We all know that fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy diet, but did you know they’re also essential for healthy skin? After reading this you’ll want to run to the supermarket and load your cart with items on this grocery list for healthy, glowing skin.
Antioxidants are powerful molecules that help fight cellular damage caused by free radicals. What are free radicals? Free radicals are all around us – they’re caused by smoking, pollution, and sunlight, and all of the above can cause skin aging and damage. You can fight back by eating foods rich in antioxidants. Beta-carotene, found in carrots and pumpkins, and lutein, found in spinach, kale, and papaya are both powerful antioxidants that are important for normal skin cell development and healthy skin tone. Pomegranates are very rich in antioxidants, as well as a compound called punicaligans, which go a step further, acting against enzymes that break down collagen.
Omega-3s are another ingredient for healthy skin. They contain fatty acids that act to prevent and repair sun damage. They also help to combat inflammation, a major cause of woe in people with rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. Inflammation is a cause of a myriad of illnesses, including skin cancer, and research is currently showing that decreasing inflammation in the body can help lower your risk of developing skin cancer. Additionally, these vital nutrients help to regulate oil production in the skin – having a diet rich in essential fatty acids can help keep your skin hydrated and glowing. So be sure to stock up on fish, walnuts, and flax seeds – your skin will thank you.
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