We all know by now that eating healthy foods does the body good. But Dr. Murad (yes, the same well known Dr. Murad skincare line) has defined his 10 best foods for a better life as part of The Murad Inclusive Health lifestyle program. It’s based on years of research and data from 50,000 patients from his medical practice. This Inclusive Health Program improves the physical and mental wellbeing of his patients, custom designed to their individual needs. By incorporating these foods into the diet, patients can see and feel a wide variety of health related benefits, including how our skin looks and feels.
- Goji Berries – Possibly the most nutritionally dense food on the planet, these amazing berries provide a great source of essential fatty acids, free-radical fighting antioxidants, trace minerals, B vitamins and amino acids – all teaming together to help fight off cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.
- Walnuts - Start to satisfy your daily requirement for cell-hydrating omega-3 fatty acids with a serving of walnuts which help cell membranes attract and hold water critical to rebuilding connective tissue.
- Brown Rice – This excellent high fiber accompaniment to virtually any other food contains glycosaminoglycans – ideal for building up connective tissue.
- Broccoli and/or Spinach – These dark green veggies are a great source of Alpha lipoic acid, a potent fat-and-water-soluble antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps many of the body’s systems to run more efficiently.
- Pumpkin, Sunflower and Sesame Seeds - Further examples of embryonic foods, these seeds contain L-Carnitine, which transports fatty acids to cells where they are metabolized. They serve a dual purpose of fat burning and cell strengthening.
- Lentils – Cholesterol-lowering, fiber-rich lentil beans provide bountiful amounts of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein—all with virtually no fat.
- Eggs - An embryonic food containing lecithin, a vital nutritional component that repairs tissues, eggs allow the body to build healthy new cells with strong cell membranes.
- Pomegranates – A fantastic source of antioxidants, and possibly the world’s most prolific source of polyphenols, pomegranates also increase the protective abilities of sunscreens.
- Cold Water Fish and/or Ground Flaxseeds - Excellent food sources of Essential Fatty Acids, cold water fish and ground flaxseed both have amazing hydrating abilities while also helping build strong cell membranes and attracting water to cells.
- Apricots and/or Mangos – These orange fruits contain high amounts of Vitamin A, which normalizes the production and life cycle of skin cells.
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