FOODS FOR FABULOUS SKIN

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Foods For Fabulous Skin

 

ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Offers Tips on How to Feed Your Skin

You are what you eat, according to the National Center for Health

Statistics. Lack of proper nutrition contributed to the 33.8 million

Americans making regular visits to a dermatologist's office last

year. Selecting the right foods can help clear up complexions, add

luster to locks and aid with anti-aging, says Ntombi Dix of

ChicagoHealers.com. A Certified Raw Foods Instructor, Ntombi says you

can save money by stocking up on beauty boosters at the grocery store

instead of the beauty counter this season, so you can get beautiful

from the inside out.

 

" Eating the right fruits and vegetables helps diminish wrinkles,

clear up skin conditions such as acne or just perk up a dull

complexion, " says Dix. " Switching to healthier choices will make a

big difference both internally and externally. "

Forget expensive cosmetics and creams and raid the fridge instead.

Here is a recipe for getting gorgeous naturally:

 

Puffy Eyes

 

 

What to eat: Bananas and citrus fruits maintain balance of fluids,

while circulation boosters such as cayenne pepper can aid in

lymphatic drainage around the eyes.

 

What to avoid: The obvious no-no, salt, zaps water out of the

eyeballs, ditto for alcohol and baked goods.

Thin Hair

 

 

What to eat: Dark greens, avocado, coconut oil and olive oil help

hair grow long and lustrous, while proteins from nuts and beans are

critical for growth.

 

What to avoid: Avoid high doses of vitamin A if hair is thinning.

Acne

 

 

What to eat: Bright and colorful banish blemishes, such as red or

orange fruits and vegetables containing beta-carotene.

 

What to avoid: Steer clear of iodine-rich salt, shrimp and seaweed

which stimulate oil glands, or refined sugars.

Wrinkles

 

 

What to eat: Cucumber juice or green leafy vegetable juices with

cucumber and olive oil added assist in preventing signs of aging.

 

What to avoid: Avoid overdosing on iron, too much is shown to

contribute to wrinkles.

Rosacea

 

 

What to eat: Manage this skin condition by eating fish, cucumbers and

licorice, all have a calming effect.

 

What to avoid: Cut out alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods that may

make skin swell.

Dull Skin

 

 

What to eat: Green and orange veggies will increase vitamin A levels

making skin cells shed faster for a radiant, bright complexion.

 

What to avoid: Spices, garlic and onions in extreme doses may

interfere with nutrient absorption, making skin sallow.

In order to see results, people should strive for five servings of

vegetables and three servings of fruit each day.

 

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Blissed be, Annie