1. Avocado: “This delicious vegetable is full of antioxidants that will help rejuvenate your skin to give it a youthful complexion,” says Simpson.
My diet do: Who doesn’t love guacamole? And if you don’t fancy the creamy spread, dice a few cubes up for your salad or add some slices to a turkey wrap!
2. Kidney Beans: Simpson dishes: “These beans are packed with protein which can be important while working out to keep that young figure.”
My diet do: We do taco Tuesday in my home every week. Now, in addition to black beans, I pop some kidney beans into the rice-and-beans mix. My son, Jack, gets a kick out of eating KID-ney beans. “There’s beans especially for kids!” I tell him.
3. Dark Chocolate: “Chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa is good for your skin and hair. AND It also helps burn fat.”
My diet do: I don’t have a big sweet tooth, but every now and then I do get the itch. That’s why I keep a few bars of bitter dark chocolate in the freezer (I love it icy cold!) I’ll nibble on a piece in bed watching cheesy reality TV.
4. Broccoli: “Packed with vitamin C and fiber, this vegetable helps with weight control and fighting off heart disease.”
My diet do: My son and I love brocc. We could eat it everyday, all day. Pop it on pizza, steam and serve with chicken, dress up a baked potato with brocc and cheese and sour cream, add some crunch to a salad, or have a few trees with dip for a filling snack.
5. Blueberries: “They contain certain minerals, which help control the anti-aging process. Due to the high amounts of Potassium, they will also help with puffiness.”
My diet do: I’ve been known to mash up blueberries and spread ’em all over my face. I also love making fruit-infused water (tip: mash and muddle the berries before adding them to a pitcher of ice water). Toss them in salad, cereal or oatmeal or enjoy the berries plain Jane — little blues are the best!
I feel more beautiful already! Do you?
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