Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Top 10 health/beauty foods

Got this quick list from http://free-beauty-tips.glam.com/ Any added links are from my personal experience, opinion, and preference.

1; APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Has great healing properties, keeps skin supple. It's heavy concentration of enzymes peel off dead skin cells. It breaks down fat and helps to digest food properly.TRY THIS: Shiny Hair Recipe (for brunettes & redheads)

2; CARROTS
Maintains the outer layer of skin to prevent premature aging. Also good for your eyes!
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3; CHEESE
A slice or two of swiss, cheddar, or gouda added to your daily diet will help block bacteria in the mouth and prevent cavities.

4; CITRUS FRUITS
Holds the skin together by forming collagen. This is important because collagen cannot be added to skin topically. Cleanses and purifies.
TRY THIS: Burt's Bees Orange Essense Facial Cleanser

5; CRANBERRIES
Keep urinary tract lining healthy. Advised to drink if you have a UTI. Good anti-oxidant.

6; GARLIC
Helps combat wrinkles and restores tissue.

7; NON-FAT YOGURT
High in calcium, may help maintain a healthy digestive system.
TRY THIS: Plain Yogurt Facial Mask Recipe

8; SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are full of vitamin A, known to be a remarkable anti-wrinkle agent. The result is clearer, smoother skin.

9; TOMATOES
Rich in vitamin A, C, and potassium.
TRY THIS: Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Complexion Soap

10; WHEAT GERM
Add 2-3 tablespoons to your daily diet (in cereal, yogurt, cottage cheese, etc) to help get rid of pimples quickliy and effectively.

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