It’s true that in order to maintain picture perfect skin and hair, a certain amount of fat is required in your diet. By fats, I don’t mean Krispy Kreme donuts or lashings of macaroni and cheese—rather I mean the good fats, the essential fatty acids (EFA). These are necessary to keep your cells healthy, so add some polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats (in other words foods that have high levels of Omega3 and Omega 6) to your diet and give your skin and hair the power to transform.
The Good Fats:
Avocado
Flaxseeds
Kale
Butternut
Salmon
Walnuts
Pumpkin seeds
Tofu
Soy milk
Corn
Peanut butter
Sunflower seeds
Mackerel
Sardines
Recipe to Try:
Butternut Soup
Ingredients:
Olive oil
Diced butternut
Onion
Fresh red chili pepper
Honey
Garlic
Fresh coriander
Vegetable stock
Fresh cream
1. Slice and sauté your onions in a dash of virgin olive oil adding the finely chopped garlic—be careful not to burn.
2. Add your diced butternut to the mix then pour your vegetable stock and bring to boil.
3. Once your butternut is cooked through, add a tablespoon of honey and freshly sliced chili.
4. Blend the ingredients together until you have a fluid consistency and add a tablespoon of fresh cream to create a creamy texture.
5. Season with salt and pepper and add some roughly chopped fresh coriander to garnish before serving.
—Elizabeth Whiston-Dew