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Anti aging food??

Accordin to Healthline

Those good-for-you omega-3s in salmon and other fatty fish like tuna and sardines (plus some shellfish like oysters and mussels) could help you stay looking young and maybe even save you from a sunburn. Don’t ditch the sunscreen altogether, but research indicates that omega-3s quell inflammation that flares up in your skin after UV exposure, and also act like a natural sunblock, helping to prevent sunburn. And don’t forget: those omega-3s aren’t only beneficial to your skin, they’re also good for your heart.

Cajun Salmon with Greek Yogurt Remoulade

Lets make one of those Anti aging food:

Paprika and garlic powder make a quick Cajun-inspired seasoning that flavors salmon fillets in this easy dinner recipe. Traditionally, remoulade sauce is prepared with mayonnaise; here, we substitute nonfat Greek yogurt for a lighter version.

Ingredients

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• 4 (5 ounce) salmon fillets (fresh or frozen, thawed), skin and pin bones removed
• ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 small shallot, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
• 1 pinch Pinch of ground pepper plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

Directions

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• Step 1Bring fish to room temperature by letting it stand on the counter for 15 minutes.
• Step 2Meanwhile, whisk together yogurt, shallot, parsley, vinegar, horseradish, mustard, 1/4 tsp. paprika, 1/8 tsp. garlic powder, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Step 3Pat both sides of the fish dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with 2 tsp. oil. Season both sides evenly with the remaining 1/4 tsp. each salt and garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp. each paprika and pepper.
• Step 4Heat the remaining 1 tsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fish, skinned-side up. Cook, pressing down on the fish with a spatula, but otherwise not moving the fillets, until the undersides are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Step 5Using the spatula, very carefully flip the fillets. Continue cooking, without moving, until the undersides are golden brown and the fish is opaque and just beginning to flake, another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately, with the remoulade.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare remoulade (Step 2) and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 Oz. Fish And 2 Tbsp. RemouladePer Serving:242.5 calories; protein 35g 70% DV; carbohydrates 2g 1% DV; exchange other carbs; dietary fiber 0.3g 1% DV; sugars 0.8g; fat 9.6g 15% DV; saturated fat 2g 10% DV; cholesterol 78.7mg 26% DV; vitamin a iu 564.9IU 11% DV; vitamin c 5.2mg 9% DV; folate 24.9mcg 6% DV; calcium 85.9mg 9% DV; iron 1.1mg 6% DV; magnesium 51.4mg 18% DV; potassium 675.4mg 19% DV; sodium 292.6mg 12% DV.https://ec4e57016c843ac1bd2543d6aaed6c6c.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html

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Anti Agin Coffee?? Is it true?

Your cup-a-day habit could help ward off skin cancer and fight rosacea. In one study in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, women who drank one cup of coffee a day reduced their risk of developing nonmelanoma skin cancer by about 10 percent. It had to be caffeinated, though, as decaf wasn’t associated with the same protective benefits. Also, the more coffee the women drank—up to about 6 cups or so per day—the lower their skin cancer risk. Coffee drinkers were also less likely to get rosacea, according to another study. A perky mind and better skin from our favorite morning ritual? Sounds good to us.

Coffee’s Role in Protecting and Enhancing Your Skin

Compounds in coffee have the same qualities that are used in many beauty products, especially antioxidants. Beauty products, particularly the organic ones, often cross over with today’s most popular superfoods like açaí and even blueberries. But over the past few decades, thousands of studies have discovered the benefits of multiple coffee compounds–including protecting and enhancing your body’s largest organ: your skin.

Coffee naturally delivers almost a dozen antioxidants that contribute to human health, its greatest asset being chlorogenic acids (CGAs). But there are multiple other compounds present in coffee that can act as anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-aging compounds (all “anti’s” that are vital for skin health). These good compounds include of course CGAs, but also caffeine, caffeic acid, eugenol, gamma-tocopherol, isoeugenol, p-coumaric acid, scopoletin and tannic acid.

What Are Antioxidants?

