Hello Friends!
To look hot, you can hit the gym, wear cute clothes, and try out new beauty tricks. But eating the right food (yup, food) can take your sex appeal to boxer-bursting proportions. Add these seduction-boosters to your diet to look—and feel—amazing.
- Yogurt
Dieticians swear by Greek yogurt—it’s packed with protein that fills you up and it tastes great. But it also contains a lot of amino acids, which are good for getting rid of dark circles under your eyes, says beauty expert Narine Nikogosian, author of Return To Beauty. Planning on having a late night? Have a Greek yogurt for breakfast the day before to ward off any dark circles that might try to creep up the next day.
- Kidney Beans
They don’t just taste yummy as a side dish. Kidney beans and many other legumes are packed with ingredients like protein, iron zinc, and biotin, that give you longer, stronger hair, says Cosmo Radio health expert Jennifer Wider, MD. In fact, having a biotin deficiency can leave you with dry, brittle locks, so it’s especially important to stock up on beans for a gorgeous ‘do. Mix some kidney beans into your salad or toss them with a little olive oil and salt for a delish snack.
- Celery
Keep this in mind next time you head for the food table at a cocktail party: Celery gives you good breath. According to Wider, it’s so effective because the veggie forces you to chew a little more than you would if you were eating, say, a carrot or cucumber. And the more you chew, the more saliva you produce, which kills bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath. So, if you’re planning to go talk to a hottie you’ve been eyeballing all night, nosh on a celery stick before sauntering over.
- Water
We’ve heard so many celebs swear that their beauty secret is drinking lot of h2o. And honestly, we thought it kinda sounded like BS. But according to nutritionist Keri Glassman, author of the new book, Slim Calm Sexy Diet, water is definitely crucial to looking good. When you’re hydrated, your metabolism functions at its best, keeping you looking trim and toned. Shoot for eight glasses of day. Need more flavor? Add in a lemon wedge.
- Oysters
They don’t just crank up your sex drive—this type of shellfish is loaded with zinc, which can control excess oil production, says Wider. When your body regulates how much oil it churns out, you’re less prone to acne. And when your skin is clear, it’s easier to feel confident in and outside the bedroom.
- Broccoli
Planning a hot night in with your guy? Snack on some broccoli the day before. This green veggie is loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C, which help improve your blood circulation, says Glassman. Once your blood gets pumping, it stimulates your sex drive…so you can have a very fun night.
Can't stand the green stuff? Strawberries are also packed with vitamin C.
- Red Bell Peppers
Glassman swears these pretty peppers are a super food for your skin—they have crazy-high antioxidant levels. And a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinicial Nutrition found that people who eat more of the antioxidant vitamin C (like you can find in these peppers) have the best-looking skin. Take a few slices with you to work—they make a delicious mid-afternoon snack.
- Carrots
You already know sitting out in the sun is bad for your skin, but you’re also exposed to damaging UV rays just by walking around outside—even when it’s cold out. Along with sunscreen, carrots are a great way to protect your skin from the sun, says Glassman. They contain cartenoids, which reduce your skin’s sensitivity to UV rays—and also decrease redness. So you can get a gorgeous glow from the inside out.
- Salmon
This tasty fish is packed with omega-3s, which help fight stress and put you in a good mood, says Glassman. Our bodies can’t make omega-3s on their own, so it’s crucial that we get these mood-boosters from foods (canola oil and omega-3 fortified eggs will also do the trick). And when you feel good, you radiate sexiness.
Culled from The Cosmopolitan Magazine...
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Simply Cheska...
