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Glow From Within: Avocados and Fat
Posted: Aug 02, 2016
We all bask in delight when our skin is clear, supple, and yes, glowing from within! But with the toxins inundating our systems each day (through food and the environment), it's inevitable that we'll experience a spectrum of skin issues at some point in our lives.
When searching for solutions to our skin problems, there isn't one blanket answer. Our bodies are made up of intricate systems, all working together to function in the most optimal way. When our skin's system stops working efficiently, this is an indication that there is a disruption in our body's natural balance somewhere deep inside. Thank goodness our bodies are smart and give us signals as to what they need!
One of the major players causing these imbalances is our hormonal system. Hormones regulate pretty much everything that makes us human: digestion, breathing, sleep, sex, reproduction, etc. Estrogen affects skin thickness, firmness and moisture levels, and testosterone affects sebum production. Yes, hormones cause those awful big bumps below the skin that just aren't "pop-able" but they can even be the cause of the little buggers that won't quit. For example, hormonal changes can cause an overproduction of sebum or toxins causing an overproduction of skin bacteria, producing more breakouts at the surface level.
The best way to keep our hormones balanced and in-check is through…you guessed it, consuming the right foods! One macronutrient in particular that is essential to the health of our hormonal system is fat. But ensuring we consume the right kind of fat is crucial to getting that glow we're looking for.
So what is healthy fat? As a general rule-of-thumb, think as low-processed as possible. Ghee (clarified butter), grass-fed butter, cod-liver oil, unrefined coconut oil, ground nuts/seeds, and avocado (my absolute favorite) are all great choices to include in your everyday diet. But because these fats can be extremely volatile (break-down easily) in heat, it's important to know how to consume these fats to nourish our bodies rather than add to the toxin overload.
Quick tips for consuming good fats in a healthy way:
Easy ways to incorporate fats:
Every morning I enjoy avocado toast to start my day. There are a myriad of ways to keep it interesting but this is one of my favorite an unexpected ways to enjoy it. Top the toast with an egg and a sprinkle of hot sauce and you're on your way to glowing skin (and a very tasty start to your day)
Spiced Avocado Toast
serves 2
Ingredients:
Directions:
Enjoy!
This article originally appeared on Sonage Skincare Blog.
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