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Beauty Food
By xx.Amina.xx
June 10, 2008

For Optimal Skin Health...
We all know just how important it is to eat the right foods and plenty of them. So, here are a few for the shopping trolley! We welcome your feedback so let us know how they worked for you and please on your beauty secrets, here

A-Z Beauty Foods

>Apple Cider Vinegar
With amazing healing properties apple cider works wonders for a glowing complexion & at keeping the skin supple. It also works to break down fat, helping food digest properly. ACV is made from crushed apples & allowed to mature in wooden barrels which boosts its natural fermentation. It has a shelf life of 3-5 years. For best results it is suggested that one should consume the following ACV drink 3 times daily. As ACV works to draw toxins from the body acting as a sponge, it is recommended that you dilute it with water or juice & that you do not ingest it by the spoonful, this could cause you some discomfort. Try the following recipe: 1-2 teaspoons of organic apple cider vinegar with 1-2 teaspoons of raw organic honey mixed in a glass of distilled water. Honey has proven bio-active properties & contains vitamins & enzymes to aid digestion & metabolism.

>Carrots
Helping to maintain the outer layer of the skin, carrots are beneficial to prevent premature aging.

>Citrus Fruits
High in Vitamin C and anti-oxidants, citrus fruit works to hold the skin cells together by forming collagen. Collagen cannot be added to the skin topically, which is why fruits are such an important part of the daily diet. But be warned, consuming too much vitamin C can lead to breakouts, so watch your intake an remember, a bit of everything is only good in moderation.

>Cod Liver Oil
Cod liver oil supplies you with essential fats (omega-3) and Vitamin D and A essential for skin rejuvenation. A teaspoon a day will do wonders to your skin, hair and general health.

>Cranberries
Cranberries are packed with nutrients like antioxidants and other natural compounds, such as Vitamin Es. Cranberry also contains resveratrol, which is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. They also work to keep the urinary tract lining healthy. 

>Garlic
Helps combat wrinkles and restores tissue.

>Lacto-fermented Products
Lacto-fermented products such as yoghurt, fish sauce, sauerkraut and miso, are highly beneficial for your digestive tract. The old saying 'Beauty comes from within' sure rings true as good looking skin is a reflection of what you eat. Take a good look at what you put in your tummy before you blame that new moisturiser! 

>Sweet Potatoes
Vitamin A is known to be a remarkable anti-wrinkling agent. Sweet potatoes are full of this important vitamin and the pleasing results is clearer, smoother skin.

>Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

>Wheat Germ
Want to get rid of pimples quickly and efficiently? Then make sure to include two or three tablespoons a day in your diet, add it to your cereal or yogurt. In beauty, skincare and aromatherapy, wheatgerm massage blends assist in promoting circulation and formation of new cells to improve appearance of skin, and to help repair sun damage to the skin.

>Vegetables
Try to include one serving of raw, leafy greens in your 5+ servings of vegetables daily.

>Fats
Salad dressing, cooking oil, butter, and mayonnaise should be limited to two servings a day. But, do not go to the extreme and remove all fats as we need essential fatty acids to maintain optimal health. If it is skin health you are concerned about then remember that a nice health layer of plump skin looks healthier IS healthier and ages gracefully!

>Water
6-8 glasses daily is recommended, don't be excessive and over do it. Just keep it healthy!

 

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