It’s no surprise Brazilian models dominate the runways and the covers of the world’s most glamorous fashion magazines.
But did you know these women have a secret that makes their skin soft, sensual and mesmerizing to men all over the world?
I’ve seen it first hand.
I go to Brazil as often as I can to meet with herbal healers… and while I’m there, I don’t pass up a chance to visit the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
I have seen a lot of very beautiful Brazilian women, and I’ve spent time trying to find out what gives Brazil this advantage.
It could be a lot of different factors, but there’s one that really catches my attention…
Brazilian women focus on beauty from the inside out.
They know that when you give your body what it needs, you’ll have no problem getting your hair to shine, your nails to grow stronger, and your skin to glow.
I saw this myself when my friends there took me to the markets near Ipanema. I watched them buy exotic foods that are rich in antioxidants. Even their drinks and their ice cream are made from potent “super fruits.”
But there’s one fruit that stands above all the rest… It’s called cupuaçu (“coo-poo-ah-SOO”). It’s rich in a type of antioxidants called flavonoids, and it has two that can’t be found anywhere else on earth.
Flavonoids are important for fresh, young-looking skin because they fight off your skin’s number-one enemy: free radicals. Free radicals are rogue molecules in your body that attack healthy cells. They cause damage that ages your skin faster and creates wrinkles.
Cupuaçu also has five fatty acids, including a powerful omega-3. These are essential for improving skin texture and tone.
But there’s more good news about cupuaçu: It’s better than chocolate.
Brazilians love it for its unique chocolaty-vanilla taste. Fine restaurants and small cafés all over the country use it to make different drinks, jams, dessert tarts and ice cream.
You don’t have to go all the way to South America to get it. Many specialty stores carry it, as well as ones that specialize in Brazilian foods. If they don’t have any of the fresh fruit on hand, look for it in the freezer section.
When you find it, try this easy milkshake recipe…
- Mix 2 tablespoons of finely chopped lemongrass leaves, 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 cups of milk in a blender.
- Pour the mixture through a strainer and put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- Next, add 1 cup of cupuaçu pulp to the mixture. If you’re using frozen cupuaçu, be sure to defrost it a little first. If you’re using fresh, try blending it together with some ice.
- Separate the pulp into two glasses.
- Top them with the frozen lemongrass mixture and enjoy.
You can also get cupuaçu butter for your skin at your local health food store. It feels smooth and luxurious going on, has a deliciously sweet aroma and helps lock in moisture for super-silky, supermodel skin.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD