Best Food for your Skin

In my experience, skin problems can be the most complicated and frustrating issues. Especially when the issues are written all over your face … hello acne! I’ve been through it myself and have had to hone in on making sure my diet is improving and not hurting my complexion. Our skin is our largest organ and it’s usually the first to signal that something may be off in our bodies. Think acne, blemishes, eczema, bumpy rashes, and more. I always encourage my clients to take their skin message seriously.

There are so many factors that play into skin issues. Think stress for instance. If you’re overly stressed and your body is releasing too much cortisol, you could be battling your own adrenal system, throwing off your hormones and creating an imbalance that can lead to acne. There are environmental chemicals that can affect your skin as well. Hormones, ahh—clear skin’s worst enemy. Allergies to food, household cleaners, and more can also be the root of skin blemishes. No matter which root problem you’re facing, these foods can help get your skin going in the right direction.

Here are the top five foods and one drink I recommend to help improve your complexion.

Fish

I know this isn’t most people’s favorite food. I’ve been working in nutrition way too long to believe most people will eat fish three times a week. The key here is omega 3 fatty acids. If you can’t eat fish three times a week, then supplementing with omega 3 may be a good idea. This can improve hydration and even regulate oil production. In fact, when I’m ovulating or expecting my period, I add a dose of omega 3 myself. 

Berries

The darker the better. Berries are loaded with skin-loving antioxidants. They’re also jam-packed with fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Managing healthy blood sugar levels is vital for skin health, especially if those issues are related to hormones.

Nuts

They’re high in minerals like zinc and selenium, which are your skin’s best friends! After nursing four babies, I found my levels of zinc and selenium very low, and nuts helped to bring them back up. Selenium helps to increase the number of infection-fighting white blood cells. Zinc has long been linked to improving your immune system and protecting against free radicals and pathogens

Yogurt and kefir

Healthy gut, healthy skin. Remember that. These foods contain probiotics, which are the good bacteria our gut needs to keep a healthy balance. These foods can improve digestion and lower inflammation. 

Garlic

Does anything smell better than olive oil and garlic cooking on a low temperature? Your skin loves this combo too! Each clove of garlic contains a chemical called allicin. This chemical reacts with our own blood to be able to kill off harmful bacteria and viruses. Oftentimes, acne is the result of a bacteria that is living in our bodies.

Green tea

Have you ever noticed your tea-drinking friends have the best complexions? Maybe it’s because they’re reaping the benefits of green tea. Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that can combat the free radicals that are bothering your skin and your immune system. The healthier your immune system, the better your skin. 

If you love the idea of adding these foods, but it seems overwhelming, try my 10-day plan and see how much your skin loves these foods. 

Cara Clark is the owner and primary Certified Nutritionist of Cara Clark Nutrition. Cara works with individuals and groups to promote overall health and to manage a wide range of nutrition-related issues. With a ‘non-dieting’ approach, she has helped clients manage weight, energy, performance, diabetes, thyroid related disease, allergies, eating disorders, and more.

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Collagen + C and Hair, Skin and Biotin

What is Collagen?

Collagen is a long-chain amino acid and the most abundant protein in the body. It is composed of the individual amino acids Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine and in nature is found exclusively in animal tissue, especially bones and connective tissue. It is what is responsible for giving skin elasticity, hair its strength, and connective tissue its ability to hold everything in place.

According to most of the NeoCell, Super Collagen+C Reviews, It thickens fine hair, includes figure and eases off balding. It repairs connective tissues for enhanced flexibility. It enhances course. It pushes wound mending. It glycine raises lean muscle to help blaze fat while you rest. It gives specific amino acids important to renewing the figure's collagen supply. It aides minimize fine lines & wrinkles, and enhances flexibility in the skin.

What us Biotin?

a vitamin of the B complex, found in egg yolk, liver, and yeast. It is involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and glucose. It is also used orally for hair loss, brittle nails, skin rash in infants (seborrheic dermatitis), diabetes, and mild depression.

How does it work?

Biotin is an important component of enzymes in the body that break down certain substances like fats, carbohydrates, and others.

My Opionion

Overall I am very pleased with Neocell , I have been using neo Cell for over a year and I love the results. I use it daily with smoothies. You must try and I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

Murad Products to Soothe the Redness on Sensitive Skin

Murad Redness Therapy Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum is a multi tasking product that improves hydration and calms irritated skin while reducing sensitivity. Formulated with super hydrators that hold up to 1,000 times their weight in water this serum eases irritation caused by waxing, professional skincare services, sunburn and allergens. If you’re looking for a skin care solution that provides moisture and hydration while not aggravating sensitive skin that’s prone to redness and irritation, then Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum is perfect for you.

Although I swear by most of Murad products I am sad to say that theses did not work for my redness. That's does not mean that it wont work for you. So do not stop yourself for not trying it. I love Murad products and they do not disappoint. It is just that sometimes products works differently on other people.

Keep skin, hair and nails healthy eating Shrimps

   Did you know the benefits of Shrimps? You will be surprise of how healthy this fish is. Shrimps can be cooked in so many ways. Please google for some delicious recepies. Did you know?

Shrimp Beauty Tip:

The most expensive shampoo and lotion will be useless to hair and skin without the adequate supply of protein in the body. Protein is a vital part of every living tissue and shrimps are excellent sources of this mineral.  So keep hair growing and skin glowing...

Enjoy,

Vitamin E and Wrinkles

You can find vitamins in so many forms such as foods, supplement pills, and even skin lotions. What are the benefits of Vitamin E, you ask yourself? Well it is needed for the care of the skin. This is why I am here to tell you all about it. ;)


How does it work?

Vitamin E is an important vitamin required for the proper function of many organs in the body. It is also an antioxidant. This means it helps to slow down processes that damage cells.
It's common knowledge that vitamin E is good for your skin, but not many people could tell you exactly what this nutrient does and vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects and repairs your skin.
Antioxidants are agents that neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals, which are molecules that damage collagen and cause skin dryness, fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamin E is one of the most powerful antioxidants, but your body can't produce it, which means you have to make sure you're getting enough of this valuable nutrient in your diet. Eating foods high in vitamin E and taking vitamin E supplements if you can't get enough through your food intake can can help prevent premature aging of your skin.

Some of many jobs for the Vitamin E:

Vitamin E acts as a powerful antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals in the body that cause tissuedamage.

 itamin E also contributes to a healthy circulatory system and aids in proper blood clotting and improves wound healing.

Vitamin E is also used for diabetes and its complications. It is used for preventing cancer, particularly lung and oral cancer in smokers.

Women use vitamin E for preventing complications in late pregnancy due to high blood pressure,   (PMS), painful periods, menopausal syndrome, hot flashes, and breast cysts.

Vitamin E is sometimes used for improving physical endurance, increasing energy, reducing muscle damage after exercise, and improving muscle strength.

Vitamin E is also used for cataracts, asthma, respiratory infections, skin disorders, AGING SKIN, sunburns, for certain inherited diseases and to prevent allergies.

Some people apply vitamin E to their skin to keep it from aging and it also helps on skin's dark spots.

Let's slow down aging process ladies and look fabulous. We only have 1 skin why not take care of it now.

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