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Spring Hair
 & Skin Revival
Are you still plagued with this past winter’s beauty hazards—itchy skin and lifeless hair? If cold, wind and indoor heating have sucked the moisture and nutrients right out of your body, it’s time to jumpstart your looks for spring.
• Become familiar with vitamins that are good for your skin, nails and hair. They include: vitamin A, C, E, zinc, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids. They can be found in red/orange fruits and veggies, leafy greens, citrus, berries, walnuts, almonds, Brazilian nuts, low-fat dairy, eggs, fish, and lean meats.
• Don’t assume you can just take a vitamin in place of eating these foods. There are hidden phytochemicals in foods that are not found in pills.
• Make a special effort to drink adequate amounts of fluid daily, especially water.
• Lock in nutrients by protecting skin and hair with moisturizers and conditioners as needed.
Chocolate with a Calcium Bonus
Forget to take your calcium supplement? Try one that tastes so much like chocolate it will make you want to remember. Adora™ calcium supplements, available in milk chocolate and dark chocolate, contain
30 calories each and are packed with 500 mg calcium, 40 mcg, vitamin K and 100 IU vitamin D. In stores or at adoracalcium.com. Before trying any new supplement check with your doctor.
Q&A
My doctor Wants me to include more fiber in my diet. What is fiber and where
can I find it?
It’s no surprise that your doctor said to increase fiber, as most people do not have enough fiber in their diets. There are two types of fiber: soluble which can pick up fats in your blood, and insoluble which travels through your colon. Soluble fiber can help lower cholesterol and triglycerides and is found in many foods including; oat bran, beans (legumes), apples and pears. Insoluble fiber, which can reduce the risk of developing several cancers and help with gastrointestinal problems, is mostly found in vegetables, fruits and grains (like wheat bran). In general it is recommended to get at least 30 gm of fiber a day, but you need to work up slowly while consuming at least 6-10 (8oz) glasses of water daily to give
your body a chance to get used
to the change.
Marlisa Brown MS RD CDE CDN is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, chef, author and President of Total Wellness in Bay Shore. Send your questions for Marlisa Brown to Wellness Magazine, Island Publications, 235 Pinelawn Rd., Melville, NY 11747.
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So, what will it be this year in your quest to get in shape? If you feel like you’ve tried it all and still haven’t reached your health goals, don’t despair. Nutrition, fitness and wellness programs abound on Long Island. Help is here to make 2009 your happiest, healthiest year yet!
The doctors whose listings are included in Castle Cnnolly's Top Doctor listings were selected after peer nomination, extensive research and careful review and screening by a doctor-directed research team.
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