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Think the sun is good or bad for you.  Well you might be surprised to learn that the sun is good for you.  It helps produce much needed Vitamin D.  With the right amount of Vitamin D, studies have shown you can help lower your chances of getting cancer and heart disease by 25%.  According to Dr. Michael F. Roison, if you are going to be in the sun for longer than 15 minutes or at peak time during the day, you might want to protect your skin with an SPF25 .  Look for zinc and oxybenzoneas the main ingredients.  Also don’t forget your Vitamin D; at least 1000 iu a day.

We have all heard of eating healthy for a healthy life.  Eat low fat foods, all natural, not processed; eat in moderation; stay away from Trans fat, sugars and fried foods.  But did you know that certain types of foods can complement a skincare program?  They can, according to Fitness Magazine ;

• Pomegranates – Soft skin is good skin.  This fruit is packed with Vitamin C, a key ingredient that guards against the wrinkling effects of sun damage.  The juice in these seeds contains two compounds that fight sun damage.  The first fights free radicals and the second can increase your body’s capacity to preserve collagen, which is the sub-dermal connective tissues that makes skin look smooth and plump. 
• Blueberries – Smooth those fine lines with this awesome fruit that contains more anti-oxidants than almost any other food.  These anti-oxidants result in extra protection against skin damaging free radicals that can come from the sun, stress or over-exercise (running). 
• Kale and Spinach – Firm your skin  with Spinach and Kale.  Spinach is loaded with beta-carotene and lutein, two nutrients that have been shown to improve skin elasticity.  Kale and Spinach both have powerful anti-oxidants that help guard against damage by the sun. 
• Cold Water Fish – Want to reduce redness in the skin?  Sardines, Salmon and Mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which help keep moisture in the skin.
• Green Tea – In addition to using Timewise Age Fighting Skin Care Products ; drinking green tea can help reduce those annoying brown spots. 
• Olive Oil – Want a healthy glow?  Olive Oil contains the “good fats” of omega-3’s, which can improve circulation, leaving skin rosy and supple.

 You can get all of this from JuicePlus  and from Mary Kay’s Timewise Replensing Serum+c

Be smart, eat healthy, use a quality skincare products,  add in some of the key foods above and enjoy life “out loud”.