Gone are the days when women starved themselves in order to look beautiful. Times have changed and women are now adopting a healthier lifestyle in order to look beautiful and feel healthy. Eating the right foods will help you to get glowing skin, thicker hair and a fitter and toned body.Eye care

Green vegetables like spinach, zucchini and broccoli contain pigments that defend the cells from the damage of the free radicals. In this way they help to keep your eyes healthy and lustrous.

In order to gain maximum benefits you must avoid over coking them as they will loose most of the nutrients in the process. Steaming or sautéing these vegetables are the best way to retain their nutrients. If you suffer from under eye puffiness then you must eat plenty of oranges and vegetables that are high in fiber content.

Fitter body

In order to get a fitter body one needs to eat foods that are high in water content. This helps to prevent water retention and bloating. Watermelon is a great fruit to eat on days when you feel bloated as the huge amounts of water increase your urge to urinate and in this way your body is able to eliminate toxins from the body at regular intervals.

Cranberry juice works in the same way and decreases the amount of bacteria in the body and maintains a healthy urinary tract and kidneys.

Teeth and Gums

PCheese is a kind of food that helps to maintain the Ph balance in the mouth; this helps to keep the gums healthy and prevents cavities. Green tea is also a great option as it kills the bacteria that are responsible for turning sugar into plague.

Apples are known as nature’s toothbrush as each bite helps to strengthen the gums and eliminate bacteria from the mouth. The also increase the flow of saliva thereby eliminating bacteria that cause damage to the tooth bed.

Healthy nails and Hair

Eating protein rich foods improves the health of your nails and hair. Chicken, turkey, pork, peanut butter and cheese help to prevent brittle nails. Poultry that is rich in protein content is also a good way to improve the texture of your skin.

Eggs are a rich source of protein and they help to improve the health of your hair and nails. Oysters promote the health of your hair as they are a rich source of zinc.

Healthy skin

Foods that are rich in anti oxidants are the best resource for great and clear skin. Strawberries and raspberries help to get rid of free radicals in the blood and they make the skin supple, smooth and plump.

Natural oils from fish increase the elasticity of the skin and prevent wrinkles and premature aging. They add natural moisture to the skin.