Pretty Foods
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| Inner beauty makes outer beauty |
Almonds
A Daily in
take of almonds boosts vitamin C levels
Apples
In the peal
of many variety of apples is an antioxidant known as Quercetin. Quercetin provides good sun protection
against the sun’s harmful UVB rays that
can cause cancer.
Beans
Beans are high in fibre, full of protein and are a good supply of fatty
acids, these fatty acids help strengthen the nails and prevent them from
splitting. Many beans also contain Zinc and Iron. Zinc plays a key role in synthesis of DNA and
is necessary for the formation of connective
tissue, teeth , bone , nail, hair and
skin. White spots that appear on the
nail plates indicate a deficiency in Zinc.
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Lentils
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Legumes
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Other beans
Blue Berries
Blue Berries are abundant with
vitamin c that acts as super antioxidant that combat toxins while stimulating
collagen production. Blue Berries retard
the aging process.
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Straw berries
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Black berries
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Pomegranate
Carrot
Carrots contain beta-carotene for
fresh clear eyes and minimises crows feet at eye corners.
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Sweet potatoes
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Any other orange fruit or vegetables
Green Tea
Green tea is loaded with antioxidants
and hydrating for the skin. It contains
an active ingredient that assists in the functioning of a healthy
metabolism. Green tea can also be added
to cosmetic creams.
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Oatmeal
Is a wonderful source of fiber and
helps the bodies elimination of toxins.
Plentiful in Vitamin B, oatmeal
maintains a pretty and clear complexion.
Oranges
Besides being a powerful antioxidant because
of its high Vitamin C potency, oranges also contains a bioflavonoid which
builds stronger collagen in the skin making it look fresh and plump.
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Lemons
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Cantaloupes
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Grapefruits
Oysters
Oysters are more than just a good source
of low fat protein. They are rich in
zinc and B vitamins that make the hair healthy and shiny.
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Clams
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Mussels
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Lobster
Pumpkin Seeds
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant
that retards the aging process. Pumpkin
seeds also consist of omega – 3 fatty acids for hair health and the reduction
of acne and skin problems.
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Chickpeas
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Sun flower seeds
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Chia seeds
Romaine Lettuce
One hundred percent of your daily
dose of Vitamin C are in six leaves of
Romaine Lettuce. The Potassium in romaine gives skin a invigorating boost of
oxygen and nutrients by improving circulation.
The same amount of that lettuce has
forty five percent the daily average of Vitamin K that helps stimulate vascular
health. This may help in the reduction
of swollen leg veins.
Salmon
The beautifying omega – 3 fatty acids
that hydrates and reduces the inflammation and redness of the skin is found in
Salmon. Salmon also contains selenium
which deals with over all skin problems and maintaining its healthy
functioning.
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Sardines
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Mackerel
Soy
Loaded with vitamin E, it targets the
growth of new cells. It’s full of
cells that act like estrogen in the body,
help to clear the body of acne
for a perfect complexion.
Strawberries
A Potent antioxidant that boosts the
production of collagen fibers that keep the skin smooth and firm. The higher its Vitamin C concentrate the fewer facial lines. Women with low Vitamin C intake are more
likely to suffer from dry skin. Research
shows that ellagic acid, an antioxidant abundant in strawberries, protects the
elastic fibers that keep skin from sagging.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are full of fiber and
Vitamin A, which aids in the development of skin cells and the maintenance of
skin cell health. A lack of Vitamin A can result in dry skin. Tomatoes also have lycopene which helps
offers protection of sun damage.
Tomatoes also consist of Vitamin C, this is a cancer fighting vitamin
and keeps the skins elastin and collagen helps prevent the skin from sagging
and bruising. Besides eating red keeps skin from turning red.
Walnuts
These nuts are storehouses of
alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fat that’s a key component of the lubricating
layer that keeps skin moist and supple.
Walnuts include melatonin, a hormone that regulates beauty sleep.
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