HealtH tips
MILLIE ’ S
Why wait for summer for that beautiful healthy glow ? Get your seasonal glow going early with our lifestyle blogger Millie Stockwell
Glow for it !
Many of us slack in the winter months .
The days are shorter , they ’ re dark and they ’ re cold ... of course we would much rather spend our evenings and weekends at home than bear the elements ( unless it ’ s to go to a winter wedding !). The fact we tend to eat more ( how delicious was that Christmas dinner ?) combined with this sudden lack of energy or enthusiasm to do much else other than cosy with our other half on the sofa in front of Strictly – just watching that show burns calories , surely ? – it ' s not surprising that our emotional and physical well-being could use a little TLC by spring time .
I ' ve put together a few tips to hurry along your summer glow – from natural beauty hacks , to the right food to help maintain and enhance your natural beauty . Research shows to achieve a healthy body , the food you eat is just as essential as the products you put onto it !
SKIN
Our skin is a reflection of how well we take care of our bodies , inside and out – and both are affected by stress , hormones , junk food and weather , to name just a few .
YOU MAY WANT TO SIT DOWN FOR THIS , BUT … DARK CHOCOLATE HELPS YOU ON YOUR WAY TO NATURAL DEWY RADIANCE
The healthy glow … Research shows that those who consume more fruit and vegetables every day have a natural golden skin colour . It just so happens that the chemical compounds in bright coloured natural foods such as red peppers , pumpkins and carrots , can also give also you a golden hue ! These fruits and vegetables have high levels of carotenoids , which give them ( and us ) their colour . Other good sauces to boost your natural glow are sweet potatoes , melons , apricots , and green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli .
Supple skin … You may want to sit down for this , but … dark chocolate helps you on your way to natural dewy radiance – all down to the antioxidants within the comforting and heavenly goodness , which improve circulation to the skin . This means the nutrients in your blood can nurture your complexion . Go for the darkest you can – over 70 % at least !
HAIR AND NAILS
Just like the skin , the condition of your hair and nails is an outward sign of your overall health .
Each cell in a strand of your hair requires a regular supply of nutrients .
Stronger nails , thicker hair … Protein , iron and zinc are the key ingredients to healthy , thick hair . If you go for red meat , do so no more than once a week – a portion the size of the palm of your hand is plenty ! Poultry is a healthier choice . It contains zinc , iron , and vitamin B12 , which all help your delicate hair to grow strong , while avoiding excessive shedding .
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