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Organic Skin Care Tips

Eating well and using the right types of cosmetics and toiletries are essential to good skin care and can greatly enhance your overall health and appearance, according to Discovery Health. A growing number of companies issue U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified organic skin care products, which you can use to help the planet as well as your body. Between facial washings, be sure to eat plenty of fish for those important omega-3 fatty acids, and don’t hesitate to down a little flaxseed oil to help your skin, hair and overall body. Also, regular exercise helps keep the blood flowing and contributes to that “all natural” glow you were probably seeking in the first place.

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The Skinny on Fat Fight Foods

Cinammon, almonds, walnuts, fish, flax seed oil, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, fiber bars, water with lemon, berries, low fat dairy products like yogurt and swiss cheese, oatmeal, leafy greens, olives, olive oil, beans, apples, broccoli, chillies, oranges, tumeric, grapefruit and water.

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Eating For Quality When Pregnant

There is a common misconception while pregnant, that eating for two means you need to consume more food. While pregnant you only need 250 -300 more calories then you do before you were pregnant. Chances are if you are eating a typical American diet you are getting way over the daily calories needed even without a baby growing inside. Instead of worrying about eating enough food, focus more on its value. Everything you put in your mouth goes right into your babys development, forming the structure from which they will grow. The healthier you eat the better you will feel and the stronger your body will be to support your pregnancy. You can shift your awareness simply asking yourself these two questions: How is this food feeding me? How is this fueling my babys development?