2 years ago
14 February, 2020
Yes, it’s Valentine’s and before you turn away – we want to share with you our alternative Valentine’s day celebration (with no cheesy red rose or heart shaped box of chocolates in sight).
For one night only, it’s time to focus on you, it’s time to sit back, relax and let the pampering begin.
Here are a couple of our favourite recipes – one savoury, one sweet.
Valentine’s Tarte flambée with roast vegetables
Ingredients
For the tarte:
For the roast vegetables:
Method
Start with the roast vegetables:
For the tarte:
How might this help reduce breast cancer risk?
Peppers, onions, aubergines, courgettes, rocket and spring onions are all non-starchy vegetables. There is a correlation between eating high quantities of non-starchy vegetables and a decreased risk of breast cancer.
Valentine’s rice pudding
Ingredients
Method
How might this help reduce breast cancer risk?
This rice pudding contains lots of milk. Some evidence suggests that dairy products and dietary calcium could help decrease breast cancer risk. Our version of rice pudding has around 120 kcal less per serving than the traditional pudding made with full fat milk and lots of sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight is a key part of ensuring you reduce your risk of breast cancer. Many studies also indicate that a diet high in fruit provides protection against breast cancer, so don’t skimp on those yummy berries!
Action: Take a snap of your yummy creation tonight and post it using the hashtag #IAmMyOwnValentine and #breastcanceruk.
You’ll find all you need in your kitchen cupboard for a natural, EDC free beauty treatment that you’ll love!
The Science behind it
EDCs stands for Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals. Some of these substances interfere with the natural hormone oestrogen and may increase your breast cancer risk. They can be found in everyday products such as cosmetics. Our recipes are guaranteed to be EDCs-free!
We have some great ideas for homemade beauty treatments. They are easy to make, the ingredients can also be used for other recipes and they are guaranteed to be free from chemicals with complicated names. Check out the videos below.
Organic Exfoliating Hand and Foot Treatment (Link)
You need:
Organic Rescue Hair Mask (Link)
You will need:
Sea Salt and Sugar Body Scrub (Link)
You will need:
Organic Glow Face Mask (Link)
You will need:
Action: Take a selfie while enjoying your beauty day and post using hashtag #IAmMyOwnValentine.
Now the preparations are out of the way it’s time to set the scene and for the most important decision of the night. Our alternative romance recommendations
Movie – Harold and Maude
A drama about an unconventional love and life in which the outsiders seem strangely normal and the regular people seem strangely like outsiders. Dry humour, great actors and of course the music of Cat Stevens make this unusual film a timeless masterpiece.
Box set – GLOW
In 1980s LA, a crew of misfits reinvent themselves as the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Ruth Wilder, is an out-of-work actress living in Los Angeles in the ’80s. Wilder finds an unexpected chance at stardom: enter the glitter and spandex-laden world of women’s wrestling. A comedy by the team behind “Orange Is the New Black.
We hope you enjoy our alternative Valentine’s guide and as Diane Von Furstenberg once said:
“The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.”
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