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If you frown, you get wrinkles.
So just smile and get dimples.
Broccoli is the king of low carb vegetables – 1.1 grams of carbohydrate per 100g! (after fiber subtracted)  A chemical in vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can boost DNA repair in cells and may stop them becoming cancerous Eating steamed broccoli reduces the risk of a heart attack by boosting the body’s ability to fight off cell damage, researchers have found. Did you know broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange? (ounce for ounce) Vitamin C is great for your hair, skin, teeth, fighting infections and keeping red blood cells healthy. Did you know broccoli contains as much calcium as a glass of milk? (ounce for ounce) Calcium helps to keep you heart beating regularly and promotes sleep. Broccoli is also a good source of folate . Folate is necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells. Broccoli is also a good source of iron. Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin and, therefore, iron is required for normal blood formation and oxygen transport around the body. Broccoli is also a great source of fiber. Broccoli is also a good source of potassium. Potassium plays an important role in the physical fluid system of humans and it assists nerve functions. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin K. Vitamin K is known to be needed to coagulate blood and to maintain proper bone density. It also plays a key role in proper development of the foetus.

  1. Broccoli is the king of low carb vegetables – 1.1 grams of carbohydrate per 100g! (after fiber subtracted) 
  2. A chemical in vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage can boost DNA repair in cells and may stop them becoming cancerous
  3. Eating steamed broccoli reduces the risk of a heart attack by boosting the body’s ability to fight off cell damage, researchers have found.
  4. Did you know broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange? (ounce for ounce) Vitamin C is great for your hair, skin, teeth, fighting infections and keeping red blood cells healthy.
  5. Did you know broccoli contains as much calcium as a glass of milk? (ounce for ounce) Calcium helps to keep you heart beating regularly and promotes sleep.
  6. Broccoli is also a good source of folate . Folate is necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells.
  7. Broccoli is also a good source of iron. Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin and, therefore, iron is required for normal blood formation and oxygen transport around the body.
  8. Broccoli is also a great source of fiber.
  9. Broccoli is also a good source of potassium. Potassium plays an important role in the physical fluid system of humans and it assists nerve functions.
  10. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin K. Vitamin K is known to be needed to coagulate blood and to maintain proper bone density. It also plays a key role in proper development of the foetus.

Avocado Avocado is one of the most underrated fruits and is avoided because of its fat content. But this scaly fruit contains monosaturated fats which are great for your skin. If your skin looks dry and unhealthy avocado is a must inclusion in your diet.

Avocado

Avocado is one of the most underrated fruits and is avoided because of its fat content. But this scaly fruit contains monosaturated fats which are great for your skin. If your skin looks dry and unhealthy avocado is a must inclusion in your diet.

Wine is another potent anti-oxidant that has proved to be the most important anti-aging food for skin.

Wine is another potent anti-oxidant that has proved to be the most important anti-aging food for skin.

Your skin performs important functions that allow you to live a normal life, you might not notice it happening but you can be sure your skin is doing its part to keep your body healthy. Read on and enjoy the following interesting facts about skin. Skin is the human body’s largest organ (an organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform functions in your body, others include your brain, heart and lungs). Your skin performs a range of different functions which include physically protecting your bones, muscles and internal organs, protecting your body from outside diseases, allowing you to feel and react to heat and cold and using blood to regulate your body heat. The layers of mammal skin include the epidermis, dermis and subcutis. The outer layer of your skin is the epidermis, it is found thickest on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet (around 1.5mm thick). The subcutis (or hypodermis) is the deepest layer of your skin, as well as storing fat, it also contains blood vessels, hair follicle roots and nerves. If skin is severely damaged then it may try to heal by forming scar tissue. Scar tissue is not the same as normal skin tissue, it often appears discolored and lacks sweat glands and hair. The color of human skin depends on the amount of pigment melanin that the body produces. Small amounts of melanin result in light skin while large amounts result in dark skin. Areas that experience repeated friction or pressure can form tough, thick skin known as a callus. Common examples of calluses can be seen on the hands of tennis players and the fingertips of guitarists. A large amount of the dust in your home is actually dead skin. All mammals have some hair on their skin, even if it isn’t easy for you to see. Rhinoceros’s are protected by thick skin which can be between 1.5cm and 5cm deep. Although polar bears have both white and transparent (see through) fur, their skin is actually black. Amphibians such as frogs have unique skin. Rather than drinking water, frogs actually soak it into their body through their skin. They also use their skin to absorb around half the air they need. Snakes have smooth, dry skin. A number of different sea creatures, such as sea lice and barnacles, attach themselves to the skin of whales, making it their home. Some fruits and vegetables are known to have ‘skins’, these include bananas, oranges, apples and potatoes.

Your skin performs important functions that allow you to live a normal life, you might not notice it happening but you can be sure your skin is doing its part to keep your body healthy. Read on and enjoy the following interesting facts about skin.

  • Skin is the human body’s largest organ (an organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform functions in your body, others include your brain, heart and lungs).

  • Your skin performs a range of different functions which include physically protecting your bones, muscles and internal organs, protecting your body from outside diseases, allowing you to feel and react to heat and cold and using blood to regulate your body heat.

  • The layers of mammal skin include the epidermis, dermis and subcutis.

  • The outer layer of your skin is the epidermis, it is found thickest on the palms of your hands and soles of your feet (around 1.5mm thick).

  • The subcutis (or hypodermis) is the deepest layer of your skin, as well as storing fat, it also contains blood vessels, hair follicle roots and nerves.

  • If skin is severely damaged then it may try to heal by forming scar tissue. Scar tissue is not the same as normal skin tissue, it often appears discolored and lacks sweat glands and hair.

  • The color of human skin depends on the amount of pigment melanin that the body produces. Small amounts of melanin result in light skin while large amounts result in dark skin.

  • Areas that experience repeated friction or pressure can form tough, thick skin known as a callus. Common examples of calluses can be seen on the hands of tennis players and the fingertips of guitarists.

  • A large amount of the dust in your home is actually dead skin.

  • All mammals have some hair on their skin, even if it isn’t easy for you to see.

  • Rhinoceros’s are protected by thick skin which can be between 1.5cm and 5cm deep.

  • Although polar bears have both white and transparent (see through) fur, their skin is actually black.

  • Amphibians such as frogs have unique skin. Rather than drinking water, frogs actually soak it into their body through their skin. They also use their skin to absorb around half the air they need.

  • Snakes have smooth, dry skin.

  • A number of different sea creatures, such as sea lice and barnacles, attach themselves to the skin of whales, making it their home.

  • Some fruits and vegetables are known to have ‘skins’, these include bananas, oranges, apples and potatoes.
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Your skin loses about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells from the surface almost every minute, even though you do not see it happening. This is why exfoliating is so important to keep that healthy glow! Your skin sheds a layer of these dead cells every 24 hours and renews itself about every 28 days. Unfortunately, this process slows as you age. 

Your skin loses about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells from the surface almost every minute, even though you do not see it happening. This is why exfoliating is so important to keep that healthy glow! Your skin sheds a layer of these dead cells every 24 hours and renews itself about every 28 days. Unfortunately, this process slows as you age. 

Cherries — Another antioxidant superstar, these guys are also great for evening out skin tone.

Cherries — Another antioxidant superstar, these guys are also great for evening out skin tone.