Maintaining healthy eating habits after plastic surgery does make a difference in how you feel and look and also plays a part in your healing process. If your body is healthy, you are able to heal much more quickly.
At the Broadway Center for Plastic Surgery in Denver, Colorado, you will not only receive individualized care before and during your surgery, you will also learn ways to continue to maintain your new look through good skin and body care practices.
What works?
For smooth, younger looking skin and an overall healthy and fit body, there are five foods/drinks that are highly recommended for their nutritional qualities:
• Water helps to hydrate your body and rejuvenate skin cells. It also helps the body to rid itself of toxins and maintain nutrients. A regular intake of clean, pure water also helps your body to sweat naturally and effectively, which helps to keep the skin clear and clean.
• Green tea is loaded with antioxidants which help to protect your body’s cell membranes and aid in eliminating toxins that may be a factor in causing cancer. It has also been proven to help aid in protection from the harmful rays of the sun. Green tea contains Vitamins C, D and K as well as iron, zinc, magnesium, riboflavin and calcium.
• Fatty and oily fish contain the healthy fatty acids, like Omega-3s that help to maintain healthy skin cell membranes. This also helps the body to take in necessary nutrients, while keeping harmful substances out of your system. The result is healthy, youthful and vibrant skin. These fish contain high levels of protein, potassium, Vitamin B12 and selenium.
• Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, which is necessary for healthy skin and preventing skin from becoming dry. Also high in antioxidants, they help to prevent free radicals (cancer-causing agents) from damaging your skin cells. Carrots are full of Vitamins K, C, B6, biotin, thiamine, potassium and are loaded with fiber.
• Blueberries are said to be the highest source of food containing antioxidants and phytochemicals (sources of plant nutrition) which neutralize the free radicals that damage DNA and cause cell damage. Blueberries are also high in fiber, Vitamin C and E, manganese and riboflavin.
What should you avoid?
There are factors and products in our environment and on our store shelves that have adverse effects on our skin and bodies. Avoiding things that are bad for you will help you to maintain healthy skin and a vibrant, youthful body for years to come. Some of these items to avoid are:
• Ultraviolet rays and over exposure to sunlight
• Harsh body soaps and laundry detergents
• Caffeine
• Sugars
• Saturated fats
• Fried foods
• White flour
For skin rejuvenation and skin care product tips, please contact Dr. Broadway and his staff. They will assist you in deciding which methods and products are best for you.