8.26.2010
LET'S TALK ABOUT part two
7:26 PM | Posted by
EmMarah
Just in case you missed it, here's LET'S TALK ABOUT part one.
And as promised, I'll be giving you guys the last 6 foods on the best fruit, best veggie and best protein that will make our skin pretty. ;)
credits: Karyn Repinski, Prevention magazine, April 2010 issue with Vanessa Williams on the cover.
TOP PROTEIN:
SOY
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And as promised, I'll be giving you guys the last 6 foods on the best fruit, best veggie and best protein that will make our skin pretty. ;)
credits: Karyn Repinski, Prevention magazine, April 2010 issue with Vanessa Williams on the cover.
TOP PROTEIN:
SOY
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WHY YOU'LL GLOW - Fine wrinkles and skin firmness improved after women in their late 30s and early 40s ate foods like tempeh (tempeh is an Indonesian food that is made of fermented soybeans) that contain the soy isoflavone known as aglycone, found one study. Volunteers consumed an amount of aglycone comparable to 3 ounces of tempeh a day for 12 weeks.
HEALTH BONUS - Adding soy to your diet may reduce your risk of developing endometrial and ovarian cancers and diabetes and prevent a recurrence if breast cancer, finds new research. The best sources: whole foods. Try substituting edamame for any vegetable and tempeh or tofu for meat and poultry in stir-fries and soups.
runner up EGGS
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HEALTH BONUS - Adding soy to your diet may reduce your risk of developing endometrial and ovarian cancers and diabetes and prevent a recurrence if breast cancer, finds new research. The best sources: whole foods. Try substituting edamame for any vegetable and tempeh or tofu for meat and poultry in stir-fries and soups.
runner up EGGS
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WHY YOU'LL GLOW - Lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants found in eggs, more than quadrupled protection against the UV damage that leads to lines, brown spots, and cancer in one study on women. Skin was also markedly softer, firmer and better hydrated.
HEALTH BONUS - Eating just one egg a day significantly increases blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin (but not cholesterol), which may stave off macular degeneration by protecting the retina from light damage, finds a study in the Journal of Nutrition.
TOP NUT
ALMONDS
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HEALTH BONUS - Eating just one egg a day significantly increases blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin (but not cholesterol), which may stave off macular degeneration by protecting the retina from light damage, finds a study in the Journal of Nutrition.
TOP NUT
ALMONDS
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WHY YOU'LL GLOW - "Eating a handful of almonds every day boosts levels of vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for skin health," says Baumann. You'll get a surge in moisture too - a boon for those prone to dryness.
HEALTH BONUS - Though nuts are high in calories, women who ate them at least twice a week were less likely to gain weight than those who rarely did, in a new study of over 50,000 women.
runner up WALNUTS
HEALTH BONUS - Though nuts are high in calories, women who ate them at least twice a week were less likely to gain weight than those who rarely did, in a new study of over 50,000 women.
runner up WALNUTS
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WHY YOU'LL GLOW - These nuts are storehouses of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fat that's a key component of the lubricating layer that keeps skin moist and supple. A 1/2 ounce serving of walnuts provides 100% of the recommended daily intake of ALA (alpha-lipoic acid).
HEALTH BONUS - Eating walnuts at dinner may deliver better shut-eye. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center discovered that walnuts contain melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
TOP FAT
COCOA MADE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE
HEALTH BONUS - An 8-ounce cup of cocoa improved blood flow to the brain for 2 hours in British research. Besides better functioning on complex tasks, participants showed more brain activity in MRI scans - an indication of enhanced brain function that may reduce risk of dementia.
runner up EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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HEALTH BONUS - Eating walnuts at dinner may deliver better shut-eye. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center discovered that walnuts contain melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.
TOP FAT
COCOA MADE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE
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WHY YOU'LL GLOW - Women in one study positively glowed after drinking 1/2 cup, thanks to significant increase in circulation that lasted 2 hours. But a daily cocoa habit may rejuvenate your complexion even more. Women who drank 1/2 cup of cocoa high in flavonoids (as is dark chocolate) every day for 12 weeks in another study had significantly softer, smoother, and better hydrated skin. Try Nestle Hot Cocoa Dark Chocolate.HEALTH BONUS - An 8-ounce cup of cocoa improved blood flow to the brain for 2 hours in British research. Besides better functioning on complex tasks, participants showed more brain activity in MRI scans - an indication of enhanced brain function that may reduce risk of dementia.
runner up EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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WHY YOU'LL GLOW - This healthy fat contains essential fatty acids that help skin resist UV damage, finds a Lancet Oncology study. EFAs are also part of the cell membranes that help hold in moisture. The body can't synthesize EFAs, so consume about 1 tablespoon of olive oil daily to keep skin supple.
HEALTH BONUS - Recent research suggests that hydroxytyrosol, a component in olive oil, lowers cholesterol and helps prevent obesity and diabetes by revving the energy centers in your cells. Using it at meals also warded off the next round of hunger pains in one study, so you're less likely to snack.
There you go friends, our TOP TEN FOODS FOR PRETTY SKIN.
Hope you learned something and let's all have an enjoyable and healthy diet!
See you around,
Em
HEALTH BONUS - Recent research suggests that hydroxytyrosol, a component in olive oil, lowers cholesterol and helps prevent obesity and diabetes by revving the energy centers in your cells. Using it at meals also warded off the next round of hunger pains in one study, so you're less likely to snack.
There you go friends, our TOP TEN FOODS FOR PRETTY SKIN.
Hope you learned something and let's all have an enjoyable and healthy diet!
See you around,
Em
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