I feel pretty - oh, so pretty - because I ate tomaaaa to o o o o o o's

i knew there wuz a reason i planted so many tomatoes:
in alphabetical order - foods to make you healthier, skin nicer

Almonds
~fistful (about 30 or 1/3 cup) of almonds every day boosts levels of vitamin E - antioxidant for skin healthy skin
~provides moisture for the skin
~2x week, less likely to gain weight
Apples

~quercetin, an antioxidant in the peel of many varieties, provides hefty protection from the “burning” UVB rays that trigger skin cancer - Monroe, Cortland, and Golden Delicious.
~2+ apples a week reduces risk of heart disease - eat the peel; source of nearly all the antioxidants

Eggs

~lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants found in eggs, more than quadrupled protection against the UV damage that leads to lines, brown spots, and cancer in one study on women. Skin was also markedly softer, firmer, and better hydrated.
~one egg a day significantly increases blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin
~may stave off macular degeneration by protecting the retina from light damage

Romaine Lettuce

-provides more than 100% vitamin A
-revitalizes skin by increasing cell turnover
-mineral potassium gives skin a refreshing boost of nutrients and oxygen by improving circulation
-contains 45% of vitamin K - activates a protein that supports vascular health - (reduces chance of uggy leg veins popping out)

Strawberries
~cup has up to 130% of vitamin C - antioxidant that boosts production of collagen fibers that help keep skin smooth and firm
~may mean fewer fine lines too - ellagic acid, an antioxidant abundant in strawberries, protects the elastic fibers that keep skin from sagging
~may inhibit development of malignant cancer cells

Tomatoes

~keep skin from turning sunburn - 5 tablespoons of high-in-lycopene tomato paste daily for 3 months provides nearly 25% more protection against sunburn
~skin will have more collagen, which prevents sagging
~antioxidant aids in fewer fine lines and furrows.
~lycopene may also lower chances of heart disease


Walnuts
~alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fat that's a key component of the lubricating layer that keeps skin moist and supple
~1/2-ounce serving of walnuts provides 100% of ALA
~may aid sleep - contain melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep