Fresh shrimps dumpling

Ingredients :
5 shrimps
40g garlic chives
15g celery
10g chicken breast meat,fresh cloud ear fungus ,golden mushrooms
3g ginger
2g spring onion
5pcs dumpling skin
1 mushroom
1/4 carrot

Seasoning :
1/4 tsp cornflour
1/4 tsp pepper add to tastes salt ,soy sauce

Method :
1. Chop finely mushrooms ,garlic chives ,spring onion and ginger ,then mince chicken breast meat and cut shrimps into halves .
2. Mix well all ingredient with seasoning and then marinate for 30 minutes to form dumpling filling .
3. Take one piece of dumpling skin and wrap with some filling .
4. Place dumpling into boiling water and cook until dumplings float onto the surface .Remove for further usage .
5. Shred carrot ,celery ,fresh cloud ear fungus and golden mushrooms ,then place into the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes .Turn to low heat and add in dumplings .Season with salt and pepper .Ready to serve .

Function :
Garlic chives contains coarse fibers which aids bowel movement and defecation while cloud ear fungus nourishes blood and helps to build up your immune system .Golden mushrooms aids metabolism .Prawns and chicken breast meat contains nutrients which can beautify your skin to become firm and radiant .

Nourish with vegetable oils

Soya ,jojoba ,almond...beauty is nourished by nature .Women have been using vegetables (plant) oils since time immemorial .The unsaturated fatty acids found in these oils nourish the skin wonderfully .

Get into the vegetable oil habit
Because vegetable are beauty product in their pure state ,they provide an intense essence of the fruit ,tree or flower which they come from . Applied to the skin ,they bond with the cutaneous tissue which then draws out fatty acids essentail to its nutrition .Their virtues are many : they reinforce the structure of the corneal layer and they restore the lipidic film to the epidermis .Thus protected , the skin is better hydrated and more resistant to environmental nasties .Whether for body ,hair or skin ,vegetable oil is one of the most sensual treatments you can give yourself .Afer a balt of shower apply to slinghtly damp skin as an alternative to body lotion .

Each oil has its own unique property
Soothing and softening ,almond oil works wonders as a cleanser for sensitive or very dry skin .

• Jojoba oil regulates the secretion of sebum whilst revitalizing and nourishing the the skin though to the dermis .In its natural form it contains asunscreen of factor 5.
• Evening primrose oil and borage are both naturally rich in fatty acids and are equally good for skin regeneration and stabilizing the hormones .
• Apricot kernel oil is good for excessively oily skin .

> Revitalize your skin at the turn of the seasons .Take evening primrose oil capsules in the morning and borege oil at lunchtime for a period of three weeks .This internal treatment will complementthe action of the external beauty regime .

>Certain oils have mythical status in the beauty bible .In Polynesia for example ,monoi ,derived from coconut oil and Tahitian flowers is highly prized .It is said that the women of Polynesia owe their soft ,lissom skin to this oil .They are known to spend hours massaging their skin with oils bought from the local market .

* Concentrated fruit-kernel oils possess multiple virtues .

*Three or four times a year ,combine external and internal beauty treatment .

Understanding the nature of food

After finding out your body nature ,you still need to understand the medicinal properties of food and their nature to help boost your health .

1. Food which is cold in nature
Five grains cereal : buckwheat , barley (yi mi ),mung bean ,wheat
Seafood and meat : duck meat ,clam ,cockle ,winkle ,crabs ,squids
Vegetables : klep and seaweek ,spinach ,celery ,chinese cabbage ,
mushrooms ,bitter gourd ,cucumber ,towel gourd ,winter
melon ,bamboo shoot ,tomato ,brinjal ,lotus root
Fruits : watermelon ,banana ,grapefruit ,mangoesteen ,coconut ,kiwi
Others : fermented black beans ,tofu ,green tea ,black tea

2.Food which is neutral in nature
Five grains cereal : corn .soy bean ,black bean ,peanut ,rice ,oat ,red bean ,
,cashew nut ,sesame
Seafood and meat : pork ,chicken meat ,frog meat ,carp ,shark ,shark fin ,
scallop ,abalone
Vegetables : water spinach ,amaranth ,mustard cabbage ,cabbage ,
potato ,yam ,carrot ,spinach ,peas ,lotus seed ,baby bak choy
, cauliflower
Fruits : orange ,starfruit ,sugar cane ,apple ,grapes ,pineapple ,
dragon fruits ,papaya
Others : egg , cloud ear fungus ,bird nest ,honey ,cocoa ,cow milk ,
goat milk ,soy milk

