Healthy skin from the inside out. The fundamental marker of youthful good health is the ability of cell membranes to hold water within a cell. Because skin can only be beautiful if its healthy at the cellular level, its a great idea to feed your body healthy foods that optimize the health of your cells. So which foods nourish the cells and create this kind of nutrient rich environment, which contributes to healthy skin? Four vitamins, in particular, will really help you get your glow on: 1. Vitamin A is extremely important for the skin because it helps to rebuild tissues. Think dark, leafy greens (especially kale and romaine lettuce), carrots, squash, cantaloupe and sweet potatoes. 2. Vitamin E helps to fight free radicals in the body, which helps address and prevent age spots, wrinkles and stretch marks. Foods rich in Vitamin E are olives (and olive oil), nuts and seeds, wheat germ and dark leafy greens. 3. Vitamin C stimulates the production of collagen, which helps to maintain firmness and elasticity. To ensure that youre getting enough Vitamin C, eat lots of citrus fruit, broccoli, cauliflower, tomato and cucumber. 4. B Vitamins boost circulation and give the skin a healthy glow. Making sure that your skin is receives enough oxygen also helps with breakouts and acne. Be sure to consume adequate amounts of eggs, nuts/seeds, raisins, broccoli, tomatoes and carrots As janegee says, a beautiful skin is a healthy skin. So eat your veggies.....
Posted on: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 19:16:27 +0000