Thursday, June 25, 2009

Beauty Foods

Another article from Ivillage.com (click title for full article). I totally believe in acheiving beauty and optimal health from taking care of the inside. What I eat affects what pops up on my face, what jiggles where, my energy level, and other things that I don't want to deal with.

Here are nine beauty foods

Berries

-Stimulates collagen production to maintain supple skin
-Protects against sun damage


Walnuts

-Associated with shiny hair, vibrant eyes, and strong bones


Green Tea

-Stave off aging
-Detoxifys skin
-Increase effectivenss of sunscreen
-Weight loss aid
-Disease fighter
-Used as a topical agent, calms acne


Yogurt

-Aids in digestion, which effects the outlook of your skin


Low Fat Milk

-Good for strong bones, good posture, healthy nails, and a beautiful smile
-Provides protein, which is great for skin, hair, and nails


Kale

-Contains sun-damage-preventing components
-Keeps eyes healthy and sparkling


Dark Chocolate

-Contains lots of antioxidants that are good for the skin
-Provides soft, hydrated skin and desensitivity to harmful effects of the sun


Broccoli

-Has sulfur compounds which have disease fighting effects
-Prevention of cellulite


Tomatoes

-Youth and sun damage protecting

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