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Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:03 am

Having proper nutritious diet is the most es essential part to get the good skin.Drink plenty of water, Eggs, Beans, Berries, Chocolate, Nuts, Garlic are some of diet tips which can help to get the good skin.

Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:42 pm

Now that's MY kind of diet! Surprised

Are you a nutritionist? I'm all ears Very Happy

T1

Sun Oct 16, 2011 1:33 am

Spinach and kale are rich in lutein

Quote:

Lutein has a well-established role in eye health. There is accumulating evidence that lutein may also play a role in skin health. Its presence in human skin along with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity provide a rationale for a role in preventing ultraviolet-induced damage to skin. Epidemiological studies support a role for diets high in lutein and decreased risk of wrinkling and cancer. Recent intervention studies have shown lutein to prevent ultraviolet-induced carcinogenesis in animals and to improve skin physiology parameters in humans, including antioxidant protection from ultraviolet light irradiation. In this review, the authors explore the rationale and plausibility of a role for lutein in skin health.

Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:06 am

I just wanted to add that I never observed any food / skin correlations in my case. I am curious if others did in their cases.

I have never had acne, but my face skin always looks red, very irritated, very sensible etc. It does not look like cuperose/rosaceea to me, but I will soon go to a derm to be sure...My body skin is normal (not dry) and my nails are amazing beautiful and strong (others said)!

I am a pescetarian-ovo vegetarian for almost 5 years now (organic and wild origin). My nutrition plan is a mix of george matejian/dr.pericone/dr mercola "diets". I love and eat everyday seeds, nuts, beans and greens!

free skin care · Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:37 am

Carolhardin wrote:

Having proper nutritious diet is the most es essential part to get the good skin.Drink plenty of water, Eggs, Beans, Berries, Chocolate, Nuts, Garlic are some of diet tips which can help to get the good skin.

A healthy diet of real foods is always better for you inside and out.

Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:42 pm

I have seen chocolate recommended for anti aging, but I tend to get breakouts on my face after eating it.

free skin care · Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:01 pm

lawmom wrote:

I have seen chocolate recommended for anti aging, but I tend to get breakouts on my face after eating it.

Lawmom Are you eating milk chocolate when you break out, or truffles filled with caramel, toffee, and other overly sweet fillings? I think dairy and too much sugar are a big culprit when it comes to breakouts. Try plain dark chocolate. Caffeine is good too, except we tend to add sugar and cream to our coffee thus lessening the positive effects we'd get from the antioxidants in caffeine. Tom Hagerty has an article on his website about the anti-inflammatory diet which is along the lines of what you're talking about in this thread: http://www.shapeyourface.com/nutrition.htm

Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:23 am

I make the following chocolate cream(many raw food people like this):

1. banana/pear/etc(any soft ripen fruit)
2. 1/2 - 1 avocado
3.cacao powder/cinnamon/vanilla/coconut to taste

Sometimes I just mix:
- sesame/hemp/flax seeds ground
- oil
-butter/cream
-cacao
- nuts butter

and I make small balls out of this. Can be eaten with the fingers then.

free skin care · Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:32 am

lawmom wrote:

I have seen chocolate recommended for anti aging, but I tend to get breakouts on my face after eating it.

Chocolate - or more correctly cocoa - contains antioxidants and minerals that are heart and skin healthy. However, most commercial milk chocolate contains far more refined sugar and saturated vegetable fat than cocoa. Sugar puts the body into a state of stress and is highly inflammatory; sat. fats compete with anti-inflammatory omega's in your diet. Try a couple of pieces of dark chocolate each day - the 85% cocoa stuff or a 70%+ diabetic version. Don't overdo it as cocoa is high in caffeine which messes with blood sugar levels. A small percentage do react badly to dairy or cocoa itself but the trigger is far more likely to be sugar.

HTH.

Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:57 pm

Firefox7275 wrote:

Chocolate - or more correctly cocoa - contains antioxidants and minerals that are heart and skin healthy. However, most commercial milk chocolate contains far more refined sugar and saturated vegetable fat than cocoa. Sugar puts the body into a state of stress and is highly inflammatory; sat. fats compete with anti-inflammatory omega's in your diet. Try a couple of pieces of dark chocolate each day - the 85% cocoa stuff or a 70%+ diabetic version. Don't overdo it as cocoa is high in caffeine which messes with blood sugar levels. A small percentage do react badly to dairy or cocoa itself but the trigger is far more likely to be sugar.

HTH.

Thanks, I will try that. Yes, when I eat chocolate it tends to be milk chocolate. That was most likely the problem.

free skin care · Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:08 pm

Just wanted to add a note about salmon that I once read online although today I found in Facebook so don't know if it was the same author or just a similar article. Anyway, the source for this is: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=404446437893

Norwegian Salmon: The Anti-Aging Superfood
by Excapade Sushi on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 6:30pm

07 September 2009

Every day, our cells wage a battle against free radicals ï¿½ unstable oxygen molecules associated with cancer, heart disease and the effects of aging. Anti-aging foods are especially potent foods that Mother Nature has given us to help our bodies fight the forces of age and disease. Special healthy compounds like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids empower these foods with potency.

