Anti-Aging Foods No 10

Flavonoids, a natural nutrient in cocoa, improve blood flow in the brain, which helps boost cognitive function. Plus dark chocolate contains a tannin called procyanidin, which is also found in red wine, that can keep your arteries flexible and your blood pressure low. It helps on the outside, too. In a study from the Journal of Nutrition, women who drank cocoa fortified with a chocolate bar’s worth of flavonols had better skin texture and stronger resistance to UV rays than those who drank significantly fewer flavonols. Indulge in 1 ounce a day to get all the benefits, says dietitian Sari Greaves of New York Presbyterian Hospital–Cornell.

Recipe for skin care

Skin irritation? Painful pimples on shoulders and back? Skin condition? Here is an excellent recipe for any skin condition. Take Neem leaves and grind to a fine paste. While you shower apply your normal soap. Take a tablespoonful of neem paste and apply on the soap to form a rich lather. Leave for five minutes and shower. You will have glowing clear skin in a few weeks. Neem is an excellect anti-bacterial. Neem oil is used for preparing cosmetics (soap, shampoo, balms and creams). Neem oil is useful for skin care such as acne, and keeping skin elasticity.

In India, the tree is variously known as "Divine Tree", "Heal All", "Nature's Drugstore", "Village Pharmacy" and "Panacea for all diseases". Products made from neem have proven medicinal properties, being antihelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-infertility. It is considered a major component in Ayurveda