Taking care of your skin involves more than just applying lotions, creams, and cleansers to the outside of your body. It also depends on what you put in it. A healthy diet will create vibrant, healthy skin just as an unhealthy diet will result in unhealthy skin. Don't believe me? Elaine Linker, PhD, biochemist and founder of DDF Skin Care reported that eczema can be easily cause by a poor diet. So it really does matter what you eat!
What foods are especially healthy for your skin you ask? Here is a list of just a few.
Your basic antioxidants are really healthy for your skin. They protect the skin cells from being damaged by UV rays and the everyday wear and tear. Some of my favorites are blueberries, strawberries, plums and blackberries. Some others that do not sound as appealing are artichokes, beans, prunes and pecans. They might not taste as good but will do just as good a job. Low fat dairy products will also do the trick. Dietary vitamin A is healthy for the skin and also good for your intestinal health.
Foods high in fatty acids are also extremely good for your skin. They protect the cell membranes, therefore creating healthy skin. Omega 6 and Omega 3 fatty acids are best. Eating flax seed, canola oil and salmon will give you the perfect amount of the Omega 3 fatty acids that you and your skin needs. Healthy oils are also good for your skin. They serve as a natural lubricator and help keep moisture in the cells and pores, therefore avoiding breakouts and inflammation. Natural cooking, vegetable and olive oils are best. Oily foods from fast food restaurants are not the kind you want to eat!
Lastly, there are two beverages that will give you healthy skin in no time. The first is good old H2O. Water naturally hydrates the skin and makes very happy cells. The skin itself could use about a 1/2 gallon of water a day. It also helps the skin to sweat which is a natural pore opener. However, my favorite drink is green tea. It serves as an anti-inflammatory agent that will definitely prevent breakouts and redness as well as create vibrant, glowing skin. It also helps to protect skin cell membranes. My favorite part is that it protects against the damage of UV rays, therefore protecting against skin cancer!!! Not to mention it is a delicious beverage.
So there you have it. If you want healthy, good-looking skin, especially during these up-coming winter months, pay attention to what you eat. Your skin cares about what you are feeding your body and after all, You Are What You Eat!
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I agree with this post. Diet definately affects how your skin looks and feels. I have learned first hand that drinking lots of water helps keep your skin healthy. Specifically, i find that drinking lots of water in the winter prevents your face from getting really dry. Great post!
ReplyDeleteLike this post. Personally, i love any beef, poultry, seafood, anything that is healthy the better, but at the same time, I am not one of those guys that will eat tofu. No go. Very nice blog..
ReplyDeleteMost definitely eating healthy benefits your skin just as much or even more than any cream or topical cream you can apply. The cool thing is, is the foods that you recommended or have been shown to be very beneficial for you skin, are foods that do so much for your body in other ways. For example, the low fat dairy serves a great source of not only vitamin A but calcium for strong bones and muscle and also is packed with protein. Some people take their skin for granted but it's very important like you said.
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