Tea The Skin Protector!

Green and Black Teas have been shown to prevent skin cancer in mice (wether the teas are consumed or applied topically in extract form to the skin). But a new study is one of the first to confirm this link in people. Epidemiologist from Dartmouth Medical School surveyed 1,466 people with non melanoma skin cancer and 715 people of similar ages who had not developed the disease about their life long tea drinking habits. Daily tea consumption was associated with a 20 to 30 percent decrease in skin cancer risk. The participants who had been drinking tea the longest, or who had at least 2 cups per day, showed even greater protection. The researchers could not pinpoint the type of tea responsible but both green and black teas contain antioxidants that help fight UV-induced damage, says the lead investigator, Judy Rees. Tea did not appear to protect people who had gotten multiple sunburns, she adds, so some protection remains paramount!
By Kristin Sainani

Ten Miracle Foods You Must Have In Your Diet!

According to Dr. Perricone, a board certified dermatologist, these 10 foods are extremely important and must not be absent from your diet. They provide fiber, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids. Consuming these foods will help regulate metabolism, lower cholesterol, burn body fat, and protect your organs from toxins. They are the following:

Acai is a palm tree in the Amazon that grows purple berries filled with antioxidants, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that this little berry is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world! The fatty acid in this berry resembles that of Olive Oil.

The allium family of vegetables includes:
Garlic which reduces toxins, lowers blood pressure, lessens the risk of the hardening of arteries. 
Onions boosts the immune system, reduces the risk of diabetes, and certain cancers. 
Leeks stabilizes blood sugar. 
Shallots, Chives and Scallions all help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and improve the immune system.

Barley is the most beneficial grain. It is known to lower blood cholesterol, protect against cancer, slow starch digestion, and provide high concentrations of tocotrienols

Beans and lentils are a low fat sources of protein. In addition to being rich in fiber , they are a good source of potassium, folic acid, flavonoids and flavonals (which exert antioxidant activity 50 times greater than vitamin E).
Buckwheat seeds are high in fiber and protein. They have more protein than rice or wheat and are low on the glycemic scale, meaning it does not adversely affect your blood sugar level. Buckwheat also improves colon health.

Green Foods are the Blue Green Algae, Barley Grass and Wheat Grass which all help boost the immune system and have cancer fighting qualities.

Hot Peppers have an anti-inflammatory effect also contain the antioxidant producing flavonoids, twice the amount of vitamin C found in citrus fruits. They will speed up your metabolism and are great for heart health.

Unsalted nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and flaxseed, help lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and cancer. They also reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging, according to Perricone.

Vegetables sprouts have a high enzyme content, chlorophyll, vitamin C and protein. 

Yogurt and kefir contain probiotics which are live microorganisms that aid in your digestion and boost your immune system.

The Good...the Bad...and Antioxidant's Best!

Eating healthy foods that keep you looking young while helping you 

maintain that girlish figure is easy! Remember the whole idea is
reaching for antioxidant-rich foods and avoiding the ones that send 
your blood sugar soaring. It really is simple...once you 

understand what to  look for. Here is a small basic list that should get 
you started.

THE BAD-I'm going to start with foods that make your blood sugar 
spike high on the glycemic index. You want to try to stay away from 
these if your going for good overall health and young looking skin. 
Remember…

Spike in Blood Sugar=Insulin release=Fat storage and inflammation

Bananas

Pasta

Corn

Potatoes

Juices

Breads

Carrots

Sugar

Waffles

Pancakes

Papaya

Mangoes

Cereals Processed with added sugar

(This isn't the entire list, but it's a good start)

THE GOOD-these list of Carbs that have a low spike on the glycemic 
index. You can also eat a little protein before hand to really minimize 
that blood sugar spiking. The objective is.. as little inflammation to the 
body which causes youthful glowing skin and good over all health and 
weight. 

Asparagus

Beans

Citrus Foods

Honeydew melon

Plums

Spinach

Most non starchy vegetables

Kiwi fruit

Leafy greens

Peaches

Pears

Cantaloupe

Cabbage

Blueberries

Broccoli

THE ABSOLUTE BEST- These antioxidants are your best bet when trying 
to be healthy, slim, and rock that great skin at ANY age. 

Avocado- but high in calories so don't eat too many at one sitting 
unless you plan on getting on that treadmill for at least an hour!

Bell Peppers

Berries

Cantaloupe/honeydew melons

Dark leafy vegetables(spinach, kale)

Orange-Colored squash

Pineapple is raging with antioxidants but high in sugar so remember 
that rule:
{Spike in Blood Sugar=Insulin release=Fat storage and inflammation}

Salmon (fresh, broiled or poached)

Tomatoes