“And the beauty of a woman, with passing years only grows!” ~Audrey Hepburn
Let’s explore how to naturally reverse the signs of aging and capture the beauty as we age.
5 Keys to Healthy Aging
“If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” ~Eubie Blake, age 100.
You too can live to age 100!
5 Keys to Healthy Aging
Each of us can live young, vibrant, energetic and healthy lives for a long time if we want to. Continue reading about the 5 keys to healthy aging.
Key 1: Physical Activity
Pick an activity that you will stick with like; bowling, swimming, tennis, yoga, golf and walking. Being active will maintain muscle tone, burn calories and reduce free-radical damage in your body slowing down the aging process.
Commit to 30 minutes a day in one session or 10-minute intervals 3 times a day. [Read more…]
4 Benefits of Flaxseed
Have you tried flaxseed yet? Do you know the benefits of flax? Here’s my list of 4 benefits of flaxseed and why you should consider adding it to your diet.
Benefits and Nutrients of Flaxseed
Anti-inflammatory system – “essential” omega-3 fatty acids means they must be consumed because our body doesn’t make them and plays an important role with inflammation.
Keep bowels regular – flax is a great source of fiber.
Reduce breast and prostate cancer risk – flax contains lignans which alters the way your body metabolizes estrogen into safer forms.
Regulate hot flashes and menstrual cycle – daily dose of 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed recommended to reap the benefits.
[iconbox title=”Tip” icon=”Key.png”]Flaxseed contains 8 grams of fiber per tablespoon.[/iconbox] [Read more…]
Eat Your Way to Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
Your body is a reflection of what you eat. When you don’t consume enough healthy nutrients your skin can sag, hair can dull and nails can break.
Are you ready to eat your way to healthy shiny hair, glowing skin and strong nails? Continue reading to learn more about the key nutrients for healthy hair, skin and nails, top five nutrients and recommended healthy foods that will enhance beauty from the inside out.
Hair – Nails – Skin – Live Young
Shiny Hair
[quote style=”boxed”]“The fastest growing tissue in the body is hair. Eating nutrient-rich foods helps stimulate the hair follicles where the hair is produced.” says the Huntington College of Health Sciences[/quote]
[iconbox title=”Key Nutrients” icon=”Key.png”]protein, iron, vitamin A, B5, C and E, vitamin D and calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, biotin, silica, copper and zinc.[/iconbox]
Glowing Skin
“Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body, and all skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body’s internal needs, including its nutritional needs” says Dr. Georgiana Donadio, founder of the National Institute of Whole Health.
[iconbox title=”Key Nutrients” icon=”Key.png”]vitamin A, C and E, lycopene, omega-3 fatty acids, silica, selenium and zinc.[/iconbox] [Read more…]
Anti-Aging Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Did you know omega-3 fatty acids have anti-aging properties that can help you live young?
Omega-3 fatty acids are ‘’healthy fats’’ that help prevent many chronic health conditions which helps the body live and look young! Although foods are the best source for omega-3’s, supplements help as well. Look for products with these nutrients listed; alpha-linolenic acid, EPA eicosapentaenoic and DHA docosahexaenoic.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Help the Body…
- Reduce inflammation which can reduce risk of chronic health conditions
- Lower the amount of lipids which reduces cholesterol and triglycerides
- Prevent cancer cell growth
- Decrease platelets which prevents excessive blood clotting
- Reduce risk of obesity
[iconbox title=”Tip:” icon=”Key.png”]Recommended daily dose of omega-3 for women 1.1 grams and men 1.6 grams. Best to absorb omega-3 from foods but supplements can help as well.[/iconbox] [Read more…]
5 Top Mediterranean Diet Foods
What foods do you think of when you hear the word “Mediterranean Diet?” Is it pasta, olive oil and hummus? Those are a few plus many more fresh and healthy foods included in this anti-aging diet.
The Mediterranean diet is modeled after the lifestyle of poor rural villagers from the island of Crete during the 1950-60s.
This diet has been known to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s that’s running rampant in America these days.
