Healthy Skin Starts with Healthy Habits

A great article was sent to my inbox from http://www.joybauer.com/ .  It was all about healthy skin and what contributes to healthy skin. Contributors include point blank genetics followed by lifestyle.  Lifestyle determines the amount of oxidation that takes place (interaction of oxygen molecules and any other substance) examples the article provided are smoking & sunlight.  The way to improve our skin going forward is through healthy habits, specifically nutrition.  Daily nutritional needs include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene, Selenium & Omega-3 Fatty Acids.  To learn more about this topic visit her article by clicking the recipe title below.

Joy Bauer provided a great daily smoothie comprising of all the recommended nutrients. Check it out below or by visiting the original article by clicking the recipe title below.

Joy's Beauty Blend


2 oranges, remove the peel and cut into sections

1/2 chopped mango

1/2 cup sliced strawberries (An alternative to strawberries would be frozen mixed berries. If you make this substitution the Nutrient content below will not be the same.)

1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded

1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt (A great substitution would be Greek yogurt. If you make this substitution the nutrient content below will not be the same.)

2 tablespoons wheat germ

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon sugar



Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Nutrient Analysis for one serving (the above recipe makes 2 servings). The Nutrient Analysis noted below is directly from JoyBauer.com .

Calories: 250

Protein: 9 g

Carbohydrates: 48 g

Total fat: 4 g

Saturated fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 72 mg

Fiber: 9 g

Vitamin C: 126 mg (209% DV)

Vitamin A (all from beta-carotene): 5,839 IU (117% DV)

Vitamin E: 3.9 IU (13% DV)

+ Omega-3 fats