Pancake : A healthy snack

The boyfriend and I both LOVE pancakes.

But, I never eat pancakes.

Why?

Because they’re usually packed with refined carbs, sugar, and feel more like a treat than a healthy breakfast. Usually if I’m at a restaurant and I order pancakes for breakfast, I’m hungry just a couple hours after I’ve eaten thanks to that carb high and crash (which happens after you’ve eaten refined/white flour carbs or sugar).

So, for a while now, I’ve been searching for a healthy pancake recipe that TASTES like a treat, but is actually good for you.

And finally, I’ve created one!

These pancakes are light, fluffy, perfectly chewy, slightly sweet, and so good for you! They are made with oat flour and sprouted wheat flour, which keeps you full much longer than white flour thanks to their fiber and protein. There’s very little sugar added per pancake (only 1 tbsp honey for the whole recipe), but they are still slightly sweet. And the texture is absolutely perfect. It’s kind of like eating a bowl of oatmeal in the form of a pancake.

I like serving these with a little bit of stewed pears on top: which are literally just chopped up pears with the skin on, simmered with a couple tbsp water and a sprinkle of cinnamon in a small pot until they are soft and the sugars have caramelized (about 5-10 min).

Layla LOVED these pancakes, and the boyfriend did too! And he is picky about his pancakes.

To make these gluten free, just use gluten free oat flour. You can also make these vegan by using flax eggs instead of regular eggs! To make a flax egg, add 1 tbsp ground flaxseed to 2.5 tbsp water in a small bowl, let sit for 5 min and then add to your recipe like you would a regular egg. ou can use flax eggs as a 1:1 replacement for regular eggs.

And while these pancakes taste great with the stewed pears on top…

You can also enjoy them plain, with nut butter on top, with fresh berries, or just about any topping you like! With only 140 calories, 3g Fiber and 5g protein per pancake, this is a breakfast you can feel great about eating!

KOJIE SAN KOJIC SOAP REVIEW – HONEST AND NO BS

For the love of AMW readers, I gave the No. 1 Kojic Acid Soap a try for almost a month and I'm ready to share my experience.

It was a timing when I recently had allergies on my arm and I was left with dark spots that doesn't seem to go away (as of speaking, it has already been there for 1 month and I haven't used any medication)! It was embarrassing on my part since 90% of my job, I get to meet with people. Sadly, most of the time, I tend to see their eyes wander on my arm and probably wonder if what I have on my arm is infectious or not. So, I always choose to wear long-sleeved tops or dresses just to "cover up". Unfortunately, the weather gets hotter by the day and wearing long-sleeved outfit isn't practical anymore. I knew I had to do something!

It was great timing that a lot of my readers emailed me and asked about Kojie San Kojic Acid Soap. I knew it will be difficult for me to share how "it can effectively whiten my skin" since my skin is quite fair to begin with! So what I did was, I used the soap like regular soap whenever I shower and take a bit more time to leave the product on my dark spots caused by food allergies. (Note: If you have skin allergies, please do a patch test first!)

Note: The dark spots are healed spots, do not apply whitening soap directly on fresh wounds!

Kojie San Kojic Acid Soap Says ---
High-grade Kojic Acid prevents melanin production for lighter, clearer skin.
Effectively diminishes dark spots, freckles, acne, plus stretch marks and unevenness.

The 135g bar is colored orange and has this faint citrus scent that does not linger for long.  It may not have hydrating effect like most moisturizing soap but it does not dry out my dry skin!  All I need to do is to follow up with my favorite body lotion or oil immediately after shower to keep my skin soft and supple.

Kojie San Kojic Acid Soap is quite sturdy and doesn't melt quickly! In almost a month's usage, I still have half the size of the soap left on my shower and it sits prettily on my soap dish even with the extreme temperature inside the bathroom.

Before and After Photo

Photo was taken 2 weeks after constant usage. I am very happy to report that some of the red spots fade away and some are almost invisible! I know the result is not drastic but I'm still happy to see how Kojie San Kojic Acid Soap effectively lightened red and dark spots. I am now more confident in facing my clients without having to hide under clothing!

Overall, I am very happy with the result, I will keep on using this until I see the spots to completely go away and of course, it doesn't hurt if the soap helps even out my skin for the rest of my body!

Goree Soap and Goree Day and Night Whitening Cream Review

Hey guys!

This review is gonna be long!

By using Kojie San soap, Eskinol+Dalacin C, and Pond’s Detox everyday, I maintained a pimple free face.

