Diets for teens
Teen age: Its time to rock n roll. You need a perfect figure and go for crash diet. But wait, what about your skin, hair and that perfect glow Yes, you can get this entire perfect figure with perfect glow and great hair. All you need to do is EAT THE RIGHT KIND OF FOOD. Following is a list of few food items that would help you.
TOMATOES
The lycopene in tomatoes strengthens the defence network of the skin, thus raising its sun protection factor (SPF). So by eating lots of tomatoes, you will surely enhance the skin\'s ability to withstand the assault of the sun\'s damaging sun rays. It works like an internal block! You can make a tangy salsa and make yourself sun-proof. Spinach and tea also serve the same purpose.
LOW FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS
Vitamin A in milk nourishes the epithelium (outer skin layer). Milk and milk products will not only save you from deadly disease which might trouble you in old age like; diabetes and thyroid; but also gives radiance to skin. Especially Youghart, eat 1 cup daily and keep your skin shinning always and ever. Youghart has healthy acidophilus bacteria, which helps absorb nutrients in intestines. So you have a good metabolic system and thus a good skin.
FISH AND WALNUT
They give you omega 3 fats, which make the outer wall of your skin cells more flexible and permeable. This means it will be able to throw out toxins that make the face dull. Not to forget those irritating pimples. If toxins are flushed out regularly there is no question of pimples. These essential fats keep your skin plump and supple.
ORANGES AND LEMONS
These are the easiest way to boost collagen production. Collagen is the building block of the skin tissue. So eat vitamin C rich food daily. Other sources are grapefruit, pineapple and guava.
BLUEBERRIES
This is a natural antioxidant. It helps fight against body pollution. Blueberries deliver a potent antioxidant punch. They rank among the highest in antioxidant activities as compared to 40 other commercially viable fruits. Blueberries also work wonders foe tired eyes. So remember to take them during exam time.
POMENGRANATE
This is again a great fruit with qualities of a very good antioxidant. It also helps you increase blood formation and circulation. So take one glass of pomegranate juice daily and you will see a rosy cheek. Thus you have a pinkish hue and absolutely natural everlasting blush. It is a great energy drink.
BROCCOli
It is an all rounder vegetable. Green in colour it is great source of nutrients. It binds with enzymes associated to fight against inflammatory diseases and cancer.
WATER
There is no substitute for water. Water hydrates the skin and flushes out the toxins, making your skin look radiant.
Avoid sugar, packaged foods and crash diets. Eating right will give you radiance from within, which beats all foundation creams hands down. Fruits and vegetables taken in raw form are the best. If required go for steaming.use as little oil as possible. Or substitute it for olive oil. All this keep your skin blemish free and radiant.Enjoy the youth.
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