Caroline Artiss - Beauty Foods: 65 nutritious and delicious recipes that make you glow from the inside out

BEAUTY FOODS

Caroline Artiss

BEAUTY FOODS

65 nutritious and delicious recipes that make
you glow from the inside out

Senior designer Megan Smith
Commissioning editor Stephanie Milner
Head of Production Patricia Harrington
Art director Leslie Harrington
Editorial director Julia Charles
Publisher Cindy Richards

Food stylist George Dolese
Food stylists assistant Elisabet der Nederlanden
Prop stylist Emma Star Jensen
Indexer Vanessa Bird

First published in 2016. This edition
published in 2020 by
Ryland Peters & Small
2021 Jockeys Fields, London
WC1R 4BW and
341 E 116th St,
New York NY 10029
www.rylandpeters.com

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Text copyright Caroline Artiss
2016, 2020
Design and photographs copyright
Ryland Peters & Small 2016, 2020

eISBN: 978-1-78879-258-5
ISBN: 978-1-78879-116-8
Printed in China

A CIP record for this book is available from the British Library. US Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data has been applied for.

Notes

Both British (Metric) and American (Imperial plus US cups) measurements are included in these recipes for convenience; however it is important to work with one set of measurements and not alternate between the two within a recipe.

All spoon measurements are level unless otherwise specified.

All eggs are medium (UK) or large (US), unless specified as large, in which case US extra-large should be used.

Ovens should be preheated to the specified temperatures.

We recommend using an oven thermometer. If using a fan-assisted oven, adjust temperatures according to the manufacturers instructions.

When a recipe calls for the grated zest of citrus fruit, buy unwaxed fruit and wash well before using. If you can only find treated fruit, scrub well in warm soapy water before using.

Disclaimer
The views expressed in this book are those of the author but they are general views only and readers are urged to consult a relevant and qualified specialist or physician for individual advice before beginning any dietary regimen.

Contents

I think from a young age I knew food was my path in life, I trained as a chef when I was 15 years old and Ive been in the food world ever since. This first cookbook of mine is very close to my heart as it is dedicated to my mother who sadly passed away last year while I was in the middle of writing it. My mother was a top beautician who had her own successful beauty clinic called Hibiscus in Stoke Poges, England. Beauty was her passion in life and she had the healing hands and knowledge to help many people look their absolute best.

My sisters, brother and I grew up with the importance of taking care of our skin, hair, teeth and health drilled into us. My mother always believed in the more natural beauty regimes and treatments. The house was filled with the scents of lavender, tea tree and peppermint from her aromatherapy. Her Chinese-Malaysian heritage taught me so much about using food to heal certain ailments and for keeping us healthy and looking good. If we were ever sick or unwell, the ginger root would be whipped out and made into a ginger, honey and lemon tea, or a pot of chicken soup would be on the stove, which my mother told me would also keep me looking young. The cupboards were full of strange dried mushrooms and the freezer full of small dried fish which were to be used in soups and broths, stir fries and a whole assortment of dishes.

This all led me (alongside my love for food) to be more conscious of what I was eating in combination with a good daily skincare regime. As well as working as a chef, I studied for a food nutrition diploma as I was so fascinated by how the food we eat plays such a crucial part in our health, and how different ingredients play different roles in nourishing our bodies and minds.

My mothers knowledge of the beauty field and my love for food and nutrition lead to this book being created. One thing that had the biggest impact on me when writing this book was how my mother never liked to take artificial supplements, she always said if we eat a good enough diet we get all the nutrients we need.

I too believe that if we eat healthily we can nourish our bodies with everything they need by eating the right foods. I developed the recipes in this book using a good mixture of ingredients available at your local supermarket, and some which have specific superfood qualities that youll most likely find at a health food store. Im a working single mother so budget has always been something I have to think about and I didnt want my recipes to break the bank.

My advice for using this book as part of your beauty regime is to pick a couple of recipes from each category of skin, hair and nails, digestion and so on, to get a well-balanced, all-over beauty diet. Thank you for buying this book and for using my recipes. I truly hope you enjoy making these recipes and that they help you shine from the inside out.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

At the side of each recipe title youll find an icon indicating that it will benefit your:

SKIN

HAIR AND NAILS

EYES

MUSCLES

DIGESTION

BONES AND TEETH

SKIN

The largest organ of the body; there is a wealth of research that identifies why certain nutrients are essential for keeping our skin looking healthy. All these nutrients can be found in natural foods and should be added to your plate for beauty.

Healthy skin needs fat. People who cut out all fats from their diets to encourage weight-loss will most likely suffer with dry, aged skin. Essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 help build cell membranes that keep the skins natural oil barrier in tact, ensuring soft, plump skin. Include ingredients with good fat content, such as