The health benefits of omega 3s are many and it has proved to improve heart heath, development of brain and eyes in children among others. These essential fatty acids are believed to be beneficial to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but do not occur naturally in the body and thus need to be consumed through diet and supplement. Fresh Norwegian Salmon contains a powerful mix of healthy nutritional elements, including one of the highest omega-3 content of any fish. Read below to find out how Norwegian Salmon can help your skin maintain and enhance its natural radiance and fight the forces of aging.

Powerful Omega-3s for Young, Moist Skin.
Norwegian Salmon has one of the highest Omega-3 fatty acid contents of any fish, about 2,7 grams per 100-gram portion, making it an anti-aging superfood and good for promoting skin beauty. Essential fatty acids like omega-3s are responsible for healthy cell membranes. Because it is the cell membrane that also holds water in, the stronger the membranes are, the better your cells can hold moisture. And that means plumper, younger looking skin. Omega-3s also help reduce dry, flaky skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema and provide strong anti-oxidation function, protecting the skin from damaging free radicals that contribute to skin aging. In addition, omega-3s protect the skin from the damage of the sun's ultraviolet rays.

DMAE for Better Skin Tone and Less Wrinkles
DMAE protects the integrity of cell membranes, the deterioration of which can lead to premature aging. Sagging of the skin is what really makes you look older. DMAE has a powerful ability to increase skin tone and fight wrinkles.

Quality Protein for Healthy, Glowing Skin Cells
Norwegian Salmon contains 18.4 grams of protein and 19.8 grams of amino acids per 100-gram serving. Hair, skin and nails are mostly made of protein. Protein is needed to repair cells. Protein provides essential amino acids which the skin synthesis needs to be smooth, soft and beautiful.

Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Skin
Salmon is rich in vitamins A, D, B6. Vitamin A keeps skin moist, glossy and smooth. Vitamin D enhances the nutrition and the metabolism of the skin. Vitamin B6 has the important coenzymes and help your protect skin and give you a wonderful complexion. Selenium is an essential trace mineral involved in detoxification and its antioxidant defense mechanisms fight free radicals damage and help maintain youthful skin.

Tue Oct 18, 2011 11:52 pm

Tony1 wrote:

Now that's MY kind of diet! Surprised

Are you a nutritionist? I'm all ears Very Happy

T1

I am not a nutritionist.

Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:49 am

HGH, one of the best anti-aging secrets, has entered the main stream. Celebrities like Susan Somers and Sylvester Stallone are even promoting the benefits of HGH. This is definitely an amazing discovery! Proven to have unbelievable Anti-aging effects on the body in countless clinical studies.

free skin care · Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:30 am

Diabetic dark chocolate often contains sorbitol in place of sugar.
Sorbitol has been known to give some people diaorrhea Sad

free skin care · Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:10 pm

I stick to a low-GI diet- the only carbs I consume are porridge oats, buckwheat noodles, chickpeas etc. I do make sure I get adequate carbs though as I have read that a lack of them can actually contribute to looking gaunt, and of course, having less energy. However I don't eat sugar or simple carbs because of glycation. Here is Perricone on the topic:

A diet high in sugar and high-glycaemic carbohydrates such as bread, rice, potatoes, baked goods, pasta, desserts and soft drinks can lead to glycation in the skin,' says Dr Nicholas Perricone, a dermatologist and leading authority on diet and ageing.

This is where sugar molecules attach to collagen fibres and cause them to lose their strength and flexibility so the skin becomes less elastic and more vulnerable to sun damage, lines and sagging.

Too much sugar and white, refined carbs can give skin a soft, doughy look. The contoured cheekbones and crisp jawline become blurred because carbs create an inflammatory response that causes more inflexible skin, puffiness and a loss of radiance'.

Specifically for health, and I admit my skin Very Happy

, I drink hot cocoa (no milk or sugar) everyday. Matcha Tea (highest antioxidant activity of all green tea). Kale Juice and wheatgrass.

