In The Yum List. Part One. I discussed produce that strengthens the immune system and promotes circulation; activating the body's ability to heal inside and out. Refresh. Replenish.
Your body was created to heal itself.
It literally protects our body as a covering, which means we should be alert to how it functionsand how we should be feeding it so that it can heal properly.
Stay motivated with positive thoughts while you decide to correctly align your eating lifestyle with your health goals.
One word. Energy.
Our cells need it. Loads of it.
I am sure we all know what its like to be lacking in this department.
So..
Why is this important for skin rejuvenation?
Dull Complexion.
Dark Spots.
Rashes.
And a host of skin diseases.
In order to be rid of these surface woes, we must stimulate the immune system; for this to occur our cells need energy.
Lets jump right into the next step. Rejuvenate. Repeat.
4. Pineapple.
You can thank the Manganese in this fruit for its contribution to the enzymes that directly fuel energy production and antioxidant defense, starting with your cells and spanning out elsewhere within the body.
It is important to buy this fruit in its whole fresh form. Break out the knives, y'all.
Include this in the three fist sized portions of fruit you should be having each day. Yes. Three.
For all of you out there that are plagued with night sugar cravings: this is a good pick.
Throw cubes of pineapple into yogurt [preferably coconut or almond based- dairy free]
mixed with a fresh granola or in pasta and stir fry.
*compliment with pumpkin, flax, or sunflower seeds for extra fiber
2. Mushrooms.
This fungus contains riboflavin (Vitamin B) needed for skin repairing antioxidants.
Shiitake, in particular, are a great source of kojic acid, which reduces spots on your skin from the sun, acne and age. Chaga looks like tree bark and is an excellent source of molecules that stimulate melanin production.
*In case you are unaware, melanin is the bodies natural sunscreen and protects against UV rays by absorbing the harmful wavelengths.
Add 2-3 cup servings of clean raw/cooked Shiitake into your meal plan each week. Chaga can brewed as tea or broth.3. Coconut Oil.
This super food is known for its unique combination of fatty acids and powerful medicinal properties. Most of the fatty acids in our diet are so-called long-chain fatty acids, but the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil are metabolized differently.
They go straight to the liver from the digestive tract, where they are used as a quick source of energy.
Fatty acids also:
Fatty acids also:
Boost brain function.
Reduces appetite.
Increases weight loss in the abdomen.
Additionally, the fatty acids in coconut oil can kill harmful pathogens,
potentially helping to prevent infections.
Use Coconut Oil as a healthy cooking oil or a spread for pastries/fruit and topically on the skin for moisture and protection.potentially helping to prevent infections.
Stay encouraged as we continue 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!!
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