Total Pageviews

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Your best accessory...Your SKIN

Make a promise to yourself to look & feel beautiful! Your skin is your best accessory to keep it nourished and rejuvenated from the inside out! Having healthy skin year-round begins with the foods you eat and drink. To get skin that you will be confident to show off , devote some time each day to getting the necessary nutrients to stay hydrated and fight the signs of aging.

 
Sip green tea daily. This beverage contains polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory properties that protect and benefit the skin’s overall health. Enjoy one or two cups per day (try switching from coffee to green tea).

 
Nourish your skin. Eating healthy foods can protect, repair, and slow the aging process. 


Such foods as yellow vegetables & fruits for Vitamin A gives you soft supple skin. Broccoli, bell peppers, citrus fruits, kiwi, strawberries, cabbage, dark-green leafy vegetables have high amounts of Vitamin C assists in collagen production, giving skin strength and elasticity. Almonds, avocados, peanuts, nuts, seeds, olives, asparagus, wheat germ, soybean are great for Vitamin E which Helps counter the effects of sun damage, smoking exposure, and pollution. Also Improves skin texture and helps prevent wrinkles.


Drink plenty of water.  No one can dispute the role of good hydration in keeping your skin looking healthy, young, and radiant. Experts agree that when the hydration comes from pure, clean water—NOT soda and fruit drinks—the skin cells rejoice! Aim for six to eight glasses every day.


Limit alcohol.  Sorry ;(


Avoid simple carbohydrates.  Foods such as cookies, pies, cakes, candies, and pastries can increase acne breakouts due to insulin spikes.

No comments:

Post a Comment