Beauty and Raw Food

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  One of the best ways to improve the appearance of your skin is by incorporating raw food into your diet.
  
  Beautiful skin starts from the inside out.
  
  People who switch to eating mostly raw food often see an improvement in their skin and look younger.
  
  Eating cooked food overtaxes the body’s enzyme reserves.
  
  Eating more raw food decreases the amount of digestive enzymes your body has to produce.
  
  Raw foods are foods in their natural state with the enzymes left intact.
  
  Raw foods high in enzymes include sprouts, papaya and pineapple
  
  Antioxidants counteract free radicals that age the skin. Berries, especially blueberries, are potent antioxidants that promote collagen which reduces wrinkles.
  
  Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruit help rid the body of free radicals keeping the skin looking young.
  
  Foods high in the antioxidant beta carotene including carrots and apricots protect the skin against sun damage.
  
  spinach, broccoli and peanuts are foods high in CoQ10.
  
  When the body rids itself of toxins, it passes through the skin which is the largest elimination organ.
  
  Raw food increases your detoxification rate.
  
  Drinking water helps the body rid itself of toxins.
  
  Seaweed is high in vitamins and minerals beneficial to the skin and also helps rid the body of toxins.
  
  To achieve a healthy complexion, drink plenty of water and eat plenty of raw food.
  
  What goes into your body is reflective in your overall appearance.
  
  by: Elizabeth Kiely