This one is for all the busy hockey moms out there! Treat yourself to an "internal facial" and give your skin that healthy glow! The following fruits and vegetables rank high in antioxidants (which help fight wrinkles) according to a study at Tufts University in Boston: Fruits: prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberreis, strawberries, raspberries, plums, oranges, red grapes, cherries, kiwifruit and pink grapefruit. Vegetables: Kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, Alfalfa sprouts, Beets, Red Bell peppers, Onions, Corn and Eggplant.
Another summer skin tip: when you are grilling, frying and roasting meats this summer be sure to use marinades made from acids, like lemon juice and vinegar. Add to the marinades some cinnamon, ginger, marjoram, rosemary, sage or tarragon to help decrease the formation of AGE's (advanced glycation end products. AGE's can increase wrinkles becasue AGE's damange protein collagen.
So eat smart, and save your skin!!
Have a great weekend!!
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