April 11, 2008

Beautiful Skin Starts From the Inside: Nutritional Secrets Everyone Should Know!

Anti-aging experts agree that healthy skin starts on the inside of the body. Although there is a place for anti-aging skin care creams and lotions in a beauty regimen, well-nourished and hydrated skin will require application of less product than skin that has been deprived of nutrition and water. A good place to begin is to drink 8-10 glasses of water each day. Next, eat foods rich in antioxidants.Antioxidants will protect against, and possibly even reverse the effects of damage caused by free radicals. Nearly everyone is exposed to the unstable oxygen molecules known as free radicals because they are produced by pollution, sunshine, and cigarette smoke. There are many sources of antioxidants, but some of the best are found in buckwheat, olive oil, and tomatoes.Buckwheat is a high-protein antioxidant known to improve the strength of blood vessel walls because it reduces blood pressure. The fact that it is so high in protein, compared to other grains, makes it ideal for people who are trying to maintain a healthy weight, because the protein contributes to a full feeling.Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, contains polyphenol, an antioxidant compound. In many cases this […]

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