Pretty Skin Starts From Within

Ingredients: 1 zucchini, sliced very thin 1 tbsp olive oil,  sea salt Directions: Preheat oven to 400  Coat zucchini slices with some olive oil and sprinkle sea salt. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on the rack. Bake 15-20 minutes. Turning over halfway through. Vitamins A & C found in zucchinis are strong antioxidants and are very helpful in maintaining a healthy and youthful skin. Vitamin A provides a healthy skin and vitamin C fights against free radicals that are harmful to the skin that cause aging of skin like appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as age spots.   

Ingredients: 1 Dozen asparagus, (Cut off tough part and discarded) 1 ripe avocados, (cut in slices) ½ cup almonds, toasted 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted Dressing:  2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  1 tbsp orange juice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sesame oil finely grated zest of ½ lemon, no pith  sea salt & ground black pepper   Directions:  Cook asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes then drain. Place in a bowl with avocados, almonds, and sesame seeds. Combine the dressing ingredients and toss gently.   Avocados are rich in healthy fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants.  www.bellomoi.com

Ingredients:  1 medium frozen banana, 1/2 cup almond milk,1/4 cup oats,  2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp flaxseed,1 tbsp chia seeds  Directions:  In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.  Topping:  1/2 Banana sliced thin, 1 tbsp chia seeds Chia seeds are excellent for your skin. Chia seeds are rich in Vitamin E and it is easily absorbed by the body. They also contain Omega 3. Omega 3s combat acne, wrinkles, and help promote smooth skin.   www.bellomoi.com