1. You dunk veggies into fat traps
While it may seem like a good idea to watch Parenthood with a plate of crisp crudités on the coffee table in front of you, that jar of peanut butter sitting right next to it can spell trouble. Sure, peanut butter provides healthy fat and protein, but it also has 94 calories per tablespoon—so this seemingly healthy snack can tip the scale in the wrong direction. And 2 tablespoons of creamy dressing can pack 145 calories and 15 g of fat. “Eating just one hundred calories more each day can translate to about a ten-pound weight gain over the course of a year,” says Brian Wansink, PhD, author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think.
The healthy move
If you’re dying to dip, mix fat-free plain Greek yogurt (it has about twice the protein of regular yogurt) with salsa or zingy seasonings such as horseradish or curry powder. Prepared hummus or black-bean dips coat raw veggies with protein, fiber, and flavor; just check the labels because fat and calories can vary among brands. Finally, beat boredom by introducing new vegetables into your rotation, such as crunchy jicama or radishes that offer a naturally peppery bite.
2. You go for the fried sweet potatoes
Besides the beta-carotene (a disease-fighting carotenoid that our bodies convert to vitamin A) that’s responsible for their vibrant color, sweet potatoes provide vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, and fiber—all for about 100 calories in a medium potato. But when you fry these and other vegetables (hello, broccoli bites and zucchini sticks), the fat and calorie counts skyrocket. Not only that, but a study in the Journal of Food Science found that certain vegetables, like zucchini, actually lose some of their antioxidant power when fried.
The healthy move
A baked sweet potato is the worry-free choice (mash in 2 tablespoons of a creamy fat-free dressing for extra flavor); eat the skin and you’ll also get at least 4 g of fiber. If you’re just not satisfied with a baked spud, buy a bag of oven-ready frozen fries at the supermarket. Compare labels and choose ones that have no trans fat and no more than 0.5 g saturated fat per serving.
3. You drown foods in olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil is high in “good” monounsaturated fat—the kind of fat that can help lower LDL cholesterol—but it also has about 477 calories and 54 g of fat per 1/4 cup. If you don’t measure the amount of oil you use to sauté, grill, broil, or roast, you can end up with way more than you need.
The healthy move
When grilling or broiling, use a pastry brush or nonaerosol pump to lightly glaze food with oil, says Jennifer Nelson, RD, director of clinical dietetics and nutrition at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. If you’re making a stir-fry, wipe a paper towel dipped in olive oil around the wok before adding ingredients—or better yet, use a nonstick skillet. You can also make your sautés sizzle with wine, soy sauce, chicken broth, or 100% carrot, tomato, or vegetable juice. And try poaching your fish in low-fat broth or watered-down orange juice; the fillets will soak up some of the liquid, which will make you feel fuller,
4. Your salad is a high-cal landmine
The virtue of a salad starts to wilt when you add more than one calorie-dense topping, such as cheese, nuts, dried fruit, or croutons. Cheeses can register high in bad saturated fat, and though nuts have monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that may help raise good (HDL) cholesterol, a small serving of walnuts (about 7 pieces) can add up to about 185 calories and 18 g of fat. Plus, some add-ons are high in sodium.
The healthy move
Nelson offers an easy-to-remember ratio for preparing main-dish salads: “Three-quarters should be fresh fruits and vegetables, and the last quarter should be a combo of lean protein, like chicken, plus a complex carbohydrate such as wheat berries or quinoa. Then allow yourself two tablespoons of calorie-dense items.” For major nutrition impact with minimal calorie load, forgo dried fruit in favor of fresh pomegranate seeds; they’re potent in polyphenols, and researchers at Case Western Reserve University found that pomegranate extract may be effective in reducing the inflammation that can lead to arthritis.
5. Your coffee is anything but “regular”
Sipping coffee or tea plain isn’t the problem. In fact, both beverages have been linked to a number of health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease and cancer. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry also suggests that drinking coffee may reduce your chances of type 2 diabetes. But major calories and saturated fat come with added ingredients such as sugary syrups, honey, whipped cream, and whole milk (1% and 2% aren’t much better). For about the same 450 calories in a large Iced Mocha Raspberry Latte at Dunkin’ Donuts, for instance, you can eat two slices of Pizza Hut’s hand-tossed pepperoni pizza. And while honey may seem like a natural, healthier alternative to sugar, the fact is it has 21 calories per teaspoon versus sugar’s 16.
