Better Skin Diet

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 20, 2006 -- What would you do for skin that's soft, fresh and unblemished? All the expensive skin care products in the world won't achieve healthy skin without help from your diet. Here's how the Better Skin Diet will help cleanse your skin from the inside out so you can look and feel great:

Fish contains oils that will help nourish your skin. This diet includes fish options at lunch and dinner to add luster and softness to your complexion.

Ground flaxseeds are an excellent source of omega-three fatty acids, which promote good skin health. This meal plan adds flaxseed to your breakfast cereal for a healthy start to your day.


Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin. This diet includes plenty of dark orange (carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash) and dark green (broccoli, spinach, kale) vegetables -- all of which are high in vitamin A.


Vitamin E helps promote great skin, which is why this diet includes nuts such as hazelnuts and almonds�which are high in vitamin E�as snacks.
Breakfast

option one

oatmeal made with skim milk, topped with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds mixed with blueberries
orange juice
option two

fortified whole grain cereal topped with skim milk, strawberries and 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
grapefruit juice
option three

low-fat granola mixed with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds and dried mixed fruit, topped with plain yogurt
tomato juice with a splash of lemon
Lunch

option one

3 ounces water-packed tuna mixed with 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise, chopped tomatoes, celery, carrots and green peppers
2 cups dark green leafy lettuce
1 slice dark rye bread spread with 2 teaspoons olive oil-based margarine
1 cup skim milk
option two

grilled and chilled shrimp salad with grapefruit vinaigrette
baby carrots
6 whole-grain crackers
1 cup skim milk
option three

turkey caesar wrap
1/2 cup salsa with 1 cup green, red and yellow pepper strips
1 cup skim milk
Afternoon snack

Choose from any of these snack options:

fresh apple, orange or tangerine
small handful of mixed nuts
1/2 cup trail mix of nuts, dried fruit and pretzels
1 cup yogurt mixed with blueberries, raspberries or strawberries
6 baby carrots
Dinner

option one

baked filet of sole

1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup steamed spinach tossed with lemon juice, garlic and pepper
vanilla pudding topped with mixed berries
green tea
option two

beef tenderloins and greens dijon
1/2 cup strawberry sorbet topped with mixed berries
green tea
option three

honey garlic pork chops
1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup steamed broccoli tossed with olive oil and garlic
1/2 cup yogurt topped with mixed berries
green tea
Healthy dos and don'ts

Do:

Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day�add a slice of fresh lemon or lime for extra flavor and zest


Eat seafood at least three times each week for the oils found in fish that help nourish your skin


Eat at least eight servings of fruits and vegetables every day (choose a variety of different colors�red tomatoes, green peppers, orange squash�for the greatest amount of healthy antioxidants)


Make sure your diet includes 20 to 30 percent of calories from healthier fats such as avocado, olive oil, canola oil and the oils in wheat germ and flaxseeds to prevent dry skin

Use sunscreen every day, no matter where you live and what the weather conditions are like


Wear a hat to shade your face when you're outside
Don't:

Drink alcohol


Eat snack foods that are high in fat such as chips, fried foods and chocolate. These snacks often replace healthier foods that promote healthy skin, and the additional amount of unhealthy fat provides extra calories


Smoke, and avoid second-hand smoke whenever possible

Source: http://www.msn.com/

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