Foods for your eyes, skin, hair

Get glowing skin, thicker hair, lustrous
peepers and a fitter body, all with a little help from these super foods, says
nutritionists.
You don't have to starve yourself to look good. All you need is to eat the
right foods.
Here's a beauty diet plan carefully put together by our expert to
help you look fabulous

Eyes
Green vegetables: Spinach, zucchini,
broccoli and brussels sprouts
contain a caroteinoid called lutein and a pigment called zeaxanthinan. Both
defend your cells from free radicals and help keep your eyes lustrous. Avoid
overcooking for best benefits. Steam or saut?, instead.
- Orange and other vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and fibre work
against under-eye puffiness.
Skin
Probiotic yoghurt: It contains good
bacteria that help your skin look healthy. Eczema sufferers can benefit a great
deal from a daily intake.
Fish: Oily fish such as sardines and
mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids that reduce skin inflammation and keep it
moisturised. They also promote elasticity, keeping wrinkles at bay.
Berries: Strawberries, blueberries,
etc., contain antioxidant phytonutrients that get rid of free radicals in the
blood and guard your collagen, thereby boosting skin repair. Collagen makes your
skin supple, smooth and plump.
Nails
Have chicken, turkey, pork, milk, cheese, yeast, peanuts, beans, wholegrain
cereals to avoid brittle nails. Pumpkin seeds are one of the most concentrated
non-meat sources of zinc. But many vegetarian foods also contain phytic acid
that binds with zinc, making it unavailable to the body. Hence, take a Vitamin C
supplement. It will make zinc more available.
Hair
Poultry: Lean meats like chicken and
turkey provide
high quality proteins, essential for growth, repair and maintenance. Low-fat
milk products such as skimmed milk, yogurt and cottage cheese are great sources
too. If you like eggs and don't suffer from high cholesterol, have one yolk a
day. It contains Vitamin B-12 which promotes hair growth and prevents hair
loss.
Salmon: It contains omega-3 fatty
acids, B12 and iron.
Flaxseeds: What salmon does for
non-vegetarians, flax seed does for vegans.
Oysters: Try oysters for faster hair
growth. They contain zinc.
Whole wheat and brown rice : Make sure
you include whole wheat, brown rice and fortified cereals in your everyday diet.

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Pregnancy Power Foods

These healthy choices have the nutrients that you and your growing baby need.

1.Broccoli

It's not only packed with nutrients that are necessary for a healthy pregnancy -- such as calcium and folate -- but broccoli is also rich in fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. And since it contains plenty of vitamin C, this popular green vegetable will help your body absorb iron when it's eaten with an iron-rich food, such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

2.Fortified Breakfast Cereal

You knew folate was important before conception and during your first few weeks of pregnancy, but your needs for the B vitamin stay high the whole nine months. Experts advise getting 400 micrograms per day through vitamin supplements or fortified foods (breakfast cereal is an easy way to do it, since many brands contain 400 micrograms per bowl), and another 200 micrograms through foods that are naturally high in folate, such as asparagus and black-eyed peas.

3.Dried Beans & Lentils

All women need 10 extra grams of protein a day during pregnancy (for a total of at least 60 grams); beans and lentils are an excellent source, with about 15 grams per cup. They're also high in fiber, which helps to combat constipation. And 1 cup of cooked lentils meets half of your daily folate requirement. Add them to rice dishes and salads.

4.Nonfat Milk

Your body absorbs roughly twice as much calcium from foods while you're pregnant, so your daily needs remain the same. But since most of us get too little calcium to begin with, drinking more nonfat milk is a smart move. Each 8-ounce glass supplies about 30 percent of the recommended dietary allowance of 1,000 milligrams.

5.Bananas

Bananas are rich in potassium and offer quick energy to fight off pregnancy fatigue. "They're also easy on your stomach if you're nauseated," says O'Rourke. Slice them up into cereal or whip one into a breakfast smoothie with yogurt, berries, ice, and a splash of orange juice.

Natural Remedies

1. A mixture of a teaspoon each of honey, milk powder and lemon juice plus 1/2 teaspoon of almond oil should be applied on the face. Leave it for 10-15 minutes before washing it off. This will make the skin lighter and make it shine.
2. To get lighter skin, apply a paste of ground fresh mint leaves on the skin. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing it with cold water. Do this for 15 days.
3. If you think you are starting to have wrinkles under the eyes, apply egg white on the skin under the eyes. Wash it after a few minutes.
4. Eat slowly to digest the food better and to avoid eating more than your body needs.
5. This is very basic yet many fail to do it. Drink 8 glasses of water a day to make you healthy and to help lose weight.