Antioxidants are compounds that protect cells from the damage of free radicals. There is a very large body of research that explores how different antioxidants can help prevent a range of human disease, including cancer, atherosclerosis, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, neurodegeneration, and diabetes.

Newer evidence continues to find more and more positive effects of antioxidants in our bodies, including those that help keep our skin looking taut and healthy. Antioxidants not only promote the health of everything on the inside of our bodies, but they also play a key role in promoting positive skin health and appearance.

Antioxidants fight premature aging, devouring the free radicals that damage the lipids that make your skin plump and wrinkle free. They also are potent anti-inflammatories that repair the damage of oxidative stress on your cells. If you’ve ever suffered with acne, you know how damaging skin inflammation can be for beauty and wellbeing.

The Key Components in Coffee that Promote Healthy Skin

Here, we explore the ways in which five components found in coffee promote skin health, both when ingested and when applied to the skin.

affeine is the most famous of the components in coffee, to the point that a lot of people conflate the two. It’s a (legal) psychoactive compound that wakes us up in the morning, and can contributes to mental acuity. It’s even been proven to aid in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

However, caffeine may stop DNA cell damage in its tracks by inhibiting the enzymes ATM and ATR. These are compounds that contribute to the growth of damaged cells, a process that can lead to cancerous tumors growing.

Caffeine’s inhibitory powers act as an anti-cancer agent, making tumors stop growing and becoming more sensitive to radiation therapy. But its ability to prevent cell proliferation also has an added beauty benefit. The growth of extra cells can lead to dead skin and skin cell damage, and so ingesting coffee can help fight these effects. By extension, the DNA repairing effects of caffeine definitely help to fight the development of skin cancer.

Caffeine also promotes good circulation, which keeps your complexion glowing.

Is it tru that anti aging coffee can do a lot..

2. Caffeic acid and ferulic acid

We’re reminded time and time again to apply sunscreen in order to protect the skin from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. Skin damage caused by UV radiation leads to uneven skin tone, sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer.

Caffeic acid is what is called a plant hydrocinnamic acid, which is known to have powerful antioxidant activity. A study was carried out to determine if caffeic acid, together with ferulic acid, could help prevent damage caused by UV radiation from the sun when applied topically. The combination of these acids specifically scavenge a free radical called nitric oxide, which (true to its name) causes negative oxidative responses in the skin.

It was found that the combination of the two antioxidants, when applied, penetrated multiple layers of skin to protect every level that’s vulnerable to UV ray damage. Thus, the study concluded that caffeic and ferulic acid are extremely effective topical treatments for treating sun damage and preventing it in the first place.

3. Flavonoids

By now you might be thinking of how weird it is to put coffee straight on to your skin. Though it might sound strange at first, applying coffee topically  is actually growing in popularity, particularly in natural beauty circles. It could catch on in mainstream culture as well, because big cosmetic companies are starting to tout the benefits of compounds like flavonoids. L’Oreal emphasizes how the antioxidant effects of flavonoids can help protect the skin from the environmental damage that creates free radicals like air pollution and sun damage.

The anti-inflammatory effects of flavonoids do a lot to help the body when you drink coffee. But according to an Oregon State University study, they really do work specifically for skin health when they’re applied directly to your face. The compounds’ qualities are changed when our bodies metabolize it, so their healthy qualities are more available to the skin when directly applied. Some of their greatest qualities are anti-inflammatory and photoprotective. That means they can both protect against sunburns and also treat them after you accidentally fall asleep in your beach chair.

4. Eugenol

Since skin cancer is generally curable, it sometimes is forgotten as a very real threat. But skin cancer can be deadly. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer because it proliferates fast. It is must be caught early and receive appropriate treatment to be curable. Because many people don’t get checked out in time, melanoma unfortunately kills over 10,000 people in the United States every year.

A promising element of future treatment of skin cancer is eugenol. Eugenol is an antioxidant found in many aromatic spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, as well as plants like basil, bay leaves, and of course coffee. And unlike flavonoids, the healing effects of eugenol typically manifest when you ingest it rather than apply it to your skin. However, when distilled into an oil, some people may find that it helps reduce the effects of acne (though in some people it can actually cause breakouts–so be careful!).

