1. 一淋浴就馬上剃毛：皮膚科醫生Joshua Zeichner表示，剃毛不應該是淋浴的第一件事，要等到水和蒸汽滋潤皮膚和毛髮後，再開始。2. 淋浴後用毛巾用力擦乾：應該拍乾，否則摩擦可能會導致皮膚發炎。3. 淋浴後沒有馬上保濕：在夏天時尤其重要，因為剃毛機率高，皮膚更容易乾燥。
4. 保濕做一半：忽略了腋下和比基尼線。
5. 只在早晨時使用止汗劑：止汗劑在晚上使用更有效，因為身體自然出汗比白天少，能形成更有效的屏障。
6. 游泳後來沒有馬上沖洗：氯可以刺激和乾燥皮膚。
7. 只在戶外時防曬：UV光可以透過玻璃窗戶滲透，所以即使在辦公室或是汽車的窗口，都會被曬到。
8. 認為衣服蓋到處不用防曬：這取決於衣服的質材，編織緊密、顏色較深的能提供更多保護。
Summer means pool days and ice cream. But if you're not careful, it can also mean sunburns and irritated tan lines. You know to avoid tanning beds, wear lip balm with SPF, and reapply sunscreen regularly—but you might be making seasonal skin-care errors you're not even aware of. Protect yourself by avoiding these oh-so-common mistakes:
Mistake #1: Shaving Right When You Step Into the Shower
We do a whole lot of leg, armpit, and bikini-line shaving in the summertime. Fun fact: It's actually smarter to shave when you get out of the shower than it is to shave the moment you get in. "Shaving shouldn't be the first thing that you do [in the shower]," says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist and director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. "You want to make sure that you can let the warm water and the steam hydrate the skin and the hairs before you start." That will give you a better shave because it'll make the hairs much easier for your razor to cut—much appreciated when you're wearing bikinis and tanktops and therefore showing your armpits more often.
Mistake #2: Using Your Towel to Rub Yourself Dry
What you do when you get out of the shower is just as important as what you do in it. Exhibit A: how you dry yourself with your towel. "Rubbing can lead to skin irritation," says Zeichner. And that would be a bummer when all you're covering up with is a tiny sundress. The better move? Patting yourself dry to blot away water.
Mistake #3: Just Throwing on Clothes When You Get Out of the Shower
It's beautiful outside, so you want to wake up, take a quick shower, and get going—right? We get it, but there are a few steps missing in that process. One, of course, is applying sunscreen. But another is applying moisturizer. And you need to do it right after you get out of the shower—not right before bed, whenever you remember, or what have you. "Apply a moisturizer within five minutes of getting out of the shower to lock in that hydration," says Zeichner. While you should always moisturize, this is especially important in the summer because you're probably taking a razor to your skin more often—no one wants dried-out legs, even if they are stubble-free.
Mistake #4: Not Moisturizing the Right Spots
When you moisturize, you also want to make sure you're hitting up body parts you probably skip unintentionally—like your armpits and bikini line, which are especially important because you shave them, which can be drying and potentially irritating to your skin. "You want to minimize any irritation to the skin barrier," says Zeichner. "That's the goal of the moisturizer." So shower, pat dry, apply moisturizer, let it dry, and then swipe on some deodorant.
Mistake #5: Only Using Deodorant in the Morning
If you're like lots of other women out there, you only apply deodorant in the a.m. But if you're worried about underarm sweat (especially in hot weather), you might consider putting some on at night, as well. "In fact, antiperspirants have been shown to be more effective if you apply them in the evening," says Zeichner. "What the antiperspirant does is that it forms a plug within the sweat glands, and it physically prevents the sweat from penetrating to the skin. And the reason it works better in the evening is because your body naturally sweats less in the evening, so it can form a more effective plug."
Mistake #6: Not Rinsing Off When You Get Out of the Pool
Pool days are generally lazy days. You might spend hours in a deck chair and not get around to showering for a while afterward. OK, but even if you don't do the whole shampoo, conditioner, body wash extravaganza right away, you should still rinse off with regular water after you take a dip, says Zeichner. "Chlorine actually can be drying and irritating to the skin, so you do want to make sure to shower off and get the chlorine off the skin after you get out of the pool," he says.
