Showing posts with label dehydration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dehydration. Show all posts
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Coconut Water
We have added Coconut water to our site as it is an excellent hydrator, especially in hot or humid areas. When your body loses fluid through natural the natural sweating process,it needs to be replenished quickly and regularly. The body's organs need fluid to function together properly. If your body is dehydrated for a long length of time, it can cause organ failure. Drink 8oz of water or similar fluid every 30 minutes when in the sun or heat. Make sure you have a shaded area to go to at all times. Summers are a fun time of year, but they can also be the time of heat related instances. So put on the SPF30, grab some water and a hat, go outside and enjoy the sunshine!
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Sun Protection and Dehydration
When summer arrives, and it does arrive quickly these days, we tend to forget the impact it has on our bodies even when we are only out a short time. Keeping a higher SPF on our bodies and drinking lots of water (not alcohol)will help to insure a safer summer.
Having a shady area to cool off and get out of the sun can keep the temperature up to 10 degrees cooler. When going to a sporting event, take a wide brim hat and an umbrella. It doesn't take long to feel the impact of our hot summers.
For all your natural sunscreen needs, go to HealthyPrism.com
Friday, September 18, 2009
You are What You Eat
Creams are helpful on the outside, but don't count out what goes inside your body when you're looking to keep your skin clear and fresh. Here are some foods to pile on your plate .
Strawberries, red peppers, kiwi
These fruits and veggies are packed with vitamin C, an antioxidant shown to prevent damage to the skin and possibly help prevent aging. Vitamin C also helps form collagen, which supports the skin's structure and keeps it smooth.
Other vitamin C-rich foods: Potatoes, tomatoes, citrus fruit, broccoli.
Carrots, apricots, spinach
The antioxidant beta-carotene is in these fresh foods. Beta- carotene converts in the body to vitamin A, which we need to create new and healthy skin cells. It also protects your skin from bacteria and viruses and keeps it hydrated.
Other beta-carotene-rich foods: Collard greens, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes.
Sunflower seeds, almonds, olive oil
Rounding out the antioxidants are the vitamin E-rich foods. This vitamin protects cell membranes from free-radical damage, especially brought on by UV rays. Of course, sunscreen helps, but a serving of nuts and seeds every so often can help strengthen your cells from the inside.
Other vitamin E-rich foods: Mangoes, peanuts, chicken breast.
Water
Not drinking enough water can dehydrate and give off that pruney look (no one wants that). Instead, keep skin radiant by sipping water throughout the day. No need to chug gallons - you also get water from other sources, such as fresh fruits and veggies.
Flaxseed, salmon, tuna
All rich in omega-3 fats, these foods help prevent inflammation. Their heart-healthy oils also keep skin nice and shiny. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that elderly folks who consumed higher amounts of fish and veggies throughout their life had fewer wrinkles. It could be the combo of the omega-3s in fish plus antioxidant-rich veggies, though researchers can't say for sure right now.
Other omega-3 foods: Sardines, walnuts, tofu.
Courtesy Toby Amidor of Healthy Eats on foodnetwork.com
- Food Network Kitchens
Strawberries, red peppers, kiwi
These fruits and veggies are packed with vitamin C, an antioxidant shown to prevent damage to the skin and possibly help prevent aging. Vitamin C also helps form collagen, which supports the skin's structure and keeps it smooth.
Other vitamin C-rich foods: Potatoes, tomatoes, citrus fruit, broccoli.
Carrots, apricots, spinach
The antioxidant beta-carotene is in these fresh foods. Beta- carotene converts in the body to vitamin A, which we need to create new and healthy skin cells. It also protects your skin from bacteria and viruses and keeps it hydrated.
Other beta-carotene-rich foods: Collard greens, romaine lettuce, sweet potatoes.
Sunflower seeds, almonds, olive oil
Rounding out the antioxidants are the vitamin E-rich foods. This vitamin protects cell membranes from free-radical damage, especially brought on by UV rays. Of course, sunscreen helps, but a serving of nuts and seeds every so often can help strengthen your cells from the inside.
Other vitamin E-rich foods: Mangoes, peanuts, chicken breast.
Water
Not drinking enough water can dehydrate and give off that pruney look (no one wants that). Instead, keep skin radiant by sipping water throughout the day. No need to chug gallons - you also get water from other sources, such as fresh fruits and veggies.
Flaxseed, salmon, tuna
All rich in omega-3 fats, these foods help prevent inflammation. Their heart-healthy oils also keep skin nice and shiny. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that elderly folks who consumed higher amounts of fish and veggies throughout their life had fewer wrinkles. It could be the combo of the omega-3s in fish plus antioxidant-rich veggies, though researchers can't say for sure right now.
Other omega-3 foods: Sardines, walnuts, tofu.
Courtesy Toby Amidor of Healthy Eats on foodnetwork.com
- Food Network Kitchens
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