Eugenol has a wide range of applications, due to its properties as an antiseptic, antioxidant, antimutagenic to combat osteosarcoma and leukemia, among other cancers. Skin cancer is no exception, as eugenol has been proven to not only help prevent, but also reduce the size of melanoma tumors once they appear.

The gamma-tocopherol found in our diets, and particularly in coffee, make up about 70% of the vitamin E intake in the American diet. Vitamin E is one of the most important antioxidant vitamins that contributes to healthy skin. That antioxidant effect also contributes to the health of lipids in the skin. Lipids are what keep skin elastic and smooth and prevents premature aging and wrinkles. It helps fight the free-radical nitric oxide, preventing the premature aging that’s tied to oxidative stress.

While UVA rays and air pollution contribute to oxidative stress, UVB radiation is one of the most insidious contributors to skin damage. In fact, it’s proven to be the most carcinogenic component of sunlight. While drinking coffee does help fight the results of sun damage, topical applications can prove to be helpful (again) also.

Researchers made a topical, water-soluble cream containing gamma tocopherol to see if it could protect against UV-skin damage. Results found that whether the solution was applied before or after being in the sun exposed to UV-irradiation, it was found to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation effects to help prevent sunburn, and thus skin damage as well.

With the exception of very few people, coffee’s benefits far outweigh its risk. It has antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory functions that fight disease inside and out.

Overall, antioxidant content is the most effective component of coffee. It’s important to focus on boosting the healthy effects of coffee to help your skin and the rest of your body. Purity Coffee, the only coffee created with health as the top priority, is one of the most effective and pleasurable ways to get your daily dose of antioxidants.

Keep in mind that there are dozens of types of antioxidants and compounds that have different purposes and functions in the human body. We’ve only examined a few of those most commonly found in coffee and their relationship to skin health. Just these five compounds show that when ingested and used topically, coffee can prevent sunburn, soothe sunburn, scavenge the free radicals that increase dead skin cells and premature aging, and plump up your skin’s lipids. You may feel so confident in your youthful looks that you go out without any makeup at all!

Best of all, the more coffee you drink, the more benefits you will experience!

Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee a day is found to have the most benefits. And if you’re caffeine sensitive and don’t want to drink that many, Purity Coffee has the most antioxidant bang for your buck. Even with just a cup or two, you can get more than twice the antioxidants of drinking the same amount of your typical cup of coffee.

You might know that coffee has anti-cancer properties. You might have heard that it promotes overall longevity. You may even have heard about how it can help you lose weight. Well, now you can also add to that list how it can lead to healthier skin!

Have we been underestimating all the healthy effects that coffee can have on our skin? Could it be considered a new part of a daily beauty regimen?

Use your next cup of Purity Coffee to toast your skin’s health and beauty!

So it seems anti aging coffee can do a lot.

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Newer research suggests that some probiotic strains can help prevent or minimize UV-induced skin damage. Other strains have been shown to help maintain a lower skin pH (aging skin has a higher pH) or scavenge for harmful free radicals. But, as with most research on probiotics, specific strains are required to see benefits, and they aren’t always ones that can be found in actual food products. That said, there are so many potential benefits of consuming probiotics in the form of yogurt or kefir, fermented veggies like sauerkraut and kimchi, soy sauce or miso, etc., that adding them to your diet for skin health won’t hurt, even if it’s too soon to say they’ll make a significant difference for your skin.

