Is the Superbowl Bad for Your Skin?

Well, here we are, Superbowl Sunday. Cue the hilarious commercials, the everflowing booze, and fun parties at friends' houses. But for me, Superbowl Sunday has also frequently meant bad skin. Yup, Monday morning quarterbacking is not just reserved for whether or not Peyton Manning should have thrown that screen pass, but also for what I should and should *not* have stuffed my face with. We are what we eat, after all, and our skin is evidence of that. The largest organ in our bodies is also part of our all-important elimination systems, purging us of toxins and impurities.

So, what CAN we do to stay beautiful this Sunday? Here are MY tips:

1. Don't drink alcohol. Have a seltzer water with a twist of lime instead.
2. Stay away from that soda. I must admit, this is hard for me, too, especially since about all that I've been craving since my pregnancy is Coca Cola. But the high acidic content (yes, it can melt the gunk off battery terminals) translates into indigestion, which translates into poor skin.
3. Stay away from that cheese pizza. Or it might show up in your pores about a week later.
4. Ditto on the cheese puffs and corn chips and chocolate chip cookies. Why not try this recipe for a yummy guacamole dip instead, courtesy of a vendor of mine at the spa?

Ole, Guacamole! 
3 avocados – seeded, halved and scooped
2 limes – juice from
1 medium yellow onion diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
½ teaspoon chili powder + more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin + more to taste
1 ½ cloves garlic minced
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced

1. In a large bowl, lightly mash avocados and cover with lime juice – lightly mix with spoon (keeps avocados from turning brown)
2. Add onions, salt, chili powder, cumin, Garlic and mix
3. Next add the fresh cilantro and tomatoes and mix well.
4. Taste and then add additional salt, chili powder or cumin to taste --  if necessary

Cover bowl and let set and chill for about 30 minutes, then serve!

Have a happy Superbowl Sunday!