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08-03-03, 06:20 PM
SKIN SAVERS This information came from Jean Carper's EATSmart article in today's (August 3, 2003) Sunday Newspaper with the title SURPRISING SKIN SAVERS I have copied the entire article verbatim. I hope you will find it as interesting and beneficial as I do.
Fancy lotions, creams and sunscreens can help keep your skin beautiful, smooth and free of cancer. But essentially good skin is an INSIDE JOB new research says. EATING THE RIGHT ANTIOXIDANTS, VITAMINS AND FATS -- THE SAME STUFF THAT KEEPS YOUR HEART HEALTHY -- ALSO CAN HELP PREVENT WRINKLES, SUN DAMAGE AND SKIN CANCER.
CLEARLY WHAT YOU EAT DOES AFFECT YOUR SKIN.
WOULD YOU BELIEVE ...... ?
MARMALADE AS CANCER ANTIDOTE: University of Arizona researchers were startled to find THAT EATING ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT PEELS (but NOT THE JUICE OR PULP) once a week or more, as 37% of the subjects did, CUT THE RISK OF SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN CANCER BY ONE-THIRD (1/3). Possible reason: HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ANTIOXIDANT D-LIMONENE IN THE OIL OF THE PEEL THAT MIGRATES INTO THE EATER'S SKIN.
PRUNES TO FIGHT WRINKLES: An amazing study of a large group of elderly Greeks, Swedes and Australians found that THOSE WHO ATE THE MOST PRUNES, APPLES, VEGETABLES, OLIVE OIL, FISH AND LEGUMES HAD FEWER WRINKLES AND LESS SUN-DAMAGED SKIN THAN THOSE WHO ATE LOTS OF MEAT, BUTTER, MARGARINE AND MILK PRODUCTS. Prunes, also called dried plums, HAVE A HIGHER CONCENTRATION OF PROTECTIVE ANTIOXIDANTS THAN ANY OTHER FRUIT.
SALMON AS A FACE-LIFT: In "THE PERRICONE PRESCRIPTION", Nicholas Perricone, M.D., advises eating 8 TO 12 OUNCES OF FISH A DAY, PRIMARILY SALMON, AS PART OF A "NUTRITIONAL FACE-LIFT". He says salmon's omega-3 oil COMBATS WRINKLE-PROMOTING INFLAMMATION AND "PLUMPS UP THE SKIN". Fish oil does look promising for the skin. In new British research, taking 4,000 mg omega-3s a day for three months reduced sunburn damage by 30%. The dose was equivalent to eating about 12 ounces of salmon a day.
TEA AGAINST SKIN CANCER: Many studies show that tea-drinking mice have fewer skin cancers. Even rubbing tea extract on their skin keeps cancers away. GREEN AND BLACK TEA APPEAR EQUALLY EFFECTIVE, AND CAFFEINE MAY HELP, TOO. In one study decaf tea WAS LESS EFFECTIVE THAN CAFFEINATED TEA in mice.
ANTIOXIDANTS SAVE SKIN: Several studies suggest that ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTS HELP PROTECT SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE. German researchers found that doses of 1,000 IU Vitamin E and 2,000 mg Vitamin C daily for eight days BOOSTED RESISTANCE TO SUNBURN by 20%. Other research found a mixture of BETA CAROTENE, LYCOPENE AND LUTEIN TAKEN FOR THREE MONTHS also reduced mild sunburn.
ALCOHOL PROMOTES SKIN CANCER: Men and women who consumed three or more alcoholic beverages a day were 30% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BASAL CELL CARCINOMA -- the MOST COMMON SKIN CANCER -- than non-drinkers, according to recent Harvard research. EXCEPTIONS: BEER DRINKERS DIDN'T HAVE A HIGHER RISK; WOMEN WHO DRANK RED WINE HAD A SLIGHTLY LOWER RISK. The main causes of wrinkled, damaged, cancer-prone skin are AGING, SUN EXPOSURE, SMOKING AND EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL
WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR SKIN: Diet and supplements add PROTECTION, but THEY CAN'T REPLACE SUNSCREEN (USE SPF 15 OR HIGHER) as a cancer fighter.
Research also shows that Vitamins E, and C, Niacin, and certain chemicals in fruit, vegetables, tea and soy added to sunscreens and creams may benefit the skin. HOW EFFECTIVE THEY ARE IS UNCLEAR AND MAY DEPEND ON HOW MUCH IS IN THE PRODUCT, WHICH IS DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMERS TO DETERMINE.
Ms. Carper provided the following recipe (that contains omega-3, lycopene and other factors in a skin saving diet) CHILLED SALMON WITH SUMMER TOMATO SALSA (An easy microwave meal) -- Serves 4
4 .. 4 oz. salmon fillets, skin-removed
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/2 Haas Avocado, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 lime, cut in wedges
Place salmon in a shallow MICROWAVE BOWL.
Add 2 cups water. Cover and MICROWAVE ON HIGH 7 TO 9 MINUTES OR UNTIL SALMON IS COOKED AS DESIRED. Remove from water; refrigerate until COOL.
In a small bowl, COMBINE REMAINING INGREDIENTS ... EXCEPT LIME. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Serve salmon surrounded by the salsa and lime wedges.
