How to be beautiful in winter: 5 must-have products

How to be beautiful in winter: 5 must-have products

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Depression, perpetually chapped lips, lifeless dry hair and skin - don't worry, this is a normal winter scenario. It is enough to include 5 correct products in our daily menu !

PRODUCT 1: FISH

Fish contains lysine - an essential amino acid that has a powerful antiviral effect, prevents acute respiratory infections. Lysine is also involved in the recovery of the skin after the aggressive action of cold and wind, helps to better concentrate and prevents fatigue.

combine the fish with the right products

To reduce and prevent the recurrence of annoying "frostbite" of the lips, helps the shock antiviral combination of lysine, zinc (look for it in seafood, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ), vitamin C (in broccoli, cauliflower and white cabbage, parsley, dried rose hips, kiwi, grapefruit, pineapple, beets, carrots, green peas, garlic, apples, lemons) and lactic acid bacteria (in plain yogurt, cream, cottage cheese, cheese).

All products must be subjected to minimal heat treatment and can be consumed in the form of a vitamin salad. Make sure you drink a glass of kefir in the morning and in the evening, for example.

PRODUCT 2: VEAL, CHICKEN OR GOOSE LIVER The

liver is rich in selenium. This invaluable trace elementwill help you cope with weakened immunity, delayed metabolism, hair loss, brittle nails, inflammatory skin processes, pale complexion and irritability.

consume to get the maximum benefit

1. Selenium is best absorbed in the presence of vitamin E, so we can safely prepare it with any vegetable oil. It is important to do it right: the liver should be cut into pieces 1 - 1.5 cm thick, rolled in flour (to preserve its juiciness), put in heated fat and fry briefly on both sides - no more than a minute for each. If the liver is fried for a long time, it loses most of its nutrients .

2. Combine liver with products high in calcium, which is absorbed only in the presence of vitamin D: skim milk products, spinach and all kinds of cabbage, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, soy products and fresh leafy vegetables.

PRODUCT 3: WALNUTS

Walnuts help get rid of problems such as facial capillaries, withered skin and facial wrinkles. And all this is due to the fact that walnuts are rich in antioxidants , omega-3 and selenium, which slow down the aging of the body and increase its protective functions, help cell regeneration, improve heart function, brain and strengthen blood vessel walls.

How to consume them

Walnuts are high in calories, so it is better to eat them for breakfast or as a snack in the first half of the day. The daily norm is 4 to 6 walnuts, not less than 3 times a week, and it is best every day.

PRODUCT 4: PUMPKIN

Thanks to its vitamin and mineral composition, pumpkin successfully fights winter skin problems such as dryness, redness, irritation, cold allergies and paleness. The content of beta carotene (or vitamin A) in pumpkin is five times higher than in carrots.

The outer layers of the pumpkin (closer to the rind) contain a lot of zinc, which helps the skin stay supple and removes irritation.

How to use the pumpkin as well as possible:

1. When peeling the pumpkin, let it be as close to the peel as possible.

2. Add a drop of vegetable oil to pumpkin dishes - vitamin E is needed for the absorption of beta carotene.

3. During heat treatment the amount of useful substances decreases by 20-30%. It is preferable to eat the pumpkin raw, in the form of a salad.

4. Beta carotene is best absorbed in the form of puree - an excellent occasion to prepare pumpkin smoothies.

5. Make restorative masks for facial skin: 2-3 tbsp. roasted pumpkin mash thoroughly with a fork, add a few drops of wheat germ oil or jojoba, stir and apply on the skin for 15-20 minutes. 

PRODUCT 5: WHEAT SEEDS

If in the winter you often fall into depressive states, you easily get angry about nonsense, then your body definitely does not have enough folic acid (or vitamin B9), which is contained in the largest amount in wheat germ.

Folic acid is directly involved in the production of serotonin - the "hormone of happiness", which calms the nervous system, charges with optimism and provides positive emotions.

How to use

It is best to eat wheat germ raw, added to porridges, salads, soups or sandwiches. The daily norm is 50-100 g.

Be beautiful in every season!