Foods that keep you Beautiful!

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Foods that keep you Beautiful!
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Tue, 06-19-2007 - 12:00pm

You've probably heard the saying, "You are what you eat." It's true — from your hair right down to your toes! Luckily, the same foods that keep you healthy and fit also help keep you looking your best! So here are some foods to definitely include in your diet:



  • Citrus fruits help your body form collagen, which is essential to keep skin looking young and smooth!

  • Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium — all of which help give skin a radiant glow!

  • Garlic is reported to combat wrinkles and help restore tissue. It's like a natural anti-wrinkle cream!

  • Dairy foods — like skim milk, low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheese ��� help keep your teeth strong and your smile bright!

  • Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, which promotes clear, smooth skin!

So eat right and stay beautiful!


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Registered: 09-12-2005
Tue, 06-19-2007 - 12:22pm

Oh what an awesome thing to post.

Give me GARLIC.

Sarah

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Tue, 06-19-2007 - 2:35pm
Thanks IG!! I just bought some sweet potatos too!! I've been reading more and more about the health benefits of these versus regular potatos!
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Tue, 06-19-2007 - 2:41pm

Could we maybe share some recipes? I'm a horrible cook, so I need easy stuff. I'm going to go on the Cooking 101 board and see if the girls over there can help. There's got to be more to do with sweet potatoes than just roasting them.....

Sarah

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Tue, 06-19-2007 - 3:34pm

I just got a cook book on barbecueing, I think there must be something in there and I'm a huge fan of cooking just about everything on the barbecue this time of year!!

My other favorite cooking sites are www.epicurious.com and www.cookinglight.com!

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Registered: 04-09-2003
Tue, 06-19-2007 - 3:43pm
I eat almost all of these things on a regular basis!! Not sure I have a radiant glow though. lol




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Registered: 09-12-2005
Tue, 06-19-2007 - 4:27pm

Geez I didn't even think of that. The company I work for is a BBQ dealer....among other things...LOL We have cookbooks all over the place here. i'll see if I can find something.

Sarah

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Tue, 06-19-2007 - 4:29pm
Me too Gretchen-- but at least we can feel that we're taking the necessary steps to ageing gracefully ;-)






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