Beauty Pressure

The Dove Campaign for Self Esteem-Beauty Pressure

The Dove Campaign for Self-Esteem works to inform women of all ages across the world that the media has gained control of their confidence. Advertisements for beauty products have one goal: make women feel that they need the product so they will buy it, and the only way to make someone feel that they need foundation is to make them believe that their natural base isn't good enough.

This constant burden placed upon women that they must look their best in order to feel their best is creating a world where as soon as girls hit puberty, they begin to despise themselves. Their thighs are too big, their hair is too short, their eyelashes aren't long enough, their skin isn't tan enough, their smile lines are showing, their breasts are too small, their breasts are too big-and this all stems from advertisements, music videos, television shows and the diet industry building up their confidence in a product rather than in themselves.

Women spend thousands of dollars each year on beauty products, ranging from getting their hair colored and cut to buying mascara, but what is even more damaging than the lack of money in their bank account is the lack of self-esteem that they possess. This has major effects on young girls who later become women who focus less on their inner strengths and more on outside appearance.

Eat Healthy, Be Happy :)

Most know that eating healthy is important to reduce the risk of certain diseases, but do not realize that it is also influences our mood. According to the Mental Health Foundation, a charity in Britain working in mental health, evidence suggests that a nutritious diet aids in mental wellbeing.
  

What your Diet Should Look Like
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Eating throughout the day is extremely important, because missing meals leads to low blood sugar, and this lowers our mood, makes us irritable and fatigued.

Selecting less high sugar foods is also important because these foods produce energy which dies off quickly, leaving you fatigued. Try more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which will reduce mood swings. Also, these foods contain thiamin, a vitamin associated with mood control.

In addition, include a protein at each meal. Tryptophan is an amino acid found in proteins that effects mood. To make sure your brain receives a constant flow, eat one portion of protein at each meal.

A wide variety of foods is important to make sure you get all nutrients. Include red meat and fish, because they contain high levels of Vitamin B12, which is associated with mood, however, if you are a vegetarian, try fortified soy mince or yeast extract.

Studies show that omega 3 oils reduce symptoms of depression. Omega 3 oils can be found in oily fishes, but if you are a vegetarian, try a purified omega 3 supplement.

Drink enough water, because dehydration leads to irritability, loss of concentration and reduced efficiency in mental tasks. Also, avoid too much caffeine, because in large amounts it increases anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Lastly, it is vital to exercise. Take 30 minutes at least three days a week to walk outside. Exercise boosts endorphins which produce feelings of euphoria, and being outside in the sunshine has also been shown to enhance mood.