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skin, hair and detox … discover the foods that make you beautiful – Italian Cuisine

If the fifty shades of gray are what remains on ours face at the first thaw, then the sun of spring it may not do us justice. Repairing is still possible, with the help of food that they give to the face again brightness and possibly youth. So let's see what to do to make it shine, which of course we have already begun to help with pre-spring detox drinks and with the purification that we continue to do thanks to herbs …

FIRST OF ALL HYDRATION

Water: you have to drink so much, especially on an empty stomach (the ideal would be warm and with a few drops of lemon juice, drunk as soon as you wake up to favor the activity of the intestine) the skin will be more hydrated ed elastic.

Green tea: it is rich in antioxidants and very moisturizing.
(The recipe: jasmine green tea )

Extra virgin olive oil: besides being a real concentrate of vitamins, fatty acids and minerals also has great properties moisturizers. So the oil must not be missing on our table!

Honey: not everyone knows the many properties, including that of bringing water to fabrics in depth, guaranteeing continuous hydration and an effect on the skin plumping. Honey is also antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. In short, a true elixir of youth!
(The recipe: basil and honey cocktail)

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Needless to reiterate that the fruit (all) is good. Also with regard to the skin: the more it eats the better! However it is worth mentioning the properties of some fruits in particular:

Citrus fruits: favor the regeneration cellular giving brightness and tone to the face. Take advantage of late varieties!
(The recipe: spicy citrus salad)

Avocado: from the properties antioxidants performs a targeted action against the signs of aging.

Berries: they are a source of potassium and magnesium vitamins and naturally provided with vitamin C and antioxidants. Excellent allies against the free radicals!

Blueberry: particular attention should be given to the blueberry, which is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, refreshing, astringent, tonic and diuretic. This small berry is very useful for strengthening i capillaries, counteracting the annoying redness. But this season, we have to settle for frozen ones …

Carrots, and the first tomatoes: they are rich in vitamins and beta carotene (useful for the complexion). Rich in vitamin C they have a high antioxidant action.

spinach : like all green leafy vegetables, they have great antioxidant and purifying properties. Contrast the signs of fatigue and aging.
(The recipe: carrot and spinach croquettes)

THE PROTEINS
A body without proteins is a factory without workers. Our body needs a constant amount of proteins to function, which also have a very important effect on the tissues and therefore on our physical appearance.

Red meat: it is rich, as well as amminoacidi, too of proteins with a high nutritional level, which favor tissue reconstruction and repair. Excellent source of iron, which oxygenates the tissues giving the face a healthy and radiant appearance.

Eggs: like red meat, they are rich in proteins and vitamins. They therefore give the skin firmness.
(The recipe: rice salad with meat and eggs)

THE OMEGA 3
Very important to counteract free radicals, they are fundamental components of biological membranes and epithelial tissue. Making it a "full" means choosing the right foods: then go ahead dried fruit (walnuts and almonds in the first place) plus rich in unsaturated fats and therefore "good" and a blue fish is salmome; but also to the soy and ai seeds. A shield against free radicals.
(The recipe: linguine carbonara with salmon)

ELIMINATE THE SCORIES
Having a beautiful skin means first of all having a good intestinal activity. It is important in this regard to consume Whole grains, which are rich in fiber (as well as vitamins) and yogurt, preferably lean. Therefore they play an important role in eliminating waste, thus giving the skin a healthy and luminous appearance.
(The recipe: cup with yogurt and blueberries)

THE REMEDIES YOU MAKE

Purifies with baking soda
The scrub: simply dissolving a small amount of bicarbonate in water and then applying it to the skin with a light massage, we will ensure a deep cleansing of our skin.

The mask for oily skin
Add the baking soda to the honey (1 to 1 ratio) and gently massage on the face with circular movements. The purifying effect of bicarbonate and then the cuddle of honey will give you the skin effect velvety!

Olive oil as a make-up remover
In the series "do not throw anything away", olive oil is fine, very well indeed, as a makeup remover. Also for make-up waterproof!

Honey moisturizer
Just heating the jar in a bain-marie and then spreading a small amount of honey on the face, we will get a real one cream moisturizing. Seeing is believing!

