EATING HABITS: Know your food and make sure that your body has all the nutrients it needs. Anything more, and you'd better spend the rest of the day at the gym, missy. 1. Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Chives, Shallots – Enhances elimination of toxins and carcinogens, helps prevent cancer. 2. Barley – Lowers blood cholesterol levels, protects against cancer, good source of vitamin B, keeps blood sugar levels stable. 3. Green Foods – (Wheat grass, barley grass, spirulina). Diminishes allergies, protects liver from toxins and lowers BP and cholesterol. 4. Beans and Lentils – low in fat, calories and sodium, but high in complex carbohydrates and dietary fibres. These also provide essential fatty acids like omega-6s and are an excellent source of protein. 5. Hot Peppers (Sweet Bell Peppers and Hot chilis) - anti inflammatory, analgesic, anti cancer, source of vitamin c, arthritis relief, sinus soother and fat burner. 6. Nuts and Seeds (macadamia, almonds, pistachios, peanuts, sesame seeds, flax seed, walnuts, pumpkin seeds) – decreases risk of cancer, heart diseases and diabetes. Helps in weight control and reduces wrinkles and sagging skin 7. Sprouts – high source of protein and vitamin c 8. Yoghurt – rich in calcium which helps in weight reduction and it enhances immune functions 9. Berries and Plums (strawberries, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, gooseberries) – these are anti-aging and reduces cardiac problems, arthritis and cancer. 10. Oranges and Lemons – these boost collagen production, which Is the building block of skin tissues. 11. Tomatoes – it raises the skin sun protection factor (SPF), works like an internal sun block. 12. Fish (salmon, trout and mackerel) – these are rich in omega-3 which is great for good skin. 13. Water – hydrates cells and flushes toxins making skin radiant.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan/Shilpa Shetty Beauty Secret Mixture of honey, lemon and hot water, every single morning. For best skin. baby and coconut oil. Cleansing her face from the daily load of makeup is also one of her chief secrets. Bipasha's beauty regime Drink 10 glasses of water a day( That includes juice,tea,coffee) Apply sunscreen with a high SPF every time I step out in the sun Eat small meals, around six times a day at regular intervals. Involve the superfoods in your diet judiciously. Exercise 4 times a week at minimum for an hour a day Minimum 7-8 hours of sleep a day Use good quality make up products Removal of make up is very important too Keep your skin clean NORMAL TO DRY SKIN – half cup cold milk + 5 drops of olive/sesame oil. Put this in a bottle and shake well. Cleanse skin with cotton wool with this mixture twice a day. Softens the Skin.OILY SKIN – Rose water + Lemon Juice in same proportions. Cleanse your skin with it or keep it on for 10 minutes and wash. Reduces pimples and acne. OILY TO COMBINATION SKIN – one fourth teaspoon Lemon Juice + One teaspoon cold milk + one teaspoon Cucumber Juice. Cleanse face with this and wash. Hydrate your skin with moisturizer from a good brand depending on your skin type Use natural homemade face scrubs and packs NORMAL TO DRY SKIN – one teaspoon Gram Flour (besan) + one teaspoon Lemon Juice + one teaspoon Sesame Oil + one teaspoon Milk powder. Apply on face for 15 minutes, dampen with water and rub off gently. Wash. OILY TO COMBINATION SKIN – one teaspoon Gram Flour (besan) + One teaspoon Lemon Juice + One teaspoon Rice Flour + Two teaspoon Yogurt. Apply on face for 15 minutes, dampen with water and rub off gently. Wash. Eye care- before sleeping put almond oil around your eyes using your ring finger gently Hair should always be cleaned with a good shampoo and conditioner. Once a month, a deep conditioning treatment must be done. Take one teaspoon vinegar + one teaspoon glycerine + one egg. Beat it together well. Massage mixture into scalp. Then wrap the hair in a hot towel for 20 minutes before washing. This gives the hair body and bounce and it keeps it shiny and manageable. Also, I highly recommend a head massage, once a fortnight with olive, coconut, or almond oil mixed with castor oil Body Care!! OILY SKIN – Gram Flour (besan) + a little Turmeric Powder + Yoghurt. Apply paste for 20 minutes on the entire body. Scrub it off with water, for healthy glowing skin DRY SKIN – Gram Flour (besan) + a little Turmeric Powder + Cream of milk (malai). Apply paste for 20 minutes on the entire body. Scrub it off with water, for healthy glowing ski SKIN DAMAGERS ( BAD BAD BAD, Quit this habit) 1. Sugar – it causes zits, unwanted calories, and enlarges skin pores. 2. Packaged foods – gives constipation, which affects skin badly as these foods lack fiber. 3. Crash Diets – you lose the skin glow by not eating and depriving your body of its nutrients. PS: I will post more beauty tips for you guys as well as health tips. Please leave comments!! .ExternalClass .ecxhmmessage P {padding:0p
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