best part! Manuka Honey Winter Salad Recipe Category Recipes Serving Size Serves 2 Ingredients ¼ red cabbage ¼ white cabbage 4 leaves of kale or cavolo nero 2 large carrots 2 spring onions 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar 3-4 tbsp. [Flora Organic…