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There are plenty of fruits, vegetables and plants that are able to promote our health and beauty in a unique way. Fruits and vegetables are excellent for health and beauty of the skin, both when they are consumed as if they are made with natural products for external use.

Vitamin A, for example, is essential for healthy skin, nails and hair. By eating enough foods rich in vitamin A immediately see the results in skin elasticity and shine. Lack of vitamin A can cause premature aging, hair loss, dandruff, weak nails and conjunctivitis.

We can find vitamin A in tomatoes, persimmons, watermelon, papaya, blackberries, plums, peaches, carrot, mango, spinach and cabbage, tomato, among others. When frying these foods is lost vitamin A.

Vitamin B, if it exists may experience hair loss, dandruff, premature graying of hair, acne and dermatitis. Vitamin B is found in brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, soy (flour, sprouts, beans, lecithin, tofu …), whole grains, unroasted nuts (walnuts, almonds, …), molasses (cane syrup sugar), Spirulina algae. We have to increase consumption of vitamin B if you have a lot of stress, or habitually consumed alcohol, antibiotics or contraceptives.

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Vitamin A is known as the “miracle vitamin” because it promotes our immune system and growth. It is included in many foods, and in regard to food and nutrition can we receive from various sources.

The benefits of vitamin A include:

It is an excellent antioxidant, it helps protect cells against cancer and other diseases. Improving vision and prevents night blindness. Favors the formation of strong bones. It acts as a protector against bacteria, viruses, and parasitic infections. It protects us against heart disease, stroke and reduces the cholesterol level in blood.

It can improve skin health, especially the skins acenias or psoriasis. Reduces expression marks, fine wrinkles, skin spots and clarifies that form with age. Vitamin A supplements are recommended for children with respiratory problems.

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Flax seeds are extracted from a plant that contains high amounts of omega 3 and omega 6. These seeds are characterized by having a good taste that resembles that of nuts, and you’ll likely find them in foods like crackers and breads.

The properties of flax seeds have become a frequent in recent years due to its effectiveness in treating various diseases, especially heart and skin.

By having a high fiber content promotes the intestine and is recommended for those with slow traffic, prevent blood clots because it helps to have a proper blood flow, provides a healthy look to skin diseases such as preventing and improving the acne, eczema and psoriasis.

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