The deepest, most profound change we can make to our health, beauty, and overall wellbeing, starts in the kitchen.

The foods we eat, support our body’s beautifying processes, breaking down into molecular building blocks and directly impacting the glow of our skin, the shine of our hair and the radiance emanating from our very being.

The root of most illnesses is stagnation of the body’s pathways and impaction of waste matter in its cells and tissues.
Stagnation of the body’s pathways creates a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses to thrive, triggering illness.

Our skin is often the first place to show signs of this distress.

Processed, refined and artificial foods are extremely difficult and often impossible for the body to break down, remaining in our system to occupy clean, healthy cells.

Plants, on the other hand, absorb the powerful life force from the sun in the form of chlorophyll and bring that powerful energy into every cell in our bodies.

The foods we consume on a daily basis can either deplete us or invigorate us. Pack your diet with nature’s most powerfully beautifying foods and deeply transform how you look and feel.

Here are my faves:

Avocados: Anti-oxidant rich avocados are rich in vitamin E, that keeps skin cells healthy and strong and B vitamins responsible for DNA repair. Avocados are also one of the healthiest sources of fat, and can help reduce “bad” cholesterol levels.

Beets: This humble root vegetable holds a wealth of nutrients, including beta-carotene and folic acid, fiber, and iron. The leafy greens are even more nutritious, with double the potassium, folic acid, calcium, and iron.

Berries: Almost all berries rank among the world’s most nutritious fruits. Their concentrated micronutrients make them one of the best sources of antioxidants for glowing skin.

Cacao: A prized food of the Maya, cacao is the raw, natural source of one of the most cherished treats of all time: chocolate! And in its unprocessed form, cacao ranks as one of the most antioxidant-rich foods in the world. Cacao is also rich in minerals and is the top plant-based sources of magnesium.

Goji berries, also called wolfberries, or “red diamonds” due to their unusually high nutritional value, are fruits native to southeastern Europe and Asia. They are characterized by their bright orange-red color and raisin like shape. They have been cultivated in Asia for over 2,000 years, where Traditional Chinese Medicine has been using the berries for medicinal purposes. They are an excellent source of antioxidants, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids, and vitamins A, C, and E.

Hemp Seeds: Shelled hemp seeds are a complete source of protein that support healthy cell building and repair. They are also an excellent source of omega fatty acids, including gamma-lineolenic acid, a rich source for beautiful glowing skin, hair and nails.

Green leafy vegetables: Exceptionally high in chlorophyll, these greens oxygenate your blood, and boost your body’s production of anti-aging nutrients due to the vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber and a rich dose of collagen building vitamin C.

Matcha: is a finely ground powder of a specific green tea that is shade-grown for about three weeks before harvest, producing more chlorophyll, heanine and caffeine and known to induce a calm energy. The antioxidant rich tea helps support skin health by reducing inflammation and free radicals that accelerate skin aging.

Mushrooms: Of all the earth’s natural substances, mushrooms are among the most medicinal. They enhance the immune system and fight free radicals.

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar This light, golden brown vinegar is made from organic and unpasteurized apple cider. Look for organic, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar that has the edible sediment known as “the mother”.

Sea Vegetables: Packed with omega-3s, protein and beauty minerals that feed your skin, hair and nails, sea plants such as kelp, kombu, dulse, wakame, and spirulina are veritable superfoods. Add flakes to salads, cook in broths and nourish bowls or add powders to smoothies or nut milks.

Sprouts: are condensed nutrition at its finest and easy to grow right on your kitchen countertop. Sprouts are incredibly rich in enzymes, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, antioxidants, and even protein.

Find more beauty foods and delicious recipes in my new book: Nourish & Glow, Naturally Beautifying Foods & Elixirs.