Mistake #7: Thinking You Don't Need Sunscreen If You're "Just Going to Be Inside"
All you do in weekday daylight is drive to the office, work, and drive home—so you don't need sunscreen Monday through Friday, right? Wrong. "UV light can penetrate through glass windows," says Zeichner. "So you can get a sunburn...even if you're in the office, if your desk happens to be next to a window." Same with bus or car windows. "I like my patients to get in the habit of applying sunscreen to all exposed areas every day, just as you would brush and floss your teeth," he says. "Make it a part of your everyday ritual."
Mistake #8: Assuming Your Clothes Keep You Sun-Protected
If you're wearing sunscreen on a regular basis, that's fantastic. But don't assume that you only need to wear sunscreen on the extra-exposed areas of your body; see, even skin under your clothes can get some sun exposure, says Zeichner. "It really depends on the quality of the clothing that you're wearing," he explains. "So tightly woven, darker colors give more protection than lighter colors [or fabrics that are] loosely woven." We have a feeling that you're not wearing a thick, black turtleneck in the summertime, so the pieces you're sporting are likely not so protective. "A white linen shirt gives you very little protection against the sun," says Zeichner. So sunscreen it up all over—and consider checking out clothing with built-in sun protection, too.
1. 精油：茶樹、薰衣草和椰子油都可以緩解瘙癢、疼痛和腫脹。2. 蜂蜜：如果不介意它的黏性，蜂蜜也可以抗發炎。3. 牛奶和水：混合同等份脫脂牛奶和水，沾上薄布，輕拍皮膚。
4. 檸檬汁或酸橙汁：抗菌和止癢，但使用後避免曝曬在陽光下。
5. 牙膏：許多牙膏含有薄荷成分，能緩解腫脹，感覺清涼。
6. 羅勒：含有樟腦化學物質，有涼爽的感覺，磨碎幾片葉子，直接抹上皮膚。
7. 冰塊：收縮血管，降低組胺的自然釋放，等於不瘙癢。
8. 茶包：冷卻後的茶包敷上皮膚，能減少瘙癢和腫脹。
9. 醋：低酸性能止癢。
Summer, we love you, but all of these insect bites are really killing our mood. Sure, bug repellants can scare off the pests, but those don’t guarantee around-the-clock protection. So the next time you stumble upon a bug bite, don’t be so quick to make a beeline for the closest drugstore. Instead, try out one of these amazing alternatives to soothe your pain first. Experts say they might be just as effective as any over-the-counter medicine.
Essential Oils
Tea tree, lavender, and coconut oils all have properties that can alleviate itching, pain, and swelling, says Neal Schultz, M.D. In particular, tea tree oil is also antibacterial, which can help prevent infection from incessant scratching. Oils from different brands may be more acidic than others, so make sure you ask the store owner or a dermatologist about an oil’s concentration before you apply it directly to your skin. If the oil is too strong, you can dilute it with water, says Schultz.
Honey
If you don’t mind a bit of stickiness, honey is an anti-inflammatory and can make the itching a little less tempting, says board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D.
Milk and Water
This is Schultz’s favorite technique. Mix equal parts skim milk and water, dip a thin cloth (like handkerchief or an old T-shirt) into the concoction, and dab your skin.
Lemon or Lime Juice
These fruit powerhouses provide itch relief and are antibacterial, says Schultz. If you go this route, make sure you’re inside—these juices can burn your skin if you’re out in the sun, says Schultz.
Toothpaste
“Most toothpastes have a mint or peppermint flavor, and the menthol ingredient creates a cooling sensation on your skin,” says Schultz. Your brain picks up on this feeling much quicker than the itching sensation. Plus, the intrinsic astringency of toothpaste helps reduce swelling.
Basil
This spice isn’t just limited to the kitchen. Basil leaves contain chemicals such as camphor, which creates a cool feeling, similar to menthol in toothpaste, says Schultz. Crush a few leaves and apply the bits directly to your bumps.
Ice
A single ice cube can constrict the blood vessels and decrease the body’s natural histamine release, says Bowe. Translation: less itching.
