Fantastic Fruits

The old adage 'you are what you eat' may seem downright elementary but is often ignored in our fast-paced, junk-food lifestyles. Take more notice and it suddenly becomes clear why wellness programs at spa retreats put fresh fruits center stage of their menus.

Papaya, strawberries and jackfruit are full of vitamin A. these sweet treats are among an edible range of cleansing, hydrating and nourishing elements rich in the vitamin that invigorates skin and keeps it supple, elastic and radiant.

Vitamin B-complex is also essential for a stellar dermal appearance, often associated with youthful skin because the B spectrum helps to mitigate the effects of stress. Vitamin B2 especially is responsible for building up collagen and intercellular material, and is found in all fresh, unprocessed fruits, especially blueberries, passion fruit, watermelon, plums, cherries and citrus fruits.

The vitamin C present in fruits such as kiwi, mango, melon, oranges and lemons prevents skin pigment from clumping, which later turns into age spots. This super-vit also strengthens capillaries and prevents easy bruising and the hair-like haemorrhages that cause spider veins. When paired with proteins such as sprouts, vitamin C forms the collagen that prevents sagging and regulates sebaceous glands that minimize lines and wrinkles.

To increase vitamins for your body you may check our advices:

Add strawberries to your morning cereal, drink fresh juices rather than a soda, snack on an orange instead of a pastry, and replace desert with a bowl of cherries. Just one problem, how can I follow this advice myself.....