Homemade Kimchi

If you are looking to start fermenting your own vegetables, kimchi is a great place to start. It is easy to make, and fermentation takes just a few days. Once you have kimchi on hand, use this healthy Asian condiment to liven up brown rice, soups, stir-fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, tacos–and the list goes on! Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds napa cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• 8 ounces daikon radish, cut into matchstick strips (2 cups)
• 4 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2-4 tablespoons Korean-style red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• ¾ ounce fresh ginger, cut into matchstick strips (1/4 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, quartered
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

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• Step 1Combine cabbage and salt in a large bowl. Add enough water to cover the cabbage. Keep the cabbage submerged with a plate or a sealable bag filled with water. Cover the bowl and let stand at room temperature overnight or up to 24 hours. Drain the cabbage, saving the brine. Rinse and squeeze the cabbage dry. Return to the bowl and add daikon and scallions.
• Step 2Place red pepper flakes, fish sauce, ginger, garlic and sugar in a mini food processor. Process until almost smooth. Transfer to the large bowl with the cabbage. Using a disposable food-safe glove, massage the vegetables and the red pepper mixture together until well coated. Pack into a 2-quart glass jar. Add enough of the reserved brine to just cover the vegetables. Screw on the lid. Place the jar on a rimmed baking sheet and let stand in a cool place. Make sure that the vegetables are always covered with brine. Taste after 3 to 5 days. The kimchi is ready when it tastes good to you. Reseal the jar and store in the refrigerator.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate the finished kimchi for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 CupPer Serving:9 calories; 0.1 g total fat; 104 mg sodium. 97 mg potassium; 1.6 g carbohydrates; 0.7 g fiber; 0.6 g protein; 428 IU vitamin a iu; 7 mg vitamin c; 19 mcg folate; 14 mg calcium; 7 mg magnesium;

Exchanges: Free Food

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According to Healthline Pomegranat is very good for you skin.

Pomegranates—and raspberries—are packed with ellagic acid, a compound that research shows could naturally help prevent wrinkles from forming.

A study published in Experimental Dermatology found that ellagic acid prevents the breakdown of skin-firming collagen, and also prevents some UV-induced inflammation. Thus, ellagic acid can slow the chain of skin-aging reactions that occur as a result of that inflammation.

Pomegranate, Cranberry & Brie Bruschetta

Lets prepare an Anti Aging food.

Make this simple festive appetizer for your holiday guests. Toasted baguette slices with creamy, melted brie are topped with an orange-cranberry-pomegranate mixture–each bite delivers an explosion of flavor and texture! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Ingredients

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• ¾ cup pomegranate seeds
• ½ cup fresh or frozen chopped cranberries, thawed
• 2 tablespoons sugar (see Tip)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• Dash salt
• 6 ounces baguette-style French bread, cut diagonally into 16 slices
• Cooking spray
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 (6 ounce) log brie cheese, cut diagonally into 16 slices
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Directions

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• Step 1Combine pomegranate seeds, cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and salt in a small bowl. Cover and chill up to 3 days.
• Step 2To serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread slices in a parchment paper-lined 15×10-inch baking pan. Lightly coat both sides of bread with cooking spray; sprinkle with pepper. Bake 8 minutes, turning once. Top with cheese. Bake 4 minutes more or until cheese is softened.
• Step 3Stir basil into pomegranate mixture and spoon on top of bruschetta. Serve warm.

Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, we recommend Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: Same as below, except 75 cal.

Equipment: Parchment paper

Nutrition Facts

What is the nutrition facts about our today Anti Aging food:

Serving Size: 1 BruschettaPer Serving:77 calories; 3.5 g total fat; 1.5 g saturated fat; 8 mg cholesterol; 114 mg sodium. 4 mg potassium; 8.4 g carbohydrates; 0.2 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 2.2 g protein; 124 IU vitamin a iu; 3 mg vitamin c; 1 mg calcium;

Exchanges: 1/2 Fat, 1/2 Starch

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Grapes contain resveratrol (yes, the antioxidant found in red wine) that is known to boost heart health. This antioxidant also protects collagen from free radicals and blood vessels. Collagen helps to protect the skin’s elasticity, so you can stay glowing and vibrant for years to come. We’ll cheers to that!

Chicken, Fennel & Grape Quinoa Salad

Leftover cooked chicken? This healthy grain-salad recipe is the perfect way to use it up. We like the color of red quinoa, but yellow works well too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017

Ingredients

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• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• ⅓ cup red-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced shallot
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 cups cooked and cooled red quinoa (see Tips)
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 ½ cups diced fennel
• 1 ½ cups halved red grapes
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

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• Step 1Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add quinoa, chicken, fennel and grapes; stir to combine. Serve topped with pine nuts.