3 .Food which is warm in nature
Five grains and cereal : glutinous rice ,chinese sorghum ,walnuts ,hyacinth
bean ,chestut
Seafood and meat : mutton ,prawns ,eel ,esa bass ,cod fish ,hair tail ,
pomfret ,sea cucumber
Vegetable : chinese chives ,choy sum ,onion ,ginger ,spring onion ,
chillies ,pumpkin ,onions ,mustard cabbage ,coriander
Fruits : papaya ,longan ,durian ,haw ,cherries ,guavas ,kumquat
, litchi
Others : vinegar ,pepper ,wine ,coffee ,chocolate ,peanut ,oil

Understanding the medicinal properties of medicine
Cuisine combined with medicine can nourish our body to prevent and cure different type of illness .There are 4 type of medicinal nature with 5 different tastes .
4 medicinal nature
They are cold ,cool ,nuetral and hot nature which are also known as the 4 chi .Illness can be classified under the weakness due to cold and weakness due to hot .Most medicine can be categorized under the cold in nature and cool in nature .The medicine to cure cold illness is hot in nature and vice versa .Warm and hot ,cool and cold do differ in their degrees .Neutral medicines are neutral in nature .
5 tastes
They are acrid ,sourness ,sweetness ,bitterness and saltiness .Different tastes have different function .
5 colours
This refer to the colour of food and their relationship with the internal organs of the body .Green coloured food - liver ,red coloured food - lung ; black coloured food - kidney .You can choose according to the needs of your body type of food required .

Find the answer in plant extracts

When the body is in need of equilibrium there is nothing more effective than nature .Beauty finds the answer in fields and meadows . Each essential oil possesses its own specific properties and has its own place in cosmetic use .Sage ,rosemary ,thyme ....plants make us beautiful.

Essential oils
Essential oils are the extracts of aromatic plants .These perfumed liquids contain active ingredients which are concentrated up to a hundred times .Powerful and varied ,they have attracted the interest of numerous cosmetic laboratories thanks to their versatility and the varying degrees of strength with which they work to oxegyenate and regenerate the skin .The combination of several different essential oils reinforces the action of each one separately .You can even prepare your own beauty products according to your own particular wants .Remember that the areas in the brain which register the scents of the emotions are found .So by using aromatic plant oils you will enhance your outer and your inner beauty simultaneously .

Your beauty ritual
The key feature or the essential oils is their ability to be absorbed rapidly into the epidermis and the deeper layers of the skin .They stimulate the circulation of the blood ,eliminate toxins and speed up recovery according to the active ingredients used .A word of warning ; essential oils are highly concentrated and require care in their use .Start by mixing the product (7 drops) into a tablespoon of oil .Then apply delicately to the face and neck taking care to avoid the eye area .

Do You Understand Your Own Body

Most people just eat indiscriminately .Actually ,both food and Chinese medicine have their own individual nature .The nature of food and Chinese medicine should complement each other to boost our body five organs and also their inter-relationships with each other .Different people have different types of body nature ie cold ,heaty,weak and in nature .As such not all food are suitable for everybody .To be able to eat healthily ,with vitality and beauty require careful consideration in the selection of food .Listed below are the commonly seen types of body nature to enable you to easily identify your own body nature to eat healthily and beautifully .

1. Body cold in nature ( suitable food is hot in nature)
- cold in nature ,fear windiness,usually limbs will feel cold
- complexion and lips are pale in colour
- like to consume hot soup and drinks
- tongue pale in colour with white coating ; mouth feels bland without any odour
- seldom drink water yet do not feel thirsty
- watery stools and urine light in colour

2. Body heaty in nature (suitable food is cold in nature)
- fear heat ,body is usually hot
- reddish complexion and ear
- like to consume cold drink
- tongue is red with yellow coating; mouth feels bitter with mouth odour
- drink frequently yet still feel thirsty
- hard stools and urine is dark yellow in colour

3. Body neutral in nature (suitable food is cold in nature)
- muscular body with strength
- energetic
- loud speech with vitality
- thick tongue have thick coating
- spleen asthenia and is easily troubled

4. Body weak in nature (suitable food is nourishing in nature)
- body is weak due to long illness
- lack energy with weak pulse
- dispirited ,speak listlessly
- tongue is soft and does not have much coating or none at all

Among the four types of body nature ,the poorest nature is the body weak in nature which can be further divided into weakness in blood ,weakness in yang ,weakness in yin ;each with their own individual symptoms.

