Get That Glow

Beauty directly reflects overall wellness and health within the body.  The nutrients we eat affects cell growth (hair, nails, skin), therefore, it's important that we do, and eat, what's best for maintaining healthy cell rejuvenation. 

Ingredients for The Glow:

Vitamins A, B, C, E

Antioxidants 

Coenzyme Q10

Omega-3 fatty acids

Zinc

Selenium

Biotin

Foods highest in antioxidants include, berries, raisins, prunes, kale, spinach, broccoli, beets, and sprouts.  Imagine antioxidants as your cell's personal body guard and the all the nasty free radicals floating around in the  environment as the enemy attacking you.  Well, antioxidants stand up to the enemy and take the hits themselves, protecting your skin and leaving you beautiful.  Whether you apply them topically (cream) or orally (berries), consuming  antioxidants should be made a daily habit!

Biotin:

Benefits: Promotes strong hair and nails

Found In: Egg yolks, peanuts/butter, hazelnuts, sesame seeds

Coenzyme Q10:

Benefits:  Antioxidant

Found In:  Fish oils, nuts, meat

Omega 3- fatty acids:

Benefits: Combats skin inflimation

Found In: Flax seed/oil (my favorite in ground form because it can be added to any recipe), salmon, tuna, walnuts, olive oil, coldwater fish

Selenium:

Benefits:  Protects skin from sun damage

Found In:  Brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, tuna, sole, rice, wheat

Zinc:

Benefits:  Supports cell repair and renewal.  Good for acne skin

Found In:  Garbonzo and Kidney beans, oysters, sardines, beef, liver, lamb 

Vitamin A:

Benefits:  Skin cell renewal

Found In:  Leafy green vegetables, orange and yellow vegetable (sweet potatoes, carrots and squash)

Vitamin B:

Benefits:  Overall skin health

Found In:  Whole grains, nuts, meat, potatoes, bananas, prunes

Vitamin C:

Benefits:  Powerful Antioxidants.  Protects skin from sun damage.

Found In:  Green vegetables, citrus fruits, strawberries, black currants, blackberries, cherries, grapes

Vitamin E:

Benefits:  Protects skin from sun damage and keeps skin looking smooth

Found In:  Spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados, sunflower seeds/oil, pear