Avoiding Threats To Youthful Skin – Part 1

Eating is something we do every day and is often a mindless action.  We blindly reach for a soda (very bad) or a diet soda (equally bad) instead of a bottle of spring water (good).  Or, we grab a bagel or Danish (equally bad) instead of healthier alternatives such as a bowl of plain yogurt and a piece of fruit.

To keep your body healthy and skin youthful, you must avoid foods that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar.  These foods include all forms of sugar, processed foods, pasta, breads, pastry, baked goods and snack foods such as rice and corn cakes, chips and pretzels.  A good indicator of a healthy food choice is whether the food was made by nature rather than a laboratory.

A proper diet that promotes a healthy body and radiant skin includes protein.  Protein is the building block of life.  Because it cannot be stored in the body, protein must be eaten every day at each meal.  Fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs and low-fat dairy products such as yogurt, Kiefer and tofu are excellent sources of high quality protein.

Next, you need low-glycemic carbs (those that will not provoke a sugar high when consumed in moderation).  These include brightly colored fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains such as old-fashioned oatmeal and legumes such as beans and lentils.

Finally, you need to include healthy fats such as omega-3 essential fatty acids found in wild salmon.  Other healthy fats include avocado, evoo, olives, nuts and seeds, all of which will help keep the skin supple and wrinkle free.

The message here is to be mindful of your food choices.  Following the food choices above are the key to health, longevity, and beautiful youthful skin.

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