* Qi-asthenia
Dizziness ,shortness in breath ,fatigue ,sweatiness ,no appetite .abdominal flatulence after eating ,fear cold ,easily contract flu and weak pulse

*Blood-asthenia
Pale and yellowish complexion ,lips and nail pale in colour ,dizziness ,insomnia ,poor memory ,lingerie fear ,numbness of the limbs weak pulse ,light menstruation

*Yang-asthenia
Cold stomach ,cold limbs ,like to consume hot food ,inability to talk loud ,lethargic and like to sleep ,long urination ,thick and pale tongue and weak pulse

*Yin-asthenia
Slender body ,thirstiness ,limbs and heart heat ,rosy cheeks ,dizziness ,insomnia ,heatiness and sweatiness ,constipation ,red tongue without much coating ,weak pulse

Chrysanthemum Drink

Ingredients :
12g dang shen
12g white chrysanthemum
12g tu fu ling
8g licorice root

Method :
1.Boil 200cc water and then add in all ingredients and cook over low heat for 10 minutes .Ready to serve .

Function :
Chrysanthemum aids in reducing heatiness and detoxification ,removes lipids and attains slimming effects .Tu fu ling is for reducing swelling and have a skin whitening effect . Dang shen can revitalizes blood . This is special drink for those who want to white her skin .

Uncover the magic of masks

Hydrating beauty masks are amazing .Because they are highly concentrated and super-absorbent you need only use a tiny amount from time to time to get good results .The secret behind their efficacy lies in the active ingredients which adjust themselves to the needs of the epidermis.

Why should I use a mask ?
Masks can dramatically improve the features no matter how old you are or what type of skin you have .In responding to the need of the epidermis ,they reverse the harmful effects of weather conditions whilst toning and hydrating the skin .For optimum results alternate products which contain different ingredients .Use a clay mask to purify ; a thermal mask to sooth the skin ; vitamin C to revitalise ; apricot oil to hydrate.......

Masking your face in beauty
You should use a mask once a week or more frequently if you love their refreshing and regenerative effect .Aways try to avoid the delicate area around the eyes when applying .Instead apply liberally to the neck- a highly delicate part of the body often overlooked in everyday beauty care .Take care to stick to the time indicated on the product as taking it off too quickly will not give it time to work properly and leaving it on too long can produce the exact opposite of the desired effect - which is ,to enable the skin to adapt to its environment by balancing itself naturally .

. If you have shiny skin ,remove the excess product with tissue or cotton wool.
. If you have oily or combination skin ,it's not necessary to replicate the effects
of the mask with your usual day or night cream .
. Make the most of your beauty session by listening to some peaceful
background music .Choose sounds from nature : birds ,animals ,the sea .
Think multi-sensory .

* Use a mask every time you want a beauty pick-me-up .
* Remember that a mask is twice as concentrated as a day or night cream .
* Choose your mask according to your needs : for soothing , hydrating or
revitalizing .

Exfoliate

Every day exfoliatethe skin .Not unlike dry skin brushing ,exfoliation clears the skin of dead cell ; thae main difference is that it needs to be done with water and an exfoliater ,so this treatment could easily be integrated with one of your pampering sessions .

1. As you run a bath ,add a few drops of your favourite bath oil and relax for at least ten minutes in the water ,allowing time for your skin to soften before you begin to esfoliate .
2. You can either apply exfoliation cream while in the bath ,lifiting each limb out of the water to do so ,or climb out of the bath and apply the cream using firm circular movements all over your body .When finished ,climb back into the bath and carry on rubbing until all the cream has been washed off .
3. Get out of the bath and towel yourself dry before applying moisturizer all over your body.
4. Finally jump into a pair of your warmest pyjamas,and hop into bed with a good book for a restorative early night.

Epsom salts baths

Spend up the elimination of toxins from the skin and improve your circulation with an Epsom salts bath.Run the bath water and 225-450g (1/2-1lb )of Epsom salts to the water .Most chemists and health food stores sell Epsom salts .