The healthy move
For a low-cal, lower-fat drink that feels like a sweet treat, choose coffee beans in tempting flavors such as chocolate almond, hazelnut, or white chocolate, rather than using syrupy mix-ins after brewing, and lighten your coffee with fat-free milk. Teas, too, come in sweet vanilla, berry, and tropical fruit blends. And whether you use Splenda, sugar, or honey in your beverages, limit yourself to about a teaspoon.
6. Your marinades pack a big fat punch
You’re wise to choose skinless grilled chicken, but be careful with condiments. Barbecue sauce is filled with sugar, which equals calories (about 94 per 1/4 cup).
The healthy move
Ditch the high-sugar sauce and instead spice up chicken by marinating it with cayenne red-pepper sauce, or mix hot sauce with some fat-free yogurt and smear it on your sandwich for buffalo-inspired flavor. Another way to punch up the taste and nutrient power of grilled chicken sandwiches and turkey burgers: Try a topping of homemade slaw. Bagged shredded cabbage makes a convenient base; toss it with flavored vinegar or fat-free mayo and a little mustard. At 11 calories per 1/2 cup, raw cabbage offers filling fiber and vitamins such as C and B6, and as a cruciferous veggie, it contains cancer-fighting antioxidants.
(Source: health-heaven, via health-heaven)
You know yogurt is healthy and a great way to get calcium, and you may have even heard about probiotics, the “helpful” bacteria that boost your immune system. But you get to the dairy aisle and you’re dumbfounded. So much sugar, so many health promises! Some yogurts could be considered liquid candy bars; others sound medicinal enough to require a prescription. But understanding the nutritional ins and outs of this power food is worth the effort. Here are the top-ranking questions my clients ask, along with my how-to-shop advice.
Is plain yogurt the only healthful kind?
No. It seems counterintuitive that a yogurt called banana cream pie or strawberry cheesecake could actually be good for you, but it’s all about the nutrition label. Any yogurt (plain or flavored) that meets the following criteria (per 8 ounces) is a smart choice:
No more than 200 calories
Yogurt is mainly made from milk, and 1 cup of fat-free milk contains just 86 calories. Extra ingredients shouldn’t tack on more than another hundred or so.
4 g of fat or less
Because no other fats are added to yogurt, the total fat content reflects what kind of milk it’s made from. More than 4 g probably means whole milk was used, or even cream. Both are heavy in the unhealthy saturated fat you should be avoiding to protect your heart.
30 g of sugar or less
Even plain yogurts have some sugar because milk naturally provides 12 g per cup. In flavored varieties, the rest usually comes from fruit and/or sweeteners such as honey, fructose, or plain old sugar. Unfortunately, the grams listed don’t separate natural from added, but this cap will keep surplus sugars to a minimum. On average, women should get 40 g or less of added sugar each day. Note: Stay away from products with high fructose corn syrup listed in the ingredients; it’s the same sweetener used in soda that’s been linked to weight gain and type 2 diabetes.
At least 6 g of protein
Any less indicates that the star ingredient, metabolism-boosting, protein-rich milk, has been watered down with sugar, gelatin, or cornstarch.
At least 20% of the daily value for calcium
That’s 200 mg—a solid start on the 1,000 to 1,200 mg of calcium you need each day. Most brands do provide the right amount, but some contain just 10%, so be sure to check the label.
Should I look for yogurt with “live active cultures”?
Yes. These “friendly” bacteria, also known as probiotics, keep “bad” bacteria in check or restore the good types wiped out by antibiotics. They may also boost immunity and help prevent or manage constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. But read labels: Two bacteria, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, are used to ferment milk to make yogurt. But after processing, the probiotic benefits may be small, even in yogurts with a Live & Active Cultures seal. To reap the benefits of probiotics, choose brands bolstered with additional potent bacteria by looking for the words Lactobacillus (L. Acidophilus) and/or Bifidobacterium (B. Bifidum) in the ingredients.
