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

Beat Cellulite --- Bottom Line Recipe

Cellulite is composed of fat deposits encased in fibrous tissue. If the overlying skin loses tautness as a result of the weakening of the collagen and elastin tissues, it will take the shape of any fat lying underneath. What you see is the fat cells around it puckering out, causing bumpy-looking skin.

Most salon treatments for cellulite involve massage. Lymphatic drainage massage is a popular treatment and is said to lessen swelling and ease water retention.

A home treatment recommended involves blending some dead sea salt and virgin coconut oil together, then vigorously massaging thighs and stomach area in an upward circular motion. This will keep you firm and beautiful.

The Bottom Line Recipe

A surefire way to attack cellulite is by adopting a low-fat diet and consistent exercise routine. This is the only indesputable way to attack cellulite.

A balanced diet low in fat is essential. Beauty Food recommends this recipe taken twice a day:

2 cups cold water

2 slices pineapple (fresh is best)

2 scoops high-quality soy protein powder(look for brands with fat burners)

3 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Makes 2 servings. Take half of the shake as a morning snack and save the other half as an afternoon snack.

Why this Works?

• Soy Protein contains lecithin which helps get rid of cellulite
• Soy protein helps with weight management
• Soy Protein prevents your body from storing fat
• Pineapple is considered as a low-calorie, high-fiber fat-burning food

Beauty Food also recommends:

• Pineapple Power Shake
• Skinny Jeans Chocolate Smoothie
• Cleansing Smoothie

Protein Drink for Glowing Skin

A good start toward healthy, glowing skin is a daily soy-food protein drink. It can be taken in place of any meal, but it makes an especially good breakfast.

Protein Drink Recipe:

1 cup cold water
1 scoop high-quality soy-protein powder (try Reliv Now)
1 ripe banana
3 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Take this Protein Drink twice a day.

Why this Works?

• Soy contains essential fatty acids that provide antioxidant protection and skin lightening
• Soy reduces mottled hyperpigmentation
• Soy reduces the sun damage on the skin
• Soy reduces acnes
• Soy consumption results in improvement in skin firmness and distensibility
• Soy helps improve the skin appearance

Learn more about high-quality soy protein powder: myPowerdrinks

Shiny Hair Express Smoothie

Hair is protein, a diet that is too low in protein may cause some thinning in hair or a retardation in the growth cycle. If you eat a protein-rich diet it will often result in healthy, shiny hair.

Shiny Hair Shake Recipe:

1cup cold water
1 ripe banana
1/2 slice ripe mango
1 scoop high-quality protein powder (try Reliv Now )
3 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve with a straw. This shake may be taken as a morning snack.
Incorporate this shake in your day-to-day diet and you will notice the difference in your hair within a few weeks.