Summertime Superfoods to Fuel Your Sun Soaked Adventures

This summer make the most of the long days and extra sunshine by boosting your energy with a healthy diet and this year's trending super foods. These 5 ingredients are easy to add into your weekly menu and they each provide health benefits and promote overall wellness for an even better you. Plus, they can be used in a variety of ways to benefit your mind, body, and even your skin! I got to attend a Shiseido masterclass on the ultimate ways to create long lasting effects for better skin with their new WASO line featuring 5 amazing Japanese superfoods. Check out the list below to find out more about these nutritious ingredients.

1.Organic Honey 

The honey made from bees used in the quick gentle cleanser of the Shiseido WASO line is perfect for adding a little something sweet to your oatmeal in the morning or using it to flavor a dish like these amazing carrots by Chef Shirley Chung.
The cleanser is also one of my favorite products in this line because it gets rid of all my make up but still feels gentle on my skin and doesn't leave it dry after use!

2. Loquat

The loquat is a delicious fruit grown right here in California and is used in the Shiseido Color smart day moisturizer as well! This fruit has such a unique taste and so many nutritious qualities. I love just peeling the skin and snacking on the juicy treat!
The color smart moisturizer harnesses the power of the Loquat leaf in order to pamper your skin to start your day off right!

3. Red Shiso 

The red shiso plant is a leafy herb that is used in the Shiseido purifying peel off mask. This plant has so many great health qulities including being an antioxidant. Plus it has an amazing and unique flavor that can be used in so many meals. I got to taste it at the WASO launch party in Malibu in a delicious salad. You can read more about the party here!
The peel off mask is perfect for resetting your skin when you need to look your best and using the red shiso provides a natural purifying quality to the mask so you can get rid of dirt and bacteria quickly!

4.Carrots

Carrots are a great vegetable to include in your diet because they can help improve your eyesight and provide important nutrients but did you also know they could be moisturizing? The clear mega hydrating cream by Shiseido uses them to help hydrate your skin! I have several favorite carrot recipes but I got to try them a new way in this yummy and simple dish by Chef Shirley Chung. You can read the full recipe here and I would definitely recommend trying it!
I love this hydrating cream as my skin gets super dry in the summer and it has really made a difference for me in creating a healthy glow!

5. Yuzu citrus

The Yuzu citrus is another exotic fruit that has tons of great benefits as well as tastes delicious! I got to try it with Chef Chung but you can also eat this fruit in many other ways!
The Shiseido Beauty Sleeping mask also uses the Yuzu to help rejuvenate your skin while you are sleeping and is another one of my favorite products from the WASO line!