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There are many tasty foods that can give you great
skin, and 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 significant 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, this list of 10 foods to eat to have a gorgeous skin will
help you keep your skin healthy and young.
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Tomatoes
When I did my research, I was surprised to find out that tomatoes are
good for skin. 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. |
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Yogurt
One of the best snacks that most of us like is yogurt. Did you know that
it’s great for your skin? 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. |
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Sweet potatoes
I was really happy to learn that sweet potatoes are good for skin. They
are high in vitamins A and C, which are both essential for glowing and
healthy skin. 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. I think it’s a
great reason to add sweet potatoes to your eating plan. |
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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, which
combat free radical damage. If you don’t know, free radicals come from a
poor diet or chemicals in the environment. Purple and blue fruits can
also help keep your skin looking younger longer. |
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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. Add some flax seeds
to your oatmeal, smoothies or your favorite muffin recipe.
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Chocolate
The great news for all chocolate lovers, chocolate is good for your
skin, despite all the myths that it causes acne. I love dark chocolate
and eat it almost daily (of course, in moderation), and from personal
experience I can say that chocolate doesn’t cause acne. Chocolate
actually increases flavonol intake that translates to gorgeous skin.
Since chocolate has some calories, make sure you eat it in moderation.
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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. Plus,
consuming salmon regularly keeps your scalp hydrated and promotes
healthy, strong hair.
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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. Spinach is also packed with antioxidants
that help prevent different types of skin problems. You can use spinach
in your green smoothies or add it to your salads. Eating spinach
regularly will help clean your skin from the inside out.
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Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E, an important nutrient that helps
protect your skin from the daily sun damage. Sunflower seeds make a
perfect, portable snack to eat on the go. You can also use these
wonderful seeds in your oatmeal, salads, cereal, or trail mix. Just make
sure you don’t add too much salt to your salads, salt isn’t good for
your skin. |
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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. Eating red bell peppers can also help combat acne. It’s an
easy and delicious snack that has only 30 calories. A bell pepper
contains fiber that helps you to feel full longer so if you are on a
diet and you want to have a perfect skin, add red bell peppers to your
everyday diet.
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