Hate your smile? Can't use whitening products due to sensitive teeth? Read on

 

Dear Readers,

Do you look at your pics on FB  and wonder if an Instagram filter can brighten your smile? Do you shy away from whitening products like strips or toothpastes because their harsh chemical will further weaken your enamel and make your sensitive teeth hurt?

My teeth are sensitive on and off, sometimes they are fine, but at others they get very sensitive and I start using Sensodyne again. Although I'd love to whiten my teeth using whitening strips I know my enamel is not strong, it would hurt too much, take a long time sitting there waiting or it to painfully lift the stains from my teeth and damage  my tooth enamel in the process.. 

I found out that I am not alone in my teeth troubles...


What the market research shows/ what you say?

 YOU ARE NOT ALONE !

• 83% of people in Saudi Arabia have sensitive teeth

o   Of which, it impacts 65% of people's eating habits and diet (read avoiding ice cream or sweets or coffee till it cools  down a bit)

o   36% claim it impacts their happiness

o   24% say it impacts their lifestyle in general

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• Men are more likely to untag themselves from a photograph on Facebook due to not liking how their teeth look

•   79% of people in KSA are worried at some level about how their teeth look
• Nearly 40% don’t smile or show their teeth when taking photographs

• 66% of people would like whiter teeth and are actively looking for a solution
• 60% of people feel guilty about not doing enough for their teeth

• 55% of people worry about how abrasive whitening products can be on their teeth
• Nearly 40% of people spend less than three minutes on their daily grooming routine

•  64% of people want to have healthy white teeth to boost their confidence, whilst
•  41% also cited the desire to look professional

   So I am very excited to finally have a solution to our teeth problems in Sensodyne's newest and first whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth Sensodyne TRUE WHITE!

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What's new?

• First whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth endorsed by dentists
• 10x less abrasive than many everyday whitening toothpastes
• Breakthrough in whitening for sensitive teeth

What it claims to do?

• Sensitivity relief in an ultra-low abrasion formulation
• Specialist whitening for sensitive teeth 
  
• Clinically proven to be as gentle on dentine as brushing with water
•  More than 10x less abrasive than most whitening toothpastes
• With twice daily brushing, leaves a protective shield to help prevent new stains forming
• True innovation - sensitivity relief and whiter teeth, with ultra-low abrasion 

   
  

   What the experts say?

  Dr Aziz a reknowned dentist says:
  
  

  “In my opinion, this is the right choice for patients suffering from Sensitivity who also want to whiten their teeth.”

  
  

  برأيي، استخدام معجون الأسنان الحسّاسة ترو وايت أكثر لطفاً وأماناً للمرضى الذين يعانون من حساسية الأسنان وفي الوقت نفسه، يريدون تبييض أسنانهم.  

   
  
  For more information about Sensodyne True White be sure to check out the Sensodyne Youtube and Facebook page.

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Blogged: Nisha’s Flagship Store now open In Andalus Mall Jeddah

NL Nisha's flagship store in Andalus Mall Jeddah

Dear Readers,

I would like to share with a you a quick review of Nisha’s flagship store which has recently opened its doors in Andalus Mall, (first floor next to the pharmacy).

Nisha also (known as Nishat Linen in some countries) is an international textile manufacturer/retailer with numerous branches in Dubai, Canada, U.K and Qatar.

The company is targeting expat customers who would like to shop their native Eastern designs in Jeddah, and Saudi customers with its Western inspired outfits.

Pros:  Bargain price leggings, pallazo pants, animal print trousers,  ethnic style tunics/kaftans,  scarves, and  hair accessories, and rings.

Interesting printed Indian silk fabric, formal ready-to-wear limited collection.

I love these cotton/linen scarves great for when you want to travel.
 

Cons:- I think there are too many items on display, and some of the items are  over-priced for what it is, but with after deducting their seasonal discount they may end up being reasonable.

