NUTRITION FOR GLOWING SKIN

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NUTRITION FOR GLOWING SKIN

• Since ancient times, women have sought after a
  variety of ways to retain their beauty. Good
  nutrition is one of the best kept secrets for
  staving off wrinkles and maintaining youthful,
  glowing skin. Your skin cells are continually
  being renewed and need a constant supply of
  nutrients for optimum health. As a result they
  are often the first to show signs of nutritional
  deficiencies. The reduced supply of oxygen,
  vitamins, minerals and protein to skin cells can
  lead to dryness, flaking, and an outbreak of
  spots.

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THE TOP BEAUTY FOODS

• AVOCADO supplies monounsaturated fats, which
  promote plump, youthful skin. It also supplies
  antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and carotenoids
  to help guard against wrinkles.
• BERRIES are an excellent source of vitamin C and
  bioflavonoids that improve collagen formation and
  help keep skin supple
• CARROTS provide carotenoid antioxidants, which
  help to protect the skin against sun damage, and
  are also a good source of silica, which
  strengthens skin, hair and nails.
• FISH provide omega 3 fatty acids that reduces
  skin dryness, improve elasticity, strengthen
  nails and a glossy sheen to hair
• GARLIC dilates tiny blood arteries and boosts
  blood flow to the skin.
• SOYABEAN provides isoflavones that help to keep
  the menopausal skin supple and combat dryness and
  age related wrinkles.
• PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATOES provide oestrogen to
  regulate collagen production in the skin and
  works as an anti ageing food component

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FOODS THAT ARE NATURAL SUNSCREEN FOR THE SKIN

• Skin exposure to harsh UV light of sun has proven
  to have a damaging effect on the texture and
  complexion. Some sun exposure is important for
  Vitamin D but dont expose any area of skin for
  more than 20 mins. A diet rich in the antioxidant
  vitamin C, E and carotenoids found in
  yellow-orange fruit and vegetables such as
  papaya, carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato also
  help to protect against the damaging effect of
  the sun rays.Foods with red pigment called
  carotenoids should also be included in the diet
  which acts as a natural protection against sun.
  Lycopene containing foods are tomatoes,
  grapefruit, guava and watermelons.

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FOODS THAT BALANCE OUT HORMONAL LEVELS FOR
GLOWING SKIN

• A major reason for dry flaky skin or excess
  greasiness and spots is due to imbalanced hormone
  level. Oestrogen, a hormone provides female skin
  with the youthful glow. When Oestrogen levels
  start to decline in females in their mid to late
  40s, so too does collagen, elastin and hyaluronic
  acid the very things that give skin
  elasticity. So include foods containing plant
  hormones known as phyto-oestrogen like soy foods,
  flaxseeds and sesame seeds. Also Indian spice
  Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory actions
  and also helps in balancing female sex hormones.
  Turmeric can be added to curries, soups and
  vegetable gravy preparations.

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ALKALINE DIET FOR SKIN NOURISHMENT

• Our body works hard to maintain a very tight pH
  range of 7.35 to 7.45, which is slightly
  alkaline. With the acidic pH the skin health is
  affected. So for optimal beauty benefits aim to
  eat a balanced diet that consists of 60 to 80
  alkaline foods and only 20 to 40 acid foods. By
  this I mean eating more fruits and green leafy
  vegetables and cutting back on animal proteins
  and processed foods. Aim to eat more alkaline
  forming foods like green tea, tomatoes, berries,
  grapefruit, figs, peppers, nuts like almonds and
  walnuts, beetroot radish, kale, spinach, broccoli.

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FOODS TO AVOID FOR MAINTAINING SKIN GLOW

• Skin spots are linked with following a high
  glycaemic diet that contains significant amounts
  of sugars and refined carbohydrates. Also, avoid
  on high consumption of protein rich foods such as
  meat and dairy products every day.
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