Experts look at the five most important beauty and health foods that are especially important as spring approaches.
What does a beautiful and healthy plate look like? A good source of protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, healthy fats and fiber, vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries. Don’t forget water. The right combination of products from each category can support health and beauty all year round. A healthy body means healthy skin. When certain body systems are out of balance, blemishes, blackheads, enlarged pores, age spots, “lipomas” and premature wrinkles appear on the skin. For example, without gallbladder support, your skin will become dry and flaky. If you have too many fried foods, sweets and dairy products in your diet, sebum production will increase and your pores will become larger.
Don’t rush to the cosmetologist. The skin is a reflection of the inner state of the body. Therefore, maintaining beautiful skin should start not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The following nutrients and products will help with this.
Protein
Bone broth is an amino acid cocktail that can be made at home without much expense.
Everyone knows that collagen is the enemy of aging. It improves the barrier function and moisturizes the skin from the inside, making it elastic. One cup of bone broth that has been simmered for a long time (8-14 hours) contains 10 grams of pure protein, an amino acid that is essential for collagen synthesis. During the long cooking time, the bones provide the broth with the necessary minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.
The broth also contains a substance called L-glutamine that can restore the integrity of your digestive tract. If the mucosa of the intestinal walls is intact, it can absorb amino acids, fats, vitamins and substances needed for beautiful skin.
Bone broth can be consumed in its pure form or used to make soups and stews. The plant-based amino acid blend is hemp protein.
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Hemp protein can be consumed in its pure form or added to dishes – smoothies, porridge, yogurt, baked goods.
Complex carbohydrates
White, red, and black quinoa are gluten-free sources of complex carbohydrates. Quinoa contains a variety of antioxidants, including quercetin, beta-carotene, kaempferol, vanillin acid, and ferulic acid, each of which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also rich in fiber, potassium, copper, zinc, magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, and B vitamins.
Quinoa can be added to salads, tossed in salads, or eaten as a snack on its own.
Fats
Ghee is another affordable and beautiful skin product that you can make at home.
When melted, real butter removes harmful impurities, casein, and lactose, but retains vitamins A, E, and K that are essential for glowing skin. Dietary fats support the gallbladder, which is responsible for absorbing fats and fat-soluble vitamins and eliminating toxins. Ghee contains butyric acid, a fatty acid that plays a key role in supporting a healthy gut microbiome.
This type of oil is especially good for those who are lactose intolerant. In addition, this oil has a high smoke point – you can fry and cook in this oil. Ghee can be added to coffee and you get a “Smooth Coffee”
Sources of vegetable fats are coconut and its products: oil, shavings, wheat flour, water, milk. They also support gallbladder health.
Coconut oil contains caproid and lauric acids, which have antifungal properties, so it is used in anti-Candida diets – the overgrowth of Candida fungi is one of the causes of acne on the face. The antioxidants in coconut oil and its derivatives can prevent skin aging.
Can be cooked in coconut oil. It is added to porridge, cakes, smoothies. The coffee tastes really good and smooth with the addition of coconut oil.