3 secret anti-ageing potions revealed!

By: Danielle Collins | | Updated: September 25, 2014 1:51 pm

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Which woman doesn’t want younger looking skin? Alas, it doesn’t happen that easily. We need to take out time to exercise, massage and relax our face to maintain a youthful look. But another essential component is our diet. Eating the right foods can help nourish the skin from the inside out. Face yoga expert Danielle Collins shares her top anti-ageing juice and smoothie recipes which will keep your skin young and healthy. Also Read - Avoid sexual dysfunction: Having multiple partners may actually be good for you

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This juice contains spinach, kale, grapes, apple and orange. It is high in antioxidants which help reduce free radical damage caused by pollution, stress, sun and poor food choices. The result is firmer, clearer and more youthful skin. Spinach is known to help keep the eyes healthy. Another ingredient, the superfood kale (karam sag) is a beauty secret of many celebrities and is full of carotenoids. Eating carotenoids like the ones found in kale helps maintain a healthy skin colour. The fruits in this recipe not only add some great taste but the vitamin C content found in these fruits helps the skin produce collagen which results in firmer skin. All you need to do is blend all the items together and then pour it in a glass. You can vary the quantities of each according to your taste.

Cleansing Juice

This juice contains carrot, apple and ginger and helps the skin glow from the inside out by detoxifying, cleansing and nourishing the internal organs. Carrot is high in vitamin A and antioxidants which protect the skin from sun damage preventing premature wrinkling and uneven skin tone. It also assists the liver in flushing out toxins from the body. It reduces the bile and fat in the liver and cleanses the colon. The ginger in the juice is full of anti-inflammatory substances which aid digestion. Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc which can help improve blood flow inhibiting fatty deposits from the arteries. Drink it any time in the day but it is particularly helpful in the evening. Add the quantity of ingredients in a mixer according to your preference.

Protein Smoothie

This smoothie works well after your 10 -minute face yoga workout. Blend together almond milk, rice milk, organic bio live yoghurt, blueberries, raspberries, banana and some protein powder. Protein helps to heal and repair, and gives us stamina and energy. Almond milk is high in protein which can improve the condition of our skin, hair and nails and along with regular face exercise, can help the face appear toned and firm. The organic bio live natural yoghurt in the smoothie is not only high in protein but also helps with digestive health. A blocked digestive system can clog our skin so it is essential to keep it healthy. Add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie for an extra protein boost. It is important to understand that if we were to stop eating protein, our body and face would start to breakdown muscle for protein, leading to weakened and less defined muscles in the body and face. The berries in the recipe not only add some great flavour to this smoothie but are also full of ingredients which can help fight wrinkles. Add more berries if you want a sweet flavour and the other ingredients too according to your liking.

These recipes just take a couple of minutes to prepare and are great as a snack or can even be used as healthy breakfast ideas. I have not included exact quantities as I am a great believer that quantity of ingredients for juices and smoothies should be varied according to taste, number of people served or simply what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. The recipes are not designed to be meal replacements but rather an additional health boost based on fresh, natural ingredients. In order to eat a healthy, balanced diet it is important to vary your food each day to get a full range of nutrients. Use these recipes as suggestions and inspirations. These smoothies and juices do not take in to consideration any personal food intolerances, preferences or allergies so please consult your doctor or healthcare practitioner before embarking on any new way of eating. Hope you enjoy making and tasting these delicious and nutritious recipes.

For more smoothie recipes, natural skincare tips and face yoga techniques, you can buy Danielle’s recently launched DVD,’10 Minute Natural Facelift’. Click here!

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Published : July 20, 2013 10:13 am | Updated:September 25, 2014 1:51 pm

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