Soak for about 20 minutes ,and when you get out ,keep yourself warm by piling on lost clothes ; this will help the body to continue sweating out toxins.

Lift whit serum

We all have gad skin days when no matter what we do ,the face looks old and tired .Now ,thanks to the latest advances in skincare,help is at hand .Serums are here to life the skin and bring about active regenertion .

Toning is essential .All skin types need toning to help them resist loss of firmness .With time ,the contours of the face naturally begin to sag and lose their definition .The process of regeneration begins to slow and the muscles of the face retract .

Choose product that life the skin .It is better not to wait for the signs of ageing to appear before thinking about taking action .Serums consist of highly concentrated biological ingredients designed to drain ,tighten and lift the skin almost instantaneously .

.Keep your serums in the refrigerator.It will be even more effective in stabilizing and firming the skin.
.Reinforce the action of the serum by including the use of fresh water in your beauty ritual.

*Tiredness and the effects of the weather visibly drag down the skin.
*Don't wait too long before trying a serum .
*Serum work so effectively and quickly thanks to their extremely concentrated active ingredients.

Slimming soup

Ingredients :
100g wintermelon
100g chicken breast meat
2g red dates, huang qi ,dang shen
5 bowls water

Seasoning :
a dash of salt

Method :
1.Peel off the skin of wintermelon rinse and then cut into small pieces .Slice the chicken meat .Rinse red dates ,huang qi and dang shen and drain well .Set aside for further usage .
2.Boil 5 bowls of water ,then add in chicken meat ,red dates ,huang qi and dang shen .Cook under low heat until 2/3 cooked ,add in wintermelon and cook until soft .season with salt before serving .

Functions :
Wintermelon is famed for promoting diuresis .If you wishes to reduce water retention and swelling ,you should consume more wintermelon .Red dates ,huang qi and dand shen nourishes the blood and qi .This soup functions to reduces water retention.

Grow beauttiful whilst you dream

At night , whilst we sleep ,the skin cells divide twice as quickly and it is then that the skin performs most of its recovery .Regular use of a night cream maximizes the benefits .

During the night Your skin is subject to a lot of water during the day , so it is essential you take good care of at night to help the process of cell regenration .This is when the cells at the deeper layers come through and transform into surface cells ,rich in keratin.

Night creams Opt for a night cream that is more nourishing and hydrating than your day cream .The day cream works as defence against the environment and the night cream acts as regenerator . Go for the formulas rich in essential fatty acids that nourish the hydro-lypidic film .Creams containing vitamins A ,C and E combat free radicals . For the best results , it is important to respect the biologica rhythm of your skin :the best time for applying night-time skincare is before midnight .

>Lack of sleep is immediately visible in the skin ,in the skin form of dullness , lines and dark rings .
>Never skimp on your night-time ritual of cleansing , toning and nourishing and night cream .Drink a long glass of water before you go to sleep and anther one immediately on waking .

*At night help your skin to rechange its batteries by using a night cream or blam .
*Get enough sleep .Your skin needs it .

Try thalasso-therapy

Beauty may be skin deep but it also comes from the deep -the sea .Let's look at the properties found in seaweed ,which literally swims in marine goodness .

* A seaweed bath is a pure luxury worth indulging in .
* Famous for its relaxant properties ,brown shore seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) is an excellent as a cure for stress .
* Californian blue seaweed ( Spirula maxima ) combats fatigue and
slows down cellular ageing .

The virtues of seaweed
Seaweed plays an important role in natural beauty care .This versatile marine plant contains a high concentration of salt ,minerals ,vitamins and trace elements . Our own fluid organs ( blood .lymph ,plasma )contain properties very similar to those found in seaweeds. Among the most interesting seaweeds are Ulva undaria and Porphyra ,full of exceptional powers to combat free radicals and helpful in promoting a velvet skin ; then there is Sanguinea delestria ,rich in vitamins A and K ,and particularly effective in hydration .The regular use of seaweeds in the form of creams or masks provides a preventative and curative action against ageing for the skin .

