You may not
be aware of it, but the foods you eat can really make a difference in your
appearance. Here is a list of foods that
can help make you look more radiant, youthful and healthy.
Foods rich
in Omega-3 and Omega-6: Helps hydrate and replenish skin and hair. Foods to eat:
Oily fish (sardines, tuna, salmon), walnuts, flaxseeds, and nut and seed
oils
Antioxidants: Help destroy free radicals (disease and
cancer causing molecules in the body), and can increase the plumpness and elasticity
in the skin. Foods to eat: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries,
grapes, bell peppers, spinach, tomatoes, green tea, coffee, wine
Zinc: Speeds up healing, helps heal acne,
and brightens a dull complexion Foods
to eat: Shrimp, green leafy vegetables,
eggs
Vitamin A:
Helps skin stay supple, keeps eyes and hair healthy
Foods to
eat: Whole milk, liver, oily fish, eggs
Vitamin C:
Helps produce collagen for skin elasticity
Foods to
eat: Peppers, peas, kiwi, strawberries
Beta-carotene:
Protects against aging effects of sunlight
Foods to
eat: Spinach, apricots, mangoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, tomatoes