Does the fruit in yogurt count as a fruit serving?
No. A serving of fruit is 1 cup, about the size of a single-serve yogurt container. Some fruit-flavored yogurts don’t contain fruit at all. When they do, the higher up in the ingredients it appears, the more there is. Bottom line: Think of the fruit in flavored yogurts as a small bonus—you have to add your favorite to meet your quota. A container of fat-free plain yogurt mixed with 1 cup of sliced strawberries provides just 13 calories more than strawberry-flavored yogurt alone but counts as a full serving of fruit and fills more than 100% of your vitamin C needs.
Are drinkable yogurts healthy?
Some are, but they vary widely. To choose the healthiest, follow the same guidelines as yogurt per 8-ounce serving; the only difference is drinkable yogurts have a smoothie-like texture.
What is soy yogurt, and is it better for me?
Soy yogurts are made with soymilk (from soybeans) rather than cow’s milk but are otherwise the same. They’re usually stocked right next to dairy yogurt and may offer a few health advantages. A recent study concluded that natural compounds in soy yogurts could help control blood sugar by slowing carbohydrate digestion. They also tend to be all-natural. Most are organic, and I’ve never seen a soy yogurt with high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or sugar substitutes. Note to dairy avoiders: Unlike the majority of soy cheeses, which contain dairy-derived proteins, most soy yogurts are entirely dairy free.
Hankering for a specific kind of snack? Three healthy ways yogurt satisfies:
Chocolate fix
Whip this up: Melt 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips in the microwave and swirl into 4 ounces of vanilla yogurt. Stir in 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds.
Crunchy fix
Whip this up: Mix 1/2 cup each of plain yogurt and salsa. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with baked corn tortilla chips or sliced bell peppers, carrots, and celery.
Comfort food fix
Whip this up: Load a small baked potato with a mixture of 4 ounces of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of chopped red onion, and 1 teaspoon each of fresh dill and minced garlic.
I’ve made a list of reasons why I want to lose weight to help keep me motivated. So here they are.
1. I love fashion. And I would love to be in style. But with this weight, it’s a barrier and limitation. I’ve always adore people that have good sense in fashion and think how lucky they are they have such great body to be in style. I want to be one of that lucky people.
2. I want to wear anything I want without being judged that that attire makes you look huger and such. I love belts and stripes!
3. I love photography. I like to take pictures and BE in pictures. But I hate the way I look in pictures and that always leave me in revolting feeling. I hate that I have to untag myself from my friends’ pictures because I don’t look good as they are.
4. My friends are all pretty. And they always get the attention. and it’s not that they always bully me of being fat and such. they are extremely nice and supporting. It’s just me that feel I’m the troll doll among of Barbie dolls.
5. I want to be that lucky person that can eat whatever they want without worrying of getting sick.
6. I always hate myself whenever I pass by a mirror. I just feel “oh this is what I look around people it’s ugly”. Then my self-esteem would drop down like dominoes.
7. I love lazying around. But people always judge me I’m lazy that’s why I’m so big. I want to change that and oh, fuck that people.
8. I don’t want to feel the spare tire or muffin top whenever I sit. It’s uncomfortable.
9. I want to do whatever without people stopping me because I’m big. “You can’t do monkey bars because you’re big. You might fall off and get your bones crack” oh listen I will change myself and show you I can do that without falling off.
10. I want to be able to fit smaller spaces. People always mock me for not being able fitting into smaller spaces.
11. I don’t want to jiggle anything whenever I move. It’s funny yet embarrassing XD And I don’t want to feel that I’m going to break something I sit or stand on. It’s a scary feeling.
12. I want to feel comfortable when telling people how much I weight and what clothing size in the store. and I don’t want to be labelled as XXL, XL and L girl anymore.
13. I want to be fit and healthy. I want to be able to run and jog without getting tired so quickly. I want to be one of the survivors during zombie uprising. Okay this is silly.
14. I don’t want to get ill at a young age and regret later because I was oblivious about my current lifestyle.
15. I like change. I would love to change something about myself. I want to show people I can change myself into something better and make them in awe. And losing weight is definitely the change I want to commit.
16. I deserve to feel good. We all do :D
Feel like giving up and then I read this over and over omg it gives me hope.
