home remedy for a healthier skin

Did you know that the foods you eat don't just affect the way you feel? They also affect the way you LOOK. So if you're unhappy with your skin, your DIET (not just your age and lifestyle) could be to blame.

Some foods are great for you—inside and out…

So if you want healthy, radiant skin, eating more of them is one of the smartest things you can do!

But most people don't know that. They end up spending stacks of cash on beauty "products" and spreading artificial chemicals on themselves hoping to look better.

YOU deserve better than that.

What are the best foods you can eat for healthier skin?

Keep reading to find out...

1. Green Tea

Drinking a few cups of green tea a day isn’t just relaxing -- it’s one of the most important things you can do to look younger!

Tea leaves are full of antioxidants that protect your cells, fight inflammation, and keep out harmful toxins.

Green tea also has compounds called “catechins” that increase the blood flow and oxygen to your skin. This makes it easier to get nutrients, which keeps your skin look amazing.

A 2011 study published in the journal Nutrition found that people who drank green tea every day for 12 weeks had smoother skin than people who didn’t. The green tea-drinkers even had less sun damage after they were exposed to UV light!

University of Alabama and Case Western Reserve University researchers also came to the conclusion that green tea might even reduce your risk of skin cancer.

2. Fish

One of the best ways to keep your skin healthy: avoid inflammation in your body. Reducing inflammation helps all kinds of skin issues, whether you’re battling a specific condition or just looking for a healthier glow.

Eating more fish helps you do just that!

Fish are full of omega-3 fatty acids. Most of us aren’t getting nearly enough of these. But they’re KEY to fighting inflammation.

Studies have found that adding omega-3s to your diet reduces puffiness and improves skin health. Bottom line: eat more fish, and get smoother, younger-looking skin.

You can find the most omega-3 fatty acids in cold-water fish like salmon, sardines, mackerel, tuna, and cod. Focus on those to get the most bang for your buck.

3. Berries

Don’t be fooled by their small size.Berries pack a serious skin-clearing punch!

They’re loaded with “antioxidants,” chemicals that flush toxins out of your body. A lot of foods have some antioxidants, but few have more than berries…

A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries have the highest “total antioxidant capacity” of any food.

These antioxidants improve your skin by protecting it from aging, sun damage, and stress.

So eating berries means fewer wrinkles, dry skin, and creases in your forehead…

Nutritionist Samantha Heller says, “when you help protect the cells from damage and disintegration, you also guard against premature aging. In this respect, these fruits may very well help keep your skin looking younger longer.”

4. Nuts

Walnuts are great for your skin. According to Dr. David Bank, the omega-3 fatty acids inside them make your skin more elastic. Walnuts are the only type of nut that have a significant amount of omega-3s.

Walnuts are also high in “biotin,” a B vitamin that helps moisturize dry skin and overcome conditions like eczema.

Eating Brazil nuts is another great way to keep your skin looking its best…

Brazil nuts are loaded with selenium, a mineral that boosts your immune system and can reverse skin conditions like acne!

It takes just two Brazil nuts a day to get enough selenium. Toss those in with a handful of walnuts, and your skin will look better in no time.

3. Olive Oil

Olive oil gets rid of toxins from your body and fights inflammation (which can lead to all kinds of health problems).

That makes it good for your heart and brain… and also great for your skin.

When you eat olive oil, you take in a good dose of antioxidants and healthy fats, which leave your skin looking healthier and younger.

Olive oil gets rid of toxins from your body and fights inflammation (which can lead to all kinds of health problems).

Getting enough “good fats” is a key part of keeping your skin healthy. A Japanese study found that people who ate more saturated and monounsaturated fats had fewer wrinkles and more elastic skin than people who ate less.

A 2012 study in the Public Library of Science found that the more olive oil you eat, the fewer signs of aging skin.Olive oil beat every other type of oil the researchers tested!

Gourmet Recipes That Make You Look (and Feel) Great

Now that you know which foods make your skin look great, it’s time to make them a regular part of your diet.

But it’s hard to know where to start. Trying to look up dishes and figuring out how to prepare them gets overwhelming fast..

We’ve teamed up with one of the most prominent chefs in the Paleo community to bring you dozens of nutritious, gourmet Paleo recipes in our new FREE cookbook.

Learn how to make gourmet dishes like Mongolian Red Pepper Beef w/ Roasted Spaghetti Squash… in under 30 minutes.

5 Things Everyone Gets Wrong About Paleo

Did you know that most of what you hear about paleo is flat out WRONG? No other lifestyle has gotten HALF as much attention from the media in the past few yea

rs. But lies and misinformation are covering up a lot of things that make paleo great.

Sadly, a lot of people are buying into these MYTHS. It keeps them from giving paleo a fair shot. It leaves them spinning their wheels—frustrated and unhealthy.

But don’t you think you deserve to know the truth? Especially when your health is at stake?

Let's separate FACT from FICTION. Here are 5 things almost everyone gets wrong about Paleo.

1. "Paleo is a Fad Diet"

One of the silliest ideas is that paleo is “just another fad diet.”

You’ve seen the South Beach Diet, the Zone Diet, and countless others get popular then fade away over the years. So you might be skeptical about the next new thing.

But paleo isn’t a diet. It’s a framework (based on what your ancestors ate) designed to help you make the best food choices. There’s flexibility… and room to tweak it just for you.