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Total Calories per serving 275
Total Fat 16 grams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 10 grams
Sodium 72 milligrams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Protein 22 grams
Fancy lotions, creams and sunscreens can help keep your skin beautiful, smooth and free of cancer. But essentially good skin is an INSIDE JOB new research says. EATING THE RIGHT ANTIOXIDANTS, VITAMINS AND FATS -- THE SAME STUFF THAT KEEPS YOUR HEART HEALTHY -- ALSO CAN HELP PREVENT WRINKLES, SUN DAMAGE AND SKIN CANCER.
CLEARLY WHAT YOU EAT DOES AFFECT YOUR SKIN.
WOULD YOU BELIEVE ...... ?
MARMALADE AS CANCER ANTIDOTE: University of Arizona researchers were startled to find THAT EATING ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT PEELS (but NOT THE JUICE OR PULP) once a week or more, as 37% of the subjects did, CUT THE RISK OF SQUAMOUS CELL SKIN CANCER BY ONE-THIRD (1/3). Possible reason: HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ANTIOXIDANT D-LIMONENE IN THE OIL OF THE PEEL THAT MIGRATES INTO THE EATER'S SKIN.
PRUNES TO FIGHT WRINKLES: An amazing study of a large group of elderly Greeks, Swedes and Australians found that THOSE WHO ATE THE MOST PRUNES, APPLES, VEGETABLES, OLIVE OIL, FISH AND LEGUMES HAD FEWER WRINKLES AND LESS SUN-DAMAGED SKIN THAN THOSE WHO ATE LOTS OF MEAT, BUTTER, MARGARINE AND MILK PRODUCTS. Prunes, also called dried plums, HAVE A HIGHER CONCENTRATION OF PROTECTIVE ANTIOXIDANTS THAN ANY OTHER FRUIT.
SALMON AS A FACE-LIFT: In "THE PERRICONE PRESCRIPTION", Nicholas Perricone, M.D., advises eating 8 TO 12 OUNCES OF FISH A DAY, PRIMARILY SALMON, AS PART OF A "NUTRITIONAL FACE-LIFT". He says salmon's omega-3 oil COMBATS WRINKLE-PROMOTING INFLAMMATION AND "PLUMPS UP THE SKIN". Fish oil does look promising for the skin. In new British research, taking 4,000 mg omega-3s a day for three months reduced sunburn damage by 30%. The dose was equivalent to eating about 12 ounces of salmon a day.
TEA AGAINST SKIN CANCER: Many studies show that tea-drinking mice have fewer skin cancers. Even rubbing tea extract on their skin keeps cancers away. GREEN AND BLACK TEA APPEAR EQUALLY EFFECTIVE, AND CAFFEINE MAY HELP, TOO. In one study decaf tea WAS LESS EFFECTIVE THAN CAFFEINATED TEA in mice.
ANTIOXIDANTS SAVE SKIN: Several studies suggest that ANTIOXIDANT SUPPLEMENTS HELP PROTECT SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE. German researchers found that doses of 1,000 IU Vitamin E and 2,000 mg Vitamin C daily for eight days BOOSTED RESISTANCE TO SUNBURN by 20%. Other research found a mixture of BETA CAROTENE, LYCOPENE AND LUTEIN TAKEN FOR THREE MONTHS also reduced mild sunburn.
ALCOHOL PROMOTES SKIN CANCER: Men and women who consumed three or more alcoholic beverages a day were 30% MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BASAL CELL CARCINOMA -- the MOST COMMON SKIN CANCER -- than non-drinkers, according to recent Harvard research. EXCEPTIONS: BEER DRINKERS DIDN'T HAVE A HIGHER RISK; WOMEN WHO DRANK RED WINE HAD A SLIGHTLY LOWER RISK. The main causes of wrinkled, damaged, cancer-prone skin are AGING, SUN EXPOSURE, SMOKING AND EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL
WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR SKIN: Diet and supplements add PROTECTION, but THEY CAN'T REPLACE SUNSCREEN (USE SPF 15 OR HIGHER) as a cancer fighter.
Research also shows that Vitamins E, and C, Niacin, and certain chemicals in fruit, vegetables, tea and soy added to sunscreens and creams may benefit the skin. HOW EFFECTIVE THEY ARE IS UNCLEAR AND MAY DEPEND ON HOW MUCH IS IN THE PRODUCT, WHICH IS DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMERS TO DETERMINE.
Ms. Carper provided the following recipe (that contains omega-3, lycopene and other factors in a skin saving diet) CHILLED SALMON WITH SUMMER TOMATO SALSA (An easy microwave meal) -- Serves 4
4 .. 4 oz. salmon fillets, skin-removed
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/2 Haas Avocado, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 lime, cut in wedges
Place salmon in a shallow MICROWAVE BOWL.
Add 2 cups water. Cover and MICROWAVE ON HIGH 7 TO 9 MINUTES OR UNTIL SALMON IS COOKED AS DESIRED. Remove from water; refrigerate until COOL.
In a small bowl, COMBINE REMAINING INGREDIENTS ... EXCEPT LIME. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Serve salmon surrounded by the salsa and lime wedges.
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Total Calories per serving 275
Total Fat 16 grams
Saturated Fat 3 grams
Carbohydrates 10 grams
Sodium 72 milligrams
Dietary Fiber 2 grams
Protein 22 grams