Thalassotherapy and its role in your regime
For protecting the skin against the hazards of modern living ( stress ,pollution etc .) nothing beats a truly iodized rest .If you want to rediscover your beauty ,lissomness and ' joie de vivre ' then give yourself a thalassotherapy break . It is a completely natural cure while combines many benefit of the sea and rejuvenates both mind and body .The star of the show is seawater ,rich in trace elements (chlorine ,sodium ,magnesium ,calcium etc .),which ,in a bath , penetrates into the body through the skin .For best results the seawater should be heated to a temperature of 32 to 33 c (60 to 62 f) .If at all possible ,take two or three short cures every year - this will have the sane effect as a mini facelift .

Explore the power of water

Although not quite the same as using freshly-collected rainwater ,water therapy is nonetheless effective in replenishing thirsty skin .Clever use of mineral water will give your skin a real home cure .

Thermal springs in a bottle
Hard ,calcareous water is bad for the skin .If you have sensitive or easily irritated skin you should resort to nature for your daily skin care .Ranges of thermal and mineral waters contain trace elements ,although each water has different properties .
Natural benefits are intensified ,some time by as ten times ,by the cosmetic additives in thermal water .

>Using a mineral-water atomizer is still the best way to achieve freshness .Simply substitute for your usual toner .It can also be used after applying make-up to fix and prolong its wear .Or ,spray on any time of the day when you need to add a little freshness to your skin .
>Hold the spray about 20 cm (8in)away from your face ,spray , then leave to act for two to three minutes before drying .This is an ideal way to maintain the hydration of your skin .

Once you accept that hydration is one of the shin's most basic needs ,it should no longer seem an extravagance to give yourself a home spa.

Good use of water therapy
The best way to retain water in the cutaneous tissues remains the application of a water-therapy treatment directly onto the skin .There are nomerous formulas available and they have been produced with the express purpose of aiding the cell renewal of body and skin .Apply as you would an ordinary spray atomizer to cleanse or simply refresh the face ;then leave to dry naturally in the air ; finally blotting with a paper tissue .This will leave a protective film on the skin and feeling of total comfort .Used in the evening as a relaxant or in the morning as a toner ,water therapl is a friend to your skin.

>If you suffer from rosacea ,apply a soothing thermal or water compress directly onto your face .

* Thermal water treatments enliven the complexion .
* Water therapy also contains hydrating agents that help to counteract
dryness .
* The composition of thermal water is very close to the skin's own .

Find Out The Virtues Of Fruit

Strawberries ,apples and grapes-fruit-based cosmetics are all the rage .Face masks or creams using fruit acids are part of nature's treasure .Your skin will love you if you use them .

Multi-tasking molecules
AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids or fruit acids) have revolutionized the cosmetic industry. Extracts of apple ,sugar cane or whey are low-density moisturizers and powerful exfoliators .They play a two-pronged role ,hydrating the dry outer layer of skin whilst cleansing it and stimulating cell renewal .They are highly effective in removing the dead layer of skin and introducing a healthy new glow to your face .Studies have shown that AHAs production of collagen and can help your skin to retain its elasticity .

Using AHAs properly
Fruit acids can be found in many moisturizers .Enjoy a course of treatment lasting three months and wait a few weeks before embarking on another one .AHAs are also available in masks and give your skin an instant boost .Before you go out in the sun ,apply a total sunscreen to your face if using fruit acid products .They can make your skin more sensitive to the sun by thinning the top layer of skin .

Healthy Drinking

Maintaining a healthy balance of fluids is alwary essential ,especially when you consider that the body is make up of 80 per cent water ,but when detoxing it is particularly important to increase your intake of fluid to help cleanse the system and flush out any impurities .

Fruit juices : These can be drunk in addition to the recommended quantity of water .If buying pre-packed ,check the label that it is pure ,unsweetened juice and not the variety made up in water from fruit pulp . Better still ,if you have a juicer make your own .

Apple juice
275g(10oz) or 2 medium-sized hard apples

There is no need to peel the apple ,simply chop it up roughly and pop the pieces into the juice .Rich in vitamin C ,this is an excellent liver and kidney cleanser and assists the growth and development of a healthy nervous system.

Water : You aim must be to drink at least 1.75 litres (3 pints) of water a day .That may seem a lot and likely to cause several unscheduled visits to the loo, but after several days the body will adjust .And if drinking plain water becomes a little boring , try adding lemon ,lime ,honey or ginger to flavour it .
Herbal teas: Echinacea and fenugreek are reputedly the best.
Dandelion coffee : Available from health food shops ,this is sometimes drunk as an alternative to coffee.

