A good diet is central to overall good health

Among the elements recommended by Dr. Memar include, protein, carbohydrates, fats, essential fatty acids and all the essential vitamins and minerals. Such a diet will consist of liberal quantities of seeds, nuts and grains, vegetables and fruits, supplemented by special protective foods like milk, vegetable oils, yogurt, honey and yeast.

Among Dr. Memar’s recommended foods includes the pomegranate. Over the coming months he will explore this tasty fruit and all the ways that you can enjoy it.

The right diet can help you overcome skin issues:

If your skin is unusually dry and rough -- you could be lacking sufficient vitamin A and/or suffering from deficiencies in iron, iodine and the B Vitamins. Vitamins of the B group are important in producing beautiful skin:

Here are some general, all natural recipes that can be useful in attaining healthy and beautiful skin:

To help oily skin: Squeeze lemon juice in a bowl of iced water. Splash this over the face, massage for five minutes and then wash off with water.

To improve a dull and greasy complexion: Mix half teaspoon of lime juice with one teaspoon of cucumber juice and a few drops of rose water. Apply on the face and neck and leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with water.

To improve a dry and rough skin: Take an egg yolk and mix in a few drops of lime and olive oil. Spread on the face and leave it till the skin feels dry. Wash off with ordinary water and splash on cold water.

To relieve tired eyes: Take four tablespoons each of lime juice and iced water. Saturate cotton pads in this water and place over your closed eyelids for 10 minutes. Damp green tea bags also work nicely.