some foods to mak you beauty part 6

Nuts
Healthy nails: If your nails have been breaking or cracking, it's time to start eating some nuts. The protein you get from them (and peanut butter) will help your nails grow strong and healthy. We always knew a peanut butter sandwich couldn't be bad for us!

Tip: Although you might be worried about eating nuts as they are high in calories and fat, 85% of the fat is unsaturated.


Green tea
Clear skin: OK, we know you don't technically eat green tea but its wondrous qualities could not be left unmentioned. This powerful antioxidant has anti-inflammatory properties to stop pimples from popping up. But don't substitute natural green tea with bottled iced teas as they are full of added sugars and calories.

Tip: Green tea is said to help speed up your metabolism and we won't turn down anything that might help us lose a few lbs!


Water
All round beauty hero drink: So it's not technically 'food' but without enough water, toxins get trapped. This affects the skin and starts the ageing process. Drink lots of water and eat water-rich foods like cucumber, watercress, tomatoes and spinach.

Tip: Hunger is often mistaken for thirst, so make sure you have a big glass of water before you eat as it'll help you gauge when you're full.


Mushrooms
All round beauty fixer: Want an excuse for a steak dinner? Add some mushrooms on the side and you're good to go. Mushrooms and beef are both great sources of zinc which is essential for strong hair and nails.

Tip: Mushrooms have very little salt or fat, so are great to bulk out meals if you're trying to eat healthily.

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some foods to make you beautiful (inside and out!) part 5

Carrots
Get rid of dandruff: Carrots are great for snacking on but their main benefit is that they're rich in vitamin A and zinc which are crucial for a healthy scalp. Healthy scalp = healthy hair.

Tip: Carrots are also great for dental health as they kill harmful germs in the mouth and help prevent tooth decay.


Tofu
Hair and nail growth: Protein is essential in helping your hair and nails grow strong and although a lot of good protein sources are meat, vegetarians and vegans need not despair as they can get their dose from tofu.

Tip: Tofu is also said to contain ingredients that slow down the ageing process - sounds good to us!


Celery
Spot stopper: Celery has been hailed for its calming effects on our nervous system. No stress, no zits!

Tip: Celery is a great snack if you're trying to lose weight as it's known as a negative calorie food (you use more calories eating it, than are actually in the food


Low fat dairy
Strong teeth: Calcium is one of the most essential elements the body needs to sustain itself and it's particularly crucial in keeping your teeth strong. The best sources of calcium are low-fat dairy products like natural yogurt, cottage cheese and skimmed-milk.

Tip: Not only is calcium great for your teeth, but it helps the skin to retain moisture.

Oysters
Glossy hair: Oysters are packed with zinc which is essential for keeping hair strong and glossy. Beef and lamb are great sources of zinc as well.

Tip: Oysters are also powerful aphrodisiacs!

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some food to make yiy beauty# part 4

Wholegrains

Clear skin: Hearty whole grains won't just keep you fuller for longer but they will also give your skin zinc, iron and B vitamin which can help with acne.

Tip: Forget wheat and give healthy grains like quinoa and millet a try.


Lemongrass
Stress buster: It's well a well-known fact that constant stress doesn't help your physical appearance. When confronted with a stressful situation, your body produces adrenaline which re-directs blood flow away from the skin, decreasing its supply of oxygen. Lemongrass is known for its calming effects which relieve stress and stress-induced insomnia, which are two of your skin's worst enemies.

Tip: Try fresh lemongrass tea to get your dose.

Eggs
Strong hair: Brittle hair is often a sign that you're not getting enough protein so if you're vegetarian then try and eat an egg a day. You'll get your dose and it'll leave your locks feeling strong and luscious.

Tip: For meat eaters, great sources of protein are lean meat like chicken.



Mango

Gorgeous hair and skin: Mangos are brilliant for making skin look smooth - they're high in beta-carotene which the body then converts into vitamin A. This keeps skin and hair healthy, stops it looking flaky and even helps to repair damaged skin cells.

Tip: Mangos will also help to protect your skin against sun-damage although make sure you still put on your SPF cream.


Tomatoes

Bright skin: During the winter months our skin can end up looking dull. But beauty hero food, tomatoes, contain antioxidants that help fight off cell damage and will leave your skin more pinkish and bright looking - tomato pasta all round then!

Tip: Tomatoes are also great to eat if you're heading out in the sun. Their age-defying ingredient lycopene which gives tomatoes their beautiful red colour has been found to help protect against sunburn.

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some foods to make you beautiful (inside and out!),,..part #3

Spinach

Conditioned hair: We all end up spending a small fortune on shampoos, conditioners and other hair products; but did you know that by simply eating more spinach and broccoli you'll be helping your hair stay in great condition? Packed full of vitamin A and C, these vegetables will keep your hair looking strong and healthy.

Tip: Try blasting your hair and face with cold water after your shower, it's great for your skin.



Garlic

Younger-looking skin: Garlic is widely recognised for its ability to enhance the body's immune cell activity, and the faster your skin renews its cells, the better and younger it will look.

Tip: Hate garlic smell on your fingers? Try wearing plastic gloves when you're chopping it or take garlic supplements to avoid the pong altogether.

Blueberries

No puffy skin: Vitamin C, potassium and multi-minerals - berries, especially blueberries, are packed with anti-oxidants which keep skin looking young and healthy. The potassium helps with fluid balance to fight puffiness.

Tip: Have a smoothie for breakfast as it'll keep you full for longer and stop you snacking throughout the morning.

