Marta Cordell here! Ever wondered which foods will give your skin that amazing glow, like you’ve spent a week lounging on a tropical island?
Sulfur-rich foods are the answer!
But first, why am I talking about eating sulfur for glowing skin?
Great question! Sulfur is not just in the mush of egg yolk found in deviled eggs at your annual office Christmas party that you avoid like the plague.
Sulfur is actually the secret beauty mineral for glowing skin!
Sulfur helps your body to digest fats, controls the metabolism of carbohydrates and rids the body of waste that clogs skin pores, causing a lackluster complexion.
Why else would people flock to mineral hot springs to soak in hot water that smells like rotten eggs? (And believe it or not, they do!)
But you can actually get the same benefits from the comfort of your own kitchen!
So what is the fastest way to glowing skin?
Unless you can make it to your local mineral hot springs or spa weekly, your surest way to get glowing skin is to get in the habit of including foods that are rich in sulfur in your daily diet.
You may be surprised to hear that sulfur-rich foods are often the ones people avoid because they can cause gas, and have that egg-like smell when you cook them.
But try your best to embrace these amazingly nutritious cruciferous veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, kohlrabi and
Brussels sprouts – your skin will thank you! As an added bonus, these foods will also help give your hair more shine and resilience, are good for the cardiovascular system,
and can help the body protect itself from carcinogens! They are true powerhouses for health!
There are also some important guidelines to help you get the most out of your sulfur-rich veggies, and avoid the unfortunate side effect of gas and bloating,
and I’m going to share that with you, so that you can better enjoy these foods, and get that beautiful, glowing skin and hair that you desire!
Here is a healthy and delicious recipe to help you include sulfur in your diet to get the glow:
Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
1 lb. Brussels Sprouts, halved
2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup onion, chopped or sliced thin
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp honey
Toss Brussels sprouts, coconut oil, garlic, onions, salt & pepper in a baking dish with a lid.
Bake at 350° covered for 10 minutes.
Remove lid, stir, and roast uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from oven, drizzle with honey, and stir to coat. Serve warm.
Are there any guidelines for maximizing the benefits of these foods?
As a matter of fact, there are! Chopping veggies, and allowing them to sit for 10-15 minutes before cooking helps protect the sulfur compounds from heat.
Steaming lightly is generally the best way to cook them to preserve the volatile compounds.
Don’t overcook! It will destroy the great nutritional benefits. Besides, nobody likes soggy broccoli!
How will I know if it’s time for me to eat more sulfur-rich foods?
Glad you asked!
It’s time for you to include these foods in your diet if you answer “YES” to any of these questions:
Your skin is prone to acne
You have brittle hair and nails
You have a pale, pasty complexion
And even if you don’t have any of these symptoms, sulfur is still your go-to for glowing skin!
But what about the gas?
No one wants to feel gassy and bloated after they eat! It can be uncomfortable – even painful, and downright embarrassing!
Cooking your sulfur-rich veggies with certain herbs can help you avoid the gas.