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uch as I love skincare and makeup products, to really look and feel our best we have to take care of what’s on the inside first. Good nutrition is vital to healthy, glowing skin and luscious hair, but the cold winter months are full of temptations when it comes to late party nights, stodgy food and excess alcohol. So here below are a few of my favourite plant-based foods and health hacks that are as delicious as they are nutritious.
Drink the wine!
Antioxidants play a key role in protecting our skin, helping to prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals. The great news is that red wine is abundant in antioxidants, so enjoying a glass every so often can essentially replace going to the gym! I like to look for natural, organic and vegan friendly wines as they’re kinder to the environment, helping to reduce d greenhouse h gas emissions and increase biodiversity.
Look Good Feel Good Do Good
Madeleine White, ex-model, make-up artist and founder of award-winning local ethical beauty brand, Juni Cosmetics, shows how we can build sustainability into our beauty routine. This time she looks at ‘Beauty from the inside out’ junicosmetics.co.uk
Healthy fats
To keep ke skin soft an nd supple itt’ss iimportaant to get enough healthy alth fats in our diets. From chia seeds and nuts, to avocado and olive oil, upping your healthy fat intake is ultra satisfying in more ways than one. Not only will you be providing your body with essential nutrients, but you’ll feel fuller for longer too.
Veganise your roast
We all love a festive roast, and nut roasts are a fantastic alternative to meat when it comes to the big celebration dinner. They can be customised and adjusted to suit your taste and are full of hearty, nutritiously-dense ingredients like nuts, lentils, dried fruit and vegetables. They taste great, are very cheap to make and last well for leftovers.
Don’t get too hungry
Happ py guts
Our gutt is the epicentre of our overall health. A happy tummy t full of beneficial bacteria is essential for overall wellbeing and clear skin. I like to eat plen nty of fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, coconu ut kefir, apple cider vinegar and miso, and I take a good quality pre and probiotic religiously to keep p everything in check.
Eating too little and not often enough can wreak havoc on your hormone health, resulting in fatigue, outbreaks and potentially more serious health concerns. I try to prioritise eating healthy, protein-rich meals and snacks to keep my hormones balanced. One of my favourite quick snacks is apple slices topped with almond butter. junicosmetics.co.uk 61
