Beautiful With Plants

It's your wedding day and your skin deserves the best...and a list of 10 different things with no practical guidance is NOT that.Instead I work up to your wedding day realistically with:Phase 1: Enabling your glow (aka edible retinol)Phase 2: Clearing the path for glow (aka pigmentation and inflammation), and Phase 3: Amplifying your glow (the very best and brightest foods)All while avoiding the common 'glow up' mistakes most people make.I've take the very best of this podcast and what I do for my own skin to make this as easy and practical as possible, fitting in with most dieting requirements as well. You will be absolutely radiant!RECIPEShttps://plantbasedjess.com/simple-carrot-and-celery-soup-healthy-recipe/#recipehttps://rainbowplantlife.com/roasted-carrots-and-dates/#wprm-recipe-container-19054https://frommybowl.com/sweet-potato-smoothie/https://eatwithclarity.com/vegan-tomato-basil-pasta-sauce/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#wprm-recipe-container-4118

And I rely on it more than skincare (and even calorie counting!).https://www.marathonsandmotivation.com/oven-baked-crispy-white-beans/#recipeCrispy Black Bean Tacos: https://plantbasedjess.com/crispy-baked-black-bean-tacos-simple-and-quick-recipe/#recipeInstant Pot Rice and Beans: https://frommybowl.com/instant-pot-rice-beans/Bean Veggie Burgers: https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-grillable-veggie-burgers/

Healthy eating just got easier, now that we can focus on just one thing.I make things even simpler with steps that helped me on my journey to less inflammation and my best skin ever.

If you drink coffee regularly, then congratulations. It's a secret anti-aging habit that no one talks about.Yes, coffee is bad for your beauty sleep and it's supposed to be dehydrating. However it also have several other skincare-friendly qualities helping you out.

It makes me glow.

Today you’re going how obsessed I am with beauty nutrition. Because only an obsession could make me discover that your immune health also affects your skin's attractiveness!And the simplest way to get started is with cardamom. Discover why and what cardamom-rich things I love to eat for glowing skin here.RECIPESCardamom Latte: https://plantbasedjess.com/cardamom-latte/Tahini Cardamom Granola: https://frommybowl.com/tahini-cardamom-granola/Roasted Baby Carrots: https://cookingontheweekends.com/cardamom-honey-roasted-baby-carrot-recipe/#recipeMy FAVE cookies: https://rainbowplantlife.com/chewy-vegan-chai-spiced-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-6633

What does a food like orange sweet potato have to do with collagen-rich skin? It's not an obvious connection but keeping the collagen in your skin involves more than just eating extra collagen. You also need:1. The cells that make that collagen to function really well2. To tell hose cells to make more collagen, and finally3. Create a protective environment for your collagenSweet potato hits the mark on all these and I share amazing collagen-supporting recipes to get you started.

People talk about glowing up but we all reach the inevitable glow down. And it comes at the busiest, most stressful time of our lives. It's a good thing a handle of nuts can help! Find out how this super quick and healthy snack maintains your glow when you're too busy to do anything else.

Glow can actually be measured and we now know what you need to eat to gain it. Discover what foods help and the easiest ways to eat enough of them here.

Why do scientists call some skin cells zombie cells? Are there tiny little 'undead' running around inside of us killing everyone else in sight?Yes, and no…Zombie cells are aged cells, which just don’t die, hanging out and wasting space and making you age faster. I haven't seen any skincare products help with this, but there are some simple foods that can.

How does a protein not rich in collagen help you get plump skin? That can't be possible? Yet the science shows us it is. Find out how soy products like tofu help your collagen in multiple ways, and some of my favourite recipes with extra collagen-promoting ingredients thrown in.

I used to get acne constantly before I learned the tricks to avoid it. The key is to prep with the right anti-inflammatory foods and give your skin some extra attention on the day. If you love chocolate but hate pimples, this episode is for you.

Need the benefits of vitamin A? One path uses just retinol in your skincare. The other path adds a retinol rich diet on top. Science shows us which one works better. Now we just have to make this easy.You'll find my simplest ways to enhance your retinol skincare routine and transform your skin inside.

Blackberries don’t get nearly the attention that blueberries and strawberries do. But if you don’t have some blackberries in your fridge or freezer then your skin is missing out.Find out how blackberries are better than the more popular blueberries, and can help with something very few foods can: your hyaluronic acid!

