Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Get A Healthy Skin With These Foods

Using expensive beauty stuff, but still not getting the perfect glow on your skin? No need of spending any more on them. There are other inexpensive ways to get rid of acne and get a healthy and glowing skin. Check these food items which would help you out with it.
healthy food for skin

1. Red Bell Peppers: This can be enjoyed raw, as well as cooked. It contains 100% of vitamin C that your body requires daily. It is good source of vitamin B6 and dietary fiber and forms a rich basis of carotenoids, thereby increasing blood circulation to your skin and preventing wrinkles. You can look younger for a longer time. 

Due to the presence of red bell peppers, it even helps fight acne and is even low in calories. The fiber content in it makes you feel fuller for a longer time and will give you flawless.

2. Dark Chocolate: This is one of the most interesting foods that anyone can think of for a perfect skin. It is rich in antioxidants which protects the sun damage and reduces roughness in the skin. It even contains flavanols and fatty acids that promote glowing skin. The cocoa in the dark chocolate relaxes arteries and increases blood circulation for a healthy skin.


3. Salmon: It acts as an excellent stress, anxiety and depression fighter. Salmon acts as a good source of vitamin D which is good for keeping brain, heart, bones and colon healthy. It contains omega-3 fatty acids which fight wrinkles, inflammation, and acne and even hydrates your skin. Salmon also promotes growth of strong and healthy hair, keeping your scalp hydrated.

4. Coconut Oil: Apart from being the richest source of saturated fat, it contains lauric acid which fights infections, acne, viruses and inflammation. The vitamin E contained in it keeps the skin moisturized and wrinkle free.

5. Green Tea: It is the greatest source of antioxidants and even contains L-theanin, a unique amino acid which relaxes the body and helps lower stress levels. The tea releases catechins (an antioxidant) when it is hot, and is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. It also reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

6. Seeds: The seeds like sunflower seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds are beneficial for skin. The Selenium and protein content in these seeds reduces the wrinkles, are rich in Vitamin E which moisturizes the skin and the magnesium content lowers the stress levels. Chia, flax and hemp seeds have Omega 3 fatty acids which help fight acne and wrinkles and provide rich protein to the skin. These seeds can easily be sprinkled on salad or can be enjoyed with oatmeal to give a healthy skin. You can even find your own way of enjoying them.

7. Celery: This veggie diet contains rich amounts of Vitamin K to keep the blood circulation healthy and reduce high blood pressure. It reduces stress levels, decreasing the possibilities of migraines, bad skin and cancer, as well. It acts as a means of natural water, sodium and potassium and prevents dehydration, thereby preventing flakes, breakouts, dryness and wrinkles.

8. Papaya: Being a delightful fruit, it contains numerous nutritional benefits like its low in calorie content, contains no cholesterol, good for digestion, and contains antioxidant including beta-carotene, Vitamin C and E. Here Vitamin C is helpful protecting against acne, sun damage and even reduces inflammation.

9. Carrots: Known for giving good sight, carrot is even good for healthy skin and clearing up breakouts. Rich in Vitamin A, it even prevents over production of cells in the outer layer of the skin. It even prevents the skin cancer cells from developing.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

Lose Weight The Easy Way: A Complete Guide To Weight Loss

Weight Loss a tough time for you??? Finding for some easy and effective weight loss tips. Here they are. Here we will talk about some foods which would not just help you lose your weight easily but also help improve your metabolism and get you slimmer. Eat and lose weight…..unbelievable, but true.

1.      Berries: Though high in natural sugars content, these have low calories and give you instant energy. For calcium content, you can have them with yogurt which will satisfy your taste for sweet without adding to your waistline.

2.       Citrus Fruits: Lemon, oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, etc. are a rich source of vitamin C. They detoxify the body, help fight water retention and assist weight loss. Apart from it, they are even good for a healthy skin.

3.       Fish: Rich in Omega-3 content and proteins (like tuna, sardines and salmon), these help improve your metabolism and even regulate blood sugar levels.

4.       Dairy Products: These prove to be a good source of dietary proteins and also contain good fats that suppress your appetite and keep you satiated.

5.       Spices: Apart from adding flavor to the food, spices like garlic, chilies peppers (red and green) and ginger help to speed up your metabolism and you will be surprised to know that they are even capable of burning up to 8-10% fats. Garlic is helpful in flushing out excess water and reducing bad cholesterol levels.

6.       Green Tea: Loaded with antioxidants, it flushes out toxins from the body, lowers cholesterol levels and helps burn fat. To spruce up the flavor, you can even add a few drops of lemon to it.

7.       Spinach: Broccoli and spinach act as a rich source of iron, vitamins A, C, D, folate and fiber, as well. It can even be eaten as salad with some pepper and olive oil tossed into it.

8.       Oatmeal: A great source of fiber; it releases the energy slowly so that it lasts for a longer time. It also prevents your body from storing excess fats.

9.       Whole Grain Bread: To feel energetic for a longer time, you can have it with egg white or lean meat, thus preventing overeating and sustaining weight loss. It also acts as a great source of fiber.


10.   Vegetable Juices: Veggies like carrot, beetroot and tomatoes will not only keep you fuller for a longer time, but also provide you with vitamins A and C and calcium and iron. Also, these are low in calories, supplementing weight loss.