WELCOME TO WELLNESS WEDNESDAY (The A B C's of vitamins)

I don't know about you, but all the information on vitamins, what's good for us and what's not is over whelming. What's a diva too do?  I try my best to eat right and exercise(cough cough).  Now while I may not be as diligent with exercising, I am a stickler for taking vitamins.  Despite the old adage "good black don't crack"  Neglecting my health is not an option. 

Often times we as women  give to everyone and everything until we are completely spent!  As we mature we are so drained and tired our health begins to fade!  That's unacceptable.  So in an effort to educate myself and hopefully you as well.  I've been researching the benefits of vitamins.

There are several vitamins that are considered great for the skin. Vitamins A, C and E they are all known as antioxidants.  Other vitamins that benefit the skin are the B complex vitamins, to ward off stress on the skin.

Vitamin A also know as retinol increases skin turnover, let's face it we all want to age gracefully and not end up looking like the crypt keeper! LOL Vitamin A encourages immature skin cells to mature and come to the surface as new, fresh skin cells, which is why it is used in many of the anti aging products on the market.  If you have dull, dry, drab looking skin it might be due to slow skin cell turnover.

So ladies get that Vitamin A working for you.

Here's a list of the top 10 foods with vitamin A

Liver - turkey liver provides the most vitamin A
Paprika, Red Pepper, Cayenne and Chili Powder all provide Vitamin A
Dried Herbs
Sweet Potato
Carrots
Dark Leafy Greens
Lettuce
Dried Apricot
Cantaloupe

Let's get healthy inside and out!