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Amazing, Healthy Skin

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It is not just enough to adorn fancy clothes, carry expensive bags and wear trendy shoes without extending the same attention to your skin. they say what you eat in private is what you wear in public! the key to healthy skin is in the food you eat and you don’t always need expensive facials or skin care products to achieve good results.now if you are looking to maintain your already healthy skin, or improve your poor skin, these foods are better and more affordable than splurging on endless beauty supplies. Yes, you can invest in a few beauty products, but the less products you are having to invest in, the better for you!

The benefits of drinking lots of water can never be overemphas­ized. Water may not be food per se, but it is number one on my list. Drinking lots of water (At least 5 bottles a day) gives you an amazing glow Salmon is great for the skin because it is rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids. It helps to reduce the production of anti-inflammato­ry substances by the skin, therefore keeping the skin radiant and well nourished. Eating a few servings of Salmon a week will leave your skin wrinkle free, clear and refreshed. Avocados are high in Vitamin A, D, E, the vitamins that help prevent the signs of aging. They are also rich in copper and iron. Avocados also promote skin elasticity and pigmentati­on. Vegetables especially spinach are high in nutrients and antioxidan­ts. It is also a great source of vitamin A, B, C and E as well as potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. I often hear people say the juice from pumpkin and bitter leaf can cure anything. A diet rich in vegetables make your skin amazing! Kiwis also contain antioxidan­ts, and help with firming the skin. They are also good for your teeth and bones. It is ok to indulge in dark chocolate once in a while; It has a high content of flavanol, and is rich in cocoa which helps to keep the skin hydrated. It can also protect your skin from sun damage which is one of the major causes of damaged, unhealthy skin. If you have heartburn or migraine headaches, then you definitely want to use this in moderation, as it can make your symptoms worse. Watermelon­s fall into categories of foods that help protect your skin from the sun and fight cancer, because they are also rich is antioxidan­ts. This juicy fruit will help keep your skin fresh, clear of blemishes and improve the elasticity of your skin. These include all the berries you can think off - Blueberrie­s, Strawberri­es, Blackberri­es, and Raspberrie­s. They are high in Vitamin C, and contain a strong antioxidan­t which keeps the collagen in your skin healthy. They also contain anthocyani­ns and quercetin, a type of flavonol which will help reduce inflammati­on and keep your skin looking evenly toned and radiant. Oranges (and other citrus fruits are also a great source of Vitamin C, and helps to improve the colour and texture of your skin. There are also rich in collagen which improves your skin elasticity, keeping your skin fresh and fighting the early signs of ageing. Eggs are one of my favourite things to eat and they help your skin with tissue repair.. Some of the compounds found in eggs also help keep your skin clear of infections and acne. Eggs are high in selenium, vitamin A and copper. Selenium wards off skin infections, vitamin A prevents your skin from developing abnormal clumps (which can turn into moles and skin tags) and copper promotes skin elasticity.

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