By Zabeth
Enough!
Stop with the expensive skin and hair care products and treatments. Save your money and simply enjoy what you eat. There are many fruits, vegetables, and meats that you can eat and enjoy that will also improve the way you look. Here is a list of just a few:
Strawberries, Apples, and Pineapple
These are natural teeth whiteners. Take it from Catherine Zeta Jones: “…I love to eat an apple after a meal, just to cleanse my teeth – they always look polished afterwards.” If you can’t have an apple, strawberries or pineapple will do. Strawberries contains malic acid which serves as an astringent and can lighten surface stains and remove discoloration from teeth. Berries, packed with vitamin C, also stimulate collagen production and reduce damage from free radicals- the molecules that cause skin to age prematurely. Also try blueberries, oranges and kiwis.
Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe and other melons are great natural diuretics; in other words, they make you want to pee. This is a good thing if you’re suffering from bloating due to PMS or having too many martinis the night before. Melons are also great sources of vitamin A, B, and C.
Tomatoes
Natural sunscreen! Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene. Scientists have found lycopene to offer good protection against sunburn thus preventing signs of aging. This of course does not mean that you should abandon sun blocks altogether in favor of a tomato rich diet but definitely consider adding more of this fruit/vegetable to your rotation. Other sources: watermelons and guava.
Lobster
Does anyone really need another reason to enjoy lobster? Lobster and other shellfish like oysters, clams, and mussels are a key source of protein for healthy hair. Further they contain pantothenic acid (a B Vitamin) that makes hair look silkier and shinier. They also have high concentrations of zinc that will help prevent breakouts as well as other minerals and vitamins like copper and selenium.
Wild Salmon
What’s not to like about salmon? An excellent source of Omega 3s it reduces wrinkles, puffiness and inflammation more effectively than almost any other food. Other good sources of Omega 3s are mackerel and black cod.
Dark Chocolate
I saved the best, and arguably the sexiest, for last. Yes, you can indulge in rich, dark, chocolate with little guilt! Studies have shown dark chocolate to be a wonderful natural stress reliever- and some say an aphrodisiac. High stress often leads one to age faster, so take a time out with some dark chocolate.
As a note- and with the exception of meat- it’s best to eat all of these foods raw or, as close to their natural state as possible; you’ll receive more nutritional benefit that way.
Dine and enjoy!
Other links:
10 Ways to Eat Your Way Gorgeous
Please visit Zabeth at http://thefitcorner.blogspot.com for more healthy tips!
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Thanks Zabeth! I am really looking forward to checking this out!
@Miss Andi K. check out http://www.localharvest.org. They have listings of local farmer’s markets all across the country.
The question is, where to get these organic fruits/veggies. I am always weary of these grocers and upscale markets. You pay an arm and a leg for fresh produce, yet, there really is no guarantee.
I think I need to hit the local farmer’s market. Great post, even though, I love my uber-expensive shampoos and conditioners, they are worth every cent.
I totally agree with these. Also, carrots in raw or juice form really help you to have clean and clear skin. Juicing any number of fruits and veges allows your body to have access to the nutrients faster and more easily. Please be advised that the organic fruits and veges are more nutrient dense than their GE(genetically engineered) counterparts. I could go on and on about this seeing how I love food!