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What Causes Age Spots?
Members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) say that age spots are almost always caused by exposure to the sun. The sun stimulates melanin production, and if we make a habit of being out in the sun too long unprotected, brown spots can appear on the skin when we get older. Skin receives more sun damage over time, increasing the likelihood of developing dark pigmentations later in life. While sunspots are common in individuals with fair skin, people with darker complexions can also develop age spots. There are steps that women can take to prevent age spots, but first we have to have a better understanding of the causes.
How Does the Raw Food Diet Work?
One recent diet trend is the raw food diet, often adopted for long-term dietary change rather than as a quick weight loss measure. The central regimen in a raw food diet is similar to that of a vegan diet, except you can only consume unprocessed and uncooked plant-based foods. The logic behind this diet is that raw and living foods are excellent sources of enzymes. These enzymes are destroyed when food is heated over 116 degrees. The enzymes present in raw food aid in digestion and give people energy.
Healthy Alternatives to Fast Food
Whether we’re talking hamburgers and French fries, roast beef sandwiches and fried cheese sticks, or fried chicken with gravy-slathered mashed potatoes, fast food is usually high in refined grains, high in carbs, high in fat (and not the good fats), high in sugar and high in sodium. The only thing fast food is low in, in fact, is nutrition. With the frenetic pace of modern living making it harder and harder to cook three meals a day, finding healthy alternatives to fast food becomes critical if you want to eat a healthy diet. Luckily, convenience food doesn’t need to be unhealthy. You can still eat healthy food when you’re on the go or in a hurry. You have two basic options: Pack some healthy food to take with you or stop somewhere. If you must go into a fast food restaurant, pick the pre-made salad. Otherwise, here are some ideas for healthy alternatives to fast food that are quick and easy.
Daily Baby: Minnie Talks Cravings, Britney Opening Dance Studio & Jessicas Fiance Soaks Paps
Minnie Driver told Us Weekly that as far as her pregnancy goes, she feels really good, happy and healthy. The best part? “It’s great just to be able to eat!” The Riches star added. “No guilt! No guilt about anything.” Right now her craving is “only olives,” she revealed. “That’s all I really dream about.
Get Halles Post-Baby Bod
Halle Berrys workout secrets are out! To get back into shape after giving birth to daughter, Nahla, the actress, 41, works out for 60 minutes, five days a week with trainer Ramona Braganza (whose other clients, according to her website, include Jessica Biel and Anne Hathaway), People magazine reports. Ramonas challenging sessions for Halle include, three cardio segments on the elliptical, as well as kickboxing and then a stairs or hill climb.