Guest guest Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Diet For Natural Beauty Vitamin B Complex B vitamins are vital for clear, luminous skin, youthful looks and for delaying greying of hair. They are essential for healthy skin, hair, and eyes. Studies show that 40 percent of dermatitis sufferers lack B vitamins. B vitamins also counteract stress, which has adverse effects on one's appearance. A deficiency of B complex vitamins can lead to: Greasy hair Dandruff Dry skin Scaly lips Redness and irritation Premature wrinkles Poor hair growth Grey hair Inflamed fissures at the angles of the nose and mouth Natural sources for Vitamin B Complex Whole grain cereals, wheat Pulses Nuts Green leafy vegetables Molasses Meat Liver Brewer's yeast Vitamin C Vitamin C, in conjunction with protein, is necessary for the production of collagen-the glue that holds us and our skin together and circumvents sags or wrinkles. It regulates sebaceous glands to keep skin from drying out; helps prevent facial lines, wrinkles and spider veins; hair tangling or breaking.Vitamin C is essential for the health of the hair, eyes and teeth, resistance to infection, healing of wounds and firm skin tissues. Combined with bioflavinoids, vitamin C Prevents the pigment clumping that the sun turns into age spots Strengthens capillaries to avoid easy bruising or the tiny hemorrhages that become spider veins. Helps the oil-secreting glands function property to keep the skin from drying out. Prevents bleeding of the gums. Natural sources for vitamin C Green vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, green peppers, raw leafy greens, tomatoes Fresh fruits, like lemon, orange and grapefruit, cantaloupe, kiwi, strawberries Potatoes Black currants, blackberries, buckwheat, cherries, and grape are rich sources of flavonoids Toms to be Contd. Check out the new Front Page. www. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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