Pretty Skin Starts From Within

Dates are highly beneficial for our body and are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Including iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, folic acid, and sulfur and proteins. They are rich sources of fiber too. Loaded with vitamin C, dates soothe the skin and keep it hydrated. It also possesses the potential to retain the moisture level and improve the skin elasticity.  www.bellomoi.com

Tomato salad full of lycopene. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant, which can reduce the inflammatory response to UV damage by  neutralising harmful molecules that are produced in the skin as a result.

Studies have shown that certain food combinations have been proven to increase nutrient absorption when consumed together. Combining the right foods could actually increase your body’s absorption of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, all necessary cornerstones for good health. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant known as carotenoid, which gives tomatoes its color. Adding a healthy fat such as avocado makes the carotenoid more absorbable. www.bellomoi.com

Ingredients:                                                  2 cups of almond milk,  1 tablespoon coconut oil,  1 teaspoon ground turmeric,  1 teaspoon of cinnamon,  1 teaspoon vanilla extract,  1 teaspoon of maple syrup.    Directions:                                                 pour all ingredients into a small saucepan and bring to a light boil. Stir ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for up to 20-30 minutes. Strain the milk. To serve, add cardamom or a dash of cinnamon.  Turmeric contains lots of nutrients especially antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Turmeric is especially known for its benefits to digestion, immune function, and liver health  www.be...

Ingredients:  1 frozen banana, 1/3 cup frozen mango, 1/3 cup almond yogurt, 1/3 spinach, 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, handful of cashews,1/2 cup coconut water, topped with goji berries & pumpkin seeds.  Directions:  blend all ingredients together in blender.                             Spinach contains magnesium that helps in replenishing your lost energy within seconds.

Ingredients: 1 cup almond milk 1/2 frozen bananas 1/4 cup oats 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoons shredded coconut 1 tablespoon chia seeds Optional Toppers: Shredded coconut and chia seeds.                Directions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.                       Coconut helps to increase energy by burning fat. It is utilized by the body to actually produce energy, rather than to store it as body fat.   www.bellomoi.com

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.