SUPERFOODS FOR MORE RADIANT SKIN
aging is our diet. Since our skin ages more like milk than wine, it only makes sense that we eat more fruit (as well as herbs and vegetables). Here are four skin care superfoods that can boost skin health!
help improve the texture and radiance of your skin. I guess it’s time to give in to the dark side ! KALE It won’t kill you to eat kale. In fact, kale is one of the most nutritious foods out there! Best of all, it is full of antioxidants and vitamins to make your body’s biggest organ (your skin) look new again! If you have an aversion to eating greens, you should know that kale also comes in purple varieties. THYME Everyone has heard of herbal remedies, and one herb in particular has some proven benefits for rejuvenating skin. According to research published in the scientific journal Nutrients, thyme is full of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that can help contribute to healthier, smoother skin.
BLUEBERRIES One key ingredient to healthy skin is
antioxidants, which help protect skin cells from aging and can even help minimize wrinkles. Fortunately, blueberries are full of antioxidants, such as anthocyanins and flavonoids. They also contain a healthy amount of vitamin C, which has been proven to improve skin firmness. DARK CHOCOLATE Who knew delicious desserts could contribute to healthier skin? Unlike milk chocolate, dark chocolate contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that
People have employed lasers, chemical peels, injections, and facelifts in the war against aging skin. While these more extreme measures can be temporarily effective, they can be hard on the wallet and much more cumbersome than natural remedies. Another tool in our arsenal against the effects of
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR WINTER BLUES Reinventing Your Seasonal Exercise Routine
‘Tis the season to feel better!
morning, give those precious things a read or listen and remind yourself of what adds joy and meaning to your life. GET MORE OUT OF CHORES. If snowy days are coming your way, plan to use that time for indoor activities that will improve your home and your state of mind. Simple tasks like vacuuming, cleaning inside windows, and rearranging furniture will help get you up and moving when you can’t walk or ride your bicycle outdoors. It’s also a great idea to keep a journal to track how your mind and body feel throughout the day. If your notes reveal that you regularly hit a steep midday slump, tailor your chores list to add more tasks to those hours. SHAKE UP YOUR WORKOUT. If a foot of snow stands between you and the gym, create a consistent in-home exercise
Winter is rarely kind to our overall health. The sun goes down earlier, the air gets colder, and our usual health routines take a backseat. When family gatherings and other seasonal activities take center stage, we often feel heavier, sleepier, and slower. Thankfully, there are several out-of-the- box ways to stay physically active, remove toxins from our bodies, and improve brain health during the snowy months to come — and we can do them all from the comfort of our homes! START YOUR DAY ON THE RIGHT NOTE. A positive attitude is the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Do you have a favorite poem, book passage, or song that always inspires you when you feel down? If you’re having trouble getting out of bed in the
routine that gets your blood pumping without having to venture outside with a shovel. Squats, jumping jacks, and lunges are simple actions that help keep you in shape when your regular regimen isn’t an option. What are your favorite wintertime exercise tips? Please let us know if you have a great trick for turning bad weather into great health!
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