7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 2: The Importance of Fresh Air and Exercise
Why do we exercise? For most of us, it’s because we want to feel good, and we want to look good. What’s not so obvious, though, is that exercise is as important to the condition of our skin as it is to the condition of our bodies. When comparing the skin of athletes to that of non-exercisers, researchers found the athletes’ skin to be denser, thicker, more elastic, and stronger. Increased blood flow When you exercise, your cardiovascular system rushes freshly oxygenated blood to the surface to feed your muscles. The same high oxygen content also plumps up your skin making...
Read More7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 1: Why Sleep Matters
Ahh… sleep! Get enough sleep, and you’ll wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. Do it regularly, and it may help your skin look years younger. The Three C’s: Cortisol, Collagen, and Cell Turnover What is Cortisol, and how does it affect my skin? Cortisol (hydrocortisone) is a hormone which is produced by the body in response to stress. Strong and immediate links have been found between sleep deprivation and increased levels of cortisol. High levels of cortisol have been linked to breakdown and dysfunction in every tissue in the body, including...
Read MoreWhat’s for Brunch? Try Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake
I guess everyone has their own idea about what makes a perfect lazy, Sunday morning breakfast. Sometime around noon, ideally. For me, it’s never been about eggs, bacon, sausage, or any of those traditional Sunday breakfast foods that always leave me feeling just a little un-well afterwards; I’m a muffin person. Waffles are ok too; banana nut-loaf is good. Raisin scones… I can toss together an original muffin recipe (made up from whatever I happen to have lying around the house, based on a simple recipe from my very first cookbook, received as a birthday present when I was...
Read MoreLooking for Sunday brunch ideas? Look no further!
Welcome to the March 25, 2012 edition of Healthy Eating- Nutritious and Delicious. In this edition, please submit suggestions for wonderful Sunday brunch meals. Fresh baked scones, fruit salad, eggs, hot chocolate… Whatever you think would make a delicious (and nutritious) meal for your family (and friends?) to enjoy together one Sunday morning. * * * Naturally Radiant offers a delicious, moist, rich breakfast loaf, made with pumpkin, walnuts, chocolate chips and, yes, lentils. Try it! Karyn Tripp presents Things that make you say: “Mmmmm”!: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup...
Read MoreStuffed Pumpkin – a Delicious Vegetarian Alternative to Roast Turkey with Stuffing
Christmas is fast approaching, and with it the need to plan for Christmas dinner. If you’re vegetarian, the traditional roast turkey is a no-go. If you’ve got issues with gluten, the stuffing that’s often served with that roast turkey may cause difficulties. But you do want to serve a special dinner – one that’s a little different from what you make every other day… So what’s a health-conscious gluten-free vegan supposed to do? As it happens, my family bought an incredible, beautiful pumpkin. For Halloween (yes, months ago). It was perfectly...
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