If you would like a great E-book about exactly how to improve your diet, and health with Superfoods, I have found the perfect book!

Now, let me quickly tell you why I liked this Super Foods book...

If you are reading my blog, then you probably know what Superfoods are and how they can help you. "Sure, eat superfoods and you'll be as strong as an ox!" But do you know exactly which ones to get? There are a lot of them! It is not as simple as "eating superfoods" - you have to pick the right ones for you.

You see, you know which effect or improvement you would like, but then you have to pick the right combination of superfoods to make this happen.

Plus, if you took them all, it'd get darn expensive! Take it from a vitamin addict like me

This book contains detailed information about each of the major superfoods available today. It tells you:

• The solutions to many common health problems
• Which foods are best for which condition
• How much of each Superfood to include in your diet
• Which combinations of superfoods work best
• Where to find Superfoods at low prices - most of them are available in the market - you just have to know where to look!

I really found it essential in getting on top of my new, Superfood-enriched diet. But it wasn't just this book that helped me....

The author is currently giving away four other books with the Super Foods book. You can see details on each one here but, briefly, they are:

• The Alkaline Diet - popularized by Anthony Robbins, this diet increases your energy levels dramatically.
• Foods that Make you Lose - weight, that is!
• Nutrition and You - good, honest facts about the foods we put into our bodies.
• The Ultimate Weight Loss Drink - this one is cool. It's a recipe for a wonderful drink that speeds up your metabolism.

Well, I've said enough. If you have felt confused, or worried about how to include Superfoods into your diet, then this is the book for you.

The last thing I'll say is - you are better off learning how to find your own Superfoods in the store, and you need a guide with you so you buy the right things...

Click here to get this wonderful book about Superfoods.

p.s. right now the author is offereing an 8 week money back GUARANTEE.. so you really have NOTHING to lose..

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1 - Spinach

Spinach contains an antioxidant named Lutein which helps fight wrinkles and lines by increasing skin elasticity and hydration. Start adding dark leafy vegetable to your meals like spinach, kale and cabbage and you will start seeing the effects on your skin in a few weeks. It might also be mentioned that spinach is very high in all sort of vitamins that are good for your overall health.

2 - Goji Berries

Goji Berries are super nutritious and have very strong anti-aging powers. Vitamin C is responsible for helping make collagen and collagen keeps skin firm. Goji Berries have 500 times more Vitamin C than Oranges. They also contain a fat (linoleic acid) that promotes plumper skin. Sprinkle some goji berries over your cereal, mix it into your muesli mix, or add some to your smoothie.

3 - Turkey

Turkey has a protein named carnosine which helps slow down the process of cross linking ( cross linking involves fibers that grow in collagen causing the skin to become inelastic and stiff) in your skin. try to eat turkey at lest 2 or 3 times a week.

4 - Chocolate

Some great news for chocolate lovers! studies in Germany have found that drinking cocoa rich drinks boosts blood flow to the skin (meaning more moisture and nutrients for the skin). This is only for dark chocolate as it is the only type that contains enough antioxidants.

5 - Prunes

Free radicals break down healthy skin tissue and is one of the largest causes of skin aging. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals before they do more damage. Prunes have the highest levels of antioxidants (blueberries come close). Try to eat about 5 prunes a day.

6 - Beans

Beans (kidney, butter or baked) help produce an anti-aging acid in your body named hyaluronic acid. When we are babies our skin is overflowing with this and it is what helps to make our skin look so smooth and plump, this decreases with age and eating beans can help restore it. Try eating about 2 tablespoons of beans daily.

7 - Beetroot

Beetroot contains a great source of  anthocyanadins (antioxidant), this promotes collagen production. Beetroot is excellent in salads and hamburgers.

8 - Olives

Olives and olive oil contain oleic acid which is a great emollient for the skin. Oleic acidhelp make wrinkles and fine lines soften by penetrating skin cell membranes and plumping them up.

9 - Red Peppers

Red Peppers are super rich in Vitamin B-12, this vitamin helps fight wrinkles and fine lines!

10 - Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a major source of healthy Omega-3 fat.  This fat disguises wrinkles and lines by plumping  up your skin. Try to have a tablespoon of flaxseed oil daily. (You can be this over the net or in health food stores)

Now How Do I Know Which Foods to Eat?

