Wednesday, 29 August 2012

Too much sugar causes wrinkles



 Yes, it does! Who doesn’t crave sweetness?? Most of us do need at least one of those comforting sugary treats to brighten up your day. However, experts do believe that sweet sugary foods like doughnuts, cakes, ice-cream and even drinking soda accelerates skin aging.




Clinical research has shown that eating a diet high in sugar leads to wrinkles. Sugar damages proteins in your bloodstream. Most vulnerable to damage: collagen and elastin, the protein fibres that keep skin firm and elastic. In fact, collagen is the most prevalent protein in the body. Once damaged, springy and resilient collagen and elastin become dry and brittle, leading to wrinkles and sagging. An answer to how to prevent wrinkles, is limiting your sugar intake to 32 grams daily or about 8 teaspoons. Remember to stay away from beverages with high sugar content.


Tuesday, 28 August 2012

Bird's Nest




 Ever wondered why some women are so into bird's nest? It is said consuming this ancient delicacy (since the late Ming Dynasty) rejuvenates skin and maintain skin youthfulness with its "nurturing and cooling" properties.

Women who regularly consume bird's nest often find themselves having fairer and more radiant looking skin. This is because bird's nest is rich in collagen, protein and vitamins. These three ingredients can help rejuvenate the complexion, smoothen the skin, maintain youthfulness and prevent wrinkles. This helps women to look younger and more attractive. For this reason, bird's nest is fast becoming an essential part of a woman's beauty regime.

If you can't afford bird's nest, consider this cheaper yet just-as-good alternative, white fungus. White fungus is also known as tremella fuciformis, snow fungus or silver mushroom. Usually used to make sweet dessert soup.

Monday, 27 August 2012

Fish roe


Before that we talk about the benefits of eggs. Well it doesn’t stop there. Besides fowl’s eggs, fish eggs astonishingly, do have a high nutritional value too. They are just as delicious as eggs we eat every day for breakfast and can add flavour to a bland lunch.

A little goes a long way when it comes to fish eggs, one of the best natural sources of DHA and EPA. DHA and EPA are types of omega-3 fatty acids and known for their ability to help keep the skin smooth. Fish eggs contain even more omega-3 than the fattiest fish.

Fish eggs may not just be the expensive caviar from sturgeons. They could be from flying fish or my personal favourite, salmon roe. And they are affordable in comparison to caviar. So what are you waiting for? Go to your nearest department store to buy some today.





you can combine those two yummy eggs together for an egg-licious treat 


Eggs


Eggs are the perfect choice for breakfast.  Most of us will start the day with some sunny side ups or scrambled eggs.  The protein in eggs provides steady and sustained energy that starts your day off right. As delicious as the eggs are, it contains a wholesome of goodness in them.




Eggs are a particularly good source of the three big anti-wrinkle amino acids, that is, glycine, proline, and lycine. These amino acids are essential for the production of collagen and elastin which give the skin its texture and ability to stretch. As we age, our collagen and elastin production decreases rapidly, which can show up as wrinkles and fine lines in the skin. They also contain iron which helps the amino acids to form strong collagen.