Diet
Bridal Beauty Diet: an expert guide on what foods to eat and avoid for glowing skin and healthy hair
Among the hustle-bustle of wedding preparation, your diet often goes for a toss. Attention to every small detail often puts a lot of stress. But don't worry as we have some very useful tips for you.
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In this article we are sharing some of the most effective and easily applicable tips to get healthy hair and skin. These tips are based on scientifically proven facts and the effects will be long-term if they are properly followed.
If you are wondering what you need to do to get a glowing skin and better hair for your D-Day, then we've got you covered! Our hair and skin are representations of our overall health. Healthier and fitter people usually have healthier skin and hair too.
While it's common for brides to diet before the big day, the diet can also harm your skin and health. Most extreme diets ignore the core aspects of better health which directly translates to the way you look on your D-Day. Also, hormonal lifestyle challenges like PCOS and thyroid can get in the way too.
To achieve a radiant glowing clear skin and healthy hair, one must remember that it starts from within and one has to maintain a good lifestyle to achieve it.
List of some valuable tips for pre-bridal detox diet
- Avoid eating street food as it can be unhygienic and you don't want to risk inviting a stomach infection.
- Avoid eating fried foods and very spicy foods which can lead to breakouts.
- Cut out on alcohol and caffeinated drinks (tea and coffee) as they both have a dehydrating effect and leave your skin looking dry and dull. They also interfere with sleep and make matters worse.
- Limit intake of processed foods as these are high in salt and sugar - both of which have an inflammatory effect on your skin. Cutting them out will be favorable for your waistline too.
- Carry your meals- As you make repeated shopping trips, eating out regularly is hazardous not only for your waistline but also for your skin, so carry packed meals like stuffed roti rolls, dal ki roti rolls, poha, idli and handy snacks like fresh uncut fruits, roasted chana/ peanuts, nuts and seeds, home-made ladoos, beverages like namkeen lassi/ buttermilk etc to keep you energized you while you shop.
- Don't cut out carbs/fats from your diet as a desperate weight loss measure. You might lose some weight but you would also start looking a few years older all of a sudden with fine lines and wrinkles. Instead modify the type and quantity. Eat moderate portions of complex carbs like whole grains and moderate amounts of healthy fats like desi ghee, unrefined oils like mustard, nuts, seeds, fatty fish.
- Essential fatty acids like omega-3 are crucial for maintaining the integrity of our skin. (Source)Foods like almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds and seafood contain healthy fats. These are definitely a must have. You could start your day with a fruit or handful of nuts.
- Hydrating yourself well is one of the easiest and most important ways to keep your skin supple. But choose your drinks well. Steer clear of colas, carbonated drinks, and alcohol, tea, coffee, and fruit juices too. Drink lots of water, broths and soups; a coconut water along with 'malai' a day will do wonders to your skin.
- Eat lots of leafy greens, fresh fruits and veggies. These pack a punch of the much needed fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and anti-oxidants which have anti-ageing properties. (Source) Include 5-7 servings of local and seasonal fruits and vegetables a day.
- Turmeric is known to have innumerous health benefits. It is anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-ageing too. From the haldi-wala-doodh to haldi ceremony, turmeric is indispensable. Turmeric latte is now finding a place in menus in high-end cafes all over the US and in Europe too. So much for our good-old haldi-wala-doodh.
- Consider taking a supplement, though it is best to obtain our nutrients from food. Nutrients that are particularly important for your skin include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega 3, coQ10, selenium and zinc.(Source)
- Exercise is a must! Maintain your fitness regime. It has innumerous benefits. It not only keeps you in good shape, it improves muscle tone and gives you a toned body. Toxins get flushed out in sweat. Exercise tightens skin and is one of the best stress-busters.
- Get adequate sleep. It is extremely crucial for keeping your hormones in sync. No beauty treatment works if you are sleep deprived and neither does any weight-loss diet.
Bottomline
Before your big day, pamper yourself with good food, good sleep, and exercise and of course lots of good shopping!
Reference:
- https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/essential-fatty-acids
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264127532_Phytonutrients_as_therapeutic_agents
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583891/