Tips

Tips: To make 3 cups cooked quinoa: Bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer; cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/4 CupsPer Serving:367 calories; 19.7 g total fat; 2.6 g saturated fat; 41 mg cholesterol; 336 mg sodium. 563 mg potassium; 29.6 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 8 g sugar; 18.3 g protein; 256 IU vitamin a iu; 4 mg vitamin c; 54 mcg folate; 37 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 97 mg magnesium;Exchanges: 

1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 2 Lean Meat, 3 Fat

Walnuts have the most antioxidant power of any nut and are an excellent source of omega-3 fats. This combination makes them a great inflammation-fighting snack for better skin (and health in general). Walnuts are also great for boosting your gut health. The health of our microbiome is closely related to skin health, and proper gut health helps the skin stay in homeostasis for optimal protection, temperature regulation and water retention.

Mocha Overnight Oats

Give your oatmeal an energy kick with this coffee-drink-flavored overnight oats recipe. Chocolate, walnuts, maple and cacao nibs make give this healthy breakfast luxurious flavor. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2019

Ingredients

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• ½ cup rolled oats (see Tip)
• ½ cup reduced-fat milk
• ¼ cup cooled coffee
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 ½ teaspoons chia seeds
• 1 ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon toasted chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon cacao nibs

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Directions

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• Step 1Combine oats, milk, coffee, maple syrup, chia seeds and cocoa powder in a small bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Step 2Top with walnuts and cacao nibs before serving.

Tips

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 JarPer Serving:379 calories; 15.1 g total fat; 4.1 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 84 mg sodium. 467 mg potassium; 53 g carbohydrates; 9.1 g fiber; 19 g sugar; 12.6 g protein; 433 IU vitamin a iu; 35 mcg folate; 239 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 84 mg magnesium;Exchanges: 

2 Fat, 2 Starch, 1 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Reduced-Fat Dairy

Everyone’s favorite summertime fruit deserves a spot in your anti-aging diet all year long. Watermelon is packed with vitamins A, C and E—which all show to boost skin health—and powerful antioxidants like lycopene, making it the ultimate food for youthful skin. Watermelon is also seriously hydrating, as it is 92% water. Staying hydrated is essential for keeping your skin glowing and vibrant.

Watermelon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Feta & Mint

Salty prosciutto, tangy feta, crunchy pistachios, sweet watermelon and bright mint come together wonderfully in this fresh and easy summer salad. Feel free to sub crumbled bacon for the prosciutto, or skip the meat altogether for a vegetarian version of this salad. Source: Eatingwell.com, August 2019

Ingredients

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• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, divided
• 2 slices prosciutto, chopped
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
• 6 cups cubed watermelon
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted pistachios
• 1 tablespoon chopped mint

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Directions

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• Step 1Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto and cook, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Step 2Whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add watermelon and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta, pistachios, the crispy prosciutto and mint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CupPer Serving:68 calories; 0.3 g total fat; 51 mg sodium. 211 mg potassium; 15.7 g carbohydrates; 1.6 g fiber; 12 g sugar; 1.3 g protein; 1034 IU vitamin a iu; 17 mg vitamin c; 10 mcg folate; 21 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 19 mg magnesium;

Exchanges: 1 Fat, 1 Fruit

Turns out, your spice cabinet is your next great anti-aging tool. Certain spices, like oregano, cinnamon and cloves, contain lipoic acid—a compound that acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. Lipoic acid helps stiumulate antioxidant production throughout the body and removes heavy metals responsible for oxidative stress. While lipoic acid is naturally present in the body, you can boost your intake through certain foods (like these aromatic spices).

We can’t talk about inflammation without mentioning turmeric. Turmeric has been used medically in other cultures for centuries to combat and prevent inflammation, and has recently become a popular supplement of choice in the Western world. This pungent spice can also help protect against depression, arthritis and certain cancers.

