|
|
August 16, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Good morning!
We talk a lot about eating for better blood sugar, gut health, and even brain function, but
did you know you can eat for better skin, too? Read through for three foods you don’t want to skimp on.
I’m also giving you
a clear guide to understanding macros and the simple yet important reasons you want to embrace a little intense cardio each week.
—Ailsa Cowell, M.S., health editor
Don’t forget to forward this to a friend who’s obsessed with skincare!
|
|
|
|
|
3 nutrition habits for better skin
Food is medicine. The right ingredients can help us thrive from the inside out, and taking care of our skin is no different. Our skin needs specific nutrients to maintain its structure, stay hydrated, and fight everyday stressors.
Here are the top 3 habits our in-house registered dietitian recommends for getting your best glow:
- Protein isn’t just for muscles, our skin needs it too. Amino acids (the building blocks of protein) are what the body uses to create collagen and elastin—the structural proteins that help keep skin firm, smooth, and resilient.
- Fill up on antioxidants to fight environmental stressors like UV rays, pollution, and normal metabolic processes that lead to aging. Colorful fruits and vegetables are key.
- Get hydration through your food, too, with things like cucumbers, watermelon, and celery. It will support naturally bouncy, dewy skin.
For more on eating for your best skin,
read the full article here.
+Get a glow
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
One fruit with high health ROI
|
|
|
|
Avocado toast may have become a cultural lightning rod, but when we think about food through the lens of nutrient density, value, and long-term health, avocados are fruits that deliver high ROI.
I sat down with nutrition expert Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RDN, on
the mindbodygreen podcast to learn more about the growing body of science on avocados.
We discussed…
If you're looking for realistic nutrition advice—not passing fads or another restrictive diet—I think
you'll enjoy this conversation.
—Jason Wachob
Founder & Co-CEO, mindbodygreen
Host, the mindbodygreen podcast
+ We love avocados…
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 Image by Eli Ritter / mindbodygreen
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The case for adding avocados
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you do one thing… improve your VO2 max
Not everyone loves cardio, but it doesn’t take a lot to
reap major cardiovascular and longevity benefits.
- Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a measure of how well your heart, lungs, and muscles work together when you're moving.
- VO₂ max, the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise, is the most common way to measure it.
-
Consistent aerobic exercise: brisk walking, running, cycling, or swimming done regularly builds your aerobic base over time.
-
Zone 2 cardio: a conversational, moderate-intensity pace you can sustain for 30 to 45 minutes is one of the most efficient ways to improve CRF.
-
Interval training: adding one or two higher-intensity sessions per week can accelerate
VO2 max gains without requiring hours of extra effort.
+Step it up
That’s it for
the long game—we hope you’re geared up for the week ahead of you.
|
|
|
|
|
Forwarded this email?
CLICK HERE to subscribe for free!
|
|
|
Want more from mindbodygreen? Find us here:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ailsa Cowell, M.S.
|
|
Health Editor
|
|
|
|
|
|
Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN
|
|
Expert Review
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
|
|
© 2024 mindbodygreen, All rights reserved.
2980 McFarlane Road, Miami, FL 33133
UNSUBSCRIBEUNSUBSCRIBE
|
|
|
|
|
|
