Food for your Face

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Food has never been this popular - at least that is my opinion. These days you don't have to go to a restaurant to find food (well you have for actual food if you want to eat) you can find tons of food pics on every type of social media platform you can think of. Yes food is quite the star and its not just for ingestion but also for topical use as well.

Our post today is all about food that is good for topical use on your face. Your face will also benefit from a healthy diet derived from a variety of whole foods and remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. But now let's get into some of the foods that when applied directly to your skin can do wonders for your face.

1. Honey - yes honey, honey is great for your face. But you have to get the best quality raw (organic) honey. Not that stuff they sell in the store - even if it says raw/organic - but try to find a local honey producer so you can get the unpasteurized stuff. This type of honey has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which helps you have clear unblemished skin. Honey is also great for sealing in moisture being that it is a natural humectant so it is a great option for persons with dry skin.
2. Eggs - both the whites and the yolks. Egg whites are rich in protein and water and help to tighten the skin and the yolks are high in vitamin A which help with skin repair. 
3. Citrus Fruits - this also includes strawberries and kiwi. The acidity in these fruits help to brighten the skin tone while helping to clear excess oil from the skin. After using these fruits on your face its is important to remember to moisturize. 
4. Milk Products - Lactic acid from milk products are great for exfoliation and they are also high in B vitamins providing antioxidant benefits. 
5. Oatmeal - grind up that oatmeal into a powder and take it to your face! It is a good anti-inflammatory and so is great for acne. 
6. Sugar - sugar is a great natural exfoliant but you already knew that so we can stop right here about sugar. 
7. Castor Oil - This is great for all skin types including those with oily skin. Right here we are going to speak about the oil cleansing method. You mix the castor oil with these oils based on yoru sking type"

• Grapeseed or Jojoba oil for Normal Skin
• Avocado or Apricot Kernel oil for Dry Skin
• Sweet Almond Oil or Sunflower oil for Oily Skin
• Sunflower or Hazlenut oil for skin that is prone to acne

Which food products are you using on your face that are not mentioned here?

Pre-Workout Snacks to Boost Your Calorie Burn

If you want to boost the effects of workout for more calorie burn all you need to do is have one of these snacks before your workout. What you eat prior to a workout can help your body burn fats more effectively. No fluff here - we get straight to the point!

If you have 15 minutes to half an hour before your workout these are some of the items that would make great pre-workout snacks to boost your calorie burn.

• A slice of toast
• A medium banana
• 4 oz of 100% juice 

If your schedule allows room for you to eat an hour prior to working out here are some of the best snacks you can use to boost your fat burn. 

• 1/2 cup rice with a light drizzle of oil
• A piece of raw fruit - nothing canned or otherwise processed!
• 1/2 cup oatmeal with some raisins
• A bowl of cheerios with a bit of (optional) low fat milk
• Half a bagel
• Around 5 wholewheat crackers
• 1/2 cup pasta with a tsp butter

If you are like me and like to exercise in the morning you can benefit from one of the tasty snack choices below.

• 10 oz plain Greek yogurt and 1 cup of berries of your choice
• Protein shake -> 1 scoop of your choice of protein powder + 1/2 cup coconut/ almond milk + 1/2 cup coffee

And there you have it - simple and straightforward snack items that are already in your kitchen. No need to go out and purchase expensive diet food items and pre-workout shakes and powders. Use the above snacks to get the energy you need to kick fat's butt when you workout each day. Use these pre-workout snacks to boost your calorie burn to get the most out of your exercises every day.