One time, we had to render overtime at my workplace. We were at it until 4 in the morning. I got home at about 5 and took a shower before tucking myself to sleep. I woke up at about noon and saw the horrifying pimples all over my face.

(Excuse the face!)

For about a week, I stuck with Kojie san and Eskinol+Dalacin C, but I honestly couldn’t see any change. That’s when I came across something.

I often read reviews of skin care products and one fine day, I came across a post in Facebook. I read all the reviews about it and it’s so believable that I just had to order online.

PROFILE:

Name: Goree Whitening Soap and Goree Day and Night Whitening Cream

Price: I got the soap for 250 pesos and the cream for 450 pesos

Claims:

Goree whitening soap is a combination of synthetic and organic ingredients. It is the best skin lightener with optimal skin penetrating base.

Benefits: Goree White Radiance Whitening Soap whitens your skin. Vitamin B3 provides cellular energy for skin to enhance skin’s renewal process.

Actually, the two products I got have the same description at the sides (as seen on photos) with just the name that’s different.

When I opened the box of the cream I also got this but I don’t know how to read it so I just took a photo. It’s printed back to back.

What I like:

-I love the smell of the soap. It’s so feminine.

-After about 2 weeks of using these, I got real improvements on my pimples. Here is a photo:

I was in awe of this product. I even vowed to make a bulk order.

What I don’t like:

Since I noticed a drastic change on my pimples, I went on to use it for about 5 weeks. On my 6th week, I noticed that my body,specifically my neck, is so itchy. I didn’t think that it was the effect of the soap and cream and so I still continued using it.

7th week, my itchy neck has rashes already and my face was bulging. The bumps are so small and so so so itchy that I had to go to the doctor. I was told to stop using the soap and cream and I was given a prescription for anti-histamine and an itch cream.

REVIEW: Shiseido Hadasui Face and Body Lotion

Shiseido Hadasui Face and Body Lotion (Pink)

What is this Product? (What it claims)
The Shiseido Hadasui Face and Body Lotion (Pink) belongs to Shiseido's Hadasui Range.
Hada-sui is made of 100% natural water of Mount Fuji; which is filled with minerals that can replenish hydration and maintain pH balance for your skin. Formulated with fruit essence, xylitol and amino acids.

Slightly acidic, fragrance-free, color-free, alcohol-free, hypoallergenic formulation.

Pink Hadasui: highly moisture, perfect for dry skin
Blue Hadasui: suitable for oily skin
White Hadasui: gel type, whitening effect, suitable for all skin type
Green Hadasui: for male, suitable for all skin type

Shiseido Hadasui Face and Body Lotion (Pink)

 Directions of Use

From their website, it demonstrated many ways to use the product.
1) Toner: after your facial cleansing, or before and after makeup to soften and moisturize your face
2) Make Up Set: Use over foundation or BB cream to hydrate and give skin a glow
3) Body lotion: after shower or bath to hydrate your skin
4) Hair lotion: to protect hair before dryer

Main Ingredients
butylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, peg-30, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract, triethylhexanoin, glycerin, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, water, citric acid, sodium citrate, phenoxyethanol, sodium metaphosphate, paraben

Price:
¥ 720 (tax included ~ $8 CAD)

Shiseido Hadasui Face and Body Lotion (Pink)

Shiseido Hadasui Face and Body Lotion (Pink)

Review:

When I purchase the Hanasui during my Tokyo 2013 trip, I was just trying to stock up on Japanese  toners that are affordable. It was when I started to research the product then I realized more benefits.

There are two sizes for the product: 240ml is in a spray dispenser both while the 400ml is a cap bottle like pictured above. I purposely bought the bigger size because 1) I have spray bottles at home that I can pour into to use 2) I think it's a better value for the bigger bottle.

Although it's a multi-purpose product, I solely use it as a facial toner/lotion. I find it very refreshing and light. I use about 3-5 sprays directly to my face and neck prior to serums and moisturizers. There are no alcohol so it's not drying at all. It's not the most moisturizing facial toner/lotion I have however I think it's much better than just mineral water by itself due to all the beauty ingredients added such as fruit extracts and amino acids.

Overall I think it does its job well. It doesn't promote lasting results but can immediately refresh and provide moisture to the face. I don't think I will repurchase this product though.

Overall: ♥♥♥

Product: 3/5 ♥
Packaging: 5/5 ♥
Price: 5/5 ♥