[CyberTOPS] 10 Foods That May Improve Your Appearance

[Jan Scheffer]

Hi Cybetops Pals,
 
Here's 10 Foods That May Improve Your Appearance.  I get a newsletter
from Dr.Bob Demaria on Fridays.
 
I exercised at my Fitness Center this morning.  Hope all of you are
exercising!
 
Have a good Saturday!
 
TOPS Hugs,
 
Janice from Ohio
 
 
Ten Foods That May Improve Your Appearance
 

Collagen: Collagen is used to make connective tissue for the skin. So does
Vitamin C.  An interesting source of collagen would include honey. Honey has
an amino acid in it called proline which is used to make collagen. Sweetener
of choice  Honey.  I would avoid artificial sweeteners.  Bell peppers are a
great source of vitamin C.
 

Essential fatty acids: nourish the skin, help maintain skin integrity and keep
skin cells performing optimally. "Essential fatty acids, a component of all
cell membranes in the body, regulate the flow of nutrients, waste materials,
and water in and out of cellswhich keeps you looking young."  Flax oil and
walnuts.
 

Liver Cleansers: Foods that keep our livers cleansed of toxins, heavy metals
and fats make our whole body function more efficiently. This makes us happier,
which affects how we look. Plus, a healthy liver brightens our eyes and
tightens our skin.  Best food for our liver  beets!  Also, green foods like
broccoli and spinach take away the craving for sweets.  When you crave and eat
sweets you are creating a process for wrinkles called glycation.  A wrinkle
causing food would include yogurt.
 

Fresh herbs for flavor: basil, dill and parsley. If you have puffy bags under
your eyes in the morning, you are almost certainly consuming much more salt
than you need.  Another problem is alcohol: It dehydrates you and can make
your skin sag. The worst combination is alcohol and salt, which causes puffy
dark circles under your eyes. Dont go to the bar and have chips and beer. Use
fresh herbs instead of salt.  Sparkling water instead of alcohol.
 

Crunchy vegetables: Fresh raw veggies are as good for your grin as they are
for your skin! Celery, carrots, string beans and cauliflower contain cellulose
which helps scrub stains from your teethgiving you a whiter, brighter smile.
Both the cellulose and the [other] fiber in these foods act as abrasives that
clean and remove bacteria from teeth.
 

Sea Vegetables: Polluted cells can't function at their optimum level. When our
cells are functioning optimally, not only do we have more energywe look and
feel great. Sea vegetables are one of our richest sources of minerals and
phytochemicals. These veggies help detoxify, rebuild and nourish all the cells
in our body. Unhealthy foods, stress and environmental pollutants cause cells
to age prematurely, potentially leading to thinning hair and premature
wrinkles. Sea vegetables reverse this process!  Crunch them on your salad.
 

Meat and Lentils: As you age, your hair and skin cells become damaged, making
you appear older. The protein in meat, chicken, and certain vegetables
promotes cell growth and repair, which translates to younger-looking skin,
fewer wrinkles, less hair loss and a glossy mane. To take a break from meat
try lentils instead; they contain more protein than any other legume.
 

Eggs:  Vitamin A is especially important for skin repair, and decreased levels
can lead to dry, flaky skin.  A lack of vitamin A may cause your skin to heal
poorly and wrinkle easily.  A good source of vitamin A food includes eggs and
some plantscarrots and broccoli, for examplesupply beta-carotene, which your
body converts to vitamin A as needed.
 

Almond or hemp milk:  Almond milk is a nutritious dairy alternative because of
its high levels of magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, vitamin E,
selenium and calcium.  Hemp milk is a delicious, nutty-tasting non-dairy
beverage that provides essential balanced nutrition. It's a fantastic
alternative to soymilk and has a natural well-balanced ratio of omega-3 and
omega-6 essential fatty acids to keep your mind sharp, your immune system
strong and your skin glowing.  Both almond and hemp milks are plant-based, and
don't contain lactose. They offer high-quality protein that can give hair a
radiant, healthy shine and helps keep skin soft.
 

Salmon and Avocados:  Salmon is more than a delicious mealit's an anti-aging
feast. Salmon has precious omega-3 essential fatty acids, which enhance blood
flow. The pink/orange color of wild salmon is an anti-aging carotenoid that
protects cell membranes. Salmon also contains DMAE, which improves facial
muscle tone and reduces wrinkles. Add avocado for its antioxidant properties
and you'll be sitting pretty after dinner.  Remember, no ice cream for desert,
or you will have wrinkle dreams.   
 

Make healthy food choices everyday  Youll be glad you did!