It isn’t a “fad” either.

How could it be, when our ancestors ate this way for THOUSANDS of years?

If people in the media did more research, they’d see that paleo is the opposite of a fad diet.

2. Paleo is Too Expensive

What if paleo sounds nice… but you just don’t think you can afford it?

I see where you’re coming from. Buying organic vegetables and grass-fed beef is pricier than buying the usual stuff…

But you know what else is pricey?

Doctors’ and hospital bills!

Eating paleo costs more than picking up fast food every day because it’s an INVESTMENT in your health.

Sure, you pay a bit more upfront than you do for processed foods. But that investment pays off. You get more energy. You stay out of the doctor’s office. You get a better life.

3. "Paleo Is Too Strict"

“I could never give up bread!”

“But I love cheese…”

These are the things you hear from skeptics who think paleo is too strict to try.

But no two “paleo diets” are the exact same. You can be as strict (or flexible) as you want to be.

Some paleos avoid all grains and dairy products. Others aren’t afraid to eat rice or put cream in their coffee.

A lot of people get caught up on the foods paleo doesn’t recommend… instead of all the delicious foods they do get to eat.

Yes, you should probably give up pasta and bread. But isn’t it nice to be able to eat bacon, eggs, and steak instead?/p>

Paleo ISN’T about taking the fun out of eating; it’s about making the best choices for your health and still enjoying your food.

4. "You Don't Get Enough Fiber"

Government organizations, doctors, and even TV commercials are constantly telling you to eat more fiber…

And most of them say GRAINS are the best way to get it.

So it might throw you for a loop when you find out they aren’t a part of the Paleo lifestyle.

Without grains, how do you get enough fiber?

Paleo offers plenty of ways to get the fiber you need.

Eating plants is all it takes to get more than enough. Eating fruits, nuts, and seeds (all paleo-friendly) gives you plenty of fiber—without the harmful effects of grains!

5." Paleo Is a Low-Carb Diet"

You might think paleo is “just another low-carb diet.”

You’ve already seen the Atkins diet and countless others…

Those come off as gimmicky ways to lose weight. You might wonder if they’re even healthy.

But paleo isn’t really a “diet” at all. It’s a healthy framework to follow; you can change it to fit your own needs…

Paleo CAN be low-carb if you want it to be. A lot of people—especially people who aren’t very active—do well eating that way.

But paleo doesn’t have to be low carb. Plenty of people do better with more carbs in their diet, so they just eat more fruits and starchy vegetables. That doesn’t keep them from living the paleo lifestyle.

If you’re tired of wading through the lies and want to give paleo a shot here

paleo snacks protein bar

Fact: most protein bars that you see in stores or online are FAKE health foods.

They promote themselves as healthy,but in reality, they are TERRIBLE for you.

These days, it’s impossible to find protein bars that are made from real food – they often include many of these 5 TOXIC ingredients that you should never eat.

Toxic Ingredient #1: Soy Protein

Not only is soy notoriously unhealthy, but the majority of it is derived from genetically modified soybeans, which studies have shown cause significant inflammation and even tumors.

Soy also contains goitrogens – which can depress thyroid function (and lead to fatigue, depression, constipation, trouble thinking clearly, and more…)

Toxic Ingredient #2: High Fructose Corn Syrup

Despite what the corn industry says, HFCS is toxic and always made from GMO corn. This harmful product contains dangerous amounts of chemicals and contaminants that can cause heavy metal poisoning in large doses.

It’s not surprising that HFCS can lead to everything from diabetes, heart attacks, cancer, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and more.

Toxic Ingredient #3: Artificial Sweeteners

Although artificial sweeteners are marketed as “low calorie,” they ruin your metabolism and can even result in MORE weight gain than simple sugar.

Artificial sweeteners can dramatically increase your risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome – so they are definitely on the “NEVER EAT” list.

These are just a few of the MANY toxic ingredients you can find – not including canola oil, corn starch, partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats)… the list is endless.

The GOOD NEWS? There ARE alternative ways to get your protein bar fix without taking a bath in toxic chemicals.

Below, an unprocessed, real-food based recipe from The Paleohacks Cookbook that’s both delicious and healthy for you.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Bars (low carb, grain-free, gluten-free)

1 cup egg white protein powder (we use Jay Robb’s brand)

1/3rd cup hazelnut butter

2 T cocoa powder

½ t cinnamon

½ cup coconut oil

1/3rd cup honey

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

2. Heat the honey and coconut oil in a pan on low-medium 

3. until melted and warm.

4. Add to the dry ingredients and mix well.

5. Place a sheet of non-stick baking paper onto your kitchen table, and put the protein bar mixture in the center. Put another sheet of baking paper on top, and use a rolling pin to roll out the protein bar mixture to a 4x12 inch rectangle.

6. Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 2-3 hours to harden.

7. When the protein bar has set and is hard to touch, remove from the refrigerator and cut into equal-sized portions.

8. Store the protein bars in the refrigerator.

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You don’t have to eat processed protein bars to get your fix – you can make real, unprocessed, and tasty versions of these foods easily in your own home.

Luckily, we’ve teamed up with one of the most prominent chefs in the Paleo community to bring you dozens of nutritious, gourmet Paleo recipes in our new FREE cookbook.

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