Tea Bags
It’s true! Cool tea bags draw fluid out of a bite to reduce itching and swelling, says Schultz.
Vinegar
This is a great home remedy to block itching because of its small acidic levels, says Schultz. Dab it onto individual spots or, if your body’s been a buffet for bugs, you can add two to three cups to warm water and soak in a tub. Apple cider vinegar may work even better, says Schultz.
微波爐可以做許多事，它能在幾分鐘內烘烤出蛋糕，30秒內替廚房海棉殺菌。雖然似乎可以煮出任何東西，但還是有些東西絕對不要微波：1. 美國農業部表示，不要微波紙袋、保力龍、報紙或是一次性使用的塑膠袋/容器，它們不能承受高熱量，可能釋放化學物質進入食物，散發出有毒煙霧，並可能會引起火災。2. 不要用微波爐煮雞蛋，快速加熱產生大量蒸汽，蒸汽無處可去，很可能留下雞蛋爆炸後的爛攤子讓你收拾。3. 一些水果可能可承受熱量，但並不是全部，葡萄就會爆炸！
4. 有金屬飾邊的餐具或不銹鋼杯子，可以反應熱而損壞微波爐。
5. 當你微波辣椒，打開微波爐的門後，所釋放的化學物質會刺痛眼睛，燃燒喉嚨，一點都不好玩的。
6. 鋁箔紙覆蓋剩菜，但不應該微波，會引起火災。
IF YOU’VE ever started a fire in the microwave before, just know: you are not alone. The microwave, though it’s been around for quite some time now, is still a mystery to many of us. It heats things in a fraction of the time, but sometimes it also makes things explode.
There are so many great things the microwave can do. It bakes a potato in minutes. It makes single serving cakes in coffee mugs for when you can’t wait to make a real deal cake. It sometimes seems like it can cook ANYTHING.
But guys, the microwave just can’t handle everything. There are some things you put in the microwave oven that make it go completely berserk. We’ve listed them for you below so you can start using your microwave with more confidence — and fewer explosions.
1. Disposable bags
Those paper lunch bags you were given as a kid aren’t as innocent as they seem. Keep paper bags, plastic bags or newspapers out of the microwave. The USDA says that “they are not sanitary, may cause a fire, and may emit toxic fumes. Intense heat may cause a bag to ignite, causing a fire in the oven ...” Yikes!
2. Yoghurt containers
One-time use plastic containers — such as yoghurt, margarine or sour cream — shouldn’t be used in the microwave. They’re intended just for one time use and aren’t equipped to withstand high heat, even just for a short period of time. The containers could warp or melt in the microwave, which can release chemicals into your food.
3. Eggs
Don’t let the internet fool you — making hard boiled eggs in the microwave oven is trouble. If you try to hard boil eggs in your microwave you’re likely to end up with a big mess to clean up. The rapid heat from the microwaves creates a lot of steam in the egg. The steam has no where to go except to explode out so that’s exactly what it does.
4. Plastic storage containers
Most food storage containers are made of plastic, and we’ve already gone over what happens to plastic in the microwave. There are specifically labelled plastic storage containers that are microwave safe - just be sure to double check.
5. Styrofoam Containers
Most of us have heard this before, but just in case a few of you are still reheating your takeaway in these containers, keep this in mind: styrofoam is a type of plastic. And plastic doesn’t play nice in the microwave — unless otherwise marked on the container.
6. Fruit
Some fruit might be able to withstand the heat, but not all. Grapes will explode. And raisins will smoke. Careful guys.
7. Plates With Metallic Trim
Think about it. IT’S METAL. The metal can react to the heat and damage your microwave (and china).
8. Chilli
Nothing bad will happen to the chillies — except that they’ll maybe catch on fire — but when you open the microwave door after nuking hot peppers the chemical released from them will sting your eyes and burn your throat. No fun.
9. Travel Mugs
Many travel mugs are not safe to put in the microwave. If it’s made from stainless steel, don’t nuke it. The stainless steel will block the heat from warming your coffee or tea and can damage your microwave. If it’s plastic, check the bottom of the mug to see if it’s marked as microwave safe.
