The Secret to Radiant Skin.

TROPICAL FRUIT: Guava, Five Finger, Orange and Watermelon
Just think how great your skin and bowels will feel after eating this throughout the day.
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Having a bowl of tasty tropical fruit each day is a great way to achieve radiant, glowing and healthy skin.

Tropical fruit are sun-ripen and most are loaded with vitamin C, A, lycopene and potassium. These compounds play a vital role in the general appearance of the skin.

Vitamin C is needed for collagen synthesis. Collagen makes up 70% of the human skin, however, it is the protein that forms the basis of the skin. During a vitamin C deficiency (scurvy), the skin tends to be very wrinkly.

Vitamin A helps to make the skin appear smooth and even-toned.

Lycopene is a strong antioxidant that helps reduce premature ageing of the skin by reducing the amount of UV rays the skin absorbs. 

Potassium helps keep the skin moist and pimple free. This mineral is one of the major minerals needed by the body. It is essential to regulating blood pressure and blood flow within the body. 

Nevertheless have a read of the following article summary for more.
1) Fresh faced: Looking younger for longer. 2014.  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140110103526.htm
2) Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Ageing.2007. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070521162324.htm
3) Good Food, Good Skin. 2007. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071109201438.htm

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Grain Confusion Part 1: Gluten-Free Grains

The Grain Series:

 Refined Grains, Whole Grains, Gluten-Free Grains, Ancient Grains and Grains with Gluten

Thinking about going gluten-free? 

Regardless the reason for going gluten-free, the first place to start is by knowing the grains that naturally (or via contamination) contain this protein.

Below are two posters illustrating the grains commonly consumed that contain gluten (poster 1: Avoid) and those without gluten (poster 2: Safe to eat, unless contaminated with gluten).

Grains Containing Gluten (Avoid their by-products as well)

These gluten containing grains can be found in pastas (macaroni, elbows, spaghetti etc.), cous cous, bread, crackers, pastries, cookies, breakfast cereals, biscuits, cake mixes, instant sauces, frozen foods etc. Always read the food label and ingredient list of all packaged products.

Grains without Gluten (Safer to eat, unless contaminated with gluten)

It should be noted, these grains are free of gluten but many of them cannot be used as a direct replacement for wheat in many recipes.

Here are some meal ideas using these gluten free grains: Pinterest Board: Grain-Free Haven and Porridge Ideas

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