10 SUPER BEAUTY FOODS

In the course of my research for collagen and what it does for the skin and our health, I discovered several 'Beauty Foods' but the following are my favourites. Will write on collagen in my next post.

Blueberries are touted as one of the best sources of antioxidants out there. And they have a huge side benefit: They are indescribably delicious too. Wish they are available in our part of the world all the time.

Strawberries are filled with vitamin C, and guess what loves that? Our skin. So these wonderful berries, so good on cereal and ice cream, not to mention strawberry shortcake, keep our skin looking its best while we say "yummy." Wished they weren’t so expensive  though. ..sigh..

Don't peel these babies! You probably heard that from your mother, and she was right on target. The skin of the apple contains quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that protects against skin cancer. Apples also are a good source of fiber, meaning we feel full for hours after eating one.

Nuts, especially walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts, are high in omega-3 fat. And our skin really benefits from the moisture that brings. Nuts are also high in arginine, an amino acid that helps  burn fat.

Whoa! Chilis really turn on the heat. And capsaicin, which is the source of that heat, cuts back on those hunger pangs, according to a study in the June 2009 issue of the "European Journal of Nutrition." So that burning mouthful might be worth it.  Just wondering if the ‘belacan’ (shrimp paste) added to it will spoil the nutrients..:D

Vitamin A and potassium both make our skin radiant. And both are found in greens, particularly romaine lettuce. Dark leafy greens contain antioxidants that help our skin fight sun damage, such as wrinkles and skin cancer.

Salmon and tuna are known for their abundance of omega-3 fatty acids, and these fats help our body on the outside as well as the inside by keeping skin radiant.

Tea of all kinds is a major source of antioxidants, which fight free radicals and work against signs of aging. Green tea is also known for the compound EGCG, which gets some of those dying skin cells back in the alive zone!

Ahhhh, the fruit of the vine. Reservatrol is found in red wine, especially cabernet sauvignon, and this antioxidant is known to slow aging. So wine is one thing we can drink for our health, as they say. Just drink in moderation or all of its good effects are for naught.  Yes, sip slowly baby and feel how it penetrates into the system..:D

Chocolate! The happiest food... Bring it on. Dark chocolate is a good source of those age-fighting antioxidants, and it also contains the mood elevator phenylethylamine, according to the California Academy of Sciences. So no, it's not our imagination that we feel happy when we eat dark chocolate. Just don't overdo it; too much of a good thing might turn out to be a bad thing in this case.

Source:    http://www.ehow.com/