COCONUT: Tropical Beauty Treat
A natural powerhouse, coconut brims with beauty benefits, from oil to water to meat. Coconut water is a fantastic fluid for electrolyte, or mineral, balance (far better than a sports drink), since it contains potassium, magnesium, and sodium, plus small amounts of zinc, copper, and selenium. Proper electrolyte balance means that your heart delivers oxygenated blood efficiently throughout your body, setting your skin aglow. Selenium is an important antiaging mineral that maintains skin elasticity and a healthy scalp, while zinc keeps hair and nails gorgeous and immunity strong. On a day when you’re looking and feeling just a bit lackluster, treat yourself to a young coconut for a special beauty elixir. You can distinguish young coconuts from the common, dark brown variety by their white husks and cylindrical shape with a pointed top. eat pretty food
beautifying compound
beauty benefit
Coconut
Potassium
Supports healthy electrolyte balance
DANDELION GREENS: From Weed to Superfood
Chowing down on greens that are traditionally seen as weeds may seem odd to some, but in-the-know beauties will attest to the major detox benefits of dandelion greens. Want clearer, brighter skin? Dandelion is traditionally used as an acne and eczema remedy. Some of its skin benefits come from its liver and kidney support and overall digestive boosting abilities. Additional benefits come from its content of vitamin A; a handful of dandelion greens has over 100 percent of your daily vitamin A needs. Dandelion greens also have diuretic properties that reduce bloating. Dandelion greens are bitter, so I suggest tossing a handful into a green smoothie, or mixing them up with other greens in a salad. That bitter flavor is a reminder of their cleansing properties! For another way to enjoy the beauty benefits of dandelion, check out earthy dandelion root tea. eat pretty food
beautifying compound
beauty benefit
Dandelion greens
Vitamin A
Keeps skin clear and glowing
86
E AT P R E T T Y