I've always had really dry skin. My skin gets especially dry in the winter time. Skin products never seem to work so I found some healthy food ideas that are know to nourish the skin. Avocados are a great source of vitamins C, E, and monounsaturated fats, which help your skin lock in moisture. People who ate 5 tablespoons of tomato paste daily, along with almost a tablespoon of olive oil for 12 weeks, had 33% more protection from sunburn compared to a control group that ate just olive oil In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2011, people who drank a beverage containing green tea polyphenols daily for 12 weeks had skin that was more elastic and smooth, and had one-quarter less sun damage when exposed to UV light compared to a control group. Researchers from the University of Arizona looked at people who reported that they ate citrus fruits, juices, and peels weekly. People who ate peels (orange peel or lemon zest, for example) had a 33% decreased risk for squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Oz has given me some additional ideas on how to handle dry skin this Winter. Here are some ideas that I found on his website 1) Shower Strategically Instead of taking a hot shower for a half hour, try using warm water for a maximum of 10 minutes. You’ll minimize the dryness that happens when scalding water sucks the moisture out of your skin. Bonus tip: Blot your skin dry – rather than rubbing – with a towel and apply moisturizer immediately. 2)Use a Humidifier Certain heat systems including central heat, wood burning stoves, fireplaces and space heaters can blast away all the moisture in your home’s air. The result can be painful, irritated skin or a sore throat. Use a humidifier in your bedroom or living room to combat dry air. 3) Exfoliate Expertly Part of a good skin care regimen is exfoliation, the removal of the outermost layer of dead cells on your skin. Types include mechanical exfoliation, which uses a physical abrasive to dislodge and remove dead skin cells, and chemical exfoliation, wherein glycolic acids help to detach dead cells. An effective routine will leave your skin glowing and healthy.

Ever had baked Kale chips? I've been hooked on baked kale since the first time I tried them last year. Kale chips are now my potato chip replacement. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2 remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and dry kale with a salad spinner. Put some olive oil on the kale and sprinkle the kale with seasoning salt. 3 Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes. What are the benefits of eating kale chips? Weight Management Excellent eyesight heart health nutrient dense

If you're looking for that smoothie to give you clearer skin you should try the Cilantro Grapefruit Cucumber Smoothie. Some of the benefits that this smoothie has are that it's full of vitamins. It's loaded with antioxidants, and amino acids. Cucumbers are great for your skin and fight aging and inflammation from breakouts including cucurbitacins and cucumerin. Cilantro removes the heavy metals such as lead, mercury and aluminum from the body when ingested. Combine all ingrediants Nutrition Calories per serving: 400 calories Dietary restrictions: High Fiber, Low Fat Low Fat Abs, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Egg Free, Milk Free, Peanut Free, Tree Nut Free, Soy Free, Fish Free, Shellfish Free, Pork Free, Alcohol Free, No Oil Added, Kosher Daily value: 20% Servings: 2 Fat 1g 2% Carbs 100g 33% Saturated 0g 1% Fiber 10g 42% Sugars 72g Monounsaturated 0g Polyunsaturated 0g Protein 6g 12% Sodium 164mg 7% Calcium 150mg 15% Magnesium 112mg 28% Potassium 1,377mg 39% Iron 3mg 15% Zinc 1mg 8% Phosphorus 139mg 20% Vitamin A 179µg 20% Vitamin C 362mg 604% Thiamin (B1) 1mg 42% Riboflavin (B2) 0mg 19% Niacin (B3) 4mg 18% Vitamin B6 1mg 37% Folic Acid (B9) 178µg 44% Vitamin E 1mg 5% Vitamin K 90µg 113%

Lately I've been really struggling to eat healthy and work out every day. I really want to become fit the way that I was in high school way back in 2007. It is my goal to make gains and completely tone my body. Food is my weakness and healthy foods are not included in that weakness. Greasy foods are what I prefer to have, healthy food lacks flavor in my opinion. I love to cook and I've tried all types of healthy meals but healthy food bores me and I always end up eating terribly again. I made this blog to hopefully inspire myself as well as others to eat others. Hopefully my blog will become more interesting later down the line.

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Banana Ginger Smoothies are the perfect cool down snack especially right after a hard workout. Banana Ginger Smoothies are great for digestion, heartburn and nausea. This smoothie is also known to help stomach with stomach trouble To make this smoothie you need two servings of each. 1, banana sliced 3/4 c (6 0z)vanilla yogurt 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger Combine the banana, yogurt, honey and ginger and then blend until smooth Nutrition Facts 157 cals, 1 g fat, 0.8g sat fat, 57 mg sodium, 34 g carbs, 28 g sugars, 1.5 g fiber, 5 g protein