Home-made fruit juices to try
If you have a juicer , you can make your own fresh juice using any of the following fruits :

• Apple
• Grapes
• Grapefruit
• Lemon
• Limes
• Mango

• Melon
• Papaya
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Strawberries
• Watermelon

Exercise and Relaxation

Exercise is the ideal way to get body system going and to increase the metabolic rate .Some exercise are better suited to the detox programme then others.

Walking
Gentle and easy ,walking stimulates the heart ,lungs ,muscles and mind .Begin with 10-15 minutes each day ,gradually building up to 30 minutes .Walk fast enough to work up slight sweat .

Swimming
Swimming works most of the major muscle groups and is an excellent aerobic exercise .Check if there are any classes at your local pool.

Cycling
This is one of the best types of exercise for building muscular endurance and toning up leg muscles .If you don't own a real bike ,the same benefits can be derived from an exercise bike - a good reason to join a local gym !

If you haven't exercised for a while :

• Don't exercise too strenuously to begin with - overtired muscles create waste products and put a strain on the lymphatic system .
• Whatever exercise you decide to do ,begin slowly and then build up gradually.
• Don't push yourself too hard.
• Try to find an exercise that frees the mind .
• Don't choose something you don't like - remember exercise should be enjoyable.

Bouncing

Bouncing on a'mini trampoline' for 5-15 minutes daily is perfect for helping to drain the lymphatic system.

Housework

It's official - a vigorous burst of housework can be as a trip to the gym ,and scrubbing the floor burns up 400 calories an hour ! So if you are concerned that your house is getting neglected while you are on the programme ,you could always integrate housework as one form of exercise .The secret is to do a job in half the time you would normally take ,putting maximum amount of effort in !

Exercise is good for you and it should also be fun .Set some time aside to enjoy an invigorating bike ride or play some favourite music and bounce on a mini trampoline in time with the rhythm.

Planning What Can Eat

By changing your eating habits and eating healthy foods regularly,your energy levels will be maintained throughout the day ,you will feel more alert and you will not be piling on extra pounds with that mid-morning chocolate bar.

The detox programme is not a diet and so you should serve yourself adequate helpings that each day should include :

• Three portions of vegetables
• Three portions of fruit
• Three portions of salad
• One portion of non-dairy yogurt ,cheese or milk
• Two portions of nuts or fish
• One portion of brown rice

The above list may seem a little daunting to you ,especially if you generally skip breakfast ,grab a quick sandwich for lunch and perhaps rustle up a shepherd's pie for supper.

The best advice when it comes to planning your daily eating schedule is to draw up some menus a week in advance so that you will know what you are eating for breakfast ,lunch and dinner on each of the days ahead .

Methods of cooking

If cooking is not your forte,then you will love the detox programme because there is practically no cooking involved ! In general ,the less food is heated ,the more nutrients it will retain .Of course ,there are exceptions ,such as fish which must be thoroughly cooked .If you prefer your vegetables slightly cooked, then avoid boiling ,slow-cooking or frying them ; use other methods ,such as stir frying ,grilling or just pop them into the microwave-these are far tastier and less likely to impair the natural the natural flavour and nutrients in the food.

While on the programme make sure each day you;

• Drink a cup of hot water containing lemon or lime juice each morning
• Drink at least 1.75 litres (3 pints) of water
• Take two liver tonics
• Take two kidney tonics
• Take a kelp supplement
• Take a multivitamin supplement for the first 15day
• Eat three meals a day
• Eat one portion of rice (preferably brown short grain)
• Eat three portions of vegetables (one of which should be raw)
• Eat three portions of fruit
• Eat three portions of fresh salad
• Eat one portion of a non-dairy product

Calorie Intake

All foods contained calories which are a measure of the amount of energy contained in that particular food .The number of calories your body requires each day largely depends on your age ,lifestyle ,etc .The general consensus is that the average woman needs approximately 1600 calories per day .If the calorie intake is reduced to lower than 1000 ,then the body is not getting enough to function properly and will begin to go into starvation mode.

Beauty's Salad

Ingredients :
1 apple
3 slices purple colour round cabbage
1 slice pineapple
1 stalk celery
1 bowel ice-cold water
2 strawberry

Seasoning :
1 bottle low-fat yoghurt
2 lemon

Method :
1 .Rinse apple ,strawberry ,pineapple and cut into small pieces .Rinse celery and round cabbage and cut into thin slices.
2 .Squeeze lemon juice .Pour half of it into cold water and then pour the other half into the low-fat yoghurt .Mix evenly.
3 .Soak pineapple ,celery ,round cabbage in the cold water for 5minutes and drain well.
4 .Place all the ingredients onto a plate and then pour in low-fat yoghurt .Ready to serve.

