......."NUTRITIOUS FOODS FOR THE BODY"...

  

AVOCADO....
      It's rich in protective antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which helps keep skin plump and smooth. Eating fruits can also help replenish the protective layer of fatty acids that surrounds skin cells, keeping moisture  in and preventing dehydration.  Avocado consider the overachiever of beauty super foods.
      An avocado face mask may help slow serious aging process, research found that applying avocado oil to skin can stimulate collagen and elastin production.  Make an anti-aging moisturizing mask by pureeing a ripe avocado and mixing it with 1/4 sour cream, which has lactic acid to help exfoliate dead skin cells.  Spread over your face and leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing with water....

TEA.....
     Teas boost skin-boosting antioxidants, but green and white varieties are especially good because they have double the antioxidants of black tea as well as EGCG(epigallocatechin galate), a type of antioxidant that protects skin from damage caused by exposure to sun and pollutants.  Sip up but look with the brew too, it makes a great poaching liquid for chicken or fish.
      Tea is natural hair-color booster that can function as a rinse to bring our highlights in dyed or undyed hair.  Chamomile revitalizes golden highlights in blonde hair, black tea perks up brunettes, and berry or red teas add oomph to auburn or red hair.  Prepare 8 ounces, let it cool, then saturate your strands with the solution.  put on a shower cap and wait for 15 to 10 minutes, then rinse with water.....

ALMONDS....
      Almonds contain high levels of catalyses, an enzyme that may help slow the graying process by preventing a buildup of hydrogen peroxide in follicies that can cause hair to turn gray.  Almonds aren't just a snacks, though:  Pulverize them in a food processor and add to waffle batter, or use as a crunchy coating for chicken.
      Try an almond body scrub....Grind 1/4 cup almonds in a food processor until superfine, then mix in 2 tablespoons organic virgin coconut oil t make a paste.  In the shower, rub the skin softening mixture over tough areas, such as knees and elbows, and then rinse with water.....

COCOA.....
       Cocoa has a high concentration of flavanols, plant compounds with antioxidant to properties that help protect skin from sun damage.  Add a teaspoon of 70 percent cocoa powder to  cup of BBQ sauce for richer flavor.
       A no-cal way to get the skin benefits of cocoa's flavanols;  Use it as a bath soap.  To do, add 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, which also nourishes dry skin and 1/3 cup instant fat-free dry milk to your tub.....

YOGURT.....
       Spooning up yogurt can help keep your grin gorgeous.  It has calcium and phosphorous that can strengthen tooth enamel and protect your teeth from cavities.  Greek-style yogurt are high in protein, which is an essential nutrient for the production of collagen, a fibrous substance that keeps your skin youthful looking. more daily dairy by replacing regular sour, cream with fat-free plain yogurt in recipe for salad dressing.
      Yogurt contains lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy that's great for sloughing away dead skin cells and unclogging pores.  Apply a thin layer to clean skin and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing.  You can also whip it into a protein-rich mask.  Whisk together 1/2 cup full-fat yogurt, 3 tablespoons honey, and 1 egg yolk.  Apply to hair, put on a shower cap, and wait 15 minutes before rinsing and washing as usual....

 STRAWBERRIES.....
       Studies show that both ellagic  acid and vitamin c in strawberries help protect skin from environmental damage, so using strawberries as part of an at-home beauty treatment could be beneficial. Try this.  Puree the berries in a blender and mix in chilled full fat plain yogurt and a squirt of lemon juice {it has antiseptic properties and may help lighten dark spots).  Apply the mixture to your face, leave it on fot 20 minutes, then rinse.
       Strawberries are high levels of vitamin c and ellagic acid.  vitamin c is essential  for the production of collagen and acts as an antioxidant to prevent environmental damage.  It showed that that high intake of vitamin c was associated with a lower likelihood of wrinkles and skin dryness.
       Ellagic acid increases skin's ability to hold moisture.  It has been shown to help fade dark spots caused by sun exposure.  A new way to work the fruit into your menu.  Add a touch of balsamic vinegar to pureed strawberries and use the mixture as a sweet sauce for grilled chicken.
      Before using foods or beverages on skin or hair, do a patch test:  Prepare the item as suggested, swab a bit on the inside of your wrist, then wait 48 hours to see if you develop a reaction.  If not, proceed.....

COFFEE.....
      Coffee has antioxidants to help protect skin from sun damage and help prevent the breakdown of collagen and elastin that leads to wrinkles and sagging.  For no more than 8 ounce cup a day, as coffee in large doses can dehydrate skin.  Another way to enjoy more of the buzzy beans:  Use finely ground coffee as part of spice rub for steak or beef.
       The caffeine that's in coffee is a topical diuretic eyelids and is often used as an ingredient in cellulite creams because it temporarily gives skin a smoother appearance.  It's recommends using cooled coffee grounds as a scrub on thighs and buttocks, where cellulite tends to appear.
       The scrubbing stimulates circulation, and the caffeine in the grounds has a temporary shrinking effect on the cellulite.  A coffee rinse can also deepen and richen the hue of brown hair.  Brew two cups of strong coffee and allow it to cool.  In the shower, shampoo, squeeze out excess moisture, pour the cooled coffee over strands and put on a shower cap.  At the end of your shower, rinse, then condition as usual ......