1. Learn to identify your spot on the hunger scale
Do you really know what hunger feels like? Before you can rein it in, you must learn to recognize the physical cues that signal a true need for nourishment. Prior to eating, use hunger scale below to help figure out your true food needs:
Starving
An uncomfortable, empty feeling that may be accompanied by light-headedness or jitteriness caused by low blood sugar levels from lack of food. Binge risk: high.
Hungry
Your next meal is on your mind. If you don’t eat within the hour, you enter dangerous “starving” territory.
Moderately hungry
Your stomach may be growling, and you’re planning how you’ll put an end to that nagging feeling. This is optimal eating time.
Satisfied
You’re satiated, not full but not hungry either. You’re relaxed and comfortable and can wait to nosh.
Full
If you’re still eating, it’s more out of momentum than actual hunger. Your belly feels slightly bloated, and the food does not taste as good as it did in the first few bites.
Stuffed
You feel uncomfortable and might even have mild heartburn from your stomach acids creeping back up into your esophagus.
2. Refuel every 4 hours
Still can’t tell what true hunger feels like? Set your watch. Moderate to full-fledged hunger is most likely to hit 4 to 5 hours after a balanced meal. Waiting too long to eat can send you on an emergency hunt for energy—and the willpower to make healthful choices plummets. When researchers in the United Kingdom asked workers to choose a snack just after lunch, 70% picked foods like candy bars and potato chips; the percentage shot up to 92% when workers chose snacks in the late afternoon. “Regular eating keeps blood sugar and energy stable, which prevents you from feeling an extreme need for fuel,” says Kate Geagan, RD, a Park City, UT-based registered dietitian.
To slim down: If you’re feeling hungry between meals, a snack of 150 calories should help to hold you over. Here are a few ideas: Munch on whole foods such as fruit and unsalted nuts—they tend to contain more fiber and water, so you fill up on fewer calories. Bonus: They’re loaded with disease-fighting nutrients.
Avoid temptation by packing healthful, portable snacks such as string cheese and dried fruit in your purse, desk drawer, or glove compartment.
3. Eat breakfast without fail
A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition tracked the diets of nearly 900 adults and found that when people ate more fat, protein, and carbohydrates in the morning, they stayed satisfied and ate less over the course of the day than those who ate their bigger meals later on. Unfortunately, many Americans start off on an empty stomach: In one recent survey, consumers reported that even when they eat in the morning, the meal is a full breakfast only about one-third of the time.
To slim down: If you’re feeling full-blown hunger before noon, there’s a chance you’re not eating enough in the am. Aim for a minimum of 250 calories and make it a habit:
Prepare breakfast before bed (cut fruit and portion out some yogurt).
Stash single-serving boxes of whole grain cereal or packets of instant oatmeal and shelf-stable fat-free milk or soymilk at work to eat when you arrive.
Eat a late breakfast if you can’t stomach an early one. “Don’t force anything,” says John de Castro, PhD, a behavioral researcher and dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Sam Houston State University. “Just wait a while and eat at 9, 10, or even 11 am. It will help you stay in control later in the day.”
4. Build low-cal, high-volume meals
Solid foods that have a high fluid content can help you suppress hunger. “When we eat foods with a high water content like fruits and vegetables, versus low-water content foods like crackers and pretzels, we get bigger portions for less calories,” says Barbara Rolls, PhD, author of The Volumetrics Eating Plan and a professor of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University. Bottom line: You consume more food but cut calories at the same time. Rolls has found a similar effect in foods with a lot of air. In a recent study, people ate 21% fewer calories of an air-puffed cheese snack, compared with a denser one.
To slim down: Eat fewer calories by eating more food:
Start dinner with a salad, or make it into your meal (be sure to include protein such as lean meat or beans).
Choose fresh fruit over dried. For around the same amount of calories, you can have a whole cup of grapes or a measly 3 tablespoons of raisins.
Boost the volume of a low-cal frozen dinner by adding extra veggies such as steamed broccoli or freshly chopped tomatoes and bagged baby spinach.
