We’re talked before about the importance of skin care from the inside out. As our Education Director, Gregory Dean, reminds us: “what goes in, shows on the skin.”

FEED YOUR SKIN’S HEALTH

In addition to nourishing your skin with C’watre oceanic skin care products, your skin will thrive if you nourish your skin with a strong and healthy diet. Foods rich in anitoxidants, vitamins, healthy oils like Omega-3s, and lean proteins are great for your overall wellness as well as the vibrancy of your skin.

A healthy diet need not be difficult or expensive, and the summer poses great opportunities for healthy meals with seasonal, local foods. Fruits and vegetables are at their peak throughout the summer, providing abundant options in the grocery store as well as the local farmers market. When out of season, look to frozen fruits and vegetables, which have been harvested at their peak and quick frozen, preserving all the great nutrients.

Some helpful tips to choosing the best options for your skin and your wellness, consider the following:

The more color the better: Fruits and vegetables with vibrant colors such as: spinach, kale, broccoli, and also blueberries, strawberries, peaches, and cranberries hold the highest levels of vitamins and antioxidants. Try to get several servings per day of nutrient power-players like these.

Eat more fish: As far as we’re concerned oceanic skin care should also include at least 2 servings of fish a week. Choose low mercury fish, rich in Omega-3s like salmon, tuna, trout sardines, shrimp and mackerel.

Great grains: Despite earlier diet trends, dietary fiber is an essential component to overall wellness. Choose whole grains like whole wheat, brown rice, quinoa, and oatmeal. You can see more on choosing great whole grains on the MayoClinic.com.

You can learn more through a great article on iVillage about eating for wellness [http://tinyurl.com/ma99pn] as well as an article by Real Age.

To help you jump start your Great Skin Diet try our fresh and vibrant Spinach Salad with Salmon and Blueberry Vinaigrette!

Spinach Salad with Salmon and Blueberry Vinaigrette

4 servings

salad:

2 c. arugula

2 c. spinach

2 c. mixed greens/Mache mix

1 c. blueberries

1/2 c. walnuts

1/2 c.  thin sliced red onions

8 oz. cherve/goat cheese

4 – 4oz. fillets of grilled salmon

vinaigrette:

1/2 c. fresh blueberries, washed

1/4 c. good olive oil

3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

salt & pepper to taste

directions:

To make salad, combine in a large salad bowl arugula, spinach, mixed greens, 1 cup blueberries, walnuts, red onions, and cherve.

For vinaigrette, in a blender or small food processor, combine 1/4 c. blueberries and balsamic vinegar. Blend until pureed. Slowly add olive oil while blending on low. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Toss salad with dressing and arrange on 4 plates. Place grilled salmon over salad and serve.

LOCAL RESOURCES:

Find a local Farmers Market through Local Harvest: http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/

Local Farmers Markets are also listed through the USDA’s site: http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/

Learn more about the nutrients of your foods at the American Dietetic Association: http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/nutrition.html

We’ve named June – SKIN WELLNESS MONTH.

We got the whole team together to share all the insider tips and latest industry news, as well as great recipes and wellness tips to get your skin ready for those bright and active summer days. Look for great new information here on the C’watre Blog every Tuesday and Friday.