First of all, I will say that the above list is great, but if you eat those foods raw you are really going to increase your energy levels by 200%!

It's not so hard to figure out which foods you need to start eating, but I have found it's handy to have a guide to take with you to the market.

The best book I have found on re-engineering your diet for maximum energy is Eating for Energy by Yuri Elkaim.

I know what you are thinking: "Oh great! ANOTHER diet e-book". Well, sure, there are a lot and I was also skeptical.

I did some 'digging' about the author and found out Yuri is actually the nutrition coach at the University of Toronto (for the Men's Soccer Team). He also actively participates on Twitter and has over 3000 followers. I already got some good health tips for free from his tweets! Since then, I've also seen his name in Fitness mag as a contributor.

Anyway, my point is, he's not a fly-by-nigher! This is a real guy, who has put his reputation on the line with this book. So that made me feel pretty safe with buying it.

So I did.

When I got it, I dived in and started reading. What struck me was:

• It's well organised and easy to read
• He explains which fats are actually GOOD for you to eat.
• He explains why counting calories doesn't work - hallejujah! I hate counting every last calorie, every darn day!
• He has 12 top superfoods (2 more than I do!!)
• He goes through, in great detail, exactly how to optimise your energy. What was great for me, was that I was able cut out foods that weren't energy efficient, and replace them with more of the ones that agreed with my metabolism.
• He gives you a 12 week eating plan - this really helped me get used to the changes. When you introduce it over time like that, it's easier to form a habit.

So that's it from me: Yuri's page on the book has a LOT more info. PLUS you can get a 6-part course called Energy Secrets for free. This is all about how to get more energy and losing weight - something we all need!

This course is totally free, and a great way to see if you like what Yuri has to say. All you need to give is your email address.

Go read more about Eating for Energy now!

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This tasty skin firming smoothie is packed with antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E.

This recipe serves two and takes five minutes to prepare.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp of wheatgerm
1/2 a mango diced
1 free-range egg (yolk only, do not use the whites)
1 tbsp of flaxseed oil or ground linseeds
1/2 cup of papaw or papaya peeled and sliced
500ml (2 cups) of chilled water
1 tbsp of soy lecithin granules

Omega-3 rich linseeds, the lecithin granules and egg yolk are necessary for cell membrane health. The egg yolk and wheatgerm provide chromium and vitamin B complex.

Method:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Drink it up immediately and enjoy!

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We all know that eating right can have major benefits on the body, especially your skin! Find out which foods are most worthwhile in building collagen and elastin, keeping your skin firmer, tighter and wrinkle free for longer. Eating well is the best kind of skin care - Skin care from the inside out!

The dermis layer of your skin in composed of elastin and collagen which are responsible for the elasticity and resilience of your skin. As you get older your collagen fibers stiffen and the elastin in your skin becomes thicker and loses elasticity.

Eating quality protein food daily like fish, sardines, skinless chicken, eggs, salmon, trout, nuts, seeds and beans can help fight extensive skin wrinkling as these foods contain a lot of the amino acid glycine which makes up more than 1/3 of collagen.

Keep in mind that iron, zinc, vitamin C and manganese are also needed for collagen formation so please stock up and eat as many bright colored fruit and vegetables as you can.

Eat lots of protein rich food like eggs, salmon and legumes for tighter and firmer skin.

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While it is true that genetics plays a fundamental role in the beauty of our skin the fabulous news is that what you put inside your body, the food that you eat plays a very important part in your overall health and on the way your skin looks. Eating right can not only help you to radiate beauty from the inside but it can also make you feel better too!

Research published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition states that the number of wrinkles caused by sun damaged can be minimized by certain diets. This research revealed that better skin quality (taking into account smoking and age) which is more resilient to ordinary sun exposure correlates with a diet that is rich in olive oil, antioxidant veggies, beans, lentils and fish. On the other hand severe wrinkling is more evident in people who consume refined sugary foods like ice cream and soft drinks, margarine, butter, full fat milk (not skim milk, cheese or yogurt) and processed red meats.

Not only is a healthier diet great for preventing wrinkling and for a better quality skin all round it can also help with skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, eczema.

