Nutrition for beauty
Skin problems
Acne is likely to have an excess of simple carbohydrates( sweets, cakes, sweet rolls), fatty and fried foods. Most likely, the body lacks vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, and vitamins A and C.
Dryness, skin peeling - most likely, the body lacks vitamins A, E and F, which come most often with vegetable fats. If the skin flakes in places, especially around the mouth and in the nasolabial folds, this indicates that it lacks vitamin B9
If the skin has become colorless and dry, it especially needs vitamin B6.
If skin peeling becomes excessive, you may also consume less vitamin N.
Pale skin may indicate a low level of hemoglobin in the blood. It is necessary to increase the consumption of iron-containing products.
Skin yellowness occurs with an excess of vitamin A. This happens in people who, for example, in excessive amounts eat carrot salad with sour cream.
Pale skin with light yellow may signal a lack of vitamin B12.
Cracks in the corners of the mouth indicate that the body lacks vitamin B2.
Herpes on the lips will pass faster if you reduce the intake of salty and sour food. And, on the contrary, such products as chips, pickles, citrus fruits irritate the sores even more and intensify painful sensations.
Corns on the soles of the feet, which can not be removed in any way, or after the removal quickly reappear, signal that the body lacks vitamin A and B6.
Redness of the skin, red spots that appear after eating, indicate the presence of food allergies to a particular product. Most often food allergies are caused by non-natural foods, exotic fruits and vegetables, as well as strawberries, citrus fruits, chocolate, pork and wheat.
Cellulite - this cosmetic defect often occurs against the background of obesity, but often happens in slender girls. Get rid of cellulite will help normalize nutrition. It is especially important to exclude from the diet food with artificial additives, sugar substitutes, instant coffee and any sweet fizzy drinks.
Hair problems
Hair loss - most likely, the body is deficient in protein products. You may also lack B vitamins( including biotin and folic acid), vitamin C, zinc, silicon, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, chromium and chlorine.
Dandruff - a possible lack of vitamins B6, B12, as well as vitamin F and selenium.
Early graying may indicate a deficiency in the body of copper, since it is she who participates in the processes of hair pigmentation. Sedation can be slowed down if folic acid is taken with pantothenic and para-aminobenzoic. In such a combination, these three substances are contained in the liver and bran.
Too greasy hair - to prevent rapid hair salting, try to eat less sweet and flour, but increase the consumption of vegetables and unsweetened fruits.
Dull hair often appears as a result of a chemical wave or painting, but can also signal that the body lacks vitamins A and B5.
Dental and Oral Problems
Tooth decay can signal that you are short of calcium, phosphorus and fluoride. The tendency to caries may also indicate a lack of vitamin D, since it helps digest calcium and phosphorus.
The appearance of pits and grooves on the enamel of teeth indicates a lack of calcium.
Increased tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, sour and sweet indicates that microcracks have appeared on the enamel. It happens if the teeth often experience a sharp temperature drop. For example, if you have ice cream after a hot coffee.
Toxicity of teeth can be caused by many reasons, but more often it is a problem of smokers and lovers of strong coffee and tea.
Spotted teeth are often caused by excess fluoride. This is the case with tea lovers, because it is rich in fluoride. Therefore, it is not recommended to drink more than 6 cups of tea a day. Also the excess in the body of fluorine is observed because of its content in drinking water more than 1.2 mg / l.
Gum bleeding may be caused by deficiency of vitamins C, P and K.
Increased salivation and burning sensation in the mouth signals a deficiency of vitamin PP.
Nail problems
White spots on the nails can appear with bruises and microtrauma of the nail. But often they indicate a bad diet.
Wavy nails, to the touch resembling slate sheet, are increasingly appearing in young people. This can be the result of stress, the impact of poor ecology and the abundance of artificial supplements in the diet.
Slow nail growth signals a lack of protein food, as well as malnutrition or imbalance in nutrition. Also, the growth of nails can slow down in lactating women and with certain chronic diseases.
Fragility and brittle nails indicate that you need to eat more foods rich in proteins, mineral salts, vitamins, especially vitamins A and D. Especially useful are jellied meat, fish and other products containing gelatin.
Stratification of the nail plate often occurs due to the strong effects of detergents and water. But often the nails fade due to a lack of calcium and vitamins. In the menu you should include dairy products, dates, figs, almonds. Useful
will be carrot, beet and orange juice. Increase the consumption of vegetable oil.
Eye problems
The deterioration of twilight vision( worse you see in the evenings), sensitivity to light, tearing of the eyes - speaks of vitamin A deficiency.
Frequent inflammations of the eye mucosa, conjunctivitis - can signal a deficiency in the body of vitamins A and B2.
Beauty salads and other wonderful products
You already know that to maintain beauty you need certain vitamins and minerals. But there are foods that are especially useful for the skin, hair and nails.
For example, some scientists believe that apples can preserve beauty for many years. To do this, it is enough to eat at least one apple a day.
In addition, apples improve digestion and disinfect the oral cavity.
Other scientists call such a special beauty product bananas and recommend eating one banana per day to rejuvenate the skin of the face.
Still others recommend drinking a glass of milk a day: this, in their opinion, will help the skin stay young for longer.
And here are some more dishes that will help you to preserve beauty and health.
French beauty salad
1. Measure 2 tbsp.spoons of oatmeal.
2. Pour flakes 6 tbsp.spoons of cold boiled water and leave for 1 hour.
3. Add 3 tbsp.spoons of cold boiled milk.
4. Pour 1 teaspoon of sugar.
5. Peel one large apple from the peel, grate it and add it to the salad. Mix.
6. Add a little lemon juice to the salad and mix again.
American beauty salad
1. Measure in the evening 5 tbsp.spoonfuls of oatmeal.
2. Pour flakes 5 tbsp.spoons of water, leave until the morning.
3. Add in the morning in a salad 1 tbsp.a spoonful of milk or cream.
4. Pour in 1 tbsp.spoon of honey. Sprinkle salad with a small amount of nuts. It is desirable that the nuts were different( walnuts, forest, hazelnuts).
Both French and American beauty salads are best eaten in the morning on an empty stomach. Oat flakes are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein.
Eaten in a raw form, they improve the work of the liver and intestines, which is already useful for appearance.
Apples, rich in iron, potassium, iodine, improve blood formation, act as a diuretic, help with latent and obvious swelling.
Lemon juice will supply you with vitamin C and will be useful for teeth, as it can destroy bacteria that cause caries. Milk or cream will supply the body with proteins and calcium,
which is especially useful for hair and nails. Nuts can help prevent brittle nails.
And honey is so useful that everywhere it is recognized as an excellent tool for promoting health, treating a number of diseases and prolonging active life.