HEALTH REPORT
THE MUST HAVE DEFENCE FOR WHEN YOU’RE ON THE GO
Sunflower seeds: These contain phytoestrogens, which help to fight wrinkles and also strengthen skin against the hormone-induced dryness, roughness and pigmentation which may occur during perimenopause and menopause. Sweet potato: Packed with vitamin A, which supports the growth of new skin cells and stimulates skin cells to divide and repair, giving you a more glowing complexion. Water: Drink up! Water is involved in every body function, including digestion, absorption, circulation and excretion. It also flushes toxins from the More good news: several supplemental nutrients, including vitamin C, marine collagen and phytochemicals, will help the skin to repair damage, build support structures, stay moist, and prevent disease and infection. Collagen is the skin’s main structural component. The body cannot make it without vitamin C, so if you do not have an adequate intake of foods like oranges and strawberries, your skin can lose firmness; if your diet is poor, supplementing with marine collagen is a very effective means of holding the ageing process at bay. The health of your skin is intimately body, especially from the skin. Nutrients to the rescue
connected to that of your hair and nails, so ensuring your skin has the nutrients it needs to function properly and look radiant will have the beautiful side benefits of helping your hair regain its softness and shine and strengthening your fingernails. Four of the most important nutrients that support skin health are found in Nutrivital Beauty Collagen + Antioxidants - let’s see what they do and how they work. Marine collagen: Verisol ® marine collagen has been proven to promote noticeably firmer, smoother skin and longer, stronger nails. Tests show that there is a significant reduction in wrinkles after just four weeks of use. Vitamin C: This powerful antioxidant, water-soluble vitamin can prevent skin damage and specifically reduce the ageing effects of being exposed to sun damage, pollution and cigarette smoke. Green tea: One of themost antioxidant- rich foods in the world, this has gained popularity as an anti-ageing superfood. Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) is the active compound which appears to inhibit inflammation and protect skin from damaging oxidising toxins. Astaxanthin: This is a carotenoid found naturally in foods with a pinkish colour, such as salmon and prawns; it is a powerful antioxidant to protect, nourish, hydrate and revitalise skin.
Raw Immune Defence
Look for this on the counter at your local Go Vita FORMULATED WITH 4 POWERFUL ESSENTIAL OILS
Blend together: • ½ frozen banana • 1 cup blueberries/strawberries • 1 tbsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp Natural Road Almond spread • 1 tsp NutriVital Beauty Collagen + Antioxidants • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk • Organic Road Maple Syrup to taste (optional)
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