I’m certain I last left you wondering about
antioxidants. Antioxidants come from fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole
grains rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that
protect the cells in your body from “free radical” damage that can occur
from exposure to certain chemicals, smoking, pollution, radiation and
as a byproduct of normal metabolism.
Let’s break it down:
• Our bodies are exposed to environmental toxins in addition to the
normal breaking down of cells due to cellular metabolism (provide energy
to new cells)
• Free Radicals = an electron looking to pair with a proton which destroys a healthy cell to get that proton
Antioxidants step in with the needed proton to neutralize the
electron before it can damage a single cell. This translates into
healthier organs. The largest organ in our bodies is our skin. We look
and feel better if we are nutritionally sound which means lots of
fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains in our diets and not a lot of
processed foods. Processed foods come packed with lots of preservatives
and additives that are chock full of those free radicals. Sorry!
If you are a person that has suffered from the ravages of the free
radicals you most likely have cellulite. Cellulite and crepe-like skin
is not reserved for the over 30 crowd. For females, it can happen in
the teens. Or, maybe you have recently lost a lot of weight and you
have loose skin in areas on your body. At the International Convention
2011, NS released the Galvanic Body Spa to be used in
conjunction with anti-aging technology infused Body Gel and Dermatics
Effects Body Cream to combat loose skin and cellulite at a fraction of
the cost in money and time of spas and plastic surgery. Another
advantage of home use with professional results is you can do it at your
own convenience. Within a month of 5 minute treatments, 3 times a
week, you can regain the youth of the skin of your body without
invasive, expensive, lengthy treatments. Say goodbye to cellulite and
loose, crepe-like skin in the privacy of your own home. However, be
sure to add lots of antioxidants to your diet to prevent a re-occurrence
of that “icky” skin on your body. Remember, 80% of how we look and feel
comes from the fuel we put in our bodies.
Americans have “supersized” their diets to the point that we have
“supersized” our bodies which has led to a “supersized” list of diseases
at alarmingly younger and younger ages and a “supersized” desire to
reverse the damage to our physical image.
Health Tip: Eat 5 times a Day, at the Minimum
Studies have shown time and time again that if we eat smaller meals
more frequently during the day we never get the “HUGE HUNGER” and are
therefore less likely to overeat when we do arrive to a meal. For
example, my daily intake starts with a banana, then a bowl of hot
oatmeal or quinoa flakes with a teaspoon of brown sugar and some milk,
at lunchtime a large green salad, not iceburg lettuce, with tomatoes,
green peppers, nuts, onions, mushrooms, carrots, beets (vegetables you
like) and grilled chicken breast or grilled salmon NO DRESSING , if
dressing is a must just lemon juice or vinegar and olive oil (Salad
dressings harbor tons of useless calories & nasty preservatives
which are free radicals) then in the afternoon either an apple/orange,
or few stalks of celery, at cocktail time no more than a hand full of
nuts then a dinner with vegetables, soup with lots of vegetables or
salad and a grilled meat no larger than your fist. Pastas and breads
are fine when consumed in moderation. For more information visit:
http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=3813.