5. Munch fiber all day long
Fiber can help you feel full faster and for longer. Because the body processes a fiber-rich meal more slowly, it may help you stay satisfied long after eating. Fiber-packed foods are also higher in volume, which means they can fill you up so you eat fewer calories. One review recently published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association linked a high intake of cereal fiber with lower body mass index—and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
To slim down: Aim to get at least 25 g of fiber a day with these tips:
Include produce such as apples and carrots—naturally high in fiber—in each meal and snack.
Try replacing some or all of your regular bread, pasta, and rice with whole grain versions.
6. Include healthy protein at each meal
When researchers at Purdue University asked 46 dieting women to eat either 30% or 18% of their calories from protein, the high-protein eaters felt more satisfied and less hungry. Plus, over the course of 12 weeks, the women preserved more lean body mass, which includes calorie-burning muscle.
To slim down: Boost your protein intake with these ideas:
Have a serving of lean protein such as egg whites, chunk light tuna, or skinless chicken at each meal. A serving of meat is about the size of a deck of cards or the palm of your hand—not including your fingers.
Build beans into your meals Black beans, chickpeas, and edamame (whole soybeans) are low in fat, high in fiber, and packed with protein.
(Source: prevention.com)
Losing weight with cold showers is possible, according to the 2008 study, “Human Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Uncoupling Is Associated With Cold Induced Adaptive Thermogenesis.” This means that human brown fat tissue can increase fat burning in response to cold temperatures. One simple way to do this is to take cold showers. The confirmation of human brown fat is official, but the science of enacting it is still theoretical. Researchers do not know how much weight you can lose with this technique, but it may accelerate metabolism more than diet and exercise alone.
Understanding food labels can help you make wise choices―if you know what to look for. Here’s a rundown of the most important elements.
Serving Size
This number is at the top for a reason: The nutritional information on the rest of the label applies to one serving. The FDA sets serving sizes for all foods―they are measurements, not recommendations. Total calories are calculated per serving, as are total calories from fat, so be sure to look at the servings per container. A bag of potato chips might say it has 150 calories per serving, but the entire bag might be three servings, or 450 calories.
Percent of Daily Value
This is calculated for a moderately active woman, or a fairly sedentary man, who eats 2,000 calories a day. (Highly active women, moderately active men, and growing teen boys may need closer to 2,500 calories a day.) A serving of Cheerios with 1/2 cup of skim milk gives the average adult just 3 percent of the daily value of fat intake and 11 percent of the daily value of fiber intake recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Fat
More important than total fat are the numbers for saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and trans fats. You want to see that the food contains relatively little saturated fat and trans fat, and relatively more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. Keep in mind that “fat-free” doesn’t equal “calorie-free.” Many fat-free and low-fat foods have added sugar.
Cholesterol
This is a fatlike chemical that’s an essential component of cell membranes, a covering for nerve-cell fibers, and a building block of hormones. Only animal products contain cholesterol. Adults are advised to limit their daily intake to 300 milligrams. Too much can elevate your blood cholesterol, raising your heart-disease risk.
Sodium
The recommended daily limit for an average adult is 2,300 milligrams; too much sodium can cause high blood pressure. By the USDA’s reckoning, a food is low in sodium if it contains no more than 140 milligrams. (A serving of Cheerios has 210 milligrams and is therefore not low in sodium.) A single serving of soup or a frozen dinner may contain 1,000 milligrams or more of sodium, which is nearly half the daily limit.
Potassium
Getting enough of this mineral―4,700 milligrams a day for adults―may help prevent high blood pressure. Low potassium can lead to an irregular heartbeat.
Total Carbohydrate
This large category includes everything from whole grains (healthy carbs) to sugar and other refined carbs (unhealthy ones). It’s most helpful to look at the sugar and fiber numbers.
Dietary Fiber
The average adult should eat between 21 and 35 grams of fiber daily, but most don’t reach that level. When buying bread or cereal, look for a brand with 3 grams or more per serving. Some labels describe whether the fiber is soluble or insoluble. Both are important. Soluble fiber, found in oatmeal, barley, and dried beans, can help lower cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains and fruit and vegetable skins, protects against bowel disorders and may help digestion.
Sugars
These simple carbohydrates include glucose, dextrose, fructose, and galactose, all of which provide little nutritional value. Sugar shows up in surprising places, like crackers, “healthy” cereals, and salad dressings. It’s often added to foods that need a flavor boost (like low-fat products).
