
Every woman’s wish is to look young
and attractive at all times. As soon as a woman looks in the mirror and sees
the first lines of aging on her face, she realizes that her health and looks
need more care and attention.
No matter what her age is, she gets determined to look her best. And best way to ensure that you maintain a beautiful, youthful face and body is to start on the inside.
To do this, simply devote time every day to get all the necessary nutrients and fluids that your body needs to stay hydrated, keep your skin glowing, your hair shining and your nails strong.
There is no big secret to maintaining healthy skin and overall beauty. It can be achieved through a balanced intake of Vitamins and Minerals listed below:
No matter what her age is, she gets determined to look her best. And best way to ensure that you maintain a beautiful, youthful face and body is to start on the inside.
To do this, simply devote time every day to get all the necessary nutrients and fluids that your body needs to stay hydrated, keep your skin glowing, your hair shining and your nails strong.
There is no big secret to maintaining healthy skin and overall beauty. It can be achieved through a balanced intake of Vitamins and Minerals listed below:
Nutrient
|
Beauty
Benefits
|
Food
Sources
|
Zinc
|
Helps your hair look shiny.
|
Meats, eggs, seafood, liver, milk,
and wheat.
|
Essential fatty acids
|
Keep your skin glowing and your hair
healthy. Maintain cell membranes and protect skin from sun damage.
|
Oily fish (Salmon, sardines),
flaxseed, walnuts.
|
Biotin
|
Helps produce nails, skin, and
hair cells. Prevents hair loss.
|
Cooked eggs, meat, nuts and liver.
|
Protein
|
Building blocks for body cells and
provides good hair health.
|
Milk and dairy products, meat
products and legumes.
|
Iron
|
Prevents hair loss and keeps your
skin healthy and glowing.
|
Red meat, spinach, lentils.
|
Antioxidants,(Vitamins C, A, E,
& Selenium)
|
Nourishes and protects your skin
from harmful environmental factors and enhances your youthful appearance.
|
Found in many food sources listed
below.
|
Vitamin C
|
Produces Collagen, protects skin
from stretch marks and cells from free radical damage.
|
Citrus fruits, strawberry, papaya,
mango, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, peppers, strawberries and broccoli.
|
Vitamin A& Beta-Carotene
|
Helps in the growth and repair of
body cells (skin and hair). Antioxidant actions in the body.
|
Liver, fish oils, eggs, milk
fortified with Vitamin A, Carrots, broccoli, spinach, squash, red and yellow
pepper, apricots, and mango.
|
Vitamin E
|
Protects cell membranes and
provides anti-aging protection from environmental factors
|
Plant oils, peanut butter,
fortified breakfast cereals, whole-grain products, seeds and nuts (especially
hazelnuts and almonds).
|
Selenium
|
Protects skin quality and
elasticity. Reduces sun damage.
|
Brazil nuts, tuna, crab, Meats,
shellfish, and products with whole-wheat grains (like whole-wheat bread).
|
Lycopene
|
Has active anti-oxidizing
properties.
|
Tomatoes, pink grapefruit,
watermelon, guava, papaya and apricots.
|
Good to Remember
Consume foods that are rich in antioxidants (vitamins A, E, C, and Selenium) that help cells resist environmental factors, stress and aging.
Nutritionist’s recipe to revive your
beauty
Enjoy a smoothie that provides a great big blast of complexion-friendly nutrients – Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotene, Selenium and Omega 3 fats.
Enjoy a smoothie that provides a great big blast of complexion-friendly nutrients – Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotene, Selenium and Omega 3 fats.
Place all the following ingredients in a blender, blend
until smooth and enjoy with a friend:
o 2 cold oranges peeled and cut into sections
o 1/2 chopped mango, cold
o 1/2 cup of sliced frozen (unsweetened) strawberries
o 1 medium carrot, peeled, shredded
o 1/2 cup of plain, non-fat yogurt, chilled
o 2 tablespoons of oats
o 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed
o 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
o 1 teaspoon of honey
Tips
to staying young
The real secret to beauty is no secret at all. Eating vitamin-packed healthy foods will provide your skin with its daily nutritional needs to stay healthy and young. Regular exercising also helps to keep your body young and healthy.
The real secret to beauty is no secret at all. Eating vitamin-packed healthy foods will provide your skin with its daily nutritional needs to stay healthy and young. Regular exercising also helps to keep your body young and healthy.