.......Even if you don't have a specific skin problem, it's worth watching what you eat if you want to ensure it stays that way.
A clear complexion can be attributed to cleansed, well-nourished skin, but you can also boost its condition with food:
Strengtheners:
Carrots, basil, apples, garlic, olives, ginger, mushrooms, radishes, cinnamon, peppermint, coriender, and water chestnuts all help to strengthen the skin.
Nourishers:
Peppers and spicy foods increase the circulation of blood and, therefore, vital nutrients around the body.
Natural Cleansers:
The fiber in oatmeal helps flush toxins from the body more quickly, resulting in clear unblemished skin.
Kiwi fruit provides skin with a powerful cocktail of magnesium, vitamins C and E, and potassium!
Foods for yourthful skin:
In recent years, skin again has been attributed to an excess of free radicals (by-products of energy production) which cause cell damage. Certain substances in food labelled antioxidants, are thought to help combat the signs of aging by protecting cells from free radicals. Antioxidants include:
Vitamin-C found in citrus fruits, cabbage, broccoli, and tomatoes
Vitamin-E found in avocados, blackberries, vegetable oils, seeds, and nuts
Vitamin-A or beta carotene, found in eggs, butter, liver, cantaloupe melon, sweet potatoes, broccoli, green and yellow vegetables, apricots, and carrots
Phytochemicals - found in dark, leafy vegetables, potatoes, blackcurrants, citrus fruits, and garlic
Selenium - found in brazil nuts, kidneys, lentils, tuna and prawns
Increase your intake of antioxidant rich foods to fight the aging effects of free radicals.
Foods to nourish dry skin:
Dry, tired-looking skin can often be the result of dehydration, a fat free diet or nutrient deficiency. Ensure that your diet contains the following:
Omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation, are found in oil fish, and corn, oilive or safflower oils.
Zinc - found in meat, liver, eggs, poultry, prawns, milk, whole grains, and pumpkins seeds
Lycopene - rich cantaloupe and tomatoes help prevent and repair Sun damage
Hyaluronic acid - rich cabbage helps the skin to retain moisture.
Eczema causes flaky, itchy skin. Foods high in essential fatty acids, found in vegetable oils, seeds, and nut, can help to soothe skin bothered by eczema.
Foods to heal problem skin:
Unpleasant skin conditions can often be a sign that you need to include specific foods in your diet.
Pale and/or itchy skin may be the result of iron deficiency. Common iron-rich foods include red meats, egg yolk, green leafy vegetables, dried fruits such as apricots, prunes, and raisins, dried beans, potatoes, and wholegrain cereals.
Scaly skin may be caused by vitami9n B2 deficiency. Vitamin B2 is found in milk, cheese, fish, poultry, and green vegetables.
Acne-prone skin can be helped by eating dark, leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and kale; food rich in zink and vitamins E and C, are also essential for spot-free skin.
The amount of oil in your diet can determine the amount of oil in your skin, especially if you are prone to greasy skin. Replace full-fat milk, cheese and yogurt with low-fat varieties.
Foods that balance dry or oily skin can provide natural relief from problem skin conditions!
A clear complexion can be attributed to cleansed, well-nourished skin, but you can also boost its condition with food:
Strengtheners:
Carrots, basil, apples, garlic, olives, ginger, mushrooms, radishes, cinnamon, peppermint, coriender, and water chestnuts all help to strengthen the skin.
Nourishers:
Peppers and spicy foods increase the circulation of blood and, therefore, vital nutrients around the body.
Natural Cleansers:
The fiber in oatmeal helps flush toxins from the body more quickly, resulting in clear unblemished skin.
Kiwi fruit provides skin with a powerful cocktail of magnesium, vitamins C and E, and potassium!
Foods for yourthful skin:
In recent years, skin again has been attributed to an excess of free radicals (by-products of energy production) which cause cell damage. Certain substances in food labelled antioxidants, are thought to help combat the signs of aging by protecting cells from free radicals. Antioxidants include:
Vitamin-C found in citrus fruits, cabbage, broccoli, and tomatoes
Vitamin-E found in avocados, blackberries, vegetable oils, seeds, and nuts
Vitamin-A or beta carotene, found in eggs, butter, liver, cantaloupe melon, sweet potatoes, broccoli, green and yellow vegetables, apricots, and carrots
Phytochemicals - found in dark, leafy vegetables, potatoes, blackcurrants, citrus fruits, and garlic
Selenium - found in brazil nuts, kidneys, lentils, tuna and prawns
Increase your intake of antioxidant rich foods to fight the aging effects of free radicals.
Foods to nourish dry skin:
Dry, tired-looking skin can often be the result of dehydration, a fat free diet or nutrient deficiency. Ensure that your diet contains the following:
Omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation, are found in oil fish, and corn, oilive or safflower oils.
Zinc - found in meat, liver, eggs, poultry, prawns, milk, whole grains, and pumpkins seeds
Lycopene - rich cantaloupe and tomatoes help prevent and repair Sun damage
Hyaluronic acid - rich cabbage helps the skin to retain moisture.
Eczema causes flaky, itchy skin. Foods high in essential fatty acids, found in vegetable oils, seeds, and nut, can help to soothe skin bothered by eczema.
Foods to heal problem skin:
Unpleasant skin conditions can often be a sign that you need to include specific foods in your diet.
Pale and/or itchy skin may be the result of iron deficiency. Common iron-rich foods include red meats, egg yolk, green leafy vegetables, dried fruits such as apricots, prunes, and raisins, dried beans, potatoes, and wholegrain cereals.
Scaly skin may be caused by vitami9n B2 deficiency. Vitamin B2 is found in milk, cheese, fish, poultry, and green vegetables.
Acne-prone skin can be helped by eating dark, leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and kale; food rich in zink and vitamins E and C, are also essential for spot-free skin.
The amount of oil in your diet can determine the amount of oil in your skin, especially if you are prone to greasy skin. Replace full-fat milk, cheese and yogurt with low-fat varieties.
Foods that balance dry or oily skin can provide natural relief from problem skin conditions!