Rachel Mescall Fitzpatrick our in house Nutritional Advisor regularly runs free seminars on Cosmetic Nutrition.

Rachel, in trying to come up with a way to engage young people in nutrition in a fun yet informative way, devised a Cosmetic Nutrition seminar which she delivers to kids, staff and parents.

The seminar involves talking about food and its many uses through using it internally and externally. 

Food can be used as exfoliaters and moisturisers. It's safe, has no ‘bad guys’ and is great for sensitive skin. Simply by using items found in your kitchen cupboard you can have soft, shiny skin!

Foods found in your own kitchen can also be used as natural teeth whiteners!  The following 'recipes' show 3 natural ways to whiten your teeth.

Natural teeth whitening know-how

Bread Soda

1. Mix together a paste of 1 tsp of bread soda, your own toothpaste and water 
   
2. Brush like normal (but only do it once a week to protect the enamel). 
   
3. On the days you are not using this mixture, you can use your regular toothpaste. 
   
4. After you have achieved the whiteness you want, use this recipe once every few months.

Banana Peel

1. Brush your teeth as normal with your toothpaste.
   
2. Take a piece of the inside of the banana peel and gently rub around on your teeth for about 2 minutes. Minerals such as potassium, magnesium and manganese present in the peel absorb into your teeth and whiten them.
   
3. Repeat the banana peel routine twice daily and see your teeth whiten.

Strawberries

1. Brush your teeth as normal with your toothpaste.
   
2. Mash up a ripe strawberry and dip your toothbrush in it. 
   (Optional - add bicarbonate of soda). 
   
3. Rinse thoroughly afterwards, using warm water.
   
4. Repeat weekly.

Smile!