Feeling Unglamorous? Video Highlights Women’s Worst Moments

[Erik Keith]

The Florida Department of Citrus today released a video highlighting some of women’s most common unglamorous moments. The video, titled “Grapefruit Guide to Glamorous Moments (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIAF0Wx34B8),”
was pulled from the “Grapefruit
Guide to Glamorous Moment’s Poll” which sheds light on when women feel most
pressured to look their best and how they prepare for key life events.

The value women place on looking good appears to be skin deep. According to the survey, three out of four American women age 25-54 feel it is most important to
look their best for a job interview, while 69 percent said they want to look
best for their “I do’s.” Other important moments calling for optimal beauty
included: friends’ weddings (47 percent), a first date (45 percent) and class
reunions (32 percent), followed by holiday parties and a night out, which tied
(at 29 percent).

Carrie Latt Wiatt, nutrition consultant to Hollywood’s elite, works daily with celebrities like Stacy Ferguson “Fergie” and other red carpet beauties to ensure their bodies are
always camera-ready for high-profile events. Wiatt believes women can
achieve many of their desired health and beauty goals by following a balanced and
portion-controlled eating regimen and healthy lifestyle that is easy to
maintain year round.

“Instead of crash-dieting before an event or pursuing quick-fix treatments, women can help to beautify themselves from head-to-toe by selecting nutrient-dense foods and beverages at each meal,” says
Wiatt, author of Eating by Design: The Individualized Food Personality Type
Nutrition Plan and Portion Savvy. “By maintaining a healthy lifestyle which
includes physical activity and choosing the right mix of foods day-to- day, you
can increase your chances for success in achieving benefits like a healthy
weight, reduced risk for disease, shiny, healthy hair, and smooth skin. This
lifestyle also helps you sustain results over time.”

Wiatt provides these tips to help women practice a balanced eating regimen, which can help them achieve many of their top beauty and health goals:

· FILL UP ON FIBER. Dietary fiber can also help keep you feeling
full for longer. An entire medium grapefruit has 4 grams of dietary fiber, some
of which is soluble fiber (pectin), which helps support healthy cholesterol
levels. Enjoy half a grapefruit for breakfast and another half after your
evening workout.

· PREPARE YOUR PORTIONS. Be mindful of portions by downsizing dishes at
home. Measure correct portions the first time, so you have a visual blueprint
in your mind.

· SHAKE UP SNACK TIME. Eating well is all about flavor, texture and
variety. For an energizing afternoon snack, try pairing a fruit or vegetable
you love with a serving of walnuts to add protein, omega-3 fatty acids and a
satisfying crunch.

· EAT YOUR WAY TO GREAT SKIN. Your overall diet and health regimen
may contribute to smooth, supple skin. The vitamin C found in Florida grapefruit
and 100 percent grapefruit juice supports collagen production to help keep skin
looking youthful, glowing and picture-perfect ready for whatever the day throws
your way. Collagen breakdown in the skin may contribute to the appearance of
wrinkles.

· EAT SMARTER. To regulate caloric intake, practice mindful
eating instead of automatic eating. First, consult your brain: are you feeling
hunger or boredom? Second, wait five to ten minutes after experiencing diet-
derailing cravings to see if they pass. Finally, when it’s mealtime, take your
time and monitor for satiety – then stop when you are satisfied.

For more tips from Wiatt and information on
the “Grapefruit Guide to Glamorous Moments Poll,” visit www.GoFloridaGrapefruit.com.