7 Foods That Help You Look Beautiful

How many times have you heard that you are what you eat? I’m reminded of that fact whenever I’m pulling on tight jeans or having a no-energy day, but too often I forget to make the connection between what I eat and the way my SKIN looks. The “Today” show’s nutrition expert, Joy Bauer, one of my favorite guests, came by our studio to tell us which beauty superfoods should be at the top of our shopping lists.

One of the reasons I love talking to Joy is because she has an encyclopedic knowledge of everything edible. Her recipes are all about packing as much supportive nutrition into each meal as possible. Here’s Joy’s list of the 7 items we all need to start working into our meals asap:

Red Bell Pepper. Everyone thinks citrus fruits corner the market on vitamin C but one red pepper has 2 to 3 times more vitamin C than an orange. Vitamin C keeps skin healthy because it helps protect us from the sun (which also means it’s an anti-ager) and it’s a key nutrient in collagen production, which keeps skin firm.

Avocado. This unsaturated, heart-healthy fat helps keep skin moist and it contains vitamin E, a potent antioxidant, which protects skin from aging.

Shrimp. This iron-rich protein helps us grow thick, shiny hair and strong nails while the zinc in shrimp is great for our skin.

Sweet Potato. Beta-carotene is important for new skin cell turnover and these have a ton.

Kale. This vegetable powerhouse is packed with both beta-carotene and vitamin C.

Wild Salmon. This fish is loaded with omega-3 fats, which keep toxins out of cells and allow good ingredients in.

Wheat Germ. Joy loves this excellent source of vitamin E and Zinc for its versatility. She suggests sprinkling some on yogurt or oatmeal in the morning. Mix wheat germ and whole wheat flour to bread chicken cutlets.

For more info, check out joy’s website, joybauernutrition.com, and pick up a copy of her most recent cookbook, ‘Slim & Scrumptious’, which uses lots of the superfoods on her list. I recommend the crispy kale!

Do you have any go-to foods that make your skin look and feel good? Let us know!

source:-http://shine.yahoo.com/event/the-thread/7-foods-that-help-you-look-beautiful-2385924/

Ten foods to feed your face younger

Nutritionist and food expert Rachael Anne Hill shares the top eats for fresh, vibrant and young looking skin.…

Each year we spend £3.8 billion on products to keep us looking young but according to researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, who studied more than 400 adults living in Australia, Greece and Sweden, it is the food you put in your mouth, not the creams you put on your skin that will be your best weapon in the war against premature ageing - so here’s our guide to the top 10 wrinkle-preventing foods.

1. Blueberries

Researchers at Tufts University analysed 60 fruits and vegetables for their antioxidant capability. Blueberries came out on top, rating highest in their capacity to destroy those skin-wrinkling free radicals. They also contain anthocyanins, substances which have been shown to be highly effective at strengthening the collagen in the skin preventing it from sagging.

2. Avocado

Studies show that substances in the pulp of avocados can actually trigger DNA to produce more embryonal collagen, the type we start our lives with, and which produces smooth and wrinkle-free skin.

3. Cabbage

Cabbage, along with other members of the cruciferous family of vegetables such as broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, radish and watercress are all packed full of age-preventing phytonutrients. Eat at least one serving of these vegetables every day cooked as lightly as possible to preserve their goodness.

4. Watermelon

Both the flesh and seeds of the watermelon are nutritious so try blending them together in a food processor and drinking as a juice. The flesh contains vitamins A and C – both essential for healthy, glowing skin. The seeds also contain selenium, essential fats, zinc and vitamin E, all of which help against the free radical damage that causes premature ageing and heart disease.

5. Mackerel

Mackerel and other oily fish such as trout, salmon, fresh tuna and sardines are a great source of both protein and essential fatty acids – two of the most important building blocks for the healthy renewal of skin cells. Eat one to two portions of oily fish a week.

6. Liver

Liver is an excellent source of both iron and vitamin A. Vitamin A enables the body to produce more keratin, a substance that helps to protect the skin from the elements. Iron assists the circulatory system to carry beneficial nutrients to all cells and take potentially ageing waste products away.

7. Soya milk

Soya milk is a great wrinkle preventer as it contains lecithin, which is a good source of the rejuvenating vitamin E. It also contains choline and inositol which has been shown to be effective in slowing down the ageing process of the skin.

8. Brown rice

Brown rice, oats, whole wheat cereals and wholegrain breads are rich in fibre which help to prevent premature ageing by ensuring your body can process the nutrients from your food as efficiently as possible - and when your digestive system is working well, your whole body will radiate health and vitality. The fibre in wholegrains also helps to stabilise blood sugars, stem cravings and prevent over-eating.

9. Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are a great source of zinc which helps to prevent premature sagging and wrinkling of skin by keeping its support structure, collagen, strong. They are also packed full of selenium, essential fats and vitamin E, all of which help against the free radical damage that causes premature ageing of body tissues.

10. Oranges

Oranges are part of the citrus family which are all jam-packed with vitamin C - one of the best nutrients you can take to help repair and heal damaged skin tissue. In fact, citrus fruits are so full of anti-ageing properties that according to a recent study carried out at the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago even the very smell of them can help us appear younger! Researchers asked 37 men and women to estimate the age of a series of models in photographs while wearing masks that were infused with the various aromas and found that the smell of grapefruit or other citrus aromas resulted in the men perceiving the women to be six years younger than they really were!

Source:- http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food-drink/ten-foods-to-feed-your-face-younger-blog-11-rachael-anne-hill.html

No exercise, long work hours double heart failure risk

London, Sep 7 (IANS) Sedentary men who work beyond 45 hours a week double their risk of dying from heart failure. However, men who keep fit or exercise and work long hours face no increased risk of dying from cardiac conditions.

The study examined data for 5,000 men -- aged between 40 and 59 years from 14 different companies -- which included their fitness levels over 30 years, reports the Daily Mail. The men did cycling exercise tests to assess their fitness and provided details on the average number of hours they worked every week, according to the journal Heart.

Around 70 percent of men worked between 41 and 45 hours a week, while around 20 percent worked longer hours. Over the course of the study, there were 587 deaths from heart disease caused by the narrowing and hardening of arteries.

Experts found that men who were unfit were at the greatest risk of dying from heart disease, particularly if they worked long hours.

Those who were both unfit and worked more than 45 hours a week were more than twice as likely to die from the disease than men working fewer than 40 hours.

And men who worked 41 to 45 hours a week had a 59 percent higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to those working under 40 hours.

Physically fit men working longer hours were 45 percent less likely to die of heart disease and 38 percent less likely to die of other causes than those who were unfit.

The findings, by a team from the National Research Centre for the Working Environment in Denmark, held true despite factors likely to influence the results, such as work stress and living conditions.

Source:- http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20100907/1537/tls-no-exercise-long-work-hours-double-h_1.html