Raisins to Radiance

If raisins aren't a part of your diet, you are missing out on an important beauty food. Here is a few reasons why you need raisins.

Raisins are one of the top antioxidants because they contain phytochemicals as well as adding iron and potassium to your diet. (Phytochemicals are plant chemicals that contain protective,disease-preventing compounds.) They also provide two kids of fibre... soluble and insoluble.

They are cholesterol-free, low in sodium and virtually fat-free, making them one of the best snack foods you can choose and second only to prunes which offer twice the level of antioxidants.

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Yogurt Beauty

Five Reasons Why You Should Stock Up on Yogurt


1. Just one cup of yogurt will help blemishes clear up thanks to the zinc it contains. Look for varieties that do not contain a lot of fat or sugar. Yes, they do exist and they offer lots of taste.

2. For menopausal women, it offers more calcium than milk, which is a good thing to know for those who don't care for the taste.

3. Plain yogurt is often used as a facial mask. I would avoid the flavored varieties, for obvious reasons, but plain yogurt will cleanse the skin quite nicely. Skin however needs to be free of makeup. Yogurt is good... but it's not that good!

4. It is also often used to soothe an itchy scalp. And while it is soothing the scalp, it is also working on your dandruff. Apply, wrap hair in a towel and then rinse after 15 minutes.

5. Your hands and nails can also benefit from yogurt. Simply combine 8 ounces of plain yogurt with the juice of one lemon. Return to the refrigerator for several hours and then use to massage your hands and nails. Rinse and pat your hands dry and you should notice the difference. Hands should be soft and supple. *Keep mixture in refrigerator and use within 2 weeks or so.

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Wrinkle Control: Good-Mood Smoothie

There are endless research papers which unravels links between lack of essential nutrients and low mood, depression and other psychological problems. It's no surprise that just like all other parts of the body, the brain and nervous system will only do their jobs when they are adequately supplied with nutrients they need.

This smoothie recipe will help boost your mood and eventually control wrinkles.

Wrinkle Control: Good-Mood Smoothie Recipe:

1/2 cup cold soya milk

1 ripe banana

1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tsp dark chocolate powder

1 scoop high-quality soya protein powder (optional, for slimming bonus)

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Sip your way to good mood.

WHY THIS WORKS?

Bananas makes you merry. Just 100g(4 oz) supply 1.7g of serotonin. This important neurotransmitter makes you serene and resistant to stress and puts you in good mood.

Phytoestrogens from soya milk help even out any hormonal imbalances that might be dragging you down. Add the theobromine in chocolate and the comforting aroma of cinnamon.

This is a great start for a busy day. A double whammy of good-mood and wrinkle control.

More good-mood recipes? Try this: Banana Strawberry Good Mood Mix