Celebrity Nutritionist Christine Avanti and Author of Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food can share how consuming real food is great for avoiding premature aging of skin and help get luscious locks. Christine can share specific beauty food and discuss the benefits- as a chef she can also share recipes.
Real food is high in antioxidants which fight free radical damage. Free radicals are the villains behind aging because they break down cells and slow cell rejuvenation. Avoiding fake factory foods (packaged foods) and consuming a diet of real foods means you are loaded up on essential vitamins and minerals- such as vitamin C which the body requires to produce collagen – thus improved skin.
Below are some Beauty Foods
- Oranges, Strawberries, Kiwi and Papaya are rich in Vitamin C which are ideal for beautiful skin. Vitamin C-rich foods may help to ward off wrinkles according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vitamin C’s skin-brightening effects may be due to Vitamin C antioxidant abilities to mop up free radicals produced from too much sun. Vitamin C also plays a major role in collagen synthesis and production. One cup of peeled kiwifruit contains more vitamin C than the equivalent amount of oranges!
- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce puffy eyes.
- Olives, Avocados and Buckwheat are foods that contain MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids) and help keep skin youthful and taut. Added bonus….buckwheat also contains a flavonoid called rutin that may help skin keep its elasticity.
- Mussels and Oysters are foods rich in zinc which plays a major role in skin renewal and repair.
- Wheat Germ and other foods high in B vitamins are important for beautiful skin because they are responsible for making new cells and they support rapid cell division. The best way to ensure your skin is looking its best is to eat foods that offer your skin the nutrients needed to make healthy, new cells. B vitamins are really important because they support rapid cell division.
Beautiful Hair Foods:
- Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for beautiful hair. People who do not get enough omega-3s might suffer from a dry scalp causing dry brittle hair. Vegetarian? Consume 1-2 tablespoons of ground flax seed per day.
- Greek Yogurt and other low fat dairy products such as low fat cheese offer calcium, a mineral who plays a major role in growing gorgeous locks. A Greek yogurt parfait with fruit and ground flaxseeds is a perfect snack for beautiful hair and skin- because it packs, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids and zinc.
- Broccoli, Kale and Spinach are great for gorgeous locks- and are excellent sources of vitamins C and A, which are needed to produce an oily substance secreted by your hair follicles called sebum. Sebum is basically your body’s natural hair conditioner that adds shine and strength and decreases your chances of having dry brittle hair.
About Christine Avanti
Christine Avanti is a published author, chef, nutritionist and a Health Consultant on Food Network’s new show Fat Chef but most of all she is an outspoken advocate of the transformative power of REAL food.
Christine’s love affair with food began at the age of five while living on a ranch in Gilroy, California with her immigrant grandparents, Rosemary and Luigi Avanti. Christine grew up cooking home grown produce and humanely raised animals.
To learn more about Christine Avanti, please visit her at www.christineavanti.com and find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.