10. Aluminium Foil
We just want to be sure you fully understood that putting any metal, even the foil that’s covering your leftovers, should not go in the microwave. It could start a fire in there.
11. Nothing
If you turn the microwave on with nothing in it you’ll possibly blow the whole thing. Since there is nothing to absorb the microwaves, like food, the magnetron — the thing that makes the microwave function — ends up absorbing the microwaves and essentially self destructs.
最近美國的Harris調查發現，23％的女性願意一年不碰酒，以換得更小的毛孔，值得慶幸的是，還是有些方法能減少毛孔擴張的問題： 1. 定期去角質：用物理去角質產品（如面部磨砂膏）和化學去角質（如無酒精乙醇酸）的組合，有助消除表面乾燥細胞，使毛孔看起來較小。 2. 保持臉的乾淨：一天兩次使用PH平衡的潔面乳。 3. 防曬：暴露於UVA和UVB射線，會降低細胞的生產，使皮膚更加努力地工作，角質層變厚，毛孔顯得大。
4. 使用視黃醇為基礎的產品：能清除毛孔中的雜物。
5. 草藥面部蒸汽：開和清潔毛孔，去除雜物、油污及其它雜質。
6. 運動後立即洗臉：以防止汗水堵塞毛孔。
Exfoliate Often
Use a combination of both physical exfoliants (like facial scrubs) and chemical exfoliants (like alcohol-free glycolic serums) on a regular basis. This will help remove dry surface cells so the openings of your pores aren’t as deep, making them look smaller, says celebrity esthetician Renee Rouleau. As an added bonus, chemical exfoliants can get into the pores and help clean them out.
Keep Your Face Clean
That means cleansing twice a day with a pH-balanced cleanser, says dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla, M.D. Consider using a facial brush like Clarisonic Aria Sonic Cleansing or the Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System.
Wear Sunscreen
Exposure to UVA and UVB rays creates free radical damage, which slows down cell production. "Slow cell production forces your skin to work harder," says Shawn Solomon, a paramedical esthetician and owner of Thornhill Skin Care. "In turn, the stratum corneum thickens, and this can make the pores look large and ruddy."
Apply Retinol-Based Products
"They work by decreasing the cohesiveness of the epidermal cells so all the debris gets removed from the pores," says Debra Jaliman, M.D., a New York City dermatologist and author of Skin Rules. Jaliman recommends Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Serum or Roc Retinol Correxion Max Wrinkle Resurfacing System .
Take a Steam
Cecilia Wong, a holistic esthetician and owner of Cecilia Wong Skincare, suggests opening up pores and removing debris, oil, and other impurities with an herbal facial steam. To do this, combine hot water, fresh red rose petals, lavender, pansy, rosemary, basil, and mint in a large bowl. Cover the top of the bowl with a dish towel for five minutes, then remove the towel and slowly move your face over the steam. Inhale the aromatic scent, and remain under the towel for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the steam to bring oxygen and moisture to your face while cleansing pores. Afterward, rinse with tepid water, and pat dry.
Book a Spa Day
One of the most popular professional treatments for achieving a youthful complexion with petite pores is microdermabrasion, says Maria Rianna, lead esthetician at White Tea Med Spa in New York City. This procedure works by peeling off the outermost layer of skin, abrading the blackheads off, and using suction to effectively pull out the remaining dirt and hardened oil from the pores. When the trapped oil reaches the surface, the pores return to their natural (smaller) shape since there's nothing inside to enlarge them. The procedure also stimulates collagen production and increases elasticity, which is essential for keeping pores tight. Other salon treatments like laser resurfacing and light chemical peels can also strip pores of debris and tighten them.
Wipe Down Post-Workout
This prevents sweat from clogging pores, says California-based dermatologist Michael Lin, M.D. Keep towelettes that are moistened with gentle cleansers and salicylic acid in your gym bag to make washing your face more convenient.
