Botox Before Your Time...

What’s bad for your waist is also bad for your face. Just another reason to lay off the junk food! Sugars, trans fats (used to extend the shelf life of some packaged foods), and starches can cause insulin to surge and trigger an inflammatory response, the end product of which is called glycation. This speeds the aging process (gives you wrinkles) by deactivating the body’s own age-fighting antioxidants, making you more prone to sun damage and premature aging.  I don’t know about you, but I still get scared at the idea or even the sight of needles!

Lighten Up...

Black may be your go-to workout hue, but it can hamper your performance!  Dark colored duds absorb the sun’s rays, causing them, and your skin, to get warmer.  Stick with lighter colors, wear a tank top and stick with shorts or skorts (my preference) made with a fabric that wicks away the moisture! 

Corner the Market...

The farmers markets are back in full force - Yippee!  Just a few hints I have learned along the way.  Shop early for the best selections or shop later for some savings!  Have a taste, plenty of the vendors hand out samples to encourage you to test their bounty.  Try new things - sellers are usually happy to suggest ways to cook with their crops.  We have become familiar with some of our favorite vendors and love trying new things.

Happy Memorial Day...

Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave troops who've given their lives in service to the USA over the years. It's also the unofficial start to summer - an ideal occasion for a cookout with friends. Just remember to watch some of the calories you might want to endure!  Anything grilled is the safest bet!  I know I can easily do a burger without the bun and watch the condiment choices.  Be very careful around the mayo based salads and I bet there will be watermelon or some fruit somewhere in the picture!  I know that is what I would be serving!  Drink lot’s of water and SIP on a beer or a glass of wine - watch out for those sugary high calorie drinks.  YOU CAN DO IT!

Watermelon...

Memorial weekend is upon us!  I know there is going to be watermelon somewhere in the picture, what a way to kick off the summer and remember this...

As the saying goes, we are what we eat!  Now this can work to your advantage or disadvantage, depending on the foods and beverages you choose to indulge in. What you put on your plate has power to improve your skin.

Though it may sound counterintuitive, the high concentration of water in watermelon can actually reduce the water retention that leads to puffiness around the eyes. And because watermelon is low in sugar (as compared to many other fruits), you don’t have to worry about glycation, the chemical reaction that compromises collagen and leads to lines and wrinkles.

Until Monday - Keep thinking veggies and protein!