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Cucumber slices can also help soothe puffy eyes and reduce swelling. Take a cucumber from your fridge, give it a wash, and cut off two 1/4-inch slices. You can save the rest of the cucumber for snacking. Lie back and keep the slices on your eyelids until they're no longer cool.
Cheerios is a classic cereal brand that is low in carbs, inexpensive and made primarily with whole-grain oats. While many people may have tried it,...
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You could opt for a drizzle of olive oil, mashed avocado, hummus or even low-fat cottage cheese. But many people would prefer dairy butter,...
Read More »Share on Pinterest Putting cucumbers over your eyes to treat dark circles and puffy skin is probably one of the best-known beauty remedies. There are plenty of people who swear by this remedy, and the evidence for using cucumbers on eyes is more than anecdotal. There is some science that supports this treatment as a natural and gentle way to make your skin look and feel better. The key is in the unique hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties of the cucumber. Keep reading to find out what you should know about using cucumbers on your eyes. What the science says Studies have shown that the juice of the cucumber can reduce swelling , soothe damaged skin , and stimulate antioxidant activity . The cooling effect of the cucumber juice can also help give skin a refreshed look and feel. Cucumbers are rich in vitamin C and folic acid . Vitamin C can “wake skin up” and stimulate new cell growth, while folic acid stimulates antioxidants that help your skin fight off environmental toxins that can make eyes appear puffy or tired. Since cucumber has such a high water content, it can also moisturize the area under the eyes when it’s used as a treatment. One clinical trial indicated that cucumber juice would be an effective ingredient in products used to prevent wrinkles because it helps restore skin’s natural elasticity. Much of this evidence is based on what we know about the contents of cucumber, and the fact that people have been relying on it for centuries as a way to heal and hydrate the skin underneath the eyes. We don’t currently have clinical trials that measure the way cucumber slices can help the skin around your eyes. There are multiple causes of under-eye inflammation and circles, and it’s possible that some people will respond better to this treatment than others.
Simple tip #1: Make oatmeal with milk (or a non-dairy alternative) versus water. Not only does oatmeal made with water taste way less delicious,...
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If you want to limit the number of carbs you eat on your cheat day, you can schedule those days more often. Once a week will work just fine for...
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But it's important to note that vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. This means it needs to be eaten with other forms of fat to be best absorbed by...
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"The only way someone would gain weight on the keto diet is if they binged on high calorie foods for an extended amount of time, such as full-fat...
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Foods that will knock you out of ketosis pretty quickly are: Grains. Sugar/sugar-sweetened beverages. Too much fruit. Processed meats (they often...
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People in ketosis may experience a variety of side effects and symptoms, including headaches, stomach upset, and changes to their sleep and energy...
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