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The skin contained on the body of a fully cooked chicken contains the majority of the bird's fat content. Though many diets and health maintenance programs today warn against the ingestion of the outer portions of the bird, the proper preparation and ingestion of chicken skin provides a valuable energy source when consumed in moderation. Additionally, the proper cleansing of the bird prior to oven-roasting prevents the spread of harmful microorganisms such as poultry-borne salmonella.
Having light--nearly white--skin is a standard of beauty in Chinese and most Asian cultures. Traditional Chinese Medicine even has a list of recommended foods to promote skin whitening. However, there is no magic diet that will make your skin whiter. Rather, foods that promote healthy skin can result in a brighter, clearer, and even glowing appearance that effectively creates a lighter complexion.
Skin suffers from a variety of issues throughout life, but there will always be something to battle. Besides topical treatments, a healthy diet caters to healthy skin just as much as products and dermatologists. Consuming the right antioxidants, vitamins and minerals is imperative for clear skin that is resistant to premature aging and skin disorders.
Alfalfa is ordinarily thought of as something fed to horses other than alfalfa sprouts found in healthy sandwiches and salads. Alfalfa is, however, full of nutritious goodies such as chlorophyll, minerals, protein, vitamins B, C, K, U and E as well as beta-carotene. If you like spouts, it’s a healthy way of adding these nutrients into your diet. If not, you can take it in supplemental form, usually capsules.
