Who doesn’t want healthy glowing skin? It may be a cliché, but the simple truth is, you are what you eat and your skin shows what is going on inside your body. So if you want radiant, glowing and healthy skin you should eat a nutrient rich diet, full of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and vitamin rich foods. So here is our top 7 nutrient packed foods to eat. You will be rewarded with younger, healthier and glowing skin! It’s worth the effort don’t you think?
AVOCADO to hydrate skin
High in biotin, avocado’s give you luscious hair, help prevent dry skin and brittle nails. The healthy monounsaturated fats in avocados make them one of the best foods for your complexion. These healthy fats keep skin from drying out and help to maintain its youthful appearance.
Spread some avo on your morning toast with a little squeeze of lemon juice and salt and pepper or pop some into your salad for that vitamin punch.
GREEN TEA for healthy skin
Not technically a food, but so important due to it’s high levels of polyphenols, green tea is a wonderful tonic for healthy skin. Green tea is said to provide protection against sun damage by reducing free radicals and inflammation.
It’s overall antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties make drinking this tea a must for healthy, glowing skin.
Aim for 4 cups throughout the day.
TOMATOES to help fight free radicals and wrinkles
Tomatoes are packed with the antioxidant, lycopene, which has been shown to help defend your skin from damaging UV rays and prevent sunburn. Tomatoes are also a high carotenoid fruit, these nutrients may help slow down cellular damage from free radicals and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
The lycopene is more easily absorbed when tomatoes are cooked, in a paste or in a soup or juice form.
Try a simple tomato and basil sauce over some wholemeal pasta.
SALMON for lustre and softness
I’m sure you knew this was going to be on the list! Add lustre and softness to your skin with salmon, it has one of the highest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats nourish the skin by reducing the body’s production of inflammatory substances, decreasing clogged pores and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. We love the sound of that.
Bake some Salmon with a coating of home made pesto made from crushed walnuts for an added boost of Omega 3, or keep it simple and just sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
EGGS for a clear & smooth complexion
A highly nutritious all-round food that provides a host of vitamins and minerals, eggs keep both your body and skin healthy. Providing a complete source of protein, eggs repair cells that have suffered free radical damage. They also contain biotin, an essential vitamin that protects against dry skin.
The compounds found in eggs keep your skin clear of infections and acne and help regenerate your tissues. Egg yolks are also naturally rich in vitamin D.
Whip up a quick breakfast with some lightly whisked eggs and some in-season veg such as asparagus, tomatoes and mushrooms for a nutritious and vitamin packed start to your day.
POMEGRANATE for more collagen and healing
This antioxidant rich fruit may help skin create more collagen and speed the healing process of the skin. They are also a great source of vitamin C, which helps guard against the wrinkling effects of sun damage.
Try the delicious seeds in your salads for a collagen boost.
KIWI for firm skin
This fuzzy little fruit is the hero of supple skin. Loaded with more vitamin C per gram than any other fruit. We love vitamin C as it maintains the collagen in your skin, keeping it firm and smooth. Kiwi is another fruit full of antioxidants that reduce the appearance of those pesky wrinkles.You’ll get the most benefits from ripe kiwis – it takes time to build up all those fabulous features. Try some kiwi in your next smoothie, or enjoy them all on their own.
Since your skin in your largest organ and the most visible part of your body, eat some of these vitamin packed foods to get your skin glowing and looking younger than ever.
