4 Foods to Help You Look Years Younger

spt biase thanks 2 yahoo website lor....artikel by: Joy Bauer..


A good face cream can work wonders, but it's equally important to nourish your skin from the inside out. Below, I present four delicious foods packed with essential nutrients to keep your skin looking radiant and fresh!

1. Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are a dynamite source of beta-carotene (their bright orange color is a dead giveaway). Your body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A, a nutrient that helps to continually generate new, healthy skin cells.

I like to turn sweet potatoes into crispy oven-baked French fries. Cut peeled potatoes into ¼-inch strips and spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with oil spray. Mist the fries with oil spray and season with salt, black pepper, or any other seasonings (ground cinnamon, curry powder, and chili powder are all fun options). Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through. I finish my fries under the broiler for 5 minutes to get them extra crispy!

2. Balsamic Carrots

Like sweet potatoes, carrots come equipped with a generous supply of beta-carotene. In addition to its pivotal role in skin cell renewal, beta-carotene acts as a potent antioxidant, sopping up damaging free radicals that accelerate skin aging.

Fend off wrinkles with my recipe for Roasted Balsamic Carrots. Cut 1 pound of peeled carrots into 1/2-inch wedges. Spread the carrots over half of a large sheet of aluminum foil, and sprinkle them with ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, 2 cloves minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and fold the foil over to create a tightly sealed packet. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 25 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

3. Spinach Marinara

Spinach delivers a triple of dose of wrinkle-fighting antioxidants: vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. All three work in concert to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays so it stays vibrant and healthy.

Make a quick spinach marinara sauce by wilting fresh spinach leaves into a pot of simmering tomato sauce, then serve over pasta or grilled chicken cutlets.

4. Toasted Pecans

Pecans are one of a short list of foods rich in Vitamin E, a nutrient that's vital to skin health. By forming a protective barrier in the cell membranes of your skin, the vitamin E in pecans helps to ward off harmful free radicals and therefore helps to keep skin firm and elastic.

Pecans are delicious on their own, but toasting them makes them incredibly buttery and rich...they're like candy! Spread pecans on an ungreased baking sheet and toast them in a preheated 350 degree oven (or a toaster oven) for about 10 minutes (watch them closely to make sure they don't burn). Enjoy them whole as a scrumptious snack, or chop them up and sprinkle them into oatmeal or low-fat yogurt.


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Best Foods to Eat in Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond

like always.....cop paste from yahoo website......by: Joy Bauer


You've been told how to dress for your age, but what about how to eat for your age? Here's a list of some of the "best bets" to include in your diet as you transition from post-college life to middle-age... and your nutrition needs evolve.

The 20s: Building a Strong, Healthy Future
You can't live off of coffee, alcohol, and pizza forever (ah, the good ol' college days). As you transition into the working world, now is the ideal time to lay down a healthy foundation for the decades ahead.

Best foods:

Skim latte - You're a grown up now! Trade in your sugary mocha-frappaccino for a simple yet sophisticated latte made with nonfat milk. You still get a hearty dose of "stay alert" caffeine, and the milk provides a hit of calcium and protein for strong bones (they're still growing, even in your 20s).

Oatmeal - Say goodbye to rainbow-colored, sugar-coated breakfast cereals from your school days and hello to healthy whole grains. Oatmeal is a quick, satisfying breakfast that will add a jolt of nutrition to your daily menu--and it will only take seconds to make if you nuke it in the microwave. -- kite dlm peringkat mencuba mknan ala2 oatmel nih...msh xbrapa nk suke...

Spinach - Time to start eating vegetables! Spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense veggies on the planet, so adding some of these leafy greens to your meals is a one-stop way to dramatically boost the quality of your diet. Plus, you can buy the leaves in convenient, ready-to-use sacks, so it's a terrific pick for young adults who don't want to waste a lot of time in the kitchen. -- salah 1 sayur bdaun yg kite sukeee

The 30s: Boosting Energy

Between building your career, running after kids, and managing your social calendar, every day is a frantic whirlwind that can leave you feeling totally sapped. You need energy-boosting snacks that are easy to grab between meetings and meltdowns.

Best foods:

Nonfat yogurt - Yogurt offers both quality carbohydrate and protein in one convenient package. The carbs fuel your brain, while the protein stabilizes blood sugar so you stay alert and focused. -- pon mknan yg blh diterima tekakku

Peanut butter sandwich - Toss a peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread into your bag for an easy meal or snack on-the-go. The bread supplies slow-burning carbs to keep your system revved, and the peanut butter provides protein and healthy fat. -- owwwwwwwww me dont like peanut....

Homemade trail mix - Create your own nutrient-packed snack to take on daily travels by combining healthy whole grain cereal, nuts, and/or dried fruit in a snack bag (if you have an insatiable sweet tooth, you can throw in a tablespoon or two of semisweet chocolate chips, too). Your homemade mix doubles as a terrific emergency snack for cranky kids.

The 40s+: Protecting your Heart and Brain

Perhaps your latest check-up revealed that your cholesterol levels are creeping upwards, or maybe your memory isn't quite as sharp as it used to be. Some strategic additions to your diet will help keep your body's most vital systems functioning at optimal levels.

Fatty fish - If you haven't already done so, it's definitely time to make fatty fish like wild salmon, sardines, and trout a regular feature on your weekly menu. Fatty fish is the best source of heart-healthy omega-3s, which decrease inflammation throughout your body and improve your cholesterol profile. -- kite adalah kureng mkn ikan...kena usaha mkn ikan lebih nih...cayok...tp ikan skg adalah mahal kn???

Beans - Beans are one of the most concentrated sources of fiber, which lowers LDL or "bad" cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease. Plus, they're rich in folate, a vitamin that may help slow cognitive decline. --- wah...inipon kite xbape suke...huhuhu

Berries - Animal studies (and preliminary trials in humans) suggest that regularly consuming antioxidant-rich berries can help preserve memory and cognitive function as you age. Double bonus: Berries, especially blackberries and raspberries, are an excellent source of fiber, so they'll benefit your ticker, too. -- ini sukeeeeeeeee tp fresh berries adalah sukar didapati kt mall biase2...xkn nk g mall super duper hebat semata2 nk beli menda alah nih kn kn kn???


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