Tired eyes? Try eating a banana. Acne breakout? Snack on some coconut yoghurt. Need a little collagen boost? Munch on some pineapple.
These are the tips from renowned Hollywood nutritionist to the stars Kimberly Snyder, who says it’s easy to get glowing skin and shiny hair simply by eating the right foods.
Kimberly, whose client list reads like a who’s who of Hollywood and includes everyone from Drew Barrymore to Dita Von Teese, shares her lifestyle guide in her new book The Beauty Detox Foods.
The book contains recipes and tips which naturally assist the body, using the mantra “beauty from the inside-out”.
“Many clients see more glowing skin and improved energy in as little as three days. Weight will come off steadily but, more importantly, stay off,” she told the UK’s MailOnline.
So exactly what does her guide involve? All her meal plans are gluten- and dairy-free, and are based on everyday products readily available in grocery stores. Kimberly says her lifestyle guide includes foods that are high in minerals and fibre, which “help cleanse and unclog the waste from the intestines, so that your body can start to absorb nutrients optimally”.
She also suggests:
Pineapple as a complexion booster.
Flax seeds for an injection of essential fatty acids, and avocados which are loaded with vitamins C, E and K.
One banana per day to combat eye bags, as the high potassium level helps to regulate the fluid levels under the eyes.
A combination of foods help with acne breakouts including coconut yogurt to clean the system, apple cider vinegar to flush out toxins and onions to support the liver’s detoxification.
“Vitamin A is necessary for a shiny, well-moisturised head of hair, as well as promoting a healthy scalp, which is essential for healthy hair growth.” She also suggests pumpkin seeds as a good source of zinc, sulfur and vitamin A – three compounds which help promote strong and healthy hair.
Gluten-free wholegrains, such as millet, will also help to strengthen nails.
Firstly, she recommends cutting out diet soft drinks and processed foods.
“They are zero calories but what I see them do to women’s and girl’s skin . . . It’s so full of acidic chemicals, it imbalances your body completely. There are just so many issues with soda,” she said.
While Kimberly doesn’t believe in calorie counting, she does point out that the detox is a long-term program.
“[It] needs to take place continuously to get the tangible results you are after,” she says.
She also stresses the importance of doing this program slowly, saying that if the shift takes place too quickly, devotees can feel or become ill.
“My Beauty Detox program is a lifestyle, not a short-term liquid fast or diet. I speak of detox as principles you need to incorporate on an ongoing basis. I always emphasise progress, not perfection,” she says.
