Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Eat Right. Feel Good. Have Great Skin.

Face it, we could all stand to eat a little better. Not only can a healthy diet maintain a healthy weight, it can also maintain healthy skin. Check out these four superfoods that'll give you young, smooth, beautiful skin.


Yogurt and your skin:

Apply yogurt on acne daily. The rich zinc content will help to clear your skin. Plain yogurt also contains lactic acid, a natural skin smoother that makes it an effective facial mask.

Other Benefits:

Certain strains of live active cultures in yogurt can help keep your digestive and immune system healthy. It's also great for maintaining your weight.

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Leafy Greens and your skin:

Leafy green veggies are known for restoring elasticity to the skin. The antioxidant known as lutein found in spinach, Swiss chard and kale help destroy free radicals that damage collagen and leads to wrinkles.

Other Benefits:

Spinach, Swiss chard and kale are packed with magnesium, which can improve your body's response to stress.

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Oranges and your skin:

Oranges are loaded with Vitamin C, which keeps your skin healthy and protects it from damage from environmental factors like ultraviolet rays. Getting the recommended dose of Vitamin C makes our skin capable of healing cuts or wounds.

Other Benefits:

The antioxidants Vitamin C can help lower stress hormones levels, making you feel calmer during stressful times. Plus, a high intake of fruits and veggies can reduce your risk of gaining weight over time.

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Nuts and your skin:

Brazil nuts are wonderful for your skin due to their high content of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and selenium. Theses nuts are also good for the health of your hair and nails.

Other Benefits:

Loaded with unsaturated fats, nuts are heart healthy. A handful a day may improve your cholesterol.


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