Ornella Guess
March 2017
updated to March 2019
from Aurora Quinto

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Skin, here's what to eat at the table to make it look younger – Italian Cuisine

The beauty of the epidermis also depends on the diet, Here are the right foods to bring to the table that ensure brightness and freshness and fight premature aging

There skin it can be put to the test by stress, smog, smoking, poor diet and wrong habits. Not only creams and treatments are enough to have a younger and brighter appearance. Nutrition also plays a fundamental role. In fact, thanks to their anti-aging properties, some foods are able to nourish the epidermis from within, strengthen its defenses and slow down premature aging. Let's see with the help of the Dr. Nicoletta Bocchino, nutritionist biologist what they are and why insert them in the daily menus.

Do not miss good fats at the table

"The essential fatty acids in particular the Omega 3, the Omega 6 he Omega 9 they are able to rebalance and fluidize biological membranes and allow cells to function better, protecting against cellular aging. Moreover nourish the epidermis in depth and control inflammation. Bluefish (wild salmon, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, herring), dried nuts (walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, Macadamia nuts), oil seeds (flax and sesame seeds), are particularly rich in this, extra virgin olive oil, olives, avocado and many other foods explains the nutritionist Nicoletta Bocchino.

Green light for vitamin C, E and A

"There Vitamin C stimulates the formation of collagen, a protein that favors compactness and tone . Not only that: it has a good antioxidant and anti-aging action. «Counteracts the damaging action of free radicals, protecting tissues from oxidative stress. Kiwi, citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables are excellent sources. Also there vitamin A, which is found in the form of retinol in foods such as fish, milk, eggs, meat and in the form of beta-carotene (precursor of vitamin A) in fruits and vegetables has a good anti-aging action as well as Vitamin E, also called tocopherol, which are good sources of extra virgin olive oil, almonds, hazelnuts, whole grains and many other foods .

Would you like to know more? Discover in the gallery the foods that help rejuvenate the skin

Gordon Ramsay’s Sea Bass with Pepper Sauce

This wonderful looking Sea Bass dish was prepared by Gordon Ramsay on his hit show The F Word^[1]. Read through my estimated ingredients quantities and instructions, then feel free to watch the video at the end to get a clearer idea of how to prepare this delightful meal.

Ingredients:

Filet of Sea Bass
Bell Pepper – 1 large red and 1 large yellow, or several of both
Shallots – 3
Star Anise – 3
White Wine Vinegar – 1 1/2 Tbs
Vermouth – 2 Tbs
Olive Oil
Fresh Thyme Sprig leaves
Salt
Fresh Basil – 1 very large sprig, or two smaller ones
Water

Directions for the Sauce:

Julienne the bell pepper, do the same with the shallots. Heat olive oil in a hot pan, then add the peppers and shallots, add star anise and a pinch of salt. Stir well and cook for several minutes until the peppers are beginning to soften up. Add the basil whole, and pour in the white wine vinegar and vermouth. Reduce for several minutes over moderate heat until liquid is mostly absorbed. Add enough water to the pan to cover the peppers half way. Bring to a boil and simmer until liquid is about half gone. Carefully add all of the ingredients to a blender and liquify. Be sure to hold the lid on the blender. Many of my readers discovered when making another Chef Ramsay dish which required a blender that it’s helpful to hold the lid on with a dry towel (no burns, no messes).

Directions for the Fish:

Lay the fish on a cutting board skin side up. Score the fish every half inch along the length of the filet. Add salt and thyme leaves to the inside of each score, then drizzle with olive oil. You can now lovingly hold and caress the filet in your hands if you’re as crazy as Chef Ramsay about food, if not, you can skip the caressing (see the video if you want to know what I mean, that man loves food!).

Heat olive oil in a hot pan and add the fish, skin side down. Hold the fish down with your fingers for 30 seconds to prevent curling. Ninety percent of the cooking will take place with the skin side down. Watch the fish and turn it when most of the meat has turned a bright white. Finish up cooking and remove from heat.

Serving Instructions:

Pour the sauce onto a plate with a large enough lip to hold the sauce – fill the bottom of the plate. Add cooked Sea Bass, skin side up. Drizzle olive into the sauce circling the fish. DONE.

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References

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Gordon Ramsay Recipes