The V word
by Heather Mills
Plant-based beauty
We all know that no matter how lovely someone looks on the outside, if they are not kind, considerate and loving on the inside, their beauty dissipates very quickly.
Well the same theory applies to what we eat and how we age – what’s on the inside dramatically affects what we look like on the outside. We start out looking youthful, because we are young, vibrant and full of life, but if we keep putting junk food in our bodies it will eventually show in our fading beauty.
I was inspired to write about this subject after being asked by a 15 year old: ‘how do you have great skin and keep your body fit?’ Even though, at first, this sounded superficial, on reflection, it’s actually a really important question – everyone wants to feel great, look great and exude health.
Having suffered from Lyme disease for many years, I am more vigilant than most about what I consume and the exercise I force myself to do each week. Yes, it takes force – fitness at 50 is forced… But it pays off! If you seriously consider what you are eating and take some time to research it you will reap the rewards.