Angelika Says
Q. Christine from Hammersmith writes, ‘Why do people say drinking plenty of water is good for your skin?’
A. Water is not only vital for bodily processes but also assists the body with flushing out toxins, hence keeping the skin clean and clear. The dermis of the skin also requires water to keep the cells plump which gives the appearance of younger and healthy skin. So keep up the drink and watch your skin glow!
If you have any other question, please feel free to email me your questions and queries and I’ll try my best to answer them in a future blog.
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Q. Sally from Fulham writes, ‘What foods provide saturated and unsaturated lipids?’
A. Monounsaturated food include olive oil (76%), margarine and nuts such as almonds, macadamia, hazel and pistachio, but what out for the salt content of nuts and try to have them raw. While walnuts, soy beans, safflower oil and oily fish all provide a good sources of polyunsaturated lipids and saturated fats, which should be eaten in moderation, generally come from animal products such as butter, cheese, cream, milk, beef, lamb and chocolate. Disclaimer
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Q. David from Windsor writes, ‘Why is drinking water supposed to be good for your skin?’
Drinking plenty of water keeps your body flushed of toxins and impurities as well as the body hydrated and your skin’s moisture level even. As I mentioned in this week’s blog, your skin is a good sign of your inner health, so the less toxins in your body the better your skin will appear. Your water consumption can also be achieved from drinking herbals teas, flavoured waters and fruits with a high water content such a watermelon, grapes and plums.
If you have any other question, please feel free to email me your questions and queries and I’ll try my best to answer them in a future blog.
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Q. I‘ve recently stopped smoking and noticed my skin looks very aged , what can I do to prevent any further damage? Anna, Kent
Smoking not only depletes vital nutrients from the body, but it also causes free-radicals in the body which is evident on your skin because they damage and age skin cells and other cells in the body. Now that you have stopped smoking I’m sure you will begin to notice a difference in your skin over time, but you can also eat foods that protect against free-radicals (Antioxidants found in Vitamin C &E) such as carrots, tahinni, almonds, brazil nuts, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, watermelons, tomatoes, spinach, grapes and pineapple.
If you have any other question, please feel free to email me your questions and queries and I’ll try my best to answer them in a future blog.
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Q. I am finding it really hard to sustain my energy levels through the day. I don't always have time for breakfast as have to drop my kids to school and then dash to work. Although I eat quite healthily my snacks keep tending to be sugary sweets and biscuits. Have you got any ideas how I can stop this daily snacking? Gemma, Hertfordshire
A. Thanks Gemma, the key to this is eating a substantial and filling breakfast. A lot of people don’t make time for a good breakfast in the morning, which is unfortunate because it is the worst start you can give yourself for the day ahead.
Eating breakfast is so important for several reasons; firstly it is named break-fast because your body has been fasting over the past 8-10 hours you have been sleeping, so your brain and body wakes up and needs fuel to function, rather than running on empty.
Secondly, eating a good breakfast gives your metabolism a boost, so that it can start working for the day and digesting the next meal at an optimum rate, rather than skipping breakfast and slowing your metabolism, resulting in your body feeling lethargic.
Lastly, I don’t know about you, but after not eating since my dinner approximately 12 hours prior, I am starving about an hour after waking. If you don’t eat a good breakfast, then you are likely to gorge yourself by lunchtime, the best option is to eat a healthy breakfast so it can keep you feeling full for longer through the day.
The ideal breakfast is one of the following:
• Wholemeal cereals such as porridge, oats, bran, wheat biscuits etc (but make sure you don’t undo your healthy choice with piles of sugar!) – with these complex carbohydrates, this option will keep you feeling full and slowly release energy over the day
• Wholemeal and multigrain toast – another good complex carbohydrate
• Eggs are a rich source of protein and keep you feeling full, try an omelette, poached or eggs and soldiers!
• Fruit salad or a fruit smoothie - with natural sugars to give you a boost
• Pineapple juice or Green tea will get your metabolism going
• Yoghurt for calcium and protein – will also keep you feeling full
So make sure you think twice about skipping breakfast, instead give yourself the best possible start to the day with a good and wholesome meal to get you bouncing through the day!
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Q. I would like to know how many serves of fruit and vegetables I should eat each day and how much physical activity I should do? Elise
A. Each day you should try to consume 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. A portion of fruit is a glass of orange juice a medium sized apple. The most important thing to remember is variety to ensure you are getting a large selection of vitamins and minerals from your food, The best way to do this is by eating fruits and vegetables of varying colours, as different colours represent different types of nutrients you can gain from nature.
As for exercise, try to be active three times a week, keeping your heart rate up for a minimum of twenty minutes.
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Q. I have a problem with dandruff, what is the best cure? Isamee
A. Dandruff can be the result of a yeast bacterial infection, therefore steer clear of the foods mentioned above for Candida suffers, mostly avoid yeast and sugars.
You are also possibly deficient on Vitamin B6 and/or selenium and you should try increasing your consumption of zinc and vitamin A, as they are both good for healing the skin. The best source of almost all of these is the mighty sunflower seed, add these to your cereal and salads or simply enjoy a handful as a healthy snack and you can never look past carrots as trusted source of Vitamin A.
Try washing your hair with tea tree shampoo as this will fight the bacteria and if you’re game, rinse with cider vinegar, as this also promotes healthy skin.
If you have any other question, please feel free to email me your questions and queries and I’ll try my best to answer them in a future blog.
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All content within Magic Health is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. Magic is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of Magic Health website. Magic is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites. Always consult your own GP if you're in any way concerned about your health.
Q. My hair used to be really glossy and bountiful, however my busy work schedule has had me reaching for far more junk food of late. Will this sudden change it my diet affect the health and apperance of my hair? Sue, Hertfordshire
Angelika Says: Sue, it may not be a simple as eating your bread crusts will give you curly hair, but the nutrition from the foods you eat certainly do affect whether we have a healthy outer glow. There are always other factors of course; even I have to admit I’m not looking my best this week, after a stressful few days at work. However there are certain foods you can eat to help you look that little bit more beautiful!
In terms of your appearance, your skin and hair are the most obvious aspects. Your body does need good oils from the foods you eat, not just what you put on the outside, so try to add a few teaspoons of olive oil to your salads or use it together with some balsamic vinegar as a dipping sauce with some fresh bread.
Foods that are good for your hair are cucumbers, lettuce, cauliflower, peaches, apples and nuts such as almonds, cashews, brazil nuts and peanuts. So ensure you have a handful of these nuts in your daily diet and always make sure you have salad packed with all types of lettuce to keep it interesting.
For healthy skin both Vitamin A and E are vital to repair and maintain healthy skin and Vitamin C helps develop collagen and connective skin tissue. Some rich sources include carrots, apricots, kale and spinach, almonds and hazel nuts, red peppers, blackcurrants and oranges.
Stress certainly doesn’t help your appearance and can often affect your sleep. If you are prone to stress then try some relaxing foods like those which are alkaline such as melon, cranberries and apples to balance your blood-sugar levels. Also try to avoid caffeine and smoking as well as refined sugars if you are stressed, as they will play havoc with your blood-sugar levels.
I hope this has given you a better insight into keeping beautiful and stress-free and remember that beauty certainly is not skin deep!
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