It seems like everyone wants to hold on to their youth for as long as possible, especially their energy and their looks. Instead of trying to find beauty at the drugstore, try to find it in the kitchen. Nutrition is a great place to start to not only create a healthy body but also a healthy glow. Eating the right foods can take years off your look and will give you not only a younger appearance but also a smaller waistline. These 3 foods will help you get your beauty back, no matter where you feel you’ve been lacking.
Raw Veggies
A great way to restore your beauty is to add more raw veggies to your diet. They make for a great snack, but also are great before, or during, every meal you eat. Cooking vegetables above 118 degrees Fahrenheit destroys all the good enzymes. These enzymes are essential for your well-being because it provides a surplus to help digest foods, instead of depleting your reserve. The less stress on your body, the more it can focus on keeping you beautiful.
To include more vegetables and beauty foods in your diet, try eating one serving before each meal, especially lunch and dinner. Options include: cucumber slices, celery sticks, or red pepper slices. A favorite way to add more veggies in my house is a side salad or a green smoothie. All it takes is a couple handfuls a day to start seeing the benefits.
More Greens
Green leafy vegetables are the most nutrient dense food on the planet. These nutrients are great for your whole body, as well as areas like your hair, skin, and nails. Not only are greens nutrient packed, but also they’re also filled with fiber, which will help with digestion and will help keep you fuller longer. Helping with digestion means you’ll be more regular and will avoid things like bloat. Not to mention that most greens like kale or spinach are very low calorie per cup, so load up! It’s very difficult to overdo these kinds of food because of the high fiber low calorie balance, you’ll feel full well before you’ve overdone it so there’s no need to limit your intake.
Healthy Fats
More recently we’re learning that some fats are good for us, but this can be a tricky subject because other fats are inflammatory and can be easy to overdo. The key is to keep an EFA ratio of 3:1. That’s your ratio of Omega 3s to Omega 6s. It can be difficult to know which fats are best. Good options include chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, avocados and walnuts. If you workout, you probably crave fat. That’s because it is a necessary component to repair tissue, like those muscles you work hard in the gym. Many of these seeds can be added to oatmeal, buckwheat, a bowl of fruit, a smoothie, or a salad. You may already have some added to your daily breakfast and not even know it.
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Loved your interview with Monica Perodi going over these tips!