FOOD
Aloe Vera 101
This superfood is not only great on your skin but as a refreshing drink, salsa and even mouthwash!
FOOD
Aloe Vera 101
This superfood is not only great on your skin but as a refreshing drink, salsa and even mouthwash!
Ingredients
Aloe Refresher
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
- 4 cups water
- 1 lemon
- Honey
Aloe Salsa
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tortilla chips to serve
Aloe & Yogurt Ice Cubes to Soothe Sunburns
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
Aloe Mouthwash
- 2 tablespoons aloe gel
- 2 cups distilled water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Peppermint oil
- Tea tree oil
Steps
Aloe Refresher
- Blend all ingredients.
- Chill or serve with ice.
Aloe Salsa
- In a processor, combine tomatoes, aloe gel, and garlic.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
Aloe & Yogurt Ice Cubes to Soothe Sunburns
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Transfer to an ice cube tray and freeze.
- Use one cube at a time to massage over skin rashes or sun burns.
Aloe Mouthwash
- Blend all ingredients.
- Store in a bottle and use as a mouthwash.