Foods That Make Your Skin Look Healthy And Young
There are lots of foods that can give you great skin, including some of them in your eating plan is essential. When you have a healthy skin, you look much younger and fresher, no matter how old you are. The foods you consume every day play a important role in the health of your skin as well as your overall health. Nowadays it’s hard to choose foods that are tasty and healthy at the same time. Hopefully, these foods listed below will help you keep your skin healthy and young.
1. Flax seeds
Flax seeds are rich in omega-3’s that play a critical role in controlling the appearance of age spots and fine lines. A study shows that consuming flax seeds every day helps relieve skin redness and irritation and helps make skin look fresh and soft. Flaxseeds can be added to oatmeal, muffins or even to the smoothies.
2. Purple and blue fruits
Purple and blue fruits are among the best foods to eat for a great skin. Blueberries, blackberries and plums are all rich in antioxidants.. Purple and blue fruits can also help keep your skin looking younger longer
3. Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds help protect your skin from the daily sun damage as they are rich in vitamin E. Sunflower seeds make a perfect, portable snack to eat on the go. Include them in your oatmeal, salads, cereal, or trail mix.
4. Chocolate
Chocolate is known to be beneficial for your skin, despite all the myths that it causes acne. I love dark chocolate and eat it almost daily but in moderation. Chocolate actually increases flavonol intake that translates to gorgeous skin.
5. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are known to be good for skin as they are high in vitamins A and C. The thing is, vitamin C increases collagen production that keeps your skin supple and smooth, and vitamin A is a potent antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents skin cancer.
6. Tomatoes
Many people say that eating tomatoes can cause acne. But tomatoes are an excellent source of antioxidants, namely lycopene, which helps improve skin health as well as protects pigmentation. Add tomatoes to your salads or put some on a sandwich. When you cook tomatoes, you increase their lycopene content, so feel free to eat pizza sauce and marinara too
7. Yogurt
One of the best snacks that most of us like is yogurt. Yogurt contains protein that keeps your skin firm and that helps fight the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Stay away from fruity versions since they are packed with sugar. Opt instead for plain yogurt and add some fresh fruits to it to make it more delicious.
8. Red Bell Peppers
Whether cooked or raw, red bell peppers can also give you great skin. One red bell pepper has over 100% of your everyday vitamin C needs. It’s high in vitamin B6, dietary fiber and carotenoids that help fight wrinkles and increase blood flow to your skin, helping you look more youthful. Red bell peppers can also help in acne. It’s an easy and delicious snack that has only 30 calories
9. Salmon
Salmon is packed with vitamin D that is responsible for keeping your brain, heart, bones and colon healthy. It helps reduce anxiety, depression, and prevent colon cancer, bone disease and heart disease. Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that help hydrate your skin from the inside out as well as help fight inflammation, acne and wrinkles. Salmon keeps your scalp hydrated and promotes healthy, strong hair.
10. Spinach
Spinach is a nutrient-rich food you should definitely include into your eating plan. It’s an excellent source of Vitamin E, iron, chlorophyll, folate, magnesium, fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and plant protein, which are all great for your skin. Loaded with antioxidants that help prevent different types of skin problems, spinach can be added to your green smoothies, soups or add it to your salads. Eating spinach regularly will help clean your skin from the inside out.
While the above article guides you to eating healthier, there is no substitute for customized professional advice given by a qualified nutritionist. We urge you to speak to your personal dietitian or if you need help, contact a nutritionist at Qua Nutrition.
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