1. 改善視力：β胡蘿蔔素和葉黃素可以提高視力，也能保護眼睛。2. 控制血糖：含有類胡蘿蔔素，可以平衡血糖水平。3. 滋養皮膚：含有豐富的維生素A和維生素C，能改善皮膚健康，並防止刺激和污染皮膚，胡蘿蔔汁的抗氧化劑也能增加膠原蛋白的生產，延緩衰老的過程。
4. 增強免疫系統：含維生素C，有利保護人體免受疾病的攻擊。
5. 健康的消化系統：含有可溶性纖維，有利改善消化系統。
Control blood sugar
Carrot juice also contains carotenoids are high so that it can balance the sugar levels in the body.
Nourish skin
Carrots are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C are beneficial to improving the health of the skin and prevents the skin from irritation and staining. In addition an anti oxidant in carrot juice is able to slow down the process of premature aging and increases collagen production.
Strengthens the immune system
Carrot juice is rich in nutrients and anti oxidants such as vitamin c. This helps boost the immune system which is beneficial to protect the body from various attacks of the disease.
Healthy digestive system
Taking carrot juice 20 minutes before eating well to stimulate the production of digestive juices that are good for your digestive system. In addition to this carrot juice also contains soluble fiber which is good for improving digestive health.
Carrot juice turned out to hold many benefits for your body’s overall health. Make sure that your consumption of carrot juice made of fresh carrots.
1. 鼠尾草：降低血壓和呼吸頻率，適合在緊張時放鬆身心，也能增強記憶力和注意力。2. 柳橙：降低焦慮，能夠在壓力下保持冷靜，可能是因為其香味可減少應激激素。3. 肉桂：改善警覺性，例如:讓司機們更加集中，減少車禍機率。4. 薰衣草：促進放鬆，緩解經前綜合症，因其香味引發人體的休息和消化反應，也能減少焦慮、失眠和偏頭痛。
5. 迷迭香：增強腦力，提高體能、速度和準確性，也能降低疲勞。
6. 薄荷：呼吸薄荷淡香水能降低體內皮質醇(應激激素)，也能減少疲勞和對巧克力的渴望。
Sage
Best for: Blood-Pressure Reduction.
In a July 2013 study, women who smelled clary sage experienced reduced blood pressure and breathing rates; they were also able to relax during a stressful medical exam. Bonus perks: Helps amp up memory and attention
Peppermint
Best for: Stress Relief
Research shows that breathing in eau de peppermint can decrease the body's levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.
Orange
Best for: Decreasing Anxiety
A study found that people who sniffed it before a stressful test were able to stay calm under pressure, sans anxiety spikes, possibly because the scent can help slash stress hormones.
Bonus perk: Elevates mood.
Rosemary
Best for: Enhancing Brainpower
Breathing it in can improve speed and accuracy during demanding mental tasks, per a 2012 study. Other research found its scent left people feeling refreshed and mentally stimulated.
Bonus perks: Boosts energy and lowers fatigue.
Cinnamon
Best for: Improving Focus
It may stoke the area of the brain that governs alertness. For example, research found that drivers were more focused and less flustered after breathing in cinnamon-oil scents.
Bonus perks: Increases concentration and reduces frustration.
Lavender
Best for: Relaxation; Relieving PMS
The scent can trigger the body's "rest and digest" response, promoting relaxation. A 2013 study found that it also eases pre-period symptoms such as mental confusion and depression.
Bonus perks: Decreases anxiety, insomnia and migraine pain.
不同的面料和衣物適合不同的水溫，幾個洗衣方法提供給你：1. 冷水：適合精細面料、貼身衣物、毛衣、牛仔布，以及可能縮水的衣服，冷水洗還能保護衣物顏色。 2. 溫水：有助殺菌和除污，適合白/淺色衣物。 3. 熱水：洗毛巾的最佳選擇，能消毒或清除嚴重染色。
如果使用乾衣機：
1. 乾淨的乾毛巾與濕衣服一起烘乾，有助吸收水分，使衣物乾的更快。
2. 如果衣服是乾的，但卻皺巴巴的，與乾淨的濕毛巾放一起烘乾15分鐘，就可除皺。
Prep: Check Labels
Decoding the symbols on clothing labels can feel a lot like taking a test—one that you definitely don’t want to fail. Here’s what you need to know to pass with flying colors:
1. The machine wash symbol refers to the temperature that should be used to wash the item. If the symbol contains one dot, you wash in cold, two dots, you wash in warm, and three dots, you wash in hot. If there is an X over the symbol, head to your nearest dry cleaners.
