Archive for the ‘Food @ Skin’ Category

Foods that can fight skin cancer

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The most common form of skin cancer affects our base cell and squamous cell. But they can be prevented if we lead a healthy life style and eat right foods.
To eschew skin cancer you should make a habit of eating the following food stuffs.

1. Eat food containing antioxidants like leafy green vegetables, cooked tomatoes, fruits and fatty fish.
2. Take fatty acids in the form of fish oil supplement.
3. Avoid stuffs like white bread, white rice refined sugar products to keep your blood sugar levels normal.
4. Avoid red meats, butter and cheese. They are saturated fats and can be very harmful.
5. Consume fish or chicken, olive oil and low fat cheese.
6. Exposure to sun for a while is must. Sun rays contain vitamin D3. It prevents the occurrence and spreading of cancer.
7. Daily exercise is a must for everyone. They improve our immune system.
8. Drink plenty of water and sleep well.

What is the best food for skin?

Monday, March 28th, 2011

There are certain types of food that tends to keep our skin healthy & glowing. Some of these are:

Water: Often we neglect it. Eight-ten glasses of water is mandatory in a day. Make a habit of drinking water to get glowing skin.

Green tea: They work as an anti-oxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent. Helps to fight bacteria and prevent skin aging.

Low fat yogurt: They are actually low fat dairy product and possesses vitamin A. They make your skin glow.

Berries: Berries like plums, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are antioxidant agent. Their consumption ensures the youthfulness of your skin.

Almonds: Vitamin E helps to moisturize your skin. They prevent your skins premature aging. They also retain your facial tissues intact.

Cottage cheese: It has essential minerals like calcium and selenium. Go for them to have a youthful and glowing skin.

Salmon: Apart from fish you can go for walnuts, flax seed or canola oil. They contain the much needed fatty acid for your skin.

Top Foods to Feed your Skin

Monday, February 21st, 2011

If you want to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy, it is necessary that you consume green leafy vegetables, fruits, protein, nuts, seeds and while grains. All these food contains compounds and nutrients in large proportion which is beneficial for skin to be healthy. Omega-3 oil in walnuts is essential in order to keep your skin young looking, flexible and healthy. Antioxidants and phytochemicals contained in berries such as blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries and acai-berries plays a vital role in protecting the skin cells and also boosts the complexion of skin.

Consumption of green tea also makes your skin look beautiful and healthy since catechins contained in green tea proves to be beneficial for skin. Spinach and kale which are enriched with vitamin A helps in repairing damaged skin and also clears up acne. Intake of broccoli and carrots are enriched with vitamins and hence are proved to be beneficial in keeping healthy skin.

Benefits of Carrots for a Glowing Skin

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Have you been having problems with glowing skin? We all know that the skin is the reflection of underneath health. This therefore means that you should have good nutrition. For this case what does good nutrition entail? It means consuming a glass of carrot juice everyday. This helps in flushing off all the toxins out from ones body.

The good thing about carrots is that they are responsible for reducing inflammation and at the same time reducing the antioxidants, in this case helping in nourishment and protection of the skin from glowing. It also protects the hair and nails. The juice is also responsible for repairing the skin tissues, and also revitalize and tone the skin. The juice can be used in the treatment of the dermatitis which affects the skin of the humans. This is the right time to avoid glowing skin by using the juice which comes from the carrots.

Anti Aging Skin Care Diet

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

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Youthful looks are a desire in almost the entire human race. The longer they last the better. Even the old still want to live their lives and today find comfort in phrases like ‘life begins at forty’ To reduce aging, one must pay attention to their skin. There are skin care products that end up damaging the skin. Therefore it is important to know your skin type and what best products can be used. To aid in this it’s important to note the kind of ingredients used to make skin care products.

It is also important to choose ingredients that produce results. Some anti aging creams have substances like collagen which are thought to reduce aging but the fact is, they really don’t.

Lastly, there is no better way to youthful looks than a balanced diet. The body needs the right kind of food in the right proportions. Fruits, vegetables and of course lots water will definitely bring back that youthful glow.

Beauty Fruits for Beautiful Skin

Friday, February 5th, 2010

nullFruits have an extraordinary effect on skin and they make it extremely beautiful. Some of the fruits like apple, papaya, grapes, strawberry, peach, melon, pineapple and lemon are called beauty fruits as they make skin glowing and beautiful.

Apple: Apple juice can be used as skin toner and mouth rinse. It will heal the problems of the skin easily. You can also put a cup of apple juice in bath water and get a rejuvenated skin.

Banana: Mashed bananas can be used as face mask to get a supple and smooth skin.

Strawberry: Strawberry contains vitamin C and salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps in reducing acne and as such should be used by people with oily skin. Strawberry can also whiten the teeth.

Peach: Peach is great fruit for dry skin. Use it as pack or just eat regularly to fight skin dryness.

Papaya: Papayas contain pectin and vitamin B. The enzymes present in papaya cleanse the dead cells and give glowing complexion.

Lemon: Lemon can soften dry and rough patches easily.

Melon Diet for Beautiful Skin

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

nullMelon is a fruit that has many salts, minerals and acids that can keep the skin beautiful and healthy. Melon contains salts like calcium, magnesium, ferrous and phosphorus. Melon has Vitamin C, Pectin, Carotene and vegetative cellulose. Most importantly, it contains more than 90% water. Due to all these, melon as a diet can help to have a beautiful skin.

• Eat melon as dinner bit by bit. Simply cut it and eat without adding it to any salad.

• Make melon smoothie by blending it with yogurt, cucumber and fresh lime juice.

• Take out melon juice and drink it whenever you are thirsty.

• Melon can be eaten for a refreshing and healthy breakfast.

• But remember a few things when you are on melon diet:

• Don’t drink anything after melon diet except white wine.

• Melon should be eaten separately. Don’t take any other food with it.

• Avoid sugar, farinaceous foods and potato when on melon diet.

Eating for Beautiful Skin

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

nullHealthy and nutritious diet is mandatory for beautiful skin. If you wish to have a glowing and healthy skin, then follow an eating regime that includes some basic minerals and vitamins but avoids toxic foods.

Eat plenty of green leafy vegetables as they keep the bowl clear and are a great source of vitamin A.

Vitamin C which is available in citrus fruits can build up immunity to external effects on the skin and makes it clear and glowing. It also helps in combating skin dryness and premature aging.

Eat lean meats, fish oil and fat free dairy products to have a healthy beautiful skin.

Avoid butter and oils as much as possible as they not only increase weight but also rob the skin of its natural beauty.

Avoid junk foods as they in long run cause toxins in the body which affects the skin.

Smoking and drinking should be curtailed. One should also cut down the intake of caffeine and cola.