Beans
Luscious locks: Beans, beans, they're good for your heart, beans, beans, they're good for your hair! Beans and lentils are rich in protein, zinc, iron and biotin which stimulate hair growth. Get your bean fix to have luscious locks.

Tip: Try some of our delicious bean recipes.


Avocado

Keep skin young: Delicious and great for skin and hair. Vitamin E and a high 'folate' content helps skin cell regeneration and encourages and scalp circulation. The B-complex vitamins also help soothe skin that's blotchy or irritated.

Tip: Avocado is also great for making a face mask with by scooping out the fruit and mixing it with an egg yolk. It'll leave your skin feeling younger and supple.
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some food to make you beauty...... part 2

Kiwis

Healthy gums: In order to keep our gums strong, we need to take in enough vitamin C. Kiwis are also a great source of vitamin C and they're pretty delicious too.

Tip: Mangoes and oranges are also great sources of vitamin C.


Dried apricots

Even skin tone: Dried apricots are full of iron which will help improve your skin tone.

Tip: Eat a few a day by adding them to your cereal or by snacking on them at work and you'll notice the benefits in no time.


Citruses

Anti-age your skin: We love a fresh glass of orange juice in the morning and our skin definitely thanks us for it. Packed full with vitamin C that helps to produce collagen, the tissue that makes the skin elastic, orange juice doesn't only taste delicious, but it leaves us looking younger too!

Tip: Smoking, sun damage and pollution reduce the production of collagen in the skin, which leads to wrinkles. Start squeezing those oranges!


Prunes
Strong nails: If you've noticed your nails have become brittle or developed vertical ridges then include iron rich foods like prunes in your diet.

Tip: Make sure you always take your nail varnish off with a proper remover. Chipping away at it yourself will just increase the brittleness.


Flaxseed

No zits: These little seeds are rich in Omega fatty acids, the 'good' fats that help balance our oestrogen levels. If you have a hormonal imbalance and your testosterone levels are higher than the oestrogen ones, it can lead to unwanted weight gain and acne. Add ground flaxseed to your cereal, yoghurt or salad to keep the spots at bay.

Tip: Grab some flaxseed from Holland & Barrett

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some foods to make you beautiful (inside and out!) part 1

We all want to look our best, but with a house to run and kids to look after, spending time and money on ourselves is often pushed to the bottom of the list. But, we've got some good news for you! By simply adding certain foods into your diet, you could have a huge impact on the quality of your hair, nails and skin. Interested? We thought so!








Cranberries
Sparkling teeth: We love a cranberry cheesecake but eating these berries on their own has way more benefits - it can help you get that killer smile you want! Cranberries contain compounds that prevent bacteria from sticking to teeth and gums so get eating and you'll have sparkling teeth in no time.

Tip: Don't substitute eating the berries for drinking cranberry juice as it's full of unwanted sugar which actually destroys the tooth enamel.\

Oily fish
Healthy scalp: A dry scalp is annoying and painful, plus it doesn't look that great. But, we've got the solution - oily fish, like salmon. Full of Omega-3, fatty acids, vitamin B12 and iron, it helps maintain a healthy scalp (and makes for a nice fish dinner, too).

Tip: If you're vegetarian you can get your much-needed dose of Omega-3 from flaxseed.



Poultry
Long hair: Feel like your hair has just stopped growing? Well to help the hair to continue to grow, your body needs plenty of protein and chicken and turkey are great sources of it - roast dinner this Sunday then?

Tip: Make sure you're getting your hair cut regularly too, as this will help keep it healthy and it will therefore grow faster.


Acai berries
Clear pores: Deep red foods like acai and pomegranates are full of powerful antioxidants which help maintain blood flow to the skin. This blood flow promotes maximum cell turnover to keep your pores clear, leaving you looking fresh-faced.

Tip: Try pomegranate seeds in salads as an easy way of getting them into your diet.


Red cabbage
Anti-wrinkle: Red cabbage is high in antioxidants - so as well as having cancer-preventing properties, it can keep wrinkles at bay too.

Tip: Red cabbage is also packed full of vitamin C which gives our skin a healthy glow.

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Five Steps to Your Weight Loss Goal

Dr.  says that in order to keep weight off, you need to change your patterns. Follow these five steps to create a strategy for your weight loss goal.

1. Program yourself for success: Set a very specific goal.

Remember that losing weight requires a change in thought and behavior, so set goals for your emotions and weight.

Don't just set vague goals like, "I want to lose some weight." Be specific: How much weight do you want to lose? How do you want to feel? Close your eyes and visualize yourself after you've reached those goals. Use this visualization to feel commitment and inner strength.

2. Get a plan.

Work out a detailed strategy because willpower doesn't work! To lose weight and keep it off, you must have a strategy.

Plan ahead: Get rid of your expandable clothes, stay away from fast food, and keep healthy food in your pantry.

3. Identify small, measurable steps.

Implement steps that will fit your lifestyle, not somebody else's.

Be sure to move toward a positive goal, not just away from being fat. Every step you take will bring you closer to being who you want to be.

4. Create a healthy, realistic timeline.

Where will you be in a month? Six months? A year? Fit your goals to your calendar, and stick to it.

Don't expect to see huge results overnight; take the time to change your lifestyle, and you'll change your weight.

5. Create meaningful monitoring and accountability.

If you know you have to report your progress to someone, you'll be more likely to stick with your plan.

"Go public" with somebody you trust. Find support when you need it, and celebrate your victories!

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