2. The bleach symbol refers to whether or not you should use chlorine bleach. If it’s a plain white triangle, proceed with caution, if there is an X over it, then steer clear!
3. The tumble dry symbol refers to drying methods. A white circle indicates you can use any heat, one dot means use a low temperature, two dots, normal temperature, and three dots means high temperature.
4. The dry clean symbol indicates just that: whether or not you need to dry clean the piece. If you see a big X, that's your cue to use the washing machine.
Prep: Separate and Treat
Separate your laundry into four piles: whites, lights, darks, and delicates. (Note: if you want to reduce the amount of loads, you can combine whites and lights.)
Prep: Last-Minute Check
Make sure to empty out all pockets, close zippers to prevent snagging, turn denim and embellished pieces inside out, pre-treat any stains, and put your delicates (underpinnings, lingerie, tights, and anything with lace) in mesh bags.
Washing: Cold Water
Cold water is good for fine fabrics and delicates, sweaters, denim, and clothes that may shrink. It also protects new items with dark and bright colors from running.
Washing: Warm Water
Warm water works best with whites and lights. Combined with detergent, the water temperature helps lift soil and stains while removing bacteria.
Washing: Hot Water
Hot water is the best choice for heavily stained items and disinfecting dish and bath towels and washcloths.
Washing: Detergents
1. Color-safe bleach works on all colors and helps removes stains. (Note: this does not disinfect your clothing like chlorine bleach.)
2. Chlorine bleach helps brighten whites. You should never use on color fabrics! If your machine does not have a bleach dispenser, make sure to dilute the bleach with water first before putting it on your clothes.
3. Fabric softener is a conditioner that keeps towels soft and fluffy and prevents static cling.
Washing: Cycles
1. Regular or “normal” combines fast agitation with a fast spin cycle and is good for heavily-stained items, cottons, linen, denim, towels, and bedding.
2. Permanent Press combines fast agitation with a slow spin and is good for synthetic fibers (knits and polyesters) and prevents wrinkling.
3. Delicate cycle combines slow agitation with a slow spin and is good for washable silks and wools, garments with embellishments, lingerie, and sheer fabrics.
是否厭倦了昂貴卻無效的美容產品？或許該開始吃下列食物，不但省錢又有益整體健康：1. 紅甜椒：無論是煮熟或生吃，一顆只有30卡路里，含有100％每天所需的維生素C，還包含豐富的膳食纖維和維生素B6，此外，它還含有類胡蘿蔔素，可防止皺紋的產生，也能增加血液循環。 2. 黑巧克力：含豐富的抗氧化劑、脂肪酸和黃烷醇，能亮膚並保護皮膚免受陽光傷害，此外，可以鬆弛血管，增加血液循環，促進健康的皮膚。
3. 鮭魚：抗壓、抗焦慮的食物，鮭魚還提供了大部分日常維生素D的需要，其豐富的ω-3脂肪酸，能抗炎症、皺紋和粉刺，有助由內而外滋潤肌膚。
4. 椰子油：含有抗菌和抗病毒的月桂酸，並有豐富的必需脂肪酸和維生素E，能保持皮膚水潤、柔軟。
5. 綠茶：抗氧化劑的重要來源，獨特的氨基酸-L-茶氨酸，有助放鬆和減輕壓力。
6. 菠菜：含維生素A、C、纖維和植物蛋白，這些抗氧化劑特別適合皮膚。
7. 種子：正大種子、大麻籽、葵花籽、南瓜籽和亞麻籽都非常適合皮膚，南瓜子和葵花子含有豐富的硒、維生素E、鎂和蛋白質，硒和蛋白質能抗皺，維生素E提高皮膚水分，鎂降低壓力水平。
8. 芹菜：含有維他命K，保持血液循環健康，也有助降低高血壓，低熱量的芹菜還含有天然的鈉、鉀和水，並能防止脫水。
9. 木瓜：每100克只有39卡路里的熱量，也不含膽固醇，其維生素C、E和β-胡蘿蔔素，能減輕炎症和粉刺。
10. 胡蘿蔔：含有豐富的維生素A，防止多餘的皮脂結合死皮細胞，堵塞毛孔。
1. Red bell peppers
Red bell peppers are a tasty vegetable that can be enjoyed either cooked or raw. One red bell pepper contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. It also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Moreover, it is rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood circulation to your skin, helping it look more youthful. Due to their carotenoids, red bell peppers are also great to fight acne.
