alFoods that promote healthy-looking skin •Fish. Fish is an excellent source of protein, which your body uses to build collagen and elastin. Fish also contains omega-3 fatty acids which promote skin health by working to reduce inflammation. These healthy fats are found in abundance in fatty fish – like salmon and trout – but all fish contain omega-3s, so aim for several fish meals per week. •“Good” carbohydrates. Try to clear out the refined ‘white’ carbohydrates and sugars from your diet as much as possible and replace with the ‘good’ carbs– veggies, fruits, beans and whole grains. When you choose these healthy carbohydrates, you’ll be consuming foods with a lower glycemic index, which will reduce the overall carbohydrate load in your diet. •Colorful fruits and vegetables. Many deeply colored fruits and vegetables get much of their color from compounds called carotenoids. Some of these can be converted into vitamin A, which is needed to help your skin cells reproduce – a vitally important function when you consider that your body sheds 30,000 to 40,000 skin cells every single day. Many fruits and vegetables are also good sources of vitamin C, which your body needs in order to manufacture collagen. Carotenoids and vitamin C also acts as antioxidants, and help fight the formation of damaging free radicals. •Nuts and seeds. Tree nuts like almonds and walnuts, and seeds like flax and chia, provide healthy omega-3 fats. And, certain nuts (Brazil nuts in particular) are excellent sources of selenium, a mineral which also acts as an antioxidant. •Plenty of fluids. In order for nutrients to move in and waste to move out, your skin cells (and all cells in your body) rely on fluid. Water is great – so is green tea, since it provides not only fluid, but antioxidants, too. Be sure to stay well hydrated when the weather is hot. When you sweat, your body relies on fluids to help remove waste products from your skin. Try adding some flax or chia seeds (for omega-3s), mango chunks (vitamin C) and some baby spinach leaves (carotenoids) to your protein shake for a skin-healthy blend! What do you like