We all know that what we eat ultimately is reflected in how we look.
There are so many articles and broadcasts proclaiming “wonder foods” that sometimes I find all the information too complicated to negotiate.
I am a great believer in making lifestyle choices easy.
Easy means we can maintain the regimes and see the results.
At the beginning of the year I decided to eliminate sugar from my diet… as much as I could without becoming evangelical and bad company.
I ate certain fruits in the morning but I left behind my love of sweets, processed foods and wine in the quest for weight loss and health.
The result was not only did I shed pounds, but also my skin looked so much better and brighter.
Like the addition of sleep, the lack of sugar really, really paid off.
My skin feels less dry and softer in texture… the “happy” lines are still with me of course but overall I noticed a great difference.
I have not been as religious over the summer and can see that my skin is not as good.
Naturally, sugar is banished again… and as much as I miss the bubbles, the delicacy of a soft rosé or a glass of good red, a little vodka with fresh lime now and then does the trick.
What are the natural ingredients to promote healthy skin? What should we be eating on a regular basis?
Eat And Drink More
Water.
Green vegetable juice, the more vegetables the better.
Hot water and fresh lemon, particularly in the morning, but excellent all day long.
Green tea for the anti-oxidants and to alleviate problem skin.
Ginger… lots of fresh ginger… drink it with tea, mix it in with salads… add ginger to juices.
Eat vegetables with colour… go green, go violet, go rouge… don’t skimp, be generous.
Tomatoes, in particular for improved skin… this does not suit those with any form of arthritis.
Agave syrup or honey instead of maple syrup… so much better.
Onions and beetroots for internal balance and gut health.
Berries, lots and lots of berries.
Brazil nuts for selenium, a powerful anti oxident.
Yogurt for good bacteria and balance.
Fish… the right ones with plentiful Omega 3’s.
Changing our diets takes time and patience. Glowing skin does not come without dedication.
What else should we be eating to benefiit our skin?
Beauty… Isn’t she is a complicated subject… xv
