November 4, 2008
Give your natural skin a boost with Vegetable juices
Healthy skin and good health in general, requires a diet high in fresh vegetables, nutritionists say, but we would need to consume 15 pounds of raw vegetables and fruit every day to fully nourish our bodies. Many health-conscious people solve this problem juicing. This is a convenient way to get the daily nutrients you need, and is a valuable addition to your basic natural skin care routine. Fruit juices with a high silicon content are generally more beneficial to the skin. These include broccoli, cabbage, cabbage, spinach, turnip greens - Greens of any kind - and watercress, to name a few. While one of these juices are good for you, there are some combinations that address specific conditions. People suffering from acne do better with a combination of carrots, peppers and parsley. Add some 'of apples and potatoes (just a slice or two) is also beneficial. A combination of carrots, spinach, turnip leaves and cress, which is high in sulfur and chlorine, is good for people with eczema. Once again, adding some 'potato helps. Haggard-looking skin is taken up with carrots, peppers, cabbage, spinach, turnips and greens and rough, aging skin responds well to apricot juice. Try to combine with apple and a gingerroot. Carrots and sweet potatoes also work well. If you want to slow the effects of aging, drink a wide variety of fruit every day, and include plenty of celery juice, watermelon juice and carrot juice with parsley. Some fans practically live on fruit juice, but (if) you're not willing to go so far, it's a good idea to have vegetables with your meals to aid digestion. A word of caution about combining vegetables and fruits - vegetables are high in natural oils, fruits and tend to be acidic. As a general rule, do not mix well and can cause swelling and discomfort. Two exceptions are apples and carrots. Apples can be used to sweeten fruit juices vegetables, and the natural sweetness of carrots goes well with fruit. If you're just starting juicing, take slowly at first. Start with about three glasses a day, two vegetables and a fruit, and work up to six glasses keeping the same vegetable / fruit ratio. The best juicers operate at low temperature to avoid the destruction of nutrients. If you have severe skin problems, you should consult a dermatologist to determine the best treatment, but, otherwise, adding vegetable juices to your diet could have such dramatic results that within a couple of weeks we expect will pass the Most of your day at the spa.
Filed under Health Topics by jasonharris