Seems to be working well for me, I'm thin but my face is still plump- which is the aim for me. Renee Zellweger syndrome! Laughing

free skin care · Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:35 am

Avocado is a great multi-purpose food is great for it's anti-aging abilities (saw this on opera)you can have it in a variety of different meals or even on it's own, once a day. Just make sure your not allergic to it. I have a question though can you get a sufficient amount of omega 3 per day from consuming a medium size can of tuna?

free skin care · Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:44 am

Holmes wrote:

Diabetic dark chocolate often contains sorbitol in place of sugar.
Sorbitol has been known to give some people diaorrhea Sad

gah! yes I know this too welll! Any of those -ol sugar substitutes give me terrible stomach cramps - so not worth it for me! lol Laughing

free skin care · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:40 am

Holmes wrote:

Diabetic dark chocolate often contains sorbitol in place of sugar.
Sorbitol has been known to give some people diaorrhea Sad

Most people only get this side effect if they consume larger quantities; hence I suggested a couple of pieces of high cocoa content chocolate. Wink

Caffeine is also a laxative; a 100g bar of dark chocolate can be equivalent to two ProPlus tablets!

free skin care · Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

I eat a lot of raw fruit, veggies, and leafy greens. I particularly am a fan of green smoothies and could rave about them all day long. I find that the power combination of more than 15-20+ servings of raw fruits and veggies a day to be amazing for the skin and body. I've done a lot of crazy and truly extreme diet experiments over the years, but this (easting at like 60-70+% or more of my calories from raw fruits and veggies) plus intermittent fasting (eating all my food in a narrow time window) I've found to be the best by far! I can't recommend them highly enough for anti-aging purposes.

free skin care · Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:57 pm

I can't wait to buy a smoothie maker!

I drink green tea but recently started having white tea as its supposed to have more antioxidants, I recently show a t.v show and in the worse things for skin it included caffeine maybe they just meant to excess as its a diuretic I drink a lot of diet coke and although its mainly carbonated water it does not hydrate I know it sounds dumb but I don't get it.

Eating tomatoes is meant to give you a healthy glow and I try to eat superfoods.

free skin care · Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:08 pm

flick24 wrote:

I drink green tea but recently started having white tea as its supposed to have more antioxidants, I recently show a t.v show and in the worse things for skin it included caffeine maybe they just meant to excess as its a diuretic I drink a lot of diet coke and although its mainly carbonated water it does not hydrate I know it sounds dumb but I don't get it.

Healthcare is an incredibly broad and complex field, it isn't dumb not to understand. The important thing is to be able to distinguish between trustworthy and poor sources of information. There is a ton of health guidance on your government's websites, UK National Health Service, World Health Organisation, charitable organisations, universities ... All these should be grounded in science, unbiased and easy to understand.

Caffeine is not only a diuretic, it causes adrenaline (epinephrine) to be released which basically puts the body into a state of stress. Long term this creates inflammation which contributes to a list of health problems as long as your arm. It also disturbs sleep, then tiredness causes adrenaline to be released, your blood sugar peaks and troughs ... The half life of caffeine is six hours which means it takes that long for the amount in your body to reduce by half, so after twelve hours there is still a quarter left in your body! Diet cola is high in caffeine and sweeteners, many of which are also diuretics. It's acidic which upsets the body's homeostasis (natural set point). Either your body will try to neutralise this by drawing essential minerals from your bones or flushing it out or both.

I read on another thread you are a smoker - tobacco contains stimulants, messes with your blood sugar and energy levels, reduces sleep quality, dehydrates you, increases stress AND makes you crave sweet things! If you can quit smoking with NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) you may find the rest falls into place. Unfortunately there is no amount of antioxidants you can eat, drink or apply to your skin that will mitigate against the damage that smoking does. Crying or Very sad

free skin care · Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:50 pm

I eat a Paleo/Primal diet (no grains/beans) and I no longer have cystic acne anymore:)

I do find that chocolate now makes me break out with a little surface acne (I'm talking the super dark, unsweetened- so it's not added sugar/dairy/etc). In fact, I read a study that showed that cocoa does, indeed, increase some people's acne: http://www.thedermablog.com/?p=316

When I eat it, I get little eruptions on the apples of my cheeks, a place I never used to break out on. I think this is just an imbalance of "stomach heat" according to Chinese medicine. I think I overdid the cocoa powder for too long (I'd make stevia sweetened hot cocoa w/ coconut milk). I laid off the cocoa for awhile and my skin cleared. When I reintroduced it, it began to break out again, though not as much as before.

free skin care · Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:17 pm

Holmes wrote:

Diabetic dark chocolate often contains sorbitol in place of sugar.
Sorbitol has been known to give some people diaorrhea Sad

Or HORRIBLE gas Shock

Ask me how I know Exclamation

free skin care · Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:25 pm

cm5597 wrote:

I eat a lot of raw fruit, veggies, and leafy greens. I particularly am a fan of green smoothies and could rave about them all day long. I find that the power combination of more than 15-20+ servings of raw fruits and veggies a day to be amazing for the skin and body. I've done a lot of crazy and truly extreme diet experiments over the years, but this (easting at like 60-70+% or more of my calories from raw fruits and veggies) plus intermittent fasting (eating all my food in a narrow time window) I've found to be the best by far! I can't recommend them highly enough for anti-aging purposes.

Do you get the 15-20+ servings in smoothies? How many do you drink a day? It's hard to eat things raw/cold now with colder weather

free skin care · Mon Nov 07, 2011 4:35 am

Here is a great thread on skin-friendly smoothies:

Feeding Your Skin with Smoothies

http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=35013&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

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