Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
3 ways to toned arms
Slim, toned upper arms are within your reach, and it doesn't take too much of a fitness commitment.
If you're a mum, you're already halfway there: simply picking up and carrying around a baby or toddler is a fabulous arm and chest workout. Just make sure you swap arms on a regular basis to avoid lopsided muscle-build.
Haven't got a little one to aid your arms shape-up? Our 1-2-3 to shapely arms will get you there by the time you're ready to go strapless. We've got:
- The move
- The toning product
- The gadget
Boob tube, bikini, singlet: here you come!
Toned arms: the move
Tricep dips are great for strengthening and toning your arms as well as stabilising your shoulders. And best of all, you can do them anywhere.
Toned arms: the product
Don't fool yourself - a rub-on product is no replacement for a regular exercise routine (more expert ideas for moves that will work your arms) BUT we do agree that targeting your arms with a dedicated gel or moisturiser can make a difference to tone and appearance.
We're currently liking - a lot - Firm & Sculpt Arm Gel from Dr.Ceuticals. It's easily absorbed, moisturising and non-sticky, so simple to incorporate into your morning and evening beauty routine. Antioxidant-rich, it reinforces collagen production to help guard against the droopy bingo wings look, while helping firm up and tone to slow down the signs of ageing.
Definitely worth throwing into the mix in your summer arms campaign.
Toned arms: the gadget
We are already big fans of Slendertone Abs here at Zest online, so if you're looking to tone up your triceps, we suggest you reach out right now for Slendertone Arms for extra streamlining.
Warning: don't expect to get much done while you're wired up to the arm bands, as the strength of the charges they zap through your muscles mean you can't really hold a book still, and certainly not a cup of tea. Unless you want to wear it.
Slendertone itself makes clear its devices are no substitute for getting your diet and exercise right. But the arms pack really is a simple way to add extra definition at minimal effort. Slip them on while you're watching TV, meditating, or even while you're doing a legs workout and within six weeks you will certainly see a difference. Perfect for brides in the run-up to the big day, or to complement a general shape-up regime.
Definitely worth the outlay - once you seen the difference, you'll use them for the rest of your life.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Top 7 face-friendly foods
Face-friendly food 1: Berries
Berries act as the perfect healthy skin pick 'n' mix as they provide the perfect combo of antioxidants and vitamins C and E in an easy pick-up package. Vitamin C is really face-friendly as it helps produce collagen, the facial framework tissue which keeps your complexion plump and smooth. Blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and blueberries are some of our favorites and easy as to get into your daily diet, but make sure they are eaten fresh and unheated; you'll get the most antioxidants and vitamins that way.
Berries are a great source of skin-friendly nutrientsFace-friendly food 2: Wholegrains
Wholegrains are a facial super food as they are fantastic for your digestion, and when your body is working to get rid of waste and toxins efficiently it shows on your skin. Go for brown or wholemeal pasta, rice and breads to get your wholegrains as well increase your intake of fiber. These foods not only boost digestion transit they are also great sources of iron and another skin-loving nutrient, vitamin B as well as helping you to feel full and satiated.
Face-friendly food 3: Cucumber
Okay, so you can slice off a couple of rounds and pop them on your eyes too, but the nutritional properties of cucumber make them a skin-friendly food to eat as well. Cucumber has high water content and staying hydrated has to be one of the golden rules when it comes to good nutrition for your skin. Boost your cucumber intake by including them as crudités, in salads and even in drinks - cucumber whizzed up with yogurt, mint and a dash of milk makes a delicious Lassi.
Face-friendly food 4: Salmon
Oily fish is super skin-friendly as its rich in the essential lipids (fats) that the skin needs to be healthy. The fatty acid Omega 3 is your friend when it comes to maintaining a healthy and young-looking complexion as it maintains skin elasticity and works to keep cell membranes healthy. Other examples of oily fish include trout, mackerel, tuna, anchovies and sardines.
Face-friendly food 5: Dark leafy greens
Spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, and swiss chard are all great examples of dark leafy greens that are fantastic for maintaining healthy skin. It's all to do with their super levels of antioxidant, vitamins A, C, E and the mineral iron - which is essential for keeping your blood healthy and your skin bright. If you are not a great lover of greens you can always add them to a smoothie or sneak watercress, rocket or baby spinach into salads and sarnies to ensure you get your fill.
Face-friendly food 6: Beans
It's the existence of isoflaves - potent antioxidants that make beans a fabulous face-friendly food. Antioxidants are great because they reduce the free radicals in your body (which cause aging) and make you look and feel great. And black beans, chickpeas, lentils and soybeans are good choices of beans/legumes to incorporate into your diet.
Face-friendly food 7: Extra virgin olive oil
Integral to the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil can help nourish your skin from the inside out. High levels of the antioxidant vitamin E and source of the 'good fats' are what makes extra virgin olive oil so skin-beneficial. If you don't already, try using it in place of your regular cooking oil and include a drizzle on salads, pasta and pizza.
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