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Just as some foods make you look bad, some can enhance your appearance. Enough burgers and beer can turn you into Jaba The Hutt, Star Wars’ drooling, sweating hybrid of a toad and Liberace. Others can make you look, feel and smell even better than you do right now. So along with your clean underwear, cK1 aftershave and high-octane mouthwash, try these dietary additives.

• Water things down: Drinking eight big glasses of water each day will help rid your body of toxins. Cut back on the espresso too – only coffin kids find dark rings under the eyes attractive;
• Tea and scenery: Halitosis has very limited romantic appeal, so drink a couple of cups of green tea daily. It contains antioxidants that help detoxify your liver and prevent a buildup of smelly second-hand car salesmen in your digestive system. Secondly, eat some scenery. Chewing fresh parsley can freshen your breath and swallowing it can help prevent the development of evil odours in your digestive tract. Snack on a few sprigs during the day before the date and even during your candlelit dinner. Just remember to check for bits between your teeth;
• Get some culture: The reason Liz Hurley never called back when you met her in Cannes last year was because you broke wind when you bent to kiss her hand. You can try charcoal tablets or you can polish off a small tub of yoghurt each day. Yoghurt helps restore the balance of bacteria. And if you have persistent indigestion, you may find that eliminating coffee and eating small amounts of yoghurt each day helps. Go for the plain stuff with live cultures, rather than the sweetened sort;
• Send yourself a flax: Flaxseed - or linseed, the oil of which your uncle put on his boots when he went hunting - is packed stuff that’s good for your skin. The term fatty acid might sound more applicable to a McDonald’s Quarterpounder than a smooth face, but they’re actually good for you. Omega-3 fatty acids help keep your skin flexible and can help ward off eczema, psoriasis and acne, none of which you need on a big date. The same stuff is in salmon;
• In the raw: If you’re intent on looking your best, stay away from toasted cheese sandwiches and pizza for a while. Stock up on raw greens and all the brightly coloured veggies you can take. And don’t overdo the salad dressing.

By Susan Powter
With her unique blend of anecdote and advice, humour and information, Susan Powter explains the truth about food and how you look and feel, and how to eat and enjoy low-fat meals when you are dining out. From the author of 'Stop the Insanity'....

 

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