Autumn brings a gloriously rich array of color to our lives; ruby red, golden orange and warm earthy browns and yellows are everywhere you look. Mother nature truly spoils us with all these amazing colorful foods, each color in your basket of fresh produce represents the different vitamins and minerals that are essential for youthful skin.
Here are the Top 5 colorful autumn foods to add to your youth recovery program, packed with nutrients essential to maintain a glowing radiant complexion:
1. Pomegranates
Known as ‘the fruit from heaven’ in its place of origin - ancient Persia, this extraordinary fruit has been extensively used as a source of traditional health and beauty remedies. Herbalist James Duke recently published a study where he concluded that a pomegranate is “one of the most promising of health foods” with “a dozen known anti-inflammatory phytochemicals and some 3 dozen antioxidants”
Q: Can you guess how many little ruby red seeds there are inside an average pomegranate?
SKIN HEALTH: Pomegranate seeds provide powerful antioxidant benefits that fight free radicals that ravage and age the skin. Application of pomegranate oil on the skin can also help significantly reduce the incidence of skin cancer, promote cell regeneration of the epidermis (outermost layer of skin), and reduce pigmentation from sun exposure.
There are an average of 613 pomegranate seeds in an average pomegranate.
2. Cranberries
Can I encourage you to think of them as more than just a traditional holiday side dish? These little red berries are a rich source of vitamin C and dietary fiber and are packed with healthy antioxidants.
SKIN HEALTH: Cranberries are high in antioxidants (essential for an anti-inflammatory response). One of the reasons inflammation occurs in the skin is from a rapid rise in blood sugar, which causes biochemical changes in skin cells, the result of which is accelerated aging. Vitamin C is anti-free radical and an antioxidant, and stimulates the production of collagen and reduces surface pigmentation
3. Red and Black grapes
Grapes contain phytochemicals, specifically resveratrol, one of the most potent anti-oxidants. A diet rich in phytochemicals (plant compounds that affect health) and antioxidants are essential for our well-being and to keep the skin youthful and radiant.
Q: Why are antioxidants so important to your youth recovery program? Simply, because they help prevent free radical damage, free radicals are ‘toxic’ and cause skin cells to mutate and slow down cellular growth. Vitamin E is anti-free radical, antioxidant and re-hydrates the skin.
4. Blackberries and Raspberries
Late harvest berries are known as the ‘super’ fruits, blackberries, raspberries and wild blueberries are packed with antioxidants specifically the polyphenolic compound ellagic acid which helps prevent collagen destruction.
SKIN HEALTH: Blackberries and Raspberries are among the most protective nutrients you can feed your body and skin. Simply think of them as an anti-wrinkle fruit.
5. Root vegetables
A basket full of dark colorful root vegetables; beets, squash, tomatoes, broccoli and immune-boosting mushrooms, provide an array of nutrients that are essential for overall health. Deep red beets protect against carcinogens, tomatoes contain the powerful antioxidant lycopene and broccoli is a great source of vitamin k and calcium.
SKIN HEALTH: Root vegetables are effective in regulating blood sugar levels, steaming, baking or eating them preserves their nutrition value and will effect your skins health and appearance.
Guinot-Paris has incorporated an abundance of essential vitamins into the youth recovery treatment Age Logic Cellulaire. Vitamins C and E offer increased antioxidant capabilities for collagen and elastin (dermal proteins) production. Guinot uses other key natural ingredients; AHA, vegetal extracts, essential oils, vitamin C, hydroliposomes, as well as DNA and collagen from marine sources.
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