I hope that Nisha brings their signature bed-linen collection which is popular in Dubai to Jeddah in the future.

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Super Vitamin Drink: Apple Beetroot Carrot Juice Recipe

Dear  Foodies Readers,

My juice obsession continues! After all how can you not turn into a bit of a juice addict??

There are SOOO many benefits(outlined later). Personally, I'm hooked because of the noticeably brighter glowing complexion, more energy for my workouts, and detoxification health benefits!  

You start craving the refreshed feeling you get after drinking these vitamin and antioxidant rich drinks- its hard to describe unless you've experienced it for yourself. What's more you get quite a few of your 5 a day fruits and veggies in one go. 

If you are a morning person have this or the green juice for breakfast kickstart your day.  My family refers to this simply as red juice or beet juice due to its bright red colour- you could call it ABC juice if you are in to acronyms. :)

This juice is best made with a juicer.

For those of you without a juicer I will posting modified blender recipe soon- but it will be for a beet smoothie. 

So without further ado, here's the recipe: 

Apple Beetroot Carrot Ginger Juice Recipe

Serving size:1 small glass

Ingredients

1 red apple cored and quartered

1 beetroot peeled and halved

1 carrot lightly peeled if necessary and halved

1 inch ginger peeled (optional) I like the kick the ginger adds, if you don't you can leave it out.

Method:

1.Place ingredients one by one in juicer, and Juice away.

2.Serve with ice. Drink immediately!

Easy, healthy and tasty what more can you want?

Personally, I like the taste of red juice more than the green juice, and as my family and friends have noted I'm partial to red food and red objects..that might have something to do with it and I'm a fan of beets whereas not a great fan of spinach. 

Beets are the sweetest of all the veggies as in their sugar content is the highest which makes it a rather pleasantly sweet tasting juice. Beets are also are chock full of other goodness see below.

Benefits of beet juice

• Helps treat acne and other skin problems caused by inflammation and toxins.
• Increases stamina if consumed before a workout

• Beets contain betalain which is a  powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, fungicidal and aid in detoxification. 

• Cooked  or fermented beet (like pickled beet), contain a lower amount of healthful nutrients for blood pressure benefits will decrease. By juicing, you are going to get 100% of the phytonutrients (plant chemicals).

• Lowers blood pressure

• Good source of nitrates, folate, vitamin A, C,  fiber and manganese

• Relieves constipation

• Research that indicates that betalain may help fight cancer.

• Beets contain oxalic acid which dissolves inorganic(bad) calcium deposits in the body which  cause heart-disease, a narrowing of the arteries and arthritis.

Warning:If you have never eaten beets before try a small amount to ensure you are not allergic to them.

For additional information on the benefits of beet juice:

http://www.doctoroz.com/article/benefits-beet-juice

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/truth-about-beetroot-juice

http://www.thebestofrawfood.com/benefits-of-beet-juice.html

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Easy Way to Lose Weight and Get Healthy: Super Detox Green Juice

Dear Readers,

Today I would like you to be a part of my healthy lifestyle journey by sharing with you my first ever healthy recipe.Using this super detoc green juice I lost 1 pound in just 3 days, and 2 in a week! In the past I've shared recipes of my baking adventures as I have a bit of sweet tooth, I loved to bake and gorge on desserts much like a Cookie Monster- I kid you not. 

But this year after seeing myself in photos from our holiday in Dubai, I had the painful realisation that all my jeans/tops didn't conspiratorially shrink in the wash.  

Nope- I'd gained weight. 

I was appalled at the saddlebags, pouch, and bat wings that seemed to make a trolling appearance in every pic. (Incidentally, my analogue weighing machine was kind enough to lie to me..its quite old..and weighing myself on a shiny new electronic one gave me a nasty shock.  

That led to the discovery of the Jillian Michael's  30 day shred which did absolute wonders for both weight loss and overall fitness level. In order to maintain my new weight (and maybe lose an extra few lbs), I started doing a lot of research on nutrition, food deficiencies and much more.

