Keri Glassman's Nutritious Life Tip: Eat Empowered
June 18, 2012 | Style & Beauty
Every other week on Hamptons-Magazine.com, I’ll focus on one pillar of a Nutritious Life, and give you a Nutritious Life Tip (NLT) Hamptons-style. Last time was all about Exercise Steady, now we’ll focus on how to Eat Empowered to look and feel your very best.
Eat Empowered: You’ve heard it-“you are what you eat”, but that doesn’t apply to your jeans size only. Looking and feeling young, fresh, and beautiful is possible just by eating certain beauty foods. So, head out to your favorite Hampton’s farm stand, buy some fresh produce (think at least two green and two orange/red) and prioritize them right up there with your lotions, face masks, and scrubs!
NLT - Eat Empowered Hamptons-Style: What better way to enjoy the season’s best produce than hot off the grill? Or, by tossing together a fresh, crisp salad after an all-day beach outing? There are a variety of ways to get in your fruits and veggies this summer, so be sure to mix it up whether you are hosting a summer soiree or just snacking on the beach. My favorite beauty foods are:
Tomatoes:
These gorgeous red heads are full of the beauty phytonutrient lycopene that protects your skin from harmful UV rays…you’ll still need SPF, but you’ll get a little extra protection with every bite. They also have beta-carotene, which will help your skin bounce back after hitting the beach for too long. Think of each bite as a pain-free and delicious way to strengthen your skin’s collagen.
Swiss Chard:
Not your typical summer salad green, Swiss chard is packed with vitamin A which will help reduce wrinkles, clear blemishes, and nourish dry skin. I call these my edible exfoliants!
Red peppers:
They can give any dish a satiating crunch, but can also help you “stay forever young”—eat them daily! The nutrient vitamin C in peppers works hard to aid in building collagen and to diminish the appearance of “sun spots” from those endless days at the beach.
Avocados:
As the star ingredient in guacamole, they are rich in healthy fats and vitamin E, which increase blood circulation to give your skin that desirable, sun-kissed glow. Slather it on crudités at your next BBQ or directly on your face after spending time in the sun.
Want to impress your guests AND look your best? Try these recipes:
Tomato & Quinoa Stuffed Pepper: Cut the top off of the red pepper and remove the seeds and ribs. Combine cooked quinoa, tomatoes, zucchini, basil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, oil, and garlic. Stuff the peppers. Place peppers on foil and put on the grill, medium heat, for 30-35 minutes.
Swiss Chard and Walnut Salad: The farmers markets will be full of Swiss chard this summer, and colors will vary. Mix chard, walnuts, grilled peaches, feta, purple onion, and balsamic vinegar for a colorful seasonal side.
—KERI GLASSMAN, MS, RD, CDN
Live by Keri Glassman Nutritious Life’s eight pillars for a healthy, happy summer:
Drink Up, Eat Empowered, Exercise Steady, Pamper Thyself, Sex Ed, Sleep Deep, Stress Less, Your World
Keri Glassman is the founder and president of Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life, a nutrition practice based in New York City, and Nutritious Life Meals, a gourmet, healthy, daily diet delivery program available in major markets in the United States. For years, Keri has been a leader in advancing a “whole person” approach to health and wellness. She has dedicated her career to creating services and promoting education through her brand.
Keri is a member of Women’s Health Magazine’s board, and has authored three books, the most recent being Slim Calm Sexy Diet (Rodale, March 2012). Keri’s expertise is regularly featured on several national television programs including NBC’s The Today Show, ABC’s Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, The View, The Talk, The Chew, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, The Wendy Williams Show, MSNBC, The Fox News Channel, and CNN. She is also the nutrition and health contributor for NBC’s New York Live. Keri hosts an original series called “A Little Bit Better” which will be featured on Youtube’s LivestrongWoman channel. She is a spokesperson for national brands that align with the Nutritious Life mission, and is a prolific writer and commentator for numerous publications, such as OK! Magazine and Hamptons Magazine. Keri also regularly contributes articles and recipes to several websites including Equinox, Martha Stewart Living, and Youbeauty.com.
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