Protein
In general, .45 gram of protein daily per pound of body weight (that’s 68 grams for a 150-pound person) is plenty of protein, even if you’re breast-feeding or physically active. Most Americans get enough protein effortlessly (unless they’re vegetarians). And it’s rare for people eating a normal diet to get too much.
Vitamins and Minerals
This list includes the vitamins and minerals found in the food naturally, along with any added to it, and the percentage of daily value for each―again, calculated for a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. The footnote (not found on all nutrition labels) provides a table listing the total daily grams of fat, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, carbohydrates, and fiber that the USDA recommends in a 2,000- or 2,500-calorie diet.
Ingredients
The product’s ingredients must be listed in order of quantity, so the major ones come first. When checking a label on bread, for instance, you want to see that the first ingredient is whole wheat, oats, or some other grain. (Note that “whole wheat” means “whole grain,” but not all brown-colored and “multigrain” breads are made of whole grain.)
Supplemental Vitamins and Minerals
Listed below the ingredients are supplemental nutrients that the manufacturer has added to the food.
Exchange
This information, listed voluntarily by the manufacturer, is for people with diabetes. The food-exchange system categorizes foods into food groups. A nutritionist may counsel a diabetic person to eat eight exchanges of starch per day, for example. A bowl of Cheerios would take up 1 1/2 of those exchanges in a 1,600- to 2,000-calorie-a-day diet.
(Source: healthyisclassy)
FIVE FOODS TO BETTER SKIN
We all know that what’s inside makes a huge difference to our physical appearance. But did you know that there are certain foods that can make you look younger and glowier, with clearer skin and brighter eyes? We spoke to Perricone MD and Super by Dr. Perricone founder Dr. Nicholas Perricone (the first dermatologist who discovered the salmon-healthy skin connection and has written numerous books about nutrition and skin health ever since) and asked him to break down which foods are the best for you. If you could fit only five things on your plate, what should you be eating, ideally every day?
1. Salmon
“The skin, the hair and the nails are mainly comprised of protein. To keep them healthy, make sure your diet includes good sources of protein, such as salmon, other types of seafood, poultry, yogurt, and essential fats, like nuts, seeds, avocados, omega 3 fish oil. Wild salmon and other cold water fish, such as sardines, herring, and trout—are great sources of protein. They also provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits that will keep skin radiant, supple and wrinkle-free, moods upbeat, and your brain functioning at optimal levels. With cold water fish, we get a double benefit—protein to protect and repair skin, hair, and nails and essential fatty acids to keep skin supple and radiant, hair healthy and glossy, and the nails strong and beautiful.”
2. Watercress
“Herbalists have used Watercress as a blood purifier to clear toxins from the body. By cleansing the blood, watercress has been useful in treating skin eruptions, eczema, acne, rashes, and other skin infections.”
3. Cinnamon
“Cinnamon acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory while functioning as a strong antioxidant. Its strong fragrant aroma boosts cognitive processing in the brain, which improves memory and attention span. It also lowers blood sugar and we know that elevated blood sugar and insulin makes us tore body fat and more susceptible to obesity, diabetes and even wrinkles.”
4. Olive Oil
“Olives and extra virgin olive oil are great. We need a source of good fats in our diet to help us absorb nutrients from our vegetables and fruits, keep our cells supple, our skin glowing and wrinkle-free, our brains sharp, and our moods upbeat. We also need dietary fat to burn fat. Extra virgin olive oil contains oleic acid, which helps us to absorb the omega-3s and other vitamins and nutrients from our foods.”
5. Green Tea
“Green Tea contains antioxidant polyphenols which help eliminate inflammation-producing free radicals. Polyphenols protect healthy cells from cancer causing DNA damage, while ushering cancer cells to their death. Another remarkable finding is the power of green tea polyphenols—known as EGCG—to reactivate dying skin cells! This amazing energizing of dying skin cells could potentially benefit skin diseases such as psoriasis, ulcers, rosacea, wounds and wrinkles.”
These will do us a favour to get rid of the stretch marks and saggy skins.
(via healthyhoney)
