GLOW Blog

We all want to look our best each day, and we know that good skin care and the help of a skilled cosmetic surgeon can do wonders. But don’t forget that what you put inside your body can make you look great too. In fact, your diet and nutritional intake can have a big impact on your appearance.

Healing after a cosmetic procedure

After you’ve had cosmetic surgery, such as a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or liposuction, your body will be working hard to recover. And to help it with this process, your diet should include a number of nutritious whole foods that help your skin and tissues heal.

The holiday season is a time of celebration, which often goes hand in hand with high-calorie indulgences. Getting through the holidays while sticking to your diet may seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you stay on track.

As summer comes to an end and fall approaches our brains suddenly shift from “vacation mode” to “back to school mode”. Jumping back into the swing of things can often throw you off your usual schedule but shouldn’t throw you off from being fit and fabulous! Take advantage of this beautiful season with incorporating seasonal vegetables and fruits! Here are some helpful tips to keep you on track for the season!

• Apples

Don't overlook the most ubiquitous fall fruit. While apples have long been associated with good health (an apple a day, anyone?), research has actually discovered a compound in the apple's skin called quercetin, a powerful anti-oxidant that may fight a host of diseases. (Don't discard the skin –buy organic to avoid pesticide residue, and give it a good washing.) Calcium, Vitamin C and folate make apples even sweeter.