Beauty awaits you. Not at the make-up counter. Not at the
day spa. Not at the plastic surgeon. It awaits you… in your
kitchen.
Your best skin care secrets can come from your diet secrets.
After all, you are what you eat. So, in the words of
Italian mothers everywhere… Mangia!
When it comes to eating for beauty, the rule is: the fresher,
the better. Avoid processed foods whenever possible. The
fresher your foods, the more nutrient packed. Keep that in
mind when planning and preparing meals. Shop like the
Europeans. Buy what you need for a few days, not an entire
week. Cook things healthfully, eat from all food groups
and vary your diet.
Eat your veggies.
Fresh vegetables, when available, are preferable to canned
or frozen. Raw produce has a greater concentration of
vitamins and minerals. Less time at the stove, that‘s
attractive.
All vegetables are beneficial. So, if canned is all you’ve
got it’ll do. But remember to hit the market tomorrow.
Green leafy vegetables are high in beta-carotene which is
essential for healthy hair, eyes and skin. Sprouts prevent
wrinkles and age spots. Include some on your dinner menu
tonight.
Fresh fruit are great for you any time of day.
Sweeten up your breakfast, indulge in a fruity mid-day
snack, have a healthy dessert. Cantaloupe is high in
vitamins A and C, which promotes healing and controls
oil on skin and scalp. Tomatoes (yes, they are a fruit)
are packed with A (wrinkle and pimple fighter) and
beta-carotene. Citrus fruits provide great doses of
vitamin C.
Again, fresh is best. What a sweetly indulgent way to take
care of yourself!
Proteins are building blocks.
Turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, lean beef and soy all provide
protein and B vitamins which support hair and nail health,
and youthful skin. Prepared healthfully, they’ll satisfy
your appetite and your form. Fish, like salmon and sardines,
are full of protein and Omega 3 which promotes glowing skin.
Drink water.
Lots of water. It purifies you all the way down to your
cells, and speeds the regeneration of damaged tissue.
So, even if you aren’t at your best now, you soon can be.
Health and happiness equal beauty.
When you eat goof foods, you're nurturing your body.
When you’re nurtured, you feel good. When you feel good,
you smile. When you smile, you look good. So eat and
enjoy your way to a healthier, happier, prettier you.
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Allison Saunders is a MAC qualified Make-up Artist and the
author of an amazing new course, "Hollywood Makeup Secrets"
a step-by-step simple video system for maximizing your inner
and outer beauty potential. You can learn more about Allison, and subscribe to her free newsletter by visiting:
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