Inflammation and oxidative damage happen throughout day, especially when you’re busy and stressed. This reduces your antioxidants, increases inflammation and stresses your skin. Which is when the right snack can come to your skin's rescue. Find out the simplest (yet amazing) options for your skin and your tastebuds here.Recipe links:Dark chocolate trail mix: https://sharonpalmer.com/dark-chocolate-cherry-energy-mix-vegan-gluten-free/Savoury spiced trail mix: https://www.nutfruit.org/recipe/spiced-nut-dried-fruit-trail-mix/Skin protecting Fudgy Chocolate Baked Oats: https://plantbasedrdblog.com/2022/07/chocolate-baked-oats/#tasty-recipes-9273-jump-targetAnti-wrinkling Matcha Almond Bliss Balls: https://plantbasedjess.com/no-bake-matcha-coconut-balls-with-almond-flour/

Hibiscus tea is a pretty tea that helps your pretty too. Find out how it's better than green tea, can help keep skin plump with collagen and hyaluronic acid, and of course, where to buy it!

Maintaining your youthfulness goes beyond collagen and wrinkles. Right now multiple ageing processes are affecting your entire body, including your skin. Autophagy is one them, and it affects your collagen, pigmentation and how fast your skin ages. And skincare products don't help with this. You need food to slow this process down instead. This is the second part of a series on the little-known, yet very important ageing pathways that you can change with food, for younger, more radiant skin.

We are taught to fear sugar but not all sources of sugar are scary. Unlike refined sugary foods, the sugar in dates comes with some friends, friends which are great for your health. Release your fear and self-criticism when it comes to enjoying this delicious dried fruit today, whilst supporting your skin too!

Love almonds and want an excuse to eat more of them? Find out how much they reduce wrinkles here, and how many you can eat before gaining weight (because we wouldn't want to be stressing about that when we could be enjoying ourselves, would we?).

A handful of juicy lusciousness that also helps your skin? yes please! Today I'm giving you multiple excuses to enjoy eating more berries because it's also fantastic for your skincare. What's not to love?

Collagen supplements aren't the complete picture. You also have to protect the collagen you already have. So what's the easiest way to do that? Green tea! Find out the 3 amazing superpowers of green tea when it comes to keeping your skin plump, and my personal skin plumping routine here.

Stop wasting time on long lists of foods that leave you feeling uninspired and confused. I found the three best and easiest ways to start reducing your inflammation in a big way - today!

I was scared of not eating enough iron on a plant-based diet until I realised some very easy tricks to avoid deficiency. Discover my one-minute tricks here.

Here's an important aspect of glow that the skincare industry never talks about: your iron level. Discover the one-minute trick to help keep your iron up and your skin glowing it's best in this episode.

AMPK is the first of several anti-ageing pathways we are diving into on this beauty food podcast. It's a little known beauty secret that seriously impacts how quickly you age, and yet skincare products don't help us with it. Luckily, food can!

What if you could support a youthful glow without any changes to your diet? And what if that food is already sitting in your pantry? Find out how simple spices can help you glow more here.

Wouldn't it be great if you could support your collagen even more with just a simple cup of tea?You can, and I'll show you how.

Breakfast doesn't just give you energy, it literally affects how attractive you are to other people - in just two hours! Find out how to make the right kind of breakfast for more attractive skin here.

Summer is harder on your skin than the rest of the year.Here are some easy vitamin C foods to help your skin cope with all that extra UV, without diets or supplements.

Sunscreen is soooo important, but don't forget to slow down sun damage and skin ageing from the inside out too! One of the ways to do this is very tasty, and already sitting in your pantry...RECIPE LINK:https://rainbowplantlife.com/10-ingredient-vegan-red-lentil-bolognese/

The New Year is here but if you don't want to fill your plate with vegetables, but you still want to be healthier and help your skin, these five yummy foods are for you.

You have your own wardrobe style to reflect your values, what you like, and what you need for everyday day. It changes with your mood and the season. Shouldn't food be the same? I'm not going back to dieting in 2026...I'm going to develop my own food style for skincare instead!

We've all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what if it could also keep your dermatologist away too?I share 3 anti-ageing ways apples are great for your skin that no-one else is talking about, and discover if your humble apple is even better than fancy açai and kale!

I didn't know that by trying to save my life, I would also save my skin.After years of failure with multiple products thanks to sensitive skin and acne, I quit skincare.Then I changed my diet, and my skin is better than ever. This is my story, and why I can never go back.