Gluten Free, Antioxidant Meal for Skin and Weight Loss – Week One and Going Strong.

We already know that to be supple and fresh, our skin requires a proper hydration. Such hydration comes not only from the liquid sources like water, but with the foods we consume during the day.

Here’s a powerful salad that will for sure pack your body with beneficial nutrients with antioxidant powers. Plus, this food will provide additional hydration to your skin.

Keep in mind – Every day, just a small step like this salad will increase the Radiance of your skin by the Month’s end. Let’s stick together in our fun goals and adventures.

Why it is Good

• This meal is Gluten Free.
• Zucchinis are rich in potassium, Vitamins A, C, calcium and iron.
• Tomatoes are packed with Vitamin C and contain lycopene.
• Tomatoes have an alkali power and are rich in water (what a wonder fruit for skin’s daily hydration!)
• Onions contain phytochemicals and the flavonol quercetin=powerful antioxidant that boasts antihistamine action.

All You Need

• 2 cups zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/4 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 tsp. fresh parsley
• Handful of your favorite nuts like almonds if you wish
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

• In a medium bowl, mix zucchini, broccoli, tomato, onion, basil, sea salt, and pepper to taste.
• Place vegetables in a baking dish over 2 sheets of parchment paper and drizzle with water. Fold edges to seal.
• Cook for 15 mins. at 350 F degrees.
• Sprinkle with parsley, almonds and serve.

To your healthy and hydrated skin!

To Your Daily Health!

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