Healthy Home Newsletter February 2018 - Volume XVl, Issue 2

February 2018 - Volume XVI, Issue 2
Didja’ know this about
Valentine's Day?
Some historians believe that the origins of this day can be traced
back to Saint Valentine, a Bishop of Interamna, near Rome, who
secretly married young soldiers to their sweethearts in the face of an
edict banning such unions. The Roman emperor believed that married
men would not be willing to fight in remote lands for years at a time.
Today, according to the Diamond Information Center, 10 percent
of the 2.3 million couples who become engaged every year choose
Valentine's Day to do so. Valentine's Day is also one of the busiest
days for weddings in Las Vegas.
Since 1994, the Empire State Building in New York City has
offered free wedding ceremonies on its 80th floor Sky Lobby in an
effort to promote the Art Deco building as a romantic place. Couples
are chosen on the basis of the originality, uniqueness, and style of
their proposed weddings. Every year, 10 or more are chosen from the
letters of application; over the years, more than 300 couples have
married or renewed their vows there.
Want A Better Complexion?
Look In Your Refrigerator
Your mother was right. What you eat really does affect your
complexion. In her book Smart Medicine for Your Skin, dermatologist
Jeanette Jacknin pinpoints which foods to eat to combat specific skin
conditions.
Eating yellow or orange fruits and vegetables helps prevent sun
damage. These foods are packed with beta-carotene and antioxidants,
like vitamins C and A. Combined they act like a natural sunscreen.
Recent research has shown that drinking green tea can also prevent
sun-induced skin damage. Green tea contains polyphenols which
reduce cell damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. (A word of
caution: these foods should supplement not replace topical sun
screens).
To combat wrinkles, include almonds, brown rice and olive oil in
your diet. These foods contain high amounts of vitamin E which can
protect the cell membranes of the skin. In fact, a study conducted in
Australia recently found that people who eat these foods have the
least amount of wrinkles.
To improve the skin’s elasticity and prevent thin skin, eat whole
grains, seafood and garlic. These foods are rich in selenium which can
slow the signs of aging by preserving the suppleness of skin tissue.
—adapted from Reader’s Digest
Cool Blogs, Sites
& Online
Resources to
Check Out!
Cool websites to
visit this month:
EatingWell
Find healthy, delicious winter
recipes, from the food and
nutrition experts at EatingWell.
Find healthy, delicious winter
recipes including winter soups,
stews and drinks. You’ll find
healthier recipes from food and
nutrition experts.
www.EatingWell.com
RedEnvelope
Stuck for Valentine’s Day gift
ideas? The gorgeous
scrapbook-style images on
RedEnvelope should provide
some inspiration. The site
specializes in romantic gifts
year round, but they also have
a specific Valentine’s Day
section.
www.RedEnvelope.com
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