Functions :
Fruits are rich in fiber and vitamins .They are nature's precious product for slimming and beautification .Celery helps to make your skin more supple and elastic .It also contains iron which nourishes blood .The low-fat yoghurt used as salad dressing is not only low in calorie but also helps with bowel movement and prevent constipation.

Tofu

Tofu is a highly nutritious food that is rich in protein and minerals while low in fat .It is very low in calorie and can help to make you feel full. Tofu is also easily digestible .It is rich in trace minerals which help metabolism ,aid slimming,reduce cholesterol etc.

Honey

Honey is a natural nutrient that contain vitamin C,B,iron,potassium,sodium,calcium and other minerals. It helps to burn glucose in the body .Honey helps to kill virus, aid detoxification and lubricate your intestines.It functions to cleanse your body of impurities, burn excess fat, aid metabolism and attain slimming effect.

Kelp

Kelp is a product of the sea .It is a low-calorie dietary food .It is low in protein, fat and rich in iodine ,mannitol and and trace minerals .It helps to stimulate intestines wall and digestion,cure constipation ,reduce fat and cholesterol to attain slimming effect. Kelp functions to reduce fat and swelling .It is even recommended by doctors.

Friut Vinegar

Vinegar contain amino acid that can reduce body lipid .Drinking vinegar aid defecation ,balances your body's pH and can attain slimming effect. If you wish to drink vinegar to slim down ,it is advisable to choose natural made vinegar .There are many types of fruit vinegar with different flavour in the market such as apple cider vinegar which promotes metabolism ,reduces accumulation of lipid ,reduces cholesterol ,helps with constipation and attains slimming effects.

Green Tea

Green tea is unprocessed tea leaves .Most people like its fragrance .Processed green tea powder is readily available in the market .It is rich in vitamin C ,tea amino asid, caffeine, antioxitant etc .It can prevent cancer,skin aging ,reduce hypertension clear up heatiness, help with diabetes,enhance beauty and aid diagestion .The tea leaves by itself is not heating .Drinking green tea can reduce the accumulation of fat cells, aids defecation and reduce lipid.

Discover Trace Elements

We now know that what we eat has a definite effect on the skin ,thanks largely to trace elemment .It is therefore important to ensure you get enough trace element in the form of food or creams .

The role of trace element
Oligotherapy ,as it is called ,uses tiny amounts of mineral substances generally deriving from metals .Cosmetics experts are increasingly turning to this in the development of beauty programmes .It's a sad fact of life that we age every minute ; however ,by activating certain enzymes ,trace elements can help to suppress the cellular oxidation which causes the skin to age .Potassium is known primarily for its diuretic action but is also vita in balancing the hydrous exchanges carried out by the skin.Selenium is good for eliminating free radicals,whilst silicon is important in maintaining the skin's elasticity .Zinc is known for its valuable healing properties and antioxidants.

How to use these treatments
Our bodies are unable to produce micronutrients.So we have to absorb them in the form of food supplements or cosmetic products .The idea of combining interior health care is almost commonplace nowadays:you need only look in your local pharmacy to see the wide range of creams, lotions ,milks and gels.When using these,alwary ensure you follow the instructions carefully .
For additional anti-ageing care you can incorporate trace element with the vitamins A,C,E and B6 to act as synergy.But don't forget that one of the first principles of beauty is good nourishment.Fresh fruit and vegetable,in particular ,constitute excellent sources of trace elements .

>Choose trace elements according to your skin type.
* Oily skin:take zinc to regulate cellular activity and to control the secretion of sebum.
* Oily skin with a tendency to erupt :sulphur is good thanks to its ability to eliminate toxins.
* Tired or stretched-looking skin:take selenium to help combat cellular ageing.
> Be patient when using creams enriched with trace elements.You will need to apply them every day for a minimum of two months before you begin to see results.

KEY FACTS
* Following a health programme incorporating trace elements helps slow down the ageing process.
* Become more beautiful though your diet.
* For best results ,combine internal and external beauty care.