Eat yourself gorgeous

Eat yourself gorgeous

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Woman eating fruit The old saying \'beauty comes from within\' is a true one. In order to look gorgeous on the outside, you have to nourish your beauty from the inside, which means eating lots of the good stuff. Here\'s how to eat yourself gorgeous...

For shiny hair - avocados

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Avocados Rich and buttery, avocados are full of natural oils and protein that will restore moisture to dry summer hair, making it stronger and more flexible. Simply mash an avocado and blend into a smooth paste with two tablespoons of yoghurt. Apply the avocado mixture all over your hair and scalp and wrap in a warm towel. Let the mixture soak into your hair for 20 minutes. Rinse well with warm water and shampoo and style as usual.

For a bright smile - oranges

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Half of an orange We\'ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the dentist away but what about the vitamin C rich orange? Vitamin C is used by the body to maintain healthy teeth, gums and bones. Vitamin C is vital for the production of collagen – the main building block for gums. When levels of vitamin C are low oral health problems like swollen and bleeding gums and loss of teeth can occur. Dentists recommend eating a piece of raw fruit after each meal as the skin and fibre in raw fruit helps to cleanse the teeth and prevent build up of plaque and bacteria which eat away at the tooth surface and cause decay, so it\'s a thumbs up all round for oranges!

For soft and supple skin - blueberries

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Blueberries Of all the varieties of berry, it\'s the blueberry that is most highly regarded in terms of nutrition. The antioxidants in blueberries can protect against the cell damage that accelerates aging, leading to wrinkled skin and increased susceptibility to disease. Berries are also high in vitamin C, necessary to produce collagen and plump skin. It helps prevent age spots, and strengthens vessels to stop thread veins.

For a healthy complexion - spinach

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Spinach Iron is an integral component of haemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells. A lack of iron can cause anaemia, which can result in looking rather pale. Not a great look for the beach. Spinach is an excellent source of iron, which is particularly important for menstruating women, who are more at risk of iron deficiency. Okay, so spinach won\'t make you super strong the minute you eat it, as it did for Popeye, but it will promote health and vitality in many other ways.

For bright eyes -- leafy greens

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Cabbage There is growing evidence that the body may use individual antioxidants for specific purposes. Researchers believe that lutein, a carotenoid that acts like an antioxidant to protect cells, is deposited in the area most prone to free radical damage – the eyes. Since the human body is unable to manufacture lutein, it is essential to eat a diet rich in natural lutein. Leafy greens, particularly kale, are extremely rich in lutein.

For healthy skin -- avocados

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Avocados Enjoying a few slices of avocado in your tossed salad will not only add a rich, creamy flavour healthier than many salad dressings, but will greatly increase your body\'s ability to absorb the health-giving carotenoids that vegetables provide - carotenoids play an important part in helping to protect your skin from sun damage (although using a high-factor sunscreen is still essential).

For a trim tummy - figs

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Figs Fibre is essential for a flat tummy. It aids the digestive system by soaking up water in the gut, softening food and making it easier to eliminate from the body. Furthermore the feeling of fullness which fibre produces can help people who are trying to lose weight. Figs are a good source of dietary fibre. Five figs provide more than 20% of the daily recommended allowance of fibre. Hence, they are excellent in aiding digestion and improving the condition of the stomach and bowels.

For anti-ageing: sweet potato

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Sweet potatoes Beta-carotene is the pigment that gives colour to carrots, squash, cantaloupe, apricots, sweet potato and other yellow red and orange fruit, its also found in green leafy vegetables). This antioxidant turns in to vitamin A in the body and protects against heart disease, strokes, cancer – and wrinkles, so it\'s anti-ageing. It\'s also essential to healthy growth and cell development, vision and our immune system. Adults need 0.7mg (milligrams) a day, which you can get from a 100g serving of sweet potato.

For a healthy smile -- greens

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Broccoli Calcium is needed for strong, healthy bones and teeth, and it\'s found in broccoli and greens. Adults need 700mg a day and a 40g portion of dried figs or 70g of kale or broccoli provides 100mg of calcium, so eat your greens and smile!

For beating fluid retention -- bananas

better body,natural beauty,skincare,healthy eating,beauty tips Bananas If you get bloated before your period, cut down on salt and go for bananas. They\'re rich in potassium, and balancing your sodium/potassium levels helps eliminate fluid retention.

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