Beauty from within
Using natural and pure beauty products is only one side of the card. Of the winning card that is! The other side is what we eat. No one can expect to have flawless skin while having sugary coated ‘treats’ or fast-food chemical bombs such as msg, trans fats, artificial flavourings, processed table salt and glyphosate-rich vegetables and meats. To name just a few.
For a naturally glowing skin from within, you can do a few simple things such as:
* drink plenty of pure, filtered water
* eat as many fresh, organic or bio-dynamic, vegetables and fruits as possible. Vitamin C, abundant in tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, citrus fruits and parsley, aids in collagen formation. Brightly coloured red and orange vegetables such as carrots, peppers, pumpkins and tomatoes, are loaded with beta-carotene which helps protect your skin from sun damage. The green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and silverbeets, contain vitamin A which has anti-aging activity.
* flavour and garnish your meals with antioxidant powerhouses such as herbs and spices, particularly turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, parsley, garlic, onion, chilli, as well as berries, lemon juice and nuts. Curcuminoids found in turmeric protect cells from oxidative stress
* get enough quality omega-3 fats. They keep skin cells strong and full of moisture, which can help to decrease the appearance of fine lines
* enjoy a couple of spoons of raw, virgin coconut oil every day. It protects skin from the aging effects of free radicals. Mix a tablespoon of coconut oil with a tablespoon of raw cocoa powder for a healthy treat.
* eat plenty of naturally fermented foods, including vegetables and dairy
* drink organic green tea, rooibos, herbal and spiced tea
* get enough sleep
* polyphenols such as resveratrol in grapes, cranberries, blueberries and peanuts, help to reverse some DNA damage in the body and skin cells
* avoid drinking alcohol and soft drinks
* stay away from any sugar and limit your grains intake
* exercise regularly
As a general rule, include plenty of raw, whole foods in your diet and steer away from toxin loaded foods.
Enjoy life and be beautiful!
