Celebrity spotted eating... gruel?

Dear {NAME}, Last week, I caught one of our most glamorous clients — let’s call her “Mary” — doing something very strange in our waiting room. She was eating, what appeared to be, brown gruel out of a tupperware jar! Don’t get me wrong, it’s not unusual for A-listers to show up to their appointment with a snack in tow. (After all, busy celebs will often try to squeeze in a quick treatment during their lunch break.) But normally, it’s something like a power smoothie or a leafy salad... You know, the kind of things you’d expect the world’s most beautiful women to be eating! So when I saw Mary scarfing down this decidedly un-glamorous looking mush, I had to ask what was up. “Oh, it’s just some stewed buckwheat,” she said casually. “I eat this stuff all the time — it might not look like much, but I absolutely love it.” Of course! I should have known. I didn’t recognize it first, because… well, buckwheat isn’t exactly a common food here in the U.S. But it certainly explained why at 62, Mary was able to stay so slim without ever dieting — as well as her remarkably long, thick hair! You see, buckwheat contains 4 of the most important nutrients for hair growth: niacin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and folate. So eating it regularly often results in noticeably thicker, longer, and all-around healthier locks. And as for Mary’s ‘effortless’ figure? Well, buckwheat is uniquely rich in both fiber and protein. So despite being relatively low in calories — it’ll still keep you feeling full and energized for a long time. (Which means, you won’t have to worry about sudden cravings and ‘snack attacks’ throughout the day.) So if you’re trying to slim down for summer, swapping that skimpy salad for a hearty bowl of buckwheat may actually be your best bet. Oh, and speaking of summertime — buckwheat seeds are also rich in rutin, a nutrient that helps protect skin against sun damage. Now, that’s not to say eating buckwheat can replace your daily sunscreen... But when you factor in its high concentration of antioxidants and magnesium — it can certainly help slow signs of aging and add youthful radiance of your skin. So I’m really glad Mary reminded me about this often overlooked “superfood.” Because I think it can be a phenomenal addition to your diet as well. That said, buckwheat isn’t readily available in all grocery stores — so you may have to visit your local health food store to get it. But if you’re looking for a SERIOUS beauty food, it’s definitely worth the trip. Your Beverly Hills MD, Dr. Payman Danielpour PS: If you haven’t tried buckwheat before, let me assure you — it actually tastes a lot better than it looks. Not to mention, it’s very easy to prepare too. You just cook it in boiling water (like rice), and then season it however you like. Just remember: even though buckwheat isn’t technically a grain, it does contain lectins — which can be irritating to the gut. Luckily, you can reduce the lectin content by ‘sprouting’ your buckwheat seeds before you cook them. (To do this, just soak them in water overnight, and they’ll be good to go.) P.P.S. Mary recommended mixing buckwheat with some olive oil, sea salt, and sauteed mushrooms. But if you discover a different recipe you really like, please send it my way. I’m always looking for new ideas in the kitchen!     This email was sent to {EMAIL} by jlayke@beverlyhills-md.com Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Group 436 N. Bedford Dr. Suite 214 Beverly Hills, CA 90210  [Edit Profile]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Report Spam]( Â