Beautiful With Plants

Stress can show up on your skin fast. Duller skin, more visible lines, rougher texture, and that tired look that seems to appear overnight. In this episode, I explore how stress affects your skin and the foods that may help support a fresher, more vibrant look during busy, high-pressure weeks.

Inflammation plays a major role in many visible skin changes linked with ageing. In this episode, I break down the diet pattern linked with a 40% reduction in inflammation and what that could mean for glow, firmness, smoothness, and skin comfort. Recipe Links https://mygoodnesskitchen.com/vegan-sandwiches/ https://frommybowl.com/easy-falafel-recipe/ https://plantbasedjess.com/falafel-gyro-with-gre...

TikTok will tell you to eat a large, time-consuming carrot ribbon salads for glowing skin. But I've found a much easier way. In this episode, I break down why carrots matter for your skin and the easiest way to eat the amount your skin really needs...in a way that fit real life — no tedious salads required!

Winter is coming and dry skin along with it. And sometimes moisturiser just isn’t enough. So I've searched for some delicious meals and drinks with hydration-supporting ingredients in them, which are warm, comforting for winter, and very easy to prep! Recipe links: https://www.hellospoonful.com/gluten-free-apple-walnut-crisp/#recipe

Nobody needs an excuse to eat raspberries. They’re pink, pretty, petite! It’s a no-brainer. But now that I’ve discovered the many wonderful benefits of raspberries for your skin, I am left wondering: Am I eating enough? And are you? Recipe Links: https://frommybowl.com/raspberry-overnight-oats/#wprm-recipe-container-24127 https://plantbasedjess.com/raspberry-matcha-mocktail/#recipe https://rainbow...

Is it possible to enjoy leafy greens? Again and again we are told to eat more of them, but they’re not exactly inspiring. I just don’t see the appeal.  Until I started learning about how they can impact my skin. I’m sharing some of the yummiest leafy green recipes I have found that are also super-nourishing for your skin. Recipe links: Lettuce: https://plantbasedjess.com/vegan-tofu-fajitas-easy-sh...

Eating leafy greens has been shown to increase collagen production and improve skin elasticity. Which is both good and bad news.  Good news because loss of collagen continues every year from our mid to late 20s. Bad news because leafy greens feel more like a chore than a pleasure. But don’t worry, we won’t be talking about salad or massaged kale today. Recipe links: Kale chips: https://minimalistb...

If there was one perfect thing you could eat or drink for your skin, what would that be? One, it would have to help you prevent UV damage, because UV exposure leads to sooo many other skin issues as we age, and Two, it would act quickly, once in your body Three, be super easy to make and fit into your life, and finally Four, be really affordable too. And one thing does meet each and every single o...

Your skin needs it’s daily dose of Vitamin C to to help manage inflammation, protect collagen, and slow visible ageing. In this episode, I’m sharing five Vitamin-C rich recipes that are warm, hearty, and utterly satisfying. Perfect for winter and magnificent for your skin.  Recipe links: Rocket: https://thefirstmess.com/2025/03/05/roasted-sweet-potato-salad-warm-olive-chickpea-dressing/ Kale: http...

Fruit can help your skin in so many ways.  Eating more fruit can literally increase how attractive you are perceived. In the long term, eating more fruit is linked with UV-induced facial ageing, including wrinkles.  BUT there are five common mistakes with fruit that limit the benefits you can get for your skin. Luckily, the solutions are simple. Discover them here.

Sugar accelerates an ageing pathway that skincare products are absolutely no impact on. And the truth about sugar for the quality of your skin as we age is much more alarming than i had anticipated. This episode is for the brave, and those who truly want the best outcomes for their skin. Otherwise check out episode 30: Why I'm no longer scared of the sugar in fruit for a youth-promoting way to...

Healthy eating is often difficult, but beauty food? I like to keep my beauty food easy...and it doesn't get much easier (or more delicious!) than a hot cocoa. Discover all the ways you can feel better about yourself for indulging in a comforting chocolatey treat here, as well as the very best recipe recommendations for the skincare nerds out there. Recipes Extra chocolatey option: https://plantbas...

Pigmentation can be a really annoying thing to manage, and it takes a lot of skincare effort. But you can also improve your skin with the right foods, and I know you're busy, so i've collected the simplest most effective ones...and thrown in some delicious recipe recommendations if you have the energy for that too! RECIPES https://minimalistbaker.com/carrot-cake-baked-oatmeal/#wprm-recipe-containe...

It's your wedding day and your skin deserves the best...and a list of 10 different things with no practical guidance is NOT that. Instead I work up to your wedding day realistically with: Phase 1: Enabling your glow (aka edible retinol) Phase 2: Clearing the path for glow (aka pigmentation and inflammation), and Phase 3: Amplifying your glow (the very best and brightest foods) All while avoidi...

And I rely on it more than skincare (and even calorie counting!). https://www.marathonsandmotivation.com/oven-baked-crispy-white-beans/#recipe Crispy Black Bean Tacos: https://plantbasedjess.com/crispy-baked-black-bean-tacos-simple-and-quick-recipe/#recipe Instant Pot Rice and Beans: https://frommybowl.com/instant-pot-rice-beans/ Bean Veggie Burgers: https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-grillable-vegg...

Healthy eating just got easier, now that we can focus on just one thing. I make things even simpler with steps that helped me on my journey to less inflammation and my best skin ever.

If you drink coffee regularly, then congratulations. It's a secret anti-aging habit that no one talks about. Yes, coffee is bad for your beauty sleep and it's supposed to be dehydrating.  However it also have several other skincare-friendly qualities helping you out.

It makes me glow.

Today you’re going how obsessed I am with beauty nutrition.  Because only an obsession could make me discover that your immune health also affects your skin's attractiveness! And the simplest way to get started is with cardamom. Discover why and what cardamom-rich things I love to eat for glowing skin here. RECIPES Cardamom Latte: https://plantbasedjess.com/cardamom-latte/ Tahini Cardamom Gran...

What does a food like orange sweet potato have to do with collagen-rich skin? It's not an obvious connection but keeping the collagen in your skin involves more than just eating extra collagen. You also need: 1. The cells that make that collagen to function really well 2. To tell hose cells to make more collagen, and finally 3. Create a protective environment for your collagen Sweet potato hits th...

People talk about glowing up but we all reach the inevitable glow down. And it comes at the busiest, most stressful time of our lives. It's a good thing a handle of nuts can help! Find out how this super quick and healthy snack maintains your glow when you're too busy to do anything else.

Glow can actually be measured and we now know what you need to eat to gain it. Discover what foods help and the easiest ways to eat enough of them here.

Why do scientists call some skin cells zombie cells ? Are there tiny little 'undead' running around inside of us killing everyone else in sight? Yes, and no… Zombie cells are aged cells, which just don’t die, hanging out and wasting space and making you age faster. I haven't seen any skincare products help with this, but there are some simple foods that can.

How does a protein not rich in collagen help you get plump skin? That can't be possible? Yet the science shows us it is. Find out how soy products like tofu help your collagen in multiple ways, and some of my favourite recipes with extra collagen-promoting ingredients thrown in.

I used to get acne constantly before I learned the tricks to avoid it. The key is to prep with the right anti-inflammatory foods and give your skin some extra attention on the day. If you love chocolate but hate pimples, this episode is for you.