Eat your way sexy... :)

Get glowing skin, glossy hair and a toned slim body by eating yourself sexy

Having a sexy body isn’t just about a certain body look or size, but it also means having glossy hair, radiant skin and a healthy body that is in shape. Many fad diets that people follow barely contain the right amounts of vitamins and nutrients that people need to achieve this and end up with a dull complexion, lifeless hair and little energy to exercise and therefore tone the body. Just as certain foods can affect how we feel, what we eat can also influence how we look.


For hair, skin and nails

The hair, skin and nails reflect many biochemical imbalances in the body. It is therefore very important to maintain a healthy balance of nutrients to ensure well-nourished, beautiful hair, skin and nails which will boost any girl’s body confidence.

Omega 3

These help make up the skin's structure and are needed to maintain skin surfaces. Omega 3 is a type of polyunsaturated fat which is termed essential because the body cannot make it so it must be derived from the diet. Foods high in Omega 3 fats are salmon, flax-seed and walnuts. Taking an omega 3 supplement is an easy way to get your intake up.

Selenium

Selenium is necessary for the production of glutathione, which neutralizes free radicals in the body that can lead to the deterioration of collagen and elasticity in the skin. In addition to skin benefits, selenium improves the hair and nails. Brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium as is salmon.

Silica

Silica, or more properly silicon, strengthens the connective tissue in hair and nails. It is also vital for healthy skin and deficiency can reduce skins elasticity and impair the body’s ability to heal wounds. Sources of it are found in wheat bran, soybeans, beets, leafy vegetables, brown rice, beans and mango. Supplements can also be taken to enhance the benefits.

Vitamin A, C and E

These vitamins are important for healthy skin and act as anti-oxidants that fight free radicals which damage skin cells. A deficiency disturbs the delicate balance of the skin and results in the loss of the cells that produce lubricants to keep the skin soft and supple. Good sources of Vitamin A include liver, fish liver oils, kidneys, dairy foods and eggs, carrots and dark or yellow vegetables. Oranges, blackcurrants, broccoli and red peppers have lots of Vitamin C and E is found in avocado, almonds, spinach and sunflower seeds and oils.


For the body

What we eat not only influences how we feel but it also influences the way we look. A diet that is high in sugar will slow your metabolism and weaken your immune system, therefore affecting your weight and health. Meanwhile, essential fatty acids stimulate weight loss, boost your mood and improve you health and appearance. Overall it is about eating well, exercising and having body confidence.

• The diet should be based around vegetables, fruit, wholegrain carbohydrates and lean protein.
• Limit intake of high sugar, high fat foods and avoid processed foods.
• Make sure you keep your diet varied, as this will ensure you get a good balance of nutrients for good health.
• Aim to eat about six times a day, with three meals and three snacks. It goes without saying that breakfast is a must.
• Drink plenty of water which is an appetite suppressant and it helps your liver to work properly. If your liver runs more efficiently, it will break down fat more effectively.


Exercise

Exercise is an essential part of any weight loss program and needed to tone the body.

• To burn calories and lose weight, you must exercise most days of the week. It's simple to begin an exercise program.
• Resistance exercise boosts your metabolism, helps maintain strong bones and tones your body.
• Sit-ups, squats and press-ups are all toning exercises that work well without any equipment.
• Cardio exercise also tones the body and helps keep the body in good shape; whether it’s running, dancing or cycling. Get moving for at least 30 minutes each day.