Hi, Chickies!
We all want healthy skin, but we cannot get there by eating junk! Nutrients that are important for good skin include vitamin A, essential fats, and zinc. Here is some dietary and lifestyle guideline for healthy skin: - Limit alcohol, coffee, tea, sugar and saturated fat. Alcohol dehydrates the skin, and sugar rushes the aging process. - Increase intake of fresh fruits and veggies – they contain important vitamins and antioxidants to fight the aging process. - Stay hydrated with clean water and herbal tea. Caffeinated beverages can move fluid out of the body, worsening dehydration. - A good multivitamin and mineral supplement can help, as is vitamin C supplement. Vitamin C is essential in the manufacturing of collagen, a protein that is essential in keeping the skin’s elasticity. My favorite multivitamin is healthasitoughttobedaily-multivitamin-120-capsules. I was recommended to take it from my doctor as it contains zinc and copper - I am low in both. Always check with your doctor before you take a supplement. Top 10 Skin Foods 1. Blueberries and Pomegranates - rich in antioxidant anthocyanins, which help protect you from fine lines and dryness. 2. Dark Chocolate - flavonoids protect the skin from sun damage. 3. Spinach - vital nutrients and antioxidants help fight inflammation and free radical damage. 4. Walnuts - omega 3 and vitamin E make for smoother skin, healthier hair and stronger bones. 5. Yogurt - zinc helps calm skin inflammation and help cell regeneration. (Be careful with yogurt if you are sensitive to dairy. So Delicious Dairy Free coconut milk yogurt is yummy! I would also recommend Siggis and Chobani - good rule of thumb is to be sure the sugar is lower than the protein. 6. Tomatoes - lycopene protects the skin from sun damage 7. Kiwis - vitamin C stimulates collagen production and repair damage to skin-cell DNA. 8. Carrots - antioxidants and Vitamin C, proven to aid in glowing skin. 9. Sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut squash - the body turns beta-carotene into skin-smoothing retinol. 10. Green tea - antioxidant catechism help prevent certain cancers and stave off sunburn. Resource: Lisa Black - Healthy Balanced Bodies Chat with ya soon, XOXO, Skin Wellness Chick Brianna Moorer, HC
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