One of the most important days in one's life is their wedding day. From their outfit to their decor, they want everything to be picture perfect. Every bride-to-be wishes her skin to radiate and look healthy, before, and on her wedding day. Attaining the perfectly glowing and radiating skin before your wedding functions and wedding day can be a difficult task because of all the wedding planning and market visits for the wedding preparations. Spas, facials, massages can be helpful, but the parlour glow will go away if you take even a little bit of stress.
There are plenty of things that could be done, but it's better if you go along with the natural methods. The way in which these natural processes can cure and heal your skin has no alternatives. The result will be long lasting and may be permanent too, provided you include them in the list of your habits.
One of the latest trends in healthy food habits is the inclusion of smoothies in one's daily diet. A Smoothie is a drink that is the puree of either some vegetables or some fruits. It is somewhat similar to juice but there is a lot of difference between the texture of a juice and a smoothie. It is generally made of a liquid base like skim milk, water, etc. Smoothies have grown in popularity over the last decade for a simple reason: they are adaptable, easy, extremely healthy, and tasty. In short, they are the ideal diet for those who are on the go and want to ensure that they are getting all of their nutrients.
Many of you must be thinking that eating healthy can be boring and tasteless, but that's not true. We have curated some amazingly delicious smoothie recipes that you will love and never get bored of, even after your wedding day.
Cucumber Smoothie
For a cucumber smoothie, all you need is half of a medium Cucumber (diced), half of a large Apple, half cup Low Fat Plain Greek Yogurt, a few ice cubes, one fourth cup water and a little honey. In a blender, add the peeled apple, and cucumber along with all the other ingredients and give it a blend. Pour it into the drinking glass or the bottle and you are done! It will naturally help you get flawless, blemish-free skin. It's also quite refreshing, and that is always a benefit for healthy skin.
Apple, cucumber and honey can be purchased from the local market and Greek yogurt can be purchased from any supermarket.
Benefits of Cucumber
It is high in nutrition.
It contains antioxidants.
It hydrates your body because it is composed of about 96% water.
It will also promote weight loss.
Benefits of Apple
Is good for weight loss.
It contains soluble fiber which controls cholesterol, meaning that it is good for your heart.
For this smoothie, all you need is 1 cup shredded red cabbage, 4-5 frozen blackberries or any berry of your choice, half cup plain greek yogurt and half cup coconut milk. Add all the ingredients to a blender and give it a blend. Pour it in your drinking glass or a bottle and you are done! The smoothie gives you the colour of blueberries. The antioxidants in the cabbage leaves protect your skin from harm. If you dislike eating cabbage, simply blend it into a smoothie with your favourite fruits and drink it instead.
You can find all the ingredients at your local market/supermarket.
Benefits of Red Cabbage
A wide range of nutrients present in red cabbage helps in making your skin look young and radiant.
Antioxidants present in it help in improving skin tone, pigmentation and age spots.
Helps fight inflammation, which will help in reducing acne marks.
Benefits of Berries
Has nutrients that fight inflammation leading to less/no acne, pigmentation and premature aging.
The antioxidants present in it promote healthy-looking skin.
Its fibers and minerals help in promoting glowing skin.
For this smoothie, all you need is half a Beetroot, 4-5 Strawberries and 2 small Bananas. Give it all a blend, pour it in your glass or bottle and you are good to go. This smoothie will not let you down and will leave you craving for more of that smoothie. Add strawberry extract, as it is rich in fibers which prevents constipation and further helps clear up your skin. It also helps in getting rid of redness and rashes.
You can find all of these ingredients in your local supermarket .
Benefits of Beetroot
Beetroot contains Vitamin C that prevents skin pigmentation, thereby providing a fairer complexion.
Beet is also a rich source of iron, phosphorus and protein, which in unison give you healthy and pinkish skin.
It clears the blood and body of the toxins.
Benefits of Strawberry
Treats puffy eyes.
Reduces UV damage done to the skin.
Improves, cleanses and tones the skin.
Benefits of Banana
Helps in moisturizing the dry skin.
Vitamin A in bananas promotes the skin's moisture and smoothes out the rough texture by treating dull and dehydrated skin.
Will help you avoid stretchy skin, reduce the risk of acne and pimples.
For this smoothie, all you need is blueberries, rolled out oats, greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and chia seeds. Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend it till the consistency is smooth. Pour it in your glass or bottle and you are all set. Lemon is without a doubt the finest natural element for healthy, glowing skin. So you can always depend on a lemon and blueberry combination. The lemon cuts down on the excessive sweetness of the berries and balances it out to make it taste delicious. Blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants that will keep your skin happy from the inside out.
You can find all these ingredients in your local mart.
Benefits of Blueberry
Blueberries are high in antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients. Together, these may support your skin's ability to fight inflammation related to acne, psoriasis, eczema, and premature aging.
Benefits of Lemon
Lemon juice naturally contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that may help reduce skin damage and premature aging.
Lemon, because of its high pH levels, helps reduce oil on the skin and skin irritation.
For this smoothie, you will need half cup Vanilla Greek yogurt, 1 banana, 1 cup fresh spinach, one fourth to half cup skim milk or juice of your choice and half cup ice. Blend it all together until smooth. Pour it in the glass, and that's it!
Benefits of Pineapple
Super-enzyme Bromelain and the Ascorbic acid in pineapple helps to reduce the look of dark marks and even out skin tone.
As a natural astringent, you can feel pineapple's tightening effect on your skin in seconds. However, the vitamin C in this delicious fruit is what will help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles"leaving you with smooth skin that lasts.
Benefits of Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamin B and other important vitamins that help to improve skin texture and treat numerous skin-related disorders.
Spinach also helps to protect the skin from the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun.
Spinach contains folate, iron, etc, which also promote hair growth.
The greatest thing is that you can precisely measure the ingredients, store them in a plastic bag in the freezer, and when it's time, simply remove the bag from the freezer, throw the contents into the blender, and Voila! Your smoothie is ready.
Incorporating healthy foods to ensure a beautiful and healthy skin is a conscious choice. While going to a makeup studio and getting your makeover done may help you look beautiful in the shorter run, maintaining healthy eating habits will ensure that you have naturally radiating, smooth, hydrated and blemish free skin for a long time. Smoothies are a great way to incorporate healthy and nutritious fruits, veggies, seeds and nuts in your diet, that naturally promote the flawless beauty that every bride hopes to have during and after her wedding. Healthy eating will not only promote a healthy skin, but also a healthy body which is definitely what the ultimate goal of a happy and a healthy life should be!