SUPERFOODS.
Juicing & Smoothies For Glowing Skin
We all want perfect skin, don’t we? We spend time and money on lotions, potions, and facials to achieve just that. A lot of times though, what we neglect to consider is what we are feeding our skin, and bodies, from within. Our skin truly is a reflection of our inner health.
One of the easiest ways to improve the health and glow of your skin is to include a raw fruit and veggie smoothie in your daily diet.
Packed full of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, not only nutritious, it’s a delicious way to up your superfood intake. Try it for a month. You'll be pleasantly surprised at the extra glow to your skin.
There’s no one recipe. I change mine up all the time. Pick your favorite fruits, add a couple veggies like spinach, kale, beetroot (just a little because beets have a strong flavour), celery then blend away and you’re set. I add a little organic coconut oil with a few cashews or almonds and vegan yogurt to give a richer, creamier texture. You name it. If you love it throw it in. Not only will this encourage beautiful glowing, healthy skin it will help to detox your body and is an excellent energy booster.
DIET AND ACNE
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Eliminate dairy.
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Include plant-based DHT Blockers.*
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Avoid synthetic multivitamins.
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Megadose on superfoods, focusing on fruits and veggies high in fibre, zinc and hormonal balance.
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Eliminate inflammatory foods, for example, animal proteins, also food allergens such as gluten and dairy.
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Include prebiotics and probiotics for a healthy gut.
*DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is a potentially negative type of testosterone-like hormone linked to hair loss in men and women as well as acne. DHT can increase oil production in the skin and also exacerbate inflammation, a combination that leads to blocked pores. A blocked pore with limited oxygen creates a perfect breeding ground for the p-acne bacteria.
DHT Blockers:
Natural: Pumpkin seeds, stinging nettle, peppermint leaves, Green tea.
Medications: Spironolactone, Drospirenon.
Inflammatory Foods
Dairy, animal proteins, processed foods, sugars.
