Have you ever heard the expression “you are what you eat?” When it comes to beautiful skin, it couldn’t be truer. The healthier your diet is, the more your skin will look firm, even, clear and healthy. If you have a poor diet it can leave your skin looking blemished, sallow, dry, red, irritated or otherwise unattractive. No matter how many expensive face creams and cleansers you spend your money on, changing your diet will have a much greater effect of the overall look of your skin. Here are a few delicious and healthy foods that will give you glowing and beautiful skin: … [Read more...]
Trying to Lose Weight? Eating to Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Did you know that the food you eat before and after working out can have an impact on how effective your exercise regime is? Working out takes energy, and the food that you use to fuel that energy makes a big difference. When you fuel up on the right nutrients you can superpower your workout and make the most of your time in the gym. What to Eat Before the Gym Some people swear by working out on an empty stomach, but studies have shown that because you have no food in your system to use as fuel this can cause your body to burn your muscle reserves for energy. You are going to the gym to build … [Read more...]
Which Is Better : Fresh Produce Or Frozen Produce?
There's a long-standing myth that freezer-section produce is "worse for you" than fresh produce from a farm. The truth, however, is often the opposite. Because of upgrades in packaging and delivery methods, frozen produce is often more fresh than "fresh produce", and contains higher nutrient levels, too. The key is to know how to shop for it. The main advantage that frozen produce carries over fresh produce is that frozen produce is picked in its most ripe -- and most nutrient-rich -- state. Then, when the produce is flash-frozen, its nutrients become locked-in and sealed. Fresh produce, … [Read more...]
