Green Options » organic apples http://greenoptions.com/tag/organic-apples Posts tagged 'organic apples' Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:12:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Skin Refreshing Summer Salad with Organic Strawberries, and Cucumber http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/06/12/skin-refresher-summer-salad-with-organic-strawberries-and-cucumber/ http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/06/12/skin-refresher-summer-salad-with-organic-strawberries-and-cucumber/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:12:37 +0000 Lucille Chi http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/06/12/skin-refresher-summer-salad-with-organic-strawberries-and-cucumber/
Strawberries and cucumbers seem to be everywhere this summer and they make yummy accents to refreshing salads. Shown above is a simple salad packed with the following skin refreshing nutrients when eaten:

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As winter approaches, it’s a great time to explore ways to keep our skin hydrated and healthy during the harsh weather ahead. Here are some wonderful skin foods that will keep your face looking fresh and youthful this season:

  1. Lemon is purifying to the body and gives a lovely glow to the skin when consumed regularly with water (it may also help the body stay regular) or tea.
  2. Apples: Did you know that organic red delicious and granny smith apples are excellent for the skin? Scientific studies have shown them to fortify both collagen and elastin production. 
  3. Aloe is known to draw oxygen to the skin and lock it in. Aloe also has fantastic anti-inflammatory properties and it heals burns and wounds when applied topically. Aloe makes a wonderful refreshing juice that cleanses and purifies our inner systems. Regularly drinking aloe helps to keep the body hydrated, so if you drink coffee, which is known to dehydrate the skin, try drinking aloe juice to balance your system.

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