Head - To -Toe : Beauty Tip a Day # 1

1. Chewing unripe guava or its leaves cures bad breath. Drinking vegetable and fruit juices also help treat bad breath.
2.  A lot of people think that eating only twice a day can make them slimmer. Actually, it is better to have 4-5 mini meals a day with 2-3 hours intervals than have 2 big meals only.
3.  Give Mud Therapy a Try! It detoxifies the joints in your body, releases stress, and revitalizes your skin.
4.  Don't wash your hair immediately before you add colour because you'll strip away the natural oils that will keep your hair hydrated during the colouring process. 
5.  Selecting the right toner can make pores appear smaller and ebb oil production in t-zone hot spots. Natural skin toners will balance your skin and leave it with a prickly feeling .
6.  Green is very versatile and looks good on almost any redhead - the lighter the shade of your hair, the lighter the green you should go for. Warmer greens suit warmer omplexions.

How to choose the face creams/moisturizer that suits your skin

Everyone of one of us wants a super glowing and bright face,for which we try out different cleansers,creams,scrubs and toner.The basic daily care for skin involves the selection of a perfect face cream or moisturiser.Both face cream and moisturiser serves the same purpose but the difference between a face cream and a moisturizer. Face creams are thicker in texture than the moisturizers and contain more nourishing ingredients that repair and condition the skin. In other words face creams not only keep the skin well-hydrated but they also nourish and replenish it. Moisturizers also do a great work but their main aim is to moisturize the skin. Both moisturizers and face creams help retain moisture in the skin and boost its ability to protect itself from the environmental irritants.Here are a few tips to guide you to select the right cream for your face/skin.

•  Never use heavy creams or moisturizers around the eyes as these could irritate your eyes.
•  The better the quality of your cream the more protection from dryness it will give you.

Nexxus Therappe Luxury Moisturizing Shampoo

Caring for your hair can be a difficult task when you consider all the products available today. There are so many products to choose from, and it would take a lifetime to try them all. But fortunately I have found my most favorite shampoo in Nexxus.
Nexxus Therappe Luxury Moisturizing Shampoo has been around years and with good reason.The users love it! This shampoo is luxurious and moisturizing, babying their hair and it making soft, shiny, and healthy looking. "Not only is the scent to die for, but it makes my hair feel great."

Tips to Apply Foundation

Foundation forms the base for makeup.Here are few ideas for applying foundation which gives you a artistic look.


• Choose the proper shade of foundation ,for instance if your skintone is light,all the neutral shades,ivory shades,beige shades will best suite you.
• Apply evenly in small amount and check the coverage it provide sheer,moderate or full.
• Do not make your face look cakey ,it spoils your beauty.
• Apply a moisturizer before applying foundation,because it helps you to apply the foundation smoothly.

Bridal Mehndi design for Legs

A Few Bridal Mehndi designs for legs that i love to wear on my wedding.I thought i would show you how am going to decorate my legs for my marriage..Hope you like these lovely mehndi art.

Cute World Around Me

In a chill morning with lovely birds chirping in my window and cool breeze gently touching my cheeks,i was wondering what can I post on my blog today..Suddenly a thought struck my sleepy brain," Photos,Paintings"...
But which photo can i post..As my eyes rolled around my bed room i found many beautiful things..I felt  that every click my eyes makes bring out a lovely photo ....a  marvellous painting..
So i planned to bring my imagination and my inovation in photography...Let me try ..Every Morning i will come to you with a new photo of the beautiful world around me..
Hope you will guide your new blog photographer with your sweet comments and feedback...
Enjoy Blogging...

Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly.

Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly is a nice body lotion with pleasant fragnance.The skin shimmers when lotion is applied because of the mica particles and we feel the cooling sensation of the royal jelly.The product states that it 99% natural which i find to be too good on sensitive skin and its cool.When exposed to the sun,skin shines brightly.Its also nice as a dialy facial moisturizer.It can be worn alone or with makeup it blends so evenly ,giving a fine shimmery finish.
Overall this product serves its purposes as moisturizing lotion and enhancing the skin tone but a bit shimmery which adds a grand look which is not suitable for normal wear .Just leave a comment if you have experienced this product.

Fashion & Beauty

Welcome to my Fashion world...

Let's explore the latest fashion in the world and bring out our passion for beauty.Beauty is not just applying foundation,eyeliner and lipstick.Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.The true secret of  beauty is happiness and joy.Happy girls are the prettiest and they shows the real blush in their cheeks..
So sweet angels let's blog and express the beauty within us..
Enjoy blogging..Share your passion for beauty