or thyroidWelcome to all of the new subscribers!  There are people from all around the world and many in the U.S.

Here in Montreal it's been a very cold winter. Cold means dry. Dry outside and dry inside with the heating on = very dry skin!

What can you do for beautiful, smooth soft skin, even in the winter? Here are a few suggestions:

1. Hydrate. Drink lots of water. You want your cells to be like grapes, not raisins!

Aim for 1/2 ounce water per pound of body weight per day.

2. Essential fatty acids are called essential because your body doesn't produce them and they are essential to your health. You find them in:

Eat more of these healthy fats and take a high quality omega 3 supplement, as it is hard to get enough from food.

3. Dry brush the skin Using an all natural vegetable bristle dry brush is the most effective way to remove dead skin cells and keep pores open. So beneficial to healthy skin, and also reduces acidity allowing the body to eliminate toxins through the pores.

4. Check your thyroid gland. Very dry skin is one of the symptoms of a low thyroid. Even if your blood test is in the normal range it might be in the low end of normal.

5. Check your liver. Most people have a  liver that is congested and can use some help, due to our high stress lifestyles and constant exposure to toxins in our air, food, environment, etc. A consultation with me will quickly determine if your liver or thyroid needs some help.

6. Use a humidifier. If you're heating your home, combat the dryness with a humidifier, especially near your bedroom.

7. Use only natural, perfume free, chemical free, beauty products. Check the ingredients of your skin care products here My favorite body moisturizer is organic, virgin coconut oil. Let it melt in your hands and spread it all over your body, it is inexpensive, absorbs in and smells heavenly!

Bonus Tip:  If your nose gets really dry in the winter and leads to nose bleeds, place a little vitamin E oil or other natural oil inside your nose at bedtime.

Remember that healthy glowing skin starts from the inside out! There is no need to spend a lot of money on expensive creams if you're nourishing your body with healthy foods and following a healthy lifestyle, you will retain a super healthy glow, even in the winter!

I am excited to tell you that the book is now being edited and nearing completion!  The name is...

"High on Health, Low on Sugar,  Easy, healthy, low fat recipes

As promised, you will be the first to know when it is available. My launch date is Monday March 16th, with your next newsletter.  It will be available as an ebook or spiral bound copy for those who live close by. Stay tuned!

“Sweet potato and coconut milk soup. Just the sound of it reminds us of comfort food. Sue-Anne made a delicious version so flavorful I can still taste it weeks later. Smooth, velvety texture, sweet and savoury but nothing too overpowering, with notes of India and Thailand – Sue-Anne’s sweet potato and coconut milk soup is the perfect entrée or a stand-alone lunch. And the best part – full of healthy food choices. Sue-Anne knows what a healthy body needs … and delivers!”    Wanda Malfara