These are Naturals Cove's Top picks for 2012.
Best Food (or Drink) for Healthy, Beautiful Skin
1. Water with lemon
Drinking plenty of water not only ensures that you stay hydrated allowing your skin to stay supple, it also cleanses your liver which is the body's filter for the garbage. Water will ensure that your body as a whole functions more smoothly.
Adding lemon to your water gives the cleansing effects of water an extra boost while helping to prevent disease, dissolving uric acid, and aids in digestion. Drink more than 2 liters per day and you will soon see an improvement in the skin.
Drinking plenty of water not only ensures that you stay hydrated allowing your skin to stay supple, it also cleanses your liver which is the body's filter for the garbage. Water will ensure that your body as a whole functions more smoothly.
Adding lemon to your water gives the cleansing effects of water an extra boost while helping to prevent disease, dissolving uric acid, and aids in digestion. Drink more than 2 liters per day and you will soon see an improvement in the skin.
2. Almonds
Although almonds are packed with all kinds of nutrients, Vitamin E is probably our favorite component for skin health support.
Vitamin E almonds helps to brighten and soften skin and hair - it also helps as an antioxidant to repair damage.
Although almonds are packed with all kinds of nutrients, Vitamin E is probably our favorite component for skin health support.
Vitamin E almonds helps to brighten and soften skin and hair - it also helps as an antioxidant to repair damage.
3. Blueberries
Blueberries are one of the best sources for antioxidants.
Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. Antioxidants help prevent premature aging and fight the damaging effects of free radicals. Blueberries are also high in dietary fiber for all
Blueberries are one of the best sources for antioxidants.
Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. Antioxidants help prevent premature aging and fight the damaging effects of free radicals. Blueberries are also high in dietary fiber for all
Our favorite nutrients in spinach are theantioxidants and lutein helping to reduce free radical damage of the skin and eyes. In addition, spinach supplies Vitamin B,Vitamin C, Vitamin D, potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, and magnesium. With all of its nutrients, increasing your spinach intake will positively impact more than just your skin.
This is a Naturals COVE favorite to add to any smoothie.
5. Wild Salmon
This article from Dr. Weil demonstrates the importance of balance between Omega-3 & Omega-6.
We love salmon because it is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids - which comes with a whole slew of benefits. It is also a good source of Vitamin D and selenium. This means supple skin; a boost of protection from sun exposure; and bone, cardiovascular, over all good health.
Omega-3 fatty acids are supplied primarily through the consumption of fish but can also be found in nuts and seeds. So eat sushi, grill salmon, add flax seed/hemp oil to your smoothie and soon nutrition will shine through in your skin.This article from Dr. Weil demonstrates the importance of balance between Omega-3 & Omega-6.
5. Guava
Guava is an excellent source of the best antioxidant for skin, Lycopene. Lycopene and other carotenoids seek and destroy free radicals while blocking visible and UV light. This does NOT mean that a diet high in lycopene suggests that sunscreen is unnecessary.
Other lycopene properties include bone health support while reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Most pink fruits contain lycopene so pick your favorite and go wild: pink grapefruit, tomatoes (cooked), watermelon, guava, etc.
Read more about lycopene here.
Guava is an excellent source of the best antioxidant for skin, Lycopene. Lycopene and other carotenoids seek and destroy free radicals while blocking visible and UV light. This does NOT mean that a diet high in lycopene suggests that sunscreen is unnecessary.
Other lycopene properties include bone health support while reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Most pink fruits contain lycopene so pick your favorite and go wild: pink grapefruit, tomatoes (cooked), watermelon, guava, etc.
Read more about lycopene here.
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6. Greek Yogurt
Calcium, protein, and probiotic rich - greek yogurt is low in sugar and fuels your body's production of good bacteria to improve digestive health and reduce inflammation. Proper digestion can alleviate skin problems such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema.
A half cup for Greek yogurt contains up to 23 grams of protein. Protein is a building block of your skin (and body) and can help with the skin repair and production of collagen for younger skin.
Substitute it in baking for oil or eggs.
Calcium, protein, and probiotic rich - greek yogurt is low in sugar and fuels your body's production of good bacteria to improve digestive health and reduce inflammation. Proper digestion can alleviate skin problems such as psoriasis, acne, and eczema.
A half cup for Greek yogurt contains up to 23 grams of protein. Protein is a building block of your skin (and body) and can help with the skin repair and production of collagen for younger skin.
Substitute it in baking for oil or eggs.
Conclusion:
You can "run" but you cannot hide. It's less about what you're eating and more about what you are NOT eating. In case you forget, your diet shows up in your skin and on your hips to remind you.
Show your skin love and give it the nutritional support it deserves. Avoid processed foods (entirely!) and eat nutrient rich foods like those listed above. There are simple ways to add all of these foods to your diet - even in a simple morning shake. Shine on!
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You can "run" but you cannot hide. It's less about what you're eating and more about what you are NOT eating. In case you forget, your diet shows up in your skin and on your hips to remind you.
Show your skin love and give it the nutritional support it deserves. Avoid processed foods (entirely!) and eat nutrient rich foods like those listed above. There are simple ways to add all of these foods to your diet - even in a simple morning shake. Shine on!
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