The Yum List. Inner Skin Nutrition. Part One.

Hi.

Hope you'll are excited about digging into a new or improved wellness lifestyle for one of the biggest organs that each and everyone of you has responsibility for: Your Skin!!

It literally protects our body as a covering, which means we should be alert to how it functions and how we should be feeding it so that it can heal properly.

We have all heard the common advice "wash your face before bed" "moisturize thoroughly" and "protect your skin from UV rays". More important than these common practices, is the attention to what you are ingesting for the health of your skin. Topical remedies are great yet you can yield much better results by making skin conscious food decisions.

The Yum List

1. Honey.

This is ultimately my favorite item and a must grab at the store. You're going to want RAW and LOCAL honey for the best results. (Bear honey is truly just sugar). Drizzle. Dip. Spread. Mix in.

        * fruit, whole grain toast, hot cereal/oats, granola, salad, sandwiches, and pastries*

A humectant (helps retain water). Honey can be applied topically but in this case, its recommended that you get it inside of your digestive system so it can work its sweet miracles.

Great for gastrointestinal issues which can sometimes lead to inflammation and breakouts that show on the skin.

Antibacterial. Bees make an enzyme that produces hydrogen peroxide.

Strengthens immune system.

Improves recovery time. Crater pimples. Inflammation. Rash. All of that.

And its good with everything from entree's to smoothies or just on a spoon :)

“My son, eat thou honey, for it is good” — King Solomon – Proverbs: 24:13

2. Green Leafy Vegetables. 

Spinach. Kale. Kelp. Seaweed. All of these are high in fiber and water content. 

That means flush flush flush. 

Fiber and water are what you want to stir up and flush out waste and toxins. Waste and toxins cause buildup which shows externally as a breakout or dull complexion. 

Don't be afraid to eat your veggies. The best meal to incorporate them in is BREAKFAST. 

Throw some greenery in your omelet or blend it up in a smoothie. 

Green Machine Recipe

1 cucumber

4 celery stalks

2 apples

6-8 leaves of Kale or Spinach

1/2 lemon

1/2 lime or grapefruit

1 tbsp of ginger

3 tbsp of raw honey

1/4 cup of flax seed

Makes 2-3 16oz. servings.

We should eat to power our bodies and the need to eat for pleasure should be an after thought.

3. Aloe.

Now this great plant is becoming known more and more for its benefit internally compared to its common topical use. Native to Africa, this plant is great for:

Detoxification. Calcium -Copper- Chromium-Selenium-Magnesium-Potassium-Sodium-Manganese and Zinc. These nutrients interact to boost enzyme activity, enduring the detoxification of metabolic waste after providing antioxidants to the body's cells.

Immune System. Bradykinase Enzymes stimulate immune function. Carrisyn, comprised by aloe, stimulates the production of disease fighting white blood cells. It is also anti fungal and antibacterial which is important in developing a vigilant immune system.

Digestion. Alleviates constipation which is known to cause breakouts due to buildup of waste in the system. Water absorption is very important.

Circulation. Glowing skin needs a healthy blood flow. Germanium found in aloe helps your body correct circulatory disturbances. Other key nutrients like zinc and magnesium stimulate new cell growth and guards your body against oxidative stress. Circulation is very important when considering how your skin ages and heals itself.

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 Enjoy your preparations. Remember what you learned and APPLY IT!

Check back tomorrow for Part Two.