The fats found in fish and linseed are great for skin smoothness and hydration. The body converts these fats into a chemical called prostaglandins which helps control the smoothness and hydration of skin cells as well as blood clotting, blood vessels. There are 3 main types of fats: Omega-3, Omega-6, saturated.

Skin care that starts from within is better than any skin care product although skin products can assist with the beauty that comes from within.

Good Stuff For Healthy Skin - Omega 6:

Omega 6 is an essential fatty acid that comes from vegetable seeds and oils. It can help improve eczema, improve circulation and lower blood pressure.

Vegetable Oil is a great source of Omega-6 Fatty acids

The Best Stuff For Healthy Skin - Omega 3:

Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid found in linseed bread, walnuts, fish, flaxseed oil and breads that contain linseed. Skin roughness and skin scaling can be dramatically reduced through the intake of flaxseed oil over a period of 12 weeks or longer.

Walnuts are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids

Foods like ginger, garlic onions, brightly colored vegetables, sardine, salmon and trout are great for improving the moisture of the skin and reducing skin inflammation. The more moisture you have in your skin the less prone to wrinkling it will be.

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When it comes to looking after your skin, "you are what you eat" has never been more true. I've previously written about the negative effects of alcohol and sugar on your skin, so today I'd like to write about some things you can eat and drink to have a positive effect on your skin.

First of all, I'd like to bring your attention to the use of superfoods in your skin care regimen. Superfoods will provide a solid foundation for a healthy body and healthy skin.

What are superfoods?

Superfoods are powerful foods that can do amazing things to your body - better than any drug available. They are grown just like regular foods, but their benefits are vastly superior to the regular foods you find in the store. Adding superfoods to your diet will help you lower cholestrol, make you lose weight, and even fight disease!

While there are many, I am going to cover three of the best superfoods I have found. You may have heard of some of them, but today I'd like to explain exactly how they can help you.

Spirulina

Spirulina is the popular name for two types of algae. This is kind of like seaweed, but is actually an algae that's cultivated in water. It primarily grows in South America, Africa, and Asia. It is believed that the Aztecs used Spirulina as a food source up until the 16th century. More recently, it is used in Japan to treat stress!

What's so good about Spirulina?

First of all, it contains 10 types of vitamins, 8 minerals, and about 18 amino acids, of which all the essential ones are covered, with some non-essential for good measure! This means it is a complete protein (contains all essential amino acids.) You may have heard the term "whole food" - nearly all whole foods contain complete proteins. Most animal products, as well as beans, grains, vegetables, and soy are complete proteins, however the great thing about Spirulina is that it is one of the only complete proteins which comes in such a weight-friendly package.

It is 70% protein. By comparison, steak is about 25% protein. However, the major difference is that Spirulina is much more easily digested by the body than red meat. This means you can eat less, but get just as much or more protein.

Why should you care about Spirulina and why is it good for weight loss?

Two words: appetite suppressant. Yes, you read that right - Spirulina is a natural appetite suppressant. What does this mean? It means it stops you feeling hungry, and as a result, stops you thinking about food so much.

As I said above, Spirulina is extraordinarily high in high quality protein. Protein makes you feel fuller, so you'll naturally feel like eating less. All diets should include a balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, but if you reduce your carbohydrates a bit in favour of good quality proteins (like Spirulina) you will be making your life easier.

Where can I get it?

If you hadn't heard of Spirulina you may think it's hard to find. But it's not. Most health food stores stock it and it's very easy to find on Ebay! You can buy it as powder or tablets. I recommend buying the powder as it's cheaper and you can mix exactly how much you need into water or smoothies. The taste can take a little getting used to for some people, so tablets are a good way to get started.

Here's Spirulina on Ebay. I have included these links for your convenience:
Spirulina capsule

Spirulina powder

(Tip: ignore the "diet pill" Spirulina items - just go for the plain Spirulina capsules or powder)

Oh by the way, if you don't have an Ebay account, you can get one in 2 minutes on the Ebay register page..

Other Foods for Healthy Skin

While we're at it, we should talk about regular, store-bought foods that are great to help you lose weight. The foods below taste good, and will NOT make you fat, even though they will fill you up. Remember - try to eat the rainbow every day.

