Beauty directly reflects overall wellness and health within the body. The nutrients we eat affects cell growth (hair, nails, skin), therefore, it’s important that we do, and eat, what’s best for maintaining healthy cell rejuvenation.
Ingredients for The Glow:
Vitamins A, B, C, E
Antioxidants
Coenzyme Q10
Omega-3 fatty acids
Zinc
Selenium
Biotin
Foods highest in antioxidants include, berries, raisins, prunes, kale, spinach, broccoli, beets, and sprouts. Imagine antioxidants as your cell’s personal body guard and all the nasty free radicals floating around in our environment as the enemy attacking you. Well, antioxidants stand up to the enemy and take the hits themselves, protecting your skin and leaving you beautiful. Whether you apply them topically (cream) or orally (berries), consuming antioxidants should be made a daily habit!
Biotin:
Benefits: Promotes strong hair and nails
Found In: Egg yolks, peanuts/butter, hazelnuts, sesame seeds
Coenzyme Q10:
Benefits: Antioxidant
Found In: Fish oils, nuts, meat
Omega 3- fatty acids:
Benefits: Combats skin inflimation
Found In: Flax seed/oil (my favorite in ground form because it can be added to any recipe), salmon, tuna, walnuts, olive oil, coldwater fish
Selenium:
Benefits: Protects skin from sun damage
Found In: Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, tuna, sole, rice, wheat
Zinc:
Benefits: Supports cell repair and renewal. Good for acne skin
Found In: Garbonzo and Kidney beans, oysters, sardines, beef, liver, lamb
Vitamin A:
Benefits: Skin cell renewal
Found In: Leafy green vegetables, orange and yellow vegetable (sweet potatoes, carrots and squash)
Vitamin B:
Benefits: Overall skin health
Found In: Whole grains, nuts, meat, potatoes, bananas, prunes
Vitamin C:
Benefits: Powerful Antioxidants. Protects skin from sun damage.
Found In: Green vegetables, citrus fruits, strawberries, black currants, blackberries, cherries, grapes
Vitamin E:
Benefits: Protects skin from sun damage and keeps skin looking smooth
Found In: Spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados, sunflower seeds/oil, pear
