We’re becoming more sensitive to certain foods. That's the findings of a study carried out by the CDCP in the United States that found the number of people with food allergies increased by nearly 20% in the last ten years. Wheat was found to be one of eight commonly eaten foods that account for 90% of food allergies. One of the reasons we become s[...]
This ancient Peruvian seed is said to be the ‘Queen of the Grains’. The Incas considered it to be sacred and called it ‘the mother grain’. It was believed to be a life-giving seed and legend says it was delivered from the heavens by a sacred bird. *1 cup of white, red, black quinoa with amaranth, rinsed well Handful of fresh, whole green be[...]
Yoghurt is another awesome skin super food. Studies have proven that the probiotic bacteria in yoghurt are very effective at reducing T cell-mediated skin inflammation. This is the type of inflammation that occurs when you have an allergic response making it ideal for people suffering from dermatitis and eczema.[...]
Green tea has many health benefits for our bodies but does it have positive effects on the skin also? There have been more than 150 clinical studies done to determine just this and the answer is ‘yes!’. Green tea contains loads of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds making it perfect to protect our skin. One of the main benefits it ha[...]
Omega 3 is often touted as the skin EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) but the reality is that Omega 6 that is vital for the skin to produce ceramide 1 linoleate. Ceramide 1 linoleate is the most important ceramide but unfortunately its levels in the skin decrease in the winter and as we age. So a good solution to this is to boost our omega 6 intake during w[...]