These foods are high in anti-oxidants which keep you looking younger. Research has shown that getting anti-oxidants, such as beta carotene, through your diet is superior to taking high dosage supplements. Here's a quick shopping list for you, the next time you're at the supermarket:

Sweet Potato

o High in beta carotene (vitamin A) - one 4oz sweet potato has 4 times the RDI of vitamin A
o High in vitamin C - almost 50% for vitamin C in a 4oz sweet potato
o More fibre than oatmeal (when eaten with skin)
o Fat free
o Cholesterol free

Almonds

o Nutritionally dense
o High in vitamin E
o High in magnesium - good for muscles, bones and joints
o Good source of calcium, iron, potassium, protein, and fibre
o Contain monounsaturated fats and protein, which make you fuller with smaller quantities

Broccoli

o Strong cancer fighter
o 100g contains a few days supply of vitamin C (don't overcook it!)
o Great source of fibre, iron, potassium, vitamin E, folate and beta carotene
o Fat free and 100g contains only 24 calories!

So next time you're in the supermarket, pick up a few of the above and try and work them into your diet. The common feature is that they are all virtually without fat and keep you full, without all the calories of processed foods.

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What is MSM?

Methylsulfonylmethane (sulfur) is taken in a dietary supplement  form. MSM can be taken to help promote healthy tissue such as; ligaments, tendons and muscle. It is a great supplement in the relief of arthritis, joint pain, muscle pains and it helps promote healthy skin, nails and hair among many other great things. MSM is a food, it is not a drug or food additive. MSM is an organic form of sulfur.

How Does MSM Work?

MSM allows nutrients and water to flow freely into cells by making the cell walls permeable, in turn this allows the toxins and wastes to flow out. If your body does not have proper levels of MSM it is unable to build healthy tissue. Bodies use MSM along with Vitamin C to create healthy new cells. MSM creates flexible bonds between cells. Not enough MSM in the body can lead to problems like: wrinkles, lose of flexibility, hardened arteries, scar tissue, cracking skin, dry skin, joint problems, etc

How Does MSM Occur Naturally?

MSM is a naturally-occurring nutrient which is usually found in normal human diets through the sulfur cycle. Ocean plankton emit sulfur compounds that rise up into the ozone. Then ultra-violet light converts it to MSM. MSM returns to the earth through rain where plants concentrate the MSM and  returns it to the sea and the earth.

MSM decreases the pressure inside every humans cells and affects the cell membrane by removing toxins and fluids.

Sulfur (MSM) compounds are important for many body systems and organs, it is in the skin, hair and nails.

MSM a Mineral That Promotes Beauty

MSM is used in your body to help synthesis collagen and it contains keratin (tough protein needed for healthy hair, nails and skin) that is why taking MSM as a natural supplement can help keep your skin smooth, clear and youthful and your hair and nails grow faster and stronger.

Your body is continuously working to replace old cells with new ones. When you offer your body all the necessary raw materials for cell building, it becomes a very efficient process and as a result you will not only look better but feel better too. When there are deficiencies in your body the new cells may be deformed or weak. MSM blocks the unwanted physcial and chemical bonding of collagen responsible for rigid, aging skin. The result is enhanced tissue pliability, MSM encourages the repair of damaged skin. Not enough MSM and your new cells that form will be more rigid and tough, this can be seen in dry, cracked, wrinkly skin and scar tissue. When you have enough sulfur in your body your skin is smoother, more flexible and much softer.

Common Sources of Good Quality MSM

A good quality MSM store bought supplement that is effective and safe to use is often sourced from lignin found in pine trees. If you want to take MSM naturally through food sources, the following foods are high in sulfur:  garlic, sunflower seeds, lentils,yogurt and soybeans.

Average MSM Dose

A typical dose ranges from between 1000 mg to 6000 mg. Some people take way more than this amount. If you have MSM in pwder or crystal flake form then 1 teaspoon equals 5 grams. MSM gets absorbed into the body better when taken in conjunction with Vitamin C.

MSM Helps The Following Conditions:

MSM has been known to help with the following conditions: Arthritis, Ulcers, Allergies, Acne, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue, Asthma, Constipation, Candida Yeast Infections, Digestive Disorders, Fragile Hair & Nails, Diabetes, Muscle Pain & Cramps, Parasites, Toxic Build-up, Skin Damage & Aging.

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