The "Great Skin" Diet

Though you’d never guess it by the slew of unhealthy skin products promoted by the cosmetic industry, the secret to great skin is no longer a mystery.  Science has shown that while your complexion is largely a matter of genetics, the tone and texture of your skin is a direct reflection of your diet.  Quite simply, what you put inside your body is eventually reflected on the outside.   And while no diet could ever miraculously change the basic qualities of your complexion, foods abundant in what science terms “skin targeted” foods can certainly help you achieve your optimal appearance.  Read more . . .

Apples: What Can Eating One a Day Actually Do?

According to the FDA, despite what the old adage ‘an apple a day’ may suggest, while apples do provide 8mg of vitamin C (compared to 45mg in a common orange), they really aren’t very rich in either vitamins or minerals.  But does that mean that apples do little for the body?  Au contraire. The skin of an apple provides ample amounts of beta carotene, and the pulp adds a healthy dose of potassium and iron.  Additionally, apples have virtually no saturated fat, cholesterol, or sodium.  But most importantly, apples benefit us in a way that until recently was only marginally appreciated by the health care profession: as a source of fiber.  Read more . . .