As we head into
the holiday season, many Austinites look forward to a reprieve from
the oppressive Texas heat. As the cooler weather settles, the air is
drier and the holiday season starts. This is Blessing here with 5 Nutrition Tips to
help you keep your skin healthy during the fall and winter seasons.
Stay hydrated.
During the fall
and winter months may women battle dry, itchy, inflamed skin. The
change in weather leads to drier air that pulls moisture from the
skin ad it is important to stay hydrated. Make sure you drink plenty
of water to keep your cells and your kin moisturized.
Protect your
skin.
Keep your skin
moisturized by drinking enough water, and using a good moisturizer
with sun protection (skip products with avobenzene, oxybenzene and
parabens). Another way to protect your skin is to make sure you are
getting enough essential fatty acids; especially omega-3 fatty acids
which you can get from salmon, tuna and halibut or if you don’t
like fish a quality fish oil supplement like Nordic Naturals is good
for controlling inflammation caused by dry, cracked skin due to cold
temperature and dry air.
Eat your
antioxidants.
Antioxidant rich
foods help fight free radical damage and slow the aging process.
Eating these colorful foods will provide your body with the nutrients
it needs and the antioxidants slow the aging process in skin cells.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is needed to maintain the structure
of collagen and soft tissues.
Beta carotene and
lycopene are antioxidants that act as natural skin protectants.
Eat more
fiber.
This is the
season for hearty soups and stews that stick to your ribs. There is
no better time to sneak more fiber into your diet by adding legumes,
beans, whole grains like quinoa and lentils into your soups. Fiber
helps keep you regular and it also helps to balance your blood sugar
levels. The holidays are coming and in with that come mindless eating
especially at holiday parties the best way to beat mindless eating is
to eat a fiber rich snack before heading out to the party to help
curb your appetite.
Watch Your
Sugar Intake
We all know that
eating too much sugar is not good for our health and it can put us at
risk for developing chronic diseases like: metabolic syndrome,
diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Did you know that sugar increases
inflammation in the body? Inflammation affects every part of the
body and this includes the skin. The best way to protect your skin
and keep it healthy is to avoid eating too much sugar.
The fall and
winter seasons are known for food, family and the holidays. During
this time many people let their diets and exercise routines fall to
the side and end up regretting it come January.
The best way to stay
healthy and have healthy skin is to stick to your long term lifestyle
goals while enjoying the festivities of the holiday season. It is
important during this busy time of the year to manage your stress,
reach out to your support system when you feel overwhelmed, to
continue exercising, get enough sleep, staying hydrated and eating an
anti-inflammatory, antioxidant rich diet.
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