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EAT TO BOOST COLLAGEN

- by Alice Mackintosh

The skin needs a variety of

nutrients to stay healthy. Eat your way to better skin

with the following: VITAMIN C is integral for collagen creation and

healthy cell turnover. Found in: red peppers, kale, broccoli, strawberri­es. VITAMIN A is essential for protecting collagen structures in our cells. Found in: sweet potato, carrots, dark leafy greens,

dried apricots.

ZINC is crucial for collagen creation and can speed up the skin’s healing processes. Found in: meat, fish, sesame

and pumpkin seeds. SULPHUR is a key building block for collagen and

helps remove toxins. Found in: eggs, broccoli,

leeks, garlic.

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