The fact that inflammation affects our health and the development of many of our common chronic lifestyle-related diseases has become increasingly recognized in recent years. Inflammation inside the body can be an important underlying factor in several skin problems, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Reducing inflammation in the body is not only important…
A new study published in February, showed promising results from the fasting mimicking diet (FMD) on the aging process. Valter Longo is a renowned researcher in the field of anti-aging through his fasting methods. Previous findings show increased lifespan in mice as well as improved skin health in humans. FMD 5 days once a month…
I just love this drink! It is warming, nutritious, delicious and I would say practical as well. Ingredients: 3-4 lemonsRoot of gingerRoots of turmericCinnamon Instructions: Peel the lemons, ginger and turmeric and mix all ingredients in a mixer. Pour in an ice cube tray and put in the freezer. When you feel like have a…
Bone broth is a good source of collagen and other nutrients. Here is my best warming and nutritious bone broth recipe. Ingredients 1 kg bone from beef, chicken or lambWater to cover the bones (approximately 3 l)3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar or 9 teaspoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed).1 teaspoon of mineral salt (such as…
Are you struggling with dry or dehydrated skin? Especially now when the weather gets a bit colder and drier. It’s frustrating, right? Well, let’s identify the root causes and find the perfect solution just for you! First things first, what is the main cause of dry skin? Well, external factors like cold temperatures, dry air,…
I always look for an easy way to get as much nutrition as possible from a meal or a drink. When I came up with this recipe I was experimenting, but this black smoothie for skin health, turned out pretty cool! These nutrient dense ingredients have a unique quality that will help improve your skin…
Everyone knows that nutrition is important for skin health and that it’s important to prevent nutritional deficiencies. But what do nutrients actually do? Well, they’re needed for many important processes! If do don’t get enough nutrients from our diet, the body can’t do it’s job properly. Here are some examples of essential functions and processes…
What foods contain collagen? In order to support collagen formation, we need to eat the right protein and amino acids to provide the building blocks for building collagen. Collagen is a polypeptide, which means that it is a long chain of amino acids. In fact, it consists of a total amount of amino acids of…
Try this delicious, simple and healthy chicken recipe that is packed with nutrients to support skin health. 4 portions Ingredients 5-6-chicken breasts (120 g/person)1 orangeButterOlive oilMineral salt (eg. celtic salt)Black pepperTurmericPaprika powderFresh parsley (frozen fresh is fine) Serving suggestion: 1 carrot (fresh or oven roasted)Oven roasted zucchini Steamed or boiled broccoli Instructions Vegetable side Why is…
What are vitamins? Vitamins are substances that are necessary for our survival but we can’t make them at all or in sufficient quantities in the body, so we need to get them from the diet. Many vitamins are important for glowing skin! Vitamins can be water soluble or fat soluble. Water soluble vitamins These are…
