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CHERRIES
Another fruit with a high ORAC score. People often
associate cherries with the top of a sundae or a
pie, but fresh cherries are a very powerful food
we should all get to know. Their high antioxidant
content makes them a great beauty food. The
vitamin C and anthocyanins help maintain collagen
and have great anti-aging properties. Cherries
also contain vitamin E, potassium, magnesium,
iron, folate, and fiber.
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EAT UP
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Make a healthy trail
mix with cherries instead of apricots.
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Top a fiber cracker with thinly sliced cherries
above a thin layer of almond butter.
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Grab a handful and enjoy.
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YOGURT
A good source of Vitamin D, which we all know is
not only important for healthy teeth, bones, and
nails but also for healthy skin. Vitamin D is a
fat-soluble vitamin, found in food and also
created in the body after exposure to the sun’s
ultraviolet (UV) rays. And what about the high
protein content of yogurt? Protein is just as
important for healthy skin as it is for strong
muscles. We need sufficient protein to maintain
strong nails and healthy hair, protein is
essential to cellular repair. Without adequate
protein, our bodies start aging more quickly.
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WILD HONEY
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it attracts
and retains moisture. The enzymes and amino acids
in honey are powerful antibacterial agents, good
for treating acne and reducing redness and
inflammation. But honey also contains magnesium,
which increase the skin’s moisture retention and
improves cell production and scalp circulation.
Honey is also rich in antioxidants, which help
regenerate damaged tissues and improve skin tone
and elasticity.
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DRIZZLE
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1 fiber cracker
spread with 2 teaspoons almond butter and 1 teaspoon drizzled
honey.
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1 cup of green tea with 1 teaspoon of honey.
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Drizzle 1 teaspoon over cottage cheese.
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GRAPES
Recent research has shown that resveratrol (found
in grapes and red wine) has been identified as an
activator of an enzyme that is responsible for
extending the life span of many species when
placed on calorie-restricted diets. This is very
new research and exciting at that. Grapes (and
food made from grapes) also contain an excellent
mix of many phytonutrients, which may explain
their potent anti-inflammatory properties. So
whether or not grapes help us live longer, they
will make us look better!
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Try freezing them and
then having a few for dessert.
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Slice and sprinkle over grilled chicken with
drizzled grapeseed oil.
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Chop and add to tuna salad prepared with nonfat
plain yogurt instead of mayo.
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