Sep
29
I Say, Acai!
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They’re now being touted as the new “superfood” that aim to help you lose more weight via natural, safe means—which is munching away, as opposed to crunching your abs with tiring repetitive exercises, or going under the knife in an expensive attempt to trim away your excess fat. Eating to lose weight—now there’s the acai promise!
The best news about the acai berry is that it’s bursting with vitamins and nutrients needed to aid you on your road to effective weight reduction. Some quick and proven facts about the acai berry: its rich purple color is the effect of an antioxidant called anthocyanin, which fights free radicals in the body. This, in turn, helps stabilize your energy rate for more effective fat burning. And since it’s a high-fiber fruit, the acai berry also serves as a metabolic booster to help clean out your system much faster.
What’s not to like about this sun-warmed, pulpy fruit of Brazil? You can have it as a smoothie, in liquid form, or even as preserves. It’s got more antioxidants than its close relative, the blueberry. With the acai aiding your sensible diet and exercise plan (it’s not recommended to do away with those altogether!), you can fully expect to “reap” the “fruits” of your weight loss regimen with a much lower cholesterol rate, better-looking and glowing complexion, higher energy levels throughout the day, better digestion, and a stronger immune system as extras!
Jun
27
Glow Up! (Healthy Food For Great Skin)
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Here’s excellent news for those who just can’t do without their breakfast cereal in the morning—you’re going the right route to ensure that your skin is getting the best nutrition! At least 3 ounces of cereal, along with rice, crackers, pasta, or wholewheat bread, are part of the food pyramid approved by the USDA Food Guide for a balanced diet. You’ll be getting your recommended vitamins and minerals, plus all the antioxidants that come with them, to protect your skin from things like sun damage and free radicals.
Said antioxidants can also be found in many fruits and vegetables, specifically the dark green and orange ones. Biotin, a well-known B vitamin, is actually what helps form the basis of skin, hair, and nail cells; and Vitamin A, which helps maintain and repair skin tissues, are both found in fruits and vegetables. If you don’t consume these on a regular basis, you might notice lacklustre hair or brittle nails or even bad skin. So make sure your fridge is stocked up on the freshest produce to keep you looking and feeling young. Nix the fizzy drinks and the high-fat snacks and the lard-smeared meals. Not only can they worsen certain skin problems, but they can also wreak havoc on your weight-loss plan!
Another sure-fire way to keep aging at bay is to drink, drink, drink.
Not alcohol, but water!
Water keeps the skin hydrated, while alcoholic beverages dehydrate you big time (anyone who’s ever had a hangover and felt that their brain was as dry as a fossilized sponge would agree with me).