Page 52 - HHAug-Sep2023
P. 52

FOOD & BEVERAGE
          In focus











          Listing an assortment of superfoods that can be
          consumed for glowing skin and good health


          By Shahnaz Husain




                    ou are what you eat, this age-old adage has   “ONE SHOULD REDUCE INTAKE
                    stood the test of time and how. So, what is   OF RED MEAT, EXCESSIVE FAT AND
                    the ideal diet for radiant skin and general   SUGAR. A PART OF OUR DAILY DIET
                    well-being? The truth is, one cannot
          Ypinpoint the best food, however, an                 MUST CONSIST OF FRESH FRUITS AND
          assortment of superfoods can be consumed for         VEGETABLES, AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.”
          glowing skin and good health.
           There is no doubt that natural foods can improve our
          skin’s health by keeping the skin hydrated and youthful   greater, eat summer fruits like watermelon, cucumber
          for a longer time. Eating natural and organic foods   and so on, which hydrate as they are high in water
          regularly keeps our skin glowing and young.           content. Consuming enough water and fluids stimulates
           Therefore, it’s sacrosanct to keep a watch on what we   blood circulation, keeping the skin hydrated and
          eat and drink. One should reduce intake of red meat,   cleansed of toxins.
          excessive fat and sugar. A part of our daily diet must   So, prepare your ‘bucket list’ and take note of these 10
          consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, as much as    superfoods, whilst making sure you don’t give in to your
          possible.                                             unhealthy food cravings which can cause ill health and
           In summers, when the loss of fluids in our body is   dull skin.




                                                                          BERRIES



                                                                          Berries can be grown in your
                                                                          backyard, collected from the
                                                                          wild, or bought in superstores.
                                                                          There are many varieties of
                                                                          berries available, from the
                                                                          ever-popular strawberry to the
                                                                          weirdly named raspberry,
                                                                          berries are classified as
                                                                          “superfoods” for a good
                                                                          reason. Be it strawberries,
                                                                          blueberries, raspberries, or
                                                                          blackberries, they are known
                                                                          to contain vitamin C which
                                                                          helps prevent inflammation
                                                                          and acne breakouts while
                                                                          keeping our skin healthy.



          52     AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2023  hospitality horizon                                      www.hospitality-horizon.com
   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56   57