Bend Health Guide Issue 7 Fall/Winter 2019

The Young Skin Diet
Science based Recipes & Treatments to
Reveal your best skin ever
by Michelle Lee
No More Dark Spots Oats
1/2 Cup gluten free rolled oats, dry
1 tsp unrefined coconut oil, melted
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp Chia Seeds
1/4 Cups Blueberries
2 tsp pomegranate seeds
5-10 walnuts, chopped
Michelle Lee is author of The Young
Skin Diet and Living Luxe Gluten Free.
Her podcast "Delicious Dishes with
Michelle Lee" originally aired on Bend’s
KLRR morning show. In her spare time,
Michelle loves hiking Central Oregon
with her dog and visiting local breweries
with her family.
Science & Nutrition:
Blueberries are a natural source of arbutin, a
powerful skin lightener effective in reducing skin
pigmentations & inconsistencies.
Arbutin is similar in chemical structure to hydroquinonean
active ingredient in many skin lightening
creams.
Clarifying Lemon Ginger Water
1 Cup filtered water
fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp ginger, grated or minced
Bring water to boil, steep ginger
for 3 minutes, strain & add
lemon juice and zest.
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Quinoa with Poached Eggs
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sea salt
2 eggs chilled
baby romaine lettuce
1/2 Avocado diced
1/2 cup Quinoa, prepared
4 asparagus spears
3 heirloom tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
pepper
Turmeric
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Young Skin Curry Soup
2 tsp. unrefined coconut oil
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
2 cups carrots, peeled & sliced into
rounds
1/2 tsp ginger, peeled & grated
1tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk
Directions:
Fill a large, deep non stick skillet with 1 1/2 Inches of
water, vinegar & salt.
While the water heats up, crack the eggs into separate
ramekins & set aside.
Once the Vinegar water has heated up, slowly lower
the ramekins into the water, allowing the eggs to
enter the water. Turn off heat, cover and poach for 5
minutes.
Prepare lettuce leaves in a bowl, add avocado, quinoa,
asparagus, tomatoes and walnuts. Top with eggs and
serve.
Science & Nutrition:
Lemon gives Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Flavonoids,
limonene, and folic acid to provide the body with
antioxidants, antimicrobials, and anti carcinogenic
benefits to protect your skin.
Ginger provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and
improved blood circulation.
Directions:
Heat coconut oil in a large stockpot over medium.
Add onion and sauté until translucent.
Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 more
minutes, add stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer and cook for 35-45 minutes until
carrots are tender, stir in coconut milk, transfer to
food processor or blender, pulse until smooth.
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