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Eat This…

…Beetroot!
Beetroot is low calorie and packed full of health-bestowing nutrients. It contains high levels of carotenoids and flavenoids. These anti-oxidants help reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, protecting the artery walls and reducing the risk of heart disease and [...]


Eat This…

…Manuka Honey!
This is a special type of honey which contains very powerful healing properties. It is said to treat a variety of different health conditions, such as acne, eczema and even arthritis.
In fact, active Manuka Honey is even used for medical purposes because of the presence of strong antibacterial and antimicrobial components. One of Manuka [...]


Eat This…

…Dried fruit!
Sugar dramatically ages the skin by depleting collagen levels, making it dull, dry, slack and dehydrated. If you are trying to cut back on your sugar intake but missing nibbling on sweet snacks, why not try some dried fruit?
Dried apples have the fluffy texture of gummed sweets and taste sweet, but they are light [...]


Glow On

We all want skin which radiates a healthy glow. The best way to achieve a luminous complexion is through good nourishment. According to Body Language, The UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Ageing this, beaming skin can be achieved by following the following steps.

Eliminate processed foods from the diet, including high salt, sugar and saturated [...]


Eat This…

…Goji Berries! Touted as a first rate super-food for the huge number of nutrients it contains, the goji berry has a lot of healthy benefits. Goji Berries contain the following complex phyto-nutrients and bio flavinoids:
Betaine – this is used by the liver to produce choline, a compound [...]


Eat This…

…Flax Seed!
Flax seed oil contains high levels of omega 3 and omega 6, essential fatty acids which can either be taken internally or applied externally as a pack for healthy skin.
Flax seed oil is useful for healing scars and abrasions as it contains anti-inflammatory properties. This also makes it useful for inflamed skin or skin [...]


Eat this…

…Honey and lemon!
Every morning, before I eat or drink anything else, I have a mug of hot water with honey and lemon stirred in to it.
Not only does this little ritual of mine wake me up and give me a refreshing start to the day, it benefits my skin too.
Some claim that the drink kick [...]


Eat This…

…Avocado!
It is drummed in to us that fat is bad and that we shouldn’t eat it if we want to be healthy. This however, is just not the case. There are good fats which are hugely important to body health.
Considered to be an almost complete food, to the extent that in certain parts of the [...]


Eat This…

…marmite!
Love it or hate it, Marmite boasts a wide range of vitamins, particularly B vitamins which help to maintain healthy skin tone. B vitamins are also helpful in relieving anxiety and stress,  which have a negative effect on skin health.
This day and gooey wheat extract spread includes B12, essential for blood function and maintaining the [...]


Eat This… Wild Salmon

Omega 3 fatty acids and protein are wonderful for creating and maintaining healthy skin.
Hair, skin and nails are mostly made up of protein. Protein is needed to repair cells, it is important for energy levels, balancing blood sugar levels, and is involved with glutathione production. Glutathione is an important antioxidant, and antioxidants are essential components [...]


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