Soybeans have been around for centuries, and soybean consumption has multiplied over the past few years. When eaten, soybeans have shown to reduce cholesterol, hot flashes, and the occurrence of osteoporosis. It’s no wonder that soy has been a recommended addition to our daily nutrient intake.
Aside from the ‘inner’ benefits of soy, it’s also becoming a more popular skin care ingredient. There is an interesting story about soy’s skin care properties.
Over the years, it was observed in Asia that workers who regularly handled soybeans had the unexpected benefits of smooth, evenly toned hands.
Researchers began to study the chemical composition of soy, and found several components which improved the skin.
Soy seems to work by moisturizing the skin and diminishing fine lines. It also smoothens out the pigments under the skin’s surface, resulting in less blotchiness and discoloration. Soy seems to be a wonderful, natural ingredient for women seeking a simple beauty routine.
Talk to your doctor about getting more soy in your diet (and your skin care). This might be true beauty, from the inside out.
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It wouldn’t be summer without the taste of cool, fresh watermelon. On a hot summer day, nothing tastes better.
But did you know that a new study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, has found that eating watermelon at room temperature is actually better for you?
The study finds that watermelons stored at room temperature retain more of their antioxidant and nutritional effects by analyzine levels of carotene in several types of red watermelons which were stored at various temperatures for 14 days.
Scientists found that watermelons stored at room temperature demonstrated increased [tag-tec]lycopene[/tag-tec] (up 40%) and increased beta carotene (up 139%) compared to ones stored in the fridge.
Watermelon is a rich source of lycopene, in fact, it’s got the highest levels of lycopene among any fresh fruit or vegetable. Tomatoes come in second.
So how does this relate to having good skin….? I’m glad you asked!
Watermelon’s lycopene and beta carotene are powerful, natural antioxidants which have been linked to significant health benefits; among them fighting cancer and preventing sun-caused skin damage.
So, this summer, remember that warm watermelon=healthy skin.
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You’ve probably heard a lot about the importance of lecithin in your diet. This is one nutrient which is vital for beautiful skin.
There are many sources of lecithin, but the best, by far, is soybeans.
Lecithin is implicated in several of the body’s systems and a diet rich in lecithin will keep the body performing optimally.
For the skin, lecithin has been shown to diminish the brown/yellow circles around the eyes which are usually caused by excess fatty deposits.
Lecithin has been shown to aid those suffering from eczema, psoriasis, and acne. Lecithin acts to “plump” or puff the skin, which means it can be useful to combat the signs of aging. Aging skin tends to be thin and dry; lecithin can help combat these factors.
Lecithin has a body wide impact and should be taken in doctor recommended amounts. If you are troubled by brown or yellow eye circles, thinning or dry skin, check your diet for adequate lecithin.
It might just be the health boost you need.
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