The momentum behind functional foods and wellness elixirs is at an all-time high. Expensive products are touted as having the power to do everything from restoring gut health to boosting immunity and fighting inflammation, but their health claims are often backed by little solid science. So instead of pricy supplements, we’re mixing up a more affordable antidote that’s both healthy and homemade. A tonic, by definition, is a combination of ingredients that have the potential to enhance or restore health. While this tonic (or any tonic) is not a cure-all remedy, consuming more anti-inflammatory foods–like the ones found in this tonic–over time may only not only ease current symptoms (such as fatigue, joint pain and chronic bloating), but it may also reduce the risk of future diseases and slow aging. The combination of green tea, herbs, honey, apple-cider vinegar and spices also makes for a tasty and refreshing beverage! Source: Eatingwell.com, July 2019

Ingredients

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• 2 cups filtered water
• 2 bags green tea
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme, lightly bruised with the side of a knife
• 1 (2 inch) piece peeled ginger, finely grated
• 1 (2 inch) piece peeled turmeric, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon honey, preferably manuka
• 1 tablespoon raw unfiltered cider vinegar
• Ice cubes
• 2 cups chilled sparkling water
• 4 wedges lime for garnish

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Directions

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• Step 1Bring filtered water to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tea bags, thyme, ginger, turmeric, honey and vinegar, stirring to dissolve the honey. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a mason jar. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Step 2Fill 4 glasses half full of ice. Divide the tonic mixture evenly among the glasses (about 1/2 cup tonic per glass). Top each with 1/2 cup sparkling water. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CupPer Serving:18 calories; 4 mg sodium. 23 mg potassium; 4.6 g carbohydrates; 0.1 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 0.1 g protein; 19 IU vitamin a iu; 6 mg calcium; 3 mg magnesium; 4 g added sugar;

Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate

Berries

Thankfully, eating to age gracefully doesn’t have to mean cutting out all types of sugar. Some fruits play a major role in keeping skin looking youthful and vibrant. Berries are packed with vitamin C—a common ingredient in anti-aging skin products—and antioxidants that fight off free radicals aging the skin.

Creamy mascarpone is delightful when topped with mixed berries and mint for this bright-tasting, easy and healthy breakfast toast. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019

Ingredients

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• 1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted
• 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• ¼ cup berries, such as raspberries, blueberries and/or chopped strawberries
• 1 teaspoon mint leaves

Directions

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• Step 1Top toast with mascarpone, berries and mint.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SlicePer Serving:326 calories; 27.3 g total fat; 14.2 g saturated fat; 70 mg cholesterol; 130 mg sodium. 115 mg potassium; 15.1 g carbohydrates; 4.1 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 7.9 g protein; 887 IU vitamin a iu; 8 mg vitamin c; 28 mcg folate; 118 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 28 mg magnesium;Exchanges: 5 Fat, 1 Starch, 1/2 Fruit

Dark Chocolate

Great news, chocolate lovers—dark chocolate offers some serious anti-aging benefits. Cocoa beans, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, is packed with antioxidants that can reduce inflammation from UV exposure, increase circulation and help your skin better retain moisture. This is a winning formula for glowing, healthy skin.

Dark chocolate is also rich in magnesium, another inflammation-fighting nutrient. Magnesium reduces stress and improves sleep duration and quality, which plays a role in skin aging. Just be sure to check the added sugars content of your favorite dark chocolate bar—too much sugar could wreak havoc on your skin. Research from Baylor University College of Medicine shows sugar has a negative affect on collagen fibers and can cause skin to appear more stiff and less elastic.

