For over one month, I have been actively changing my eating habits with the goal to have improved health and wellness. Now that I have radically changed my diet and lost 10 lbs in 4 1/2 weeks, I have noticed that my skin is actually looking in much better condition. This is very exciting for me!
I am on a yeast-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, wheat-free diet and I have eliminated dairy, sugar, wheat, junk food, fast food, processed food, artificial colors & preservatives as well as all foods and beverages that contain hormones, antibiotics and steroids. So are you wondering what I am eating? I try to eat organic because this food is free of pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, steroids and harsh chemicals that deplete the body of the essential nutrients to maintain wellness. I will be honest, I truly miss eating sweets, buttery popcorn, and Starbucks latte's! (The first week of my diet was exhausting without my caffeine to give me energy.)
I am eating organic vegetables, such as green beans, broccoli, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, zucchini, peppers, onions and mostly green veggies. (No potatoes or corn, which not only lack health benefits, but they are too high in carbohydrates.) In addition, I am eating organic chicken, eggs and turkey. The price is truly not as high as I had thought it would be!
The only fruits I eat are mostly high in alkaline, which is promoting a normal PH balance in the body. These fruits include fresh grapefruit, lemons, limes, green apples, raspberries and delicious pineapple, which is my favorite. For colon cleansing purposes and health benefits, I eat blue berries. If you ever suffer with constipation, consider choosing fresh blue berries rather than prunes to help become more regular.
What I have discovered in the past 4 1/2 weeks is that what we eat and drink truly does affect our skin. If we have a poor diet of mostly sweets, junk food, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and processed foods, our skin will tend to break out more, look dull and not look healthy. Individuals that are taking medication may also notice that their skin is not looking as vibrant, due to medication taking a toll on their skin. What we ingest in our bodies, whether healthy or unhealthy, will influence the overall condition of our skin.
Although, there are thousands of facial creams available on the market, each promising younger, smoother, more vibrant skin, the fact is that if our diet is lacking quality nutritious foods, our skin will suffer. THE BASIC FOUNDATION OF HEALTHY SKIN IS GOOD NUTRITION.
Therefore, if you desire to have a clear complexion that radiates good health then you need to BEGIN WITHIN to change how your skin appears on the outside. Keep in mind that our skin is the LARGEST organ in our body. Nothing else could substitute healthy, radiant, glowing skin.
HEALTHY TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SKIN:
1) WATER - One of the most important elements to achieving and maintaining healthy skin is drinking lots of water. Filtered and pure water is healthier than drinking tap water. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day to promote healthier skin.
Water actually hydrates the cells of the skin, eliminating waste products, which in turn prevents constipation. This gives skin new softness and radiance. Additionally, keeping your skin hydrated will help to diminish lines, wrinkles as well as eliminate pimples and blackheads.
2) VITAMIN A - Vitamin A strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and it helps reduce an overactive sebaceous gland. If you are troubled by acne or oily skin, consider taking vitamin A. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant needed to rid your body of toxins.
3) VITAMIN B COMPLEX - The eight B vitamins are thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamine (B12), folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin. The other related substances include choline, inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). As our skin, hair and nails are constantly growing and renewing themselves we need the following B vitamins to ensure the good health of these structures - Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Biotin and Choline. Deficiencies of any of these B Vitamins can lead to dry, gray skin, dermatitis, wrinkles, acne, rashes, falling hair as well as weak, splitting nails.
4) VITAMIN C - Vitamin C is essential for the health of collagen, which is the supportive tissues of the skin. It has an action on connective tissue and is necessary for collagen synthesis. Therefore, it helps to maintain skin that is firm, resilient and delays the development of wrinkles and lines. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and protects against infection. Applied topically, vitamin C may protect the skin from free radical damage after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays.
5) VITAMIN D3 - Vitamin D3 is produced in skin exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B radiation. Due to the winter season, weather conditions and sunscreen blockers, the body’s ability to produce sufficient vitamin D levels may be hindered.
According to the Vitamin D Council, if healthy individuals avoid regular exposure to sunlight that research indicates that it is necessary to supplement with at least 5,000 units (IU) of vitamin D daily. To acquire this amount from milk an individual would need to consume 50 glasses.
6) FISH OIL - Fish oil helps to improve the condition of poor and dry skin by making it shiny and glowing. It is useful in treating various skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, itching, inflammation, skin lesions and rashes. Fish oil can be applied topically to obtain relief from psoriasis. Regular intake of fish oil capsules helps in reducing loss of moisture from the skin. Omega 3 fatty acids have a wide variety of health benefits including reducing inflammation, cardiovascular health, better brain function, less depression and a reduction in breast and colon cancer.
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