3 Foods to Fortify the Face and the Body

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3 Foods that Fortify the Face and Body

Let’s face it: slimming down is just as much about vanity as it is about health. In fact, the desire to look good naked and feel sexy is a powerful motivator. Everyone wants to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, and the following foods are deliciously nutritious options that fortify skin cells and promote good health; helping you radiate beauty from the inside-out.

Just like a healthy body, beautiful skin begins with food. Clean and clear skin is dependent upon the nutrients you put into your body and how you take care of yourself from the inside out. Making sure you regularly keep the following foods in your diet will help support a complexion that is fresh, healthy, and radiant.

Avocado

Body: Healthy, monosaturated fat found in avocados helps lower bad (LDL) cholesterol while providing the body with soluble fiber and vitamins B, K and E, which are necessary bone health, strong metabolism, nutrient absorption, and heart health.

Face: For soft, ultra-hydrated skin, mash one ripe avocado with a fork and apply evenly to face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse with cool to warm water. If you’d like extra moisturizing, or have extra dry skin, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to the mix.

Coconut Oil

Body: Coconut oil helps the body ward off illness, fungus, and candida. Regular, moderate consumption also improves thyroid function, boosts metabolism, and helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Face: After washing your face, apply a tiny drop of coconut oil to your face and massage it into your skin. The coconut oil leaves your facial skin dewy and moist without being greasy. Coconut oil also helps with skin conditions such as psoriasis, rashes, eczema, or severely dry skin. Apply the oil to the affected areas after bathing.

Liquefy your coconut oil before using it by placing it in warm water or running warm water over the bottle.

Honey

Body: Incorporating raw, organic honey into your daily diet boosts immune function, soothes indigestion, reduces risk of heart attack, improves energy levels, and aids in weight loss.  Plus, it’s tastes delicious, satisfies your sweet tooth, and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

Face: Due to its anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties, honey is the ultimate organic skincare brand. Apply a dab of raw, organic honey directly to blemishes, and let the skin absorb its medicinal properties overnight. Wash it off in the morning, and after regular use, you’ll wake up to clear skin!

To keep your skin clean and your body lean, stay away from processed foods, sugar, and excessive alcohol. Many processed foods contain additives, flour, and sodium, which do not help your skin or body look its best. Refined sugar breaks down collagen in the skin, causing your skin to lose elasticity, look more brittle, and wrinkle; refined sugar and processed foods also alter the body’s hormone functions, leading to weight gain as well as difficulty shedding pounds. Create balanced, glowing health by sticking with fresh, whole foods and mindful eating.

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