A red bell pepper is a perfect, low calorie snack that contains about 30 calories and has a really satisfying crunchy bite. Keep slices of red bell peppers in the fridge, so you will always have something healthy and tasty to reach for when you are having a snack attack. The fiber that a bell pepper contains will help you to feel full longer with very little calories. Plus, you will have a flawless skin!
2. Dark chocolate
This is one of my favorite foods to eat every day for perfect skin! Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and flavanols that promote glowing skin. The antioxidants in dark chocolate will help reduce roughness in your skin and protect it against sun damage. Moreover, cocoa relaxes arteries, increasing blood circulation that leads to healthier skin.
If you like dark chocolate, eat your ounce of dark chocolate every day and make sure you choose at least 80% cacao content in order to avoid milk and added sugars found in a traditional chocolate bar.
3. Salmon
Salmon is an excellent food to fight stress, anxiety, and depression. Salmon also provides most of your daily vitamin D needs. And as you may already know, Vitamin D is responsible for keeping your heart, bones, colon and brain healthy. It also helps prevent colon cancer, anxiety, depression, heart disease and bone disease.
Salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are excellent for fighting inflammation, wrinkles and acne. Its high omega-3 content also helps hydrate your skin from the inside out. Moreover, eating salmon keeps your scalp hydrated and promotes strong, healthy hair.
4. Coconut oil
Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat with about 90 percent of calories as saturated fat. It contains lauric acid, a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that keeps away viruses, infections, inflammation and acne. Coconut oil is also rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are perfect for keeping your skin moist, soft, and wrinkle-free.
Coconut oil is especially good for your thyroid. Plus, there’s considerable evidence that this oil can help lose weight. So many health benefits, don’t you think?
5. Green tea
Well, so I know green tea is actually a beverage, but tea leaves come from a plant! Even though I love black tea, I drink green tea every day because I know that it is a great source of antioxidants and a unique amino acid, L-theanine that helps relax your body and lower stress.
When the tea is hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a kind of antioxidant with proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea may also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. Drink 3 or more cups of tea every day for better results.
6. Spinach
Spinach is a healthy and nutrient-rich food you should certainly include in your everyday diet. You may hate spinach, but it is a wonderful source of iron, folate, chlorophyll, Vitamin E, magnesium, Vitamin A, fiber, plant protein, and Vitamin C. Due to their antioxidant abilities, Vitamins C, E, and A are especially great for your skin.
Spinach contains antioxidants that fight against all types of skin problems. Add it to your everyday diet and see what happens. By eating spinach, you’re just cleaning your skin from the inside out!
7. Seeds
Chia seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds are all great for your skin. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are both rich in selenium, Vitamin E, magnesium and protein. Selenium and protein keep all wrinkles away, Vitamin E enhances moisture in your skin and magnesium lowers your stress levels. The healthy Omega 3 fatty acids in flax, chia and hemp seeds are perfect for fighting wrinkles and acne. Plus, these seeds are rich in protein.
Just sprinkle seeds right on top of your salad or oatmeal and enjoy the great taste as well as perfect skin. I like to add seeds to a fruit yogurt, I think it tastes even better. I also add raw pumpkin seeds in my oh-so delicious smoothies.
8. Celery
Another food to eat daily for perfect skin is celery. Many of us underestimate this veggie, but celery contains Vitamin K that keeps the blood circulation healthy and helps to reduce high blood pressure. This can reduce your stress level, and as you know stress can cause bad skin, migraines and even cancer.
Celery also contains natural sodium, potassium and water, and can help to prevent dehydration. I hope you know that dehydrated skin means dryness, flaking, wrinkles, and even breakouts. Make sure you consume celery every day or at least every other day. If you are counting calories, don’t worry, celery is very low in calories!
