Most of us are aware that diet and nutrition helps us live and maintain healthy lifestyles and most importantly, to avoid chronic diseases. It should therefore come as no surprise that the key to flawless skin begins with the food choices you make every day.
Everywhere we look, famous beauty brands are launching and pushing product after product on us, many of which we don’t actually need. Contrary to popular belief, beautiful and glowing skin is not dependent on expensive beauty products and expensive procedures.
Most of the time, the simple solution to a good skin regimen is opting for a balanced, adequate and varied diet.
According to [1]BBC Good Food, older cells are constantly shed and replaced by younger ones and a steady supply of key nutrients is essential to support this rapid growth. Eating the correct balance of foods will feed your skin the vital nutrients it needs to help it stay soft, supple and blemish-free.
Jonele Hart, author of Eat Pretty: Nutrition for Beauty Inside and Out, further elaborates “Your diet also directly influences hormone levels, which affect your complexion and impact how your genes perform.”[2]
“The nutrients in your food determine how well your skin can repair itself, defend against damage, and partake in other beauty related actions,” she adds.
Here is a list foods that will nourish your skin while satisfying your taste buds.
Nuts and Seeds:
Nuts contain Vitamin E, which helps protect skin from cell damage while supporting a healthy skin growth. “[3]The healthy, monounsaturated fats founds in almonds can also keep skin less inflamed and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, which can occur from the aging process.”
Avocados:
[4]Avocados are also a good source of Vitamin E. Regularly eating avocados will help protect your skin from sun damage, relieve irritation and reduce wrinkles.
Salmon:
Most doctors and dermatologists view salmon as a super-food when it comes to skin health. The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon are essential ingredients that help keep skin healthy.
Sweet Potatoes:
Sweet Potatoes work wonders for your skin complexion. [5]According to Bustle, sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene- which is an antioxidant that turns into vitamin A in our bodies. Antioxidants protect our skin from free radicals and vitamin A deficiency is a huge reason for dull, dry skin.
Spinach:
Spinach is a goodsource of vitamins A, B2, C and K. The folate in spinach helps maintain and repair DNA, reducing the likelihood of cancer-cell growth.
Tomatoes:
Tomatoes are considered to be one of the most effective remedies for a clear and healthy skin. They are beneficial for skin health mainly because they have high antioxidant content.
Watermelon:
According to experts, [6]watermelon contains Lycopene which is good for skin. Antioxidants help in decreasing the free radicals produced by the body. Lesser free radicals directly implements to retarding process of aging very effectively.
[7]Cucumbers:
Cucumber contains mostly water, which helps to keep skin hydrated. P&G Reward Me notes the following about cucumbers, “Beauty benefits extend to healthy gums and fresh breath, sparkling eyes without the bags, dark circles and puffiness, and beautiful skin owing to the nutrients it contains like biotin, vitamins A, B1 and C, and potassium.”
We hope this helps you make better food choices! Happy eating!