Want the food fad of the stars?Here are food and drinks that celebrities reckon makes them more beautiful.
Save yourself some money on posh products and eat your way to sparkling eyes, glossy hair and gorgeous-looking skin. We all know eating the right food and drink makes you healthier, but it can also make you more beautiful. Eating three portions of yellow fruit and vegetables every day can make you more attractive, according to a new study by the University of St Andrews, which revealed that it took just six weeks for women to notice their skin was firmer and had a glow. It's all down to natural pigments called carotenoids — found in foods like tomatoes, carrots and oranges — which gives them their colour.
They boost skin tone, slow down aging and stop toxins from making it look dull and pasty. Celebrities like Katy Perry and Gwyneth Paltrow are all said to have tweaked their diet to boost beauty. Lots of anti-aging products are a mix of the ingredients you'll find in the foods you eat every day, including eggs, oats and oily fish. So save yourself some money on posh products and eat your way to sparkling eyes, glossy hair and gorgeous-looking skin.
For a natural face-lift
Find it in: Oats
Celeb fan: Jennifer Lopez
These are one of the true superfoods, according to nutritionist Ricky Hay. He says: "Oats contain the complex carbohydrates we need for energy, plus B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre, selenium and calcium, all of which help to give the body some powerful anti-aging protection." Eating oats can also help boost the production of baby skin cells, which keep your complexion firm and plump, thereby acting like a natural face-lift. They also work by stimulating the immune system.
Tip: Eat a bowl of porridge as a mid-morning snack. You could try topping it with a handful of fresh berries and seeds.
For healthy teeth & gums
Find it in: Black and green tea
Celeb fan: Angelina Jolie
Zinc helps build strong bones, keeps our gums pink and healthy, and prevents gum disease. Swap your normal cuppa for redbush tea. It's caffeine-free, which means you can drink more of it and as consultant nutritionist Jane Griffin explains: "Unlike ordinary tea and coffee, it won't stain your teeth."
For less cellulite
Find it in: Avocado
Celeb fan: Gwyneth Paltrow
This food is made up of good-for-you oils, including oleic acid that acts as a natural moisturiser. And, according to naturopath Max Tomlinson: "They also have a clever alkalizing effect on the body that helps stop the breakdown of cells that make skin sag as well prevent toxin build-up that can lead to cellulite."
Tip: Try mixing up some guacamole by mashing together 1 ripe avocado, ½ small red onion, 1 small chilli, 1 tomato and black pepper and eat with sticks of raw pepper.
For stronger, healthy nails
What you need: Vitamin DFind it in: Fish
Celeb fan: Liz Hurley
Better known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is found in oily fish like salmon and mackerel, which also contain omega-3 fatty acids that keep the nail bed healthy and speed up growth. Vitamin D works with calcium to help nails grow long and stops them from splitting.
Tip: Try to include three portions of oily fish in your diet each week.
For glossy locks
Find it in: Bananas
Celeb fan: Katy Perry
A must for super-shiny, glossy-looking hair. According to nutritionist Lorna Driver-Davies: "This trace mineral helps the thyroid promote healthy hair growth and keeps it healthy." You can find it in lots of foods, including cheese, chicken, brazil nuts and bananas.
Tip: Freeze a banana for two hours — the result tastes like ice-cream.
For sparkling, bright eyes
Find it in: Eggs
Celeb fan: Cheryl Cole
They are protein packed and contain lutein, an ingredient the body can't make, but our eyes need it. Nutritional consultant Gemma Landau says: "Eggs are also a great source of vitamin B12 or riboflavin, which keep eyes bright."
Tip: Start the day with scrambled eggs tossed with cherry tomatoes, which contain the vitamins the body needs to absorb protein.
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