The foods you need for… FABULOUS SKIN

CARROTS Carotenoids in carrots give your skin a healthy, attractive glow and provide some protection against damaging UV light. ORANGES A large orange gives us our daily requirement of vitamin C, which helps mop up ageing free radicals. The pith is also rich in flavonoids, which help protect our collagen.

KALE This green super food protects against age-related eyesight problems and is amazing for skin. 10mg of lutein daily (the amount in half a cup of cooked kale), increases skin hydration and elasticity. TOMATOES Containing a red pigment called lycopene, they protect skin against UV rays – the primary source of premature wrinkles. Cooked tomatoes are softer, so lycopene is better absorbed. PEANUTS Packed full of biotin – a B vitamin that’s great for skin, hair and nails – and vitamin E, which protects cells from DNA damage. Raw peanuts are best.

ONIONS A rich source of quercetin – a natural inflammation fighter. Chronic inflammation is a major contributor to the ageing process. BLUEBERRIES These contain anthocyanins – purple/blue pigments that help keep arteries flexible and keep you looking young by protecting your skin’s collagen levels.

SOYA MILK With as much calcium and protein as dairy milk, a soya alternative also contains phytoestrogens that gently boost flagging oestrogen levels, helping skin stay looking younger and firmer.

SALMON This has omega-3 oils