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12/4/2013

 
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Eating lots of fruit and vegetables gives people a golden glow.

Researchers at York University believe we have learnt to link bronzed skin with good health. But rather than sporting a suntan, eating five portions of fruit and vegetables a day could also lead to a healthy love life. The golden glow revealed by a healthy person's skin makes them look more attractive.

By using a series of photos showing skin tone, researchers assessed the test group's preferences. The results suggest that rather than being a color we find attractive in general, yellow tells us something special when part of someone’s radiance.

I agree about finding the color yellow unappealing in other contexts. I avoid shades of yellow in the house and reject yellow-blooming plants. No bunches of daffodils for me in spring. I remember playing a game as a child. We'd hold a yellow dandelion flower to each other's throat. If it reflected on the skin, that person was healthy. I think everyone passed. Another pastime was to suck the juice from a sour sop stem below the yellow flower. The flavor made my taste buds come to life. I guess I didn't ingest enough to make me ill.


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The special glow on the skin imparted by nature's bounty could help us pick a mate and also ensure we avoid sickly sorts who might pass on an infection. Nobody wants to touch someone who has an illness you might catch.

Previous research has shown that the golden glow of those who eat their greens is due to plant chemicals called carotenoids, the yellow, orange and red pigments in fruit and vegetables. When absorbed by the body and distributed in the skin, they appear yellowish gold to the naked eye. Carotenoids boost the human immune system and although most commonly associated with carrots, they are also abundant in green fruits and vegetables.

So, don't bother with potions, lotions and make-up. Fruit is cheap and readily available. Even small amounts of your five-a-day can make a difference. It is best to eat a variety of the earth's produce to get the most benefit.


Pixie Willow
12/3/2013 06:41:44 pm

I agree eating well does give off a certain glow, makes you feel great about yourself too.

Francene Stanley link
12/3/2013 07:44:39 pm

Not only do I glow after I've eaten fruit, I feel good--not stuffed with Christmas fare.

Marisa link
12/3/2013 06:43:05 pm

It's interesting that you mention the color of ones skin. I recall feeding my daughter when she was a baby and whenever she would have a LOT of vegetables, especially fresh or steamed, she would always get a bronzed or orangy yellow look... had I not known that this was normal from my grandma I would have thought she was jaundiced but rather it was just the extra health making her glow :) Lovely post and a great boost to looking better naturally!

Francene Stanley link
12/3/2013 07:46:48 pm

The more tests are done, the more we learn. I've often wondered why my complexion is so good, yet when I feel bad, I lose that glow.

Sophie Bowns link
12/3/2013 07:57:52 pm

I think I always manage to have at least 4-5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day and my complexion is pretty good!

Amy link
12/3/2013 09:12:45 pm

This is wonderful, and another great reason to eat lots of fresh fruits and veg: it makes you prettier! ;)

Dannie Wallace link
12/10/2013 01:17:33 pm

Love my fruit and i make sure i eat 2 pieces a day and on Christmas day i serve a huge fruit platter after a massive meal.
yes it's true after eating fruits you glow x


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