I have struggled with staying healthy, feeling bad about not doing enough or being as motivated to stick to a program to see results. 

Sometimes I blamed hormones for my sugar cravings, or social occasions such as Eid, where healthy food is scarce. I know some friends who say that its their genetics, their mom was the same after she had kids. 

Other times I find it too difficult or expensive to follow fancy diets with hard to source ingredients or ones that leave a substantial dent in your wallet. 

The truth is you can lose weight (with exercise more on that in other posts) and healthy diet which is easy delicious and healthy without breaking the bank. There is no need to waste time feeling guilty.I  I will tell you the things I wish I had known earlier. 

I will tell you exactly what to and how to do it.  

All the recipes  that I post have been tried and  tested and tweaked by myself and contain ingredients that are easily available. 

Similarly, there is no need to go out and buy fancy equipment, if you have juicer already great,  if not, a blender will do just fine. You don't need to be a Masterchef, or spend hours slaving in the kitchen to make my recipes.

Today I am going to share one of my recipes that helped me lose 1 pound in only 3 days. It also reduced the size of my belly bulge by a whole inch by getting rid of the stubborn belly bloating.

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Green Juice Recipe- No juicer necessary

Preparation Time 10 mins

Serving Size 1

Ingredients 

1 cup of water 
half cup of ice cubes

1.5 cups spinach (washed) You cut it into 2 inch strips to make it easier to blend

2 green apples cored

1 cucumber peeled

a handful of parsley washed

a handful of mint washed

1 inch piece of ginger peeled

Juice of 1 lemon

*Optional 1 TBSP ground flaxseed powder, 1 Tablespoon almond powder

Method: 

1. Place all items in blender in the order above, ( the important thing being water is poured in first in order get things moving). 
2. Blend until it forms a green smoothie like mixture.
3.  If you like your juice with pulp pour into glasses and  stir and drink slowly swishing it around your mouth to activate digestive enzymes and really absorb the nutrient value from  the green goodness.
4.  --However if you like it smooth strain through a fine sieve, press the pulp with spoon to get the maximum juice out of it.

*Optional  Add a tablespoon of ground flax seed and ground almonds to add some protein power and nutty flavour to the green juice.

Consume immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. 
Drink on an empty stomach for best results.

I personally like it with pulp as I don't want to lose the benefit of all that fibre in the pulp which can help you stay regular and also give you a feeling fullness which helps you fight those midnight hunger pangs. 

Fibre also absorbs fat in your diet flushing it clean away from your system.

If you are using this as an aid to weight loss then I suggest drinking the green juice with pulp and as a meal replacement. 

• Breakfast was PB sandwich (brown bread)   and my cant live without glass of buttermilk/laban/Activia.

• Lunch was salad with a side of  plant based protein (lentils, beans) and rice. (I'm avoiding animal based protein as I know I will be overdosing on it during Eid.)

• I replaced my dinner with green juice for three days, with some yoghurt with ground flaxseed and ground almonds to add some protein power. Ensure that you drink 8-10 glasses of water during the day

• I lost  a pound in 3 days, I felt 'lighter' and it had a cooling, refreshing effect on me.

• After 3 days were over I continued using the green juice it as supplement to my diet rather than as a meal replacement. 

Benefits of Green Juice  

• It helps you get 4 of your 5 a day of fruits and veggies nutritional requirement
• At around 200 calories it is a pretty good meal replacement for those on a calorie restricted diet for weight loss, you can add more protein to the meal to suit your daily calorie requirement and it is proven to aid weight loss
• Excellent source of Vit K, Potassium, iron and Vit C,  the nutrients will leave your body more energised, more PH balanced and more healthy.
• Excellent source of phytochemical leaving you more boosts your immune system 
• Brighter  clearer and healthier looking skin- now who doesn't want that?

Be sure to give it a try and let me know how it goes ...

Misha 'Go Green' iCan