Our skin often tells the story of what is going on inside our bodies. Imbalances of the gut always come through our skin and scalp first. From dandruff or sebborheic dermatitis to acne, the things we put inside our bodies matter more than what we put on our skin. Eating a healthy diet that consists of mostly raw fruis and vegetables high in Omega 3s can help hydrate the skin from the inside and fight signs oaging such as spots and wrinkling. While many have spent thousands of naira on anti-aging products, it may be just as simple by adding these foods into our diets:
Coconut oil
Not only does this make a great body moisturiser and sunscreen, but 1-2 tablespoons per day can boost metabolism. It con aid in better vitamin and mineral absorption which can reduce acne on one' s face. Other benefits invlude reduced cholesterol and increased energy.
Sweet potato
A sweet potato a week can help keep the wrinkles looking sleek. Sweet potato are high in vitamin C which improves collagen that makes wrinkles appear less. Other foods that are high in vitamin C are kiwis, strawberrie and yellow peppers.
Super greens
While it is hard to choose which is best, green leafy vegetables, kale , spinach and mustard greens seem to rank top in terms of water content which can helps the skin to look more plump and it gives it the naturel glow you want.
Watermelon and and tomatoes
Both are high in lycopene, which gives it the red color; it's high in phytochemicals, a rich antioxidant that helps reduce free radicals that can be caused by the ultraviolet Rays of the sun.
Walnuts and flax seeds are high in omega 3's which help to reduce inflammation, while improving hydration in your skin. Almond and pumkin seeds are high in vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps to improve free radicals damage and it's a naturally anti-inflammatory. Tip: soaking them in water the night before will release enzymes that improve digestion and increase protein content.
Carrots and red peppers
Red pepper have the highest amount of Vitamin A out of all the bell peppers. Meanwhile, a half cup of carrots per day contains the daily amount of Vitamin A you need to help clear breakouts. The other bonus of these vegetables is their Vitamin A content, which helps to decrease your chances of developing skin cancer.
Tumeric
This is a super spice that is being proven to help reduce cancer rates. This spice is anti-inflammatory and a potent antioxidant which can help treat acne, blemishes, blackheads and dark spots. It is used daily by the women of India and Pakistan as a facial clwanser and exfoliant.
Tomatoes
A pittsburgh-based registered dietitian and nutritionist, Heather mangieri, has said that tomatoes are low in calories, yet filled with nutrients. According to her, tomatoes consist of a variety of carotenoids including lycopene and beta-xarotene; the phytonutrients which play a role in chronic disease prevention.
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