9. Papaya
Papaya is a wonderful fruit which has a rich history and numerous nutritional benefits. It is very low in calories (only 39 calories per 100 g!) and also contains no cholesterol. So if you are trying to lose weight, consider eating papaya every day to maximize its health benefits.
A great beauty food, papaya is low in fructose and is excellent for digestion! The antioxidant nutrients found in it, including Vitamins C and E and beta-carotene, are great at reducing inflammation and acne. Moreover, Vitamin C may also protect your skin against sun damage.
10. Carrots
Carrots are good not only for your eyes, but also for your skin. They are especially good for clearing up breakouts. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and they help prevent the overproduction of cells in the outer layer of the skin. That’s where excess sebum combines with dead cells and clogs pores.
Another great reason to snack on some carrots is because Vitamin A reduces the development of skin-cancer cells. So make sure you nibble on a half-cup of baby carrots every day for perfect skin. I love carrots and I think they make a great snack.
天然芬芳的環保清潔劑，可用來清潔玻璃、檯面和地板等等。1. 柑橘皮放置玻璃瓶中，加滿白醋，封瓶兩星期。2. 撈出果皮。
3. 1:1的比例，用水稀釋醋液。
4. 倒入噴霧瓶後使用。
This DIY Citrus Vinegar Cleaner was one of those amazing Pinterest discoveries that I am now absolutely addicted to using in our home. I love that it doesn’t involve any chemicals and is a wonderful way to reuse citrus peels that would have otherwise made their way into the compost. When diluted with water, this cleaner is perfect for cleaning mirrors, glass, counter tops, and moping floors. And, if you have already jumped on board with using baking soda and vinegar for hair care, this is a fabulous way to make your vinegar rinse smell fruity!
Ingredients and Supplies:
Citrus peels
Glass jar
White vinegar
Spray bottle
Instructions:
Cut peel off of citrus fruit and place in jar.
Cover with vinegar and allow to sit for two weeks.
Remove peels and dilute vinegar 1:1 with water.
Pour into spray bottle.
Use as a cleaner for windows, glass, counters, and mopping floors.
多吃含豐富纖維的食物有助減重已不是什麼秘密，然而，還是有很多人沒有得到足夠的，紐約營養師Keri Gans表示，婦女每天應攝取25克的纖維，但大多數只得到15克左右，所以，如何判斷飲食中有關沒有足夠的纖維？ 1. 你有高膽固醇：研究發現，纖維可以降低膽固醇水平。2. 飯後45-60分鐘後就餓了：之所以出現這種情況是因為纖維消化慢，讓你飽足時間更長，沒有足夠的纖維當然餓得快。
3. 便秘：大多數人認為便秘就是缺乏纖維最可靠的指標，但便秘已是極端的情況，其實排便時間不規律就是了。
It's no secret that eating foods rich in fiber can help you slim down. And yet, despite all of the info that's out there, many people still don't get enough. "Women are supposed to get about 25 grams of fiber per day, but most get only 15 grams," says Keri Gans, a dietician in New York City and author of The Small Change Diet. So the real question is: How can you tell if you're a card-carrying member of the not-enough-fiber party? Look for these signs:
You're not going to the bathroom (yeah, that kind of bathroom) at least once a day. Most people assume that being constipated is the surest sign that you're lacking in the fiber department. But constipation is the extreme scenario—meaning that even not going on the regular can mean you're coming up short with fiber, says Gans.
You have high cholesterol. Yep, cholesterol and fiber may be linked—research suggests that fiber may help lower your cholesterol levels. What happens is that fiber goes through your body whole, and as it does, cholesterol basically gloms onto it and leaves with it. "So if you're not getting enough fiber, the cholesterol doesn't have as many chances to leave your body, which could explain why you have high levels of it," says Gans.
You're hungry 45 minutes to an hour after meals. "The reason this is the case is that fiber digests slower and keeps you fuller for longer," says Gans. So if you're hungry too soon after breakfast or lunch, you probably didn't pack enough fiber in there in the first place. Are you a protein queen? Even if you have two eggs for your morning meal, you should still pair them with a slice of whole-grain toast to balance them out with fiber.
