| A healthy skin tone projects youthfulness, | | | | cells. They also help in the production and |
| energy, and vitality to the world around us. | | | | repair of body tissues. The health benefits |
| After all, your skin is an indicator of your | | | | of the B-complex vitamins are numerous. |
| overall health. As consumers, we are | | | | Memory functions, emotional balance, proper |
| constantly bombarded by slick marketing | | | | nervous system functioning are all linked to |
| proclaiming the discovery of the fountain of | | | | the B-complexes. B-complexes can be found in |
| youth. Contrary to their claims, the human | | | | fruits (bananas, citrus fruits), grains |
| body is magnificent and more than capable of | | | | (oatmeal, whole grains), nuts (walnuts, |
| keeping us looking young and healthy. We only | | | | almonds), legumes (beans, lentils), and |
| have one responsibility. That is to fuel the | | | | animal sources (eggs, tuna). |
| body properly with superfoods containing | | | | |
| skin-friendly nutrients and regular exercise. | | | | Vitamin C |
| This is your guide to discovering your own | | | | |
| fountain of youth. | | | | Vitamin C benefits the skin by facilitating |
| | | | renewal and repair of bodily tissues, |
| Nothing has more of an effect on your body's | | | | especially the skin. Also note that vitamin C |
| appearance than the food you consume, hence | | | | is essential for the formation of collagen. |
| the cliche, "you are what, you eat". Whoever | | | | Being a key antioxidant, vitamin C prevents |
| coined that phrase, solved one of the world's | | | | free radical-induced diseases, age-related |
| most pressing questions. How do you live | | | | eye diseases, and helps to lower blood |
| forever? Well, living forever is currently | | | | pressure. Leafy green vegetables, cabbage, |
| out of our realm of reality but living a | | | | brussel sprouts and all fruits, especially |
| long, healthy, prosperous life is not. Our | | | | citrus, are rich in vitamin C. |
| planet produces foods that practically insure | | | | |
| extended life spans. Four essential | | | | Vitamin E |
| anti-aging vitamins play key roles for living | | | | |
| stronger longer. | | | | Vitamin E is one of the most powerful |
| | | | nutrients for your skin. It aids in skin |
| Vitamin A | | | | hydration, reduces inflammation, and assists |
| | | | in healing damaged tissue. Much like vitamin |
| There are two forms of vitamin A: retinoids | | | | C, vitamin E is an important antioxidant. It |
| and carotenoids. Retinoids come "ready-made" | | | | helps to lower cholesterol, improves blood |
| and are supplied by foods. Carotenoids are | | | | flow and circulation, protects against cancer |
| converted to vitamin A within the body during | | | | and heart disease. Foods rich in vitamin are |
| the metabolic process. Vitamin A is | | | | grains (whole grains, wheat germ), vegetables |
| beneficial to the skin in that it reduces | | | | (sweet potato, avocado), fruits (mango) nuts |
| free radicals, protects the skin, aids in | | | | (sunflower seeds, almonds), legumes (soy |
| skin repair, and is a key nutrient for | | | | beans, soy products), most vegetable oils, |
| numerous functions of the skin. The best | | | | and animal products (fish oil, salmon). |
| sources of vitamin can be found in dairy | | | | |
| products, eggs, salmon, and halibut. The | | | | The above anti-aging nutrients play key roles |
| carotenoids category would include green | | | | to having a more beautiful, more radiant skin |
| leafy vegetables, such as, spinach and | | | | tone. Dramatically improving your overall |
| broccoli, yams, carrots, prunes, and | | | | health is not a bad by-product either. |
| cherries. | | | | Remember, your local grocery store contains |
| | | | foods that are both healthy and unhealthy, |
| B-Complex | | | | free radical fighting and free radical |
| | | | causing, skin beautifying and skin damaging. |
| B-complex enhances the complexion and | | | | Choose wisely. |
| stimulates energy production in the skin's | | | | |