HEALTH N FITNESS ZONE

A new research suggests that consumption of fruits and vegetables do not only provide fibres and benefits of ant-oxidants, but also make skin glowing.

The study was carried out by researchers from St Andrews and Bristoluniversities. It involved 40 volunteers, who provided ratings to 51 Scottish Caucasian faces for healthiness and attractiveness and they got more attracted towards fairer and yellow skin.

Those people, both men and women who have yellow glowing skin, which make them more healthy and attractive is due to yellow pigments known as carotenoids present in specific fruits and vegetables. These pigments give a refreshing look to face by giving it a healthy glow.

The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables associated with skin glow would serve as a good strategy to motivate youngsters to take more portions of fruits and vegetables, expressed study's co-author Ian Stephen. He added that the outcomes of increased consumption of fruits and vegetables could be seen in two months.

"If you want a healthier and more attractive skin color, you are better off eating a healthy diet withplenty of fruit and vegetables than lying in the sun", said Stephen.