Use your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2010

Ingredients

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• 2 cups semisweet, bittersweet or milk chocolate chips, melted (see Tip)
• 1 ½ cups assorted nuts, such as hazelnuts, almonds and cashews, plus more for garnish

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Directions

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• Step 1Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. (Take care to avoid wrinkles.) Combine melted chocolate and nuts in a medium bowl. Scrape the mixture onto the foil and spread it into an approximate 12-by-9-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with additional finely chopped nuts, if desired. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.
• Step 2Transfer the bark and foil to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Tip: To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Piece (1 1/2-Inches)Per Serving:74 calories; 5.4 g total fat; 2 g saturated fat; 1 mg sodium. 67 mg potassium; 7.2 g carbohydrates; 0.9 g fiber; 5 g sugar; 1.2 g protein; 5 mcg folate; 10 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 22 mg magnesium; 5 g added sugar;Exchanges: 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

1. Kale

This leafy green has already reached nutrition superstardom, but now you can add anti-aging skin powers to its list of accolades. Kale is brimming with lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that, according to research published in the journal Clinics in Dermatology, can boost your skin’s elasticity and hydration, as well as the fat under your skin, which acts as a “measure” of youthfulness. Lutein specifically also appears to be able to shield your skin from a particularly harmful wavelength of light (and one that sunscreen isn’t very good at protecting against) called blue light. Don’t like kale? Try avocados instead—they’re also full of lutein and zeaxanthin.

Beets and kale, speckled with chewy wild rice and crunchy sunflower seeds, make a satisfying, colorful dinner salad. The beets are nicest when they are sliced paper thin. Use a mandoline or vegetable slicer, if you have one. Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

Ingredients

Ingredient Checklist

• 1 large bunch lacinato or curly kale, stems trimmed, chopped (8 cups)
• 1 medium beet, peeled, halved and very thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup cooked wild rice
• ⅓ cup toasted sunflower seeds
• 5 tablespoons Lemon-Tahini Dressing (see associated recipe)

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1Combine kale, beet, wild rice and sunflower seeds in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss until well coated. Serve within 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 1/2 CupsPer Serving:173 calories; 9.5 g total fat; 1.1 g saturated fat; 305 mg sodium. 402 mg potassium; 18.6 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 6.7 g protein; 3233 IU vitamin a iu; 44 mg vitamin c; 112 mcg folate; 72 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 54 mg magnesium;Exchanges: 2 Fat, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch

If you want beautiful skin, what you eat matters. Here are twelve healthy beauty foods to help keep your skin healthy, fight inflammation and keep aging at bay.When it comes to beautiful skin, we often lean heavily on what we can put on—or in (hello, injectables)—our skin, like face and eye creams or sunscreen. Turns out, what you put in your body as part of your daily diet can help keep you looking youthful, too—as well as help fight inflammation, which plays a role in physical ailments such as psoriatic arthritis and diabetes.

Women have been using foods as skin and facial treatments for centuries — for example, making masks of egg whites and olive oil, or putting cucumbers over their eyes to reduce swelling. But did you know that the food you put in your mouth can affect the health of your skin more than anything you could put on your face?

Although studies find certain individual foods can help you maintain healthy skin, your overall diet — as well as your weight — matters most. For instance, if you’re overweight and/or you eat a diet high in processed foods (including white bread, cookies, ice cream and packaged dinners) and low in fiber and fresh fruits and vegetables, you have a higher risk of developing a condition called insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.

In this condition, insulin, a hormone that “unlocks” your cells so glucose, or fuel, can get in, doesn’t work very well. All this glucose builds up in your bloodstream instead of disappearing into cells where it’s supposed to go. This, in turn, damages skin. How? By reacting with the protein fiber network (the skin’s collagen and other proteins) that make skin resilient. This reaction creates harmful waste products called advanced glycosylation end-products, or AGEs. Fibers stiffen, skin loses it elasticity and you become more vulnerable to wrinkling, sagging and damage from ultraviolet (UV) light.

But eat a varied and nutritious diet, and it’s amazing what can happen to your skin. In one study, researchers found people who ate the most fruits, vegetables and fish had the least amount of wrinkles. However, the researchers found diets high in saturated fat, including meat, butter and full-fat dairy, as well as soft drinks, cakes, pastries and potatoes (called “high-glycemic” foods), increased the likelihood of skin wrinkling. Coincidentally, these high-glycemic foods are also implicated in insulin resistance.

We are going to share with you some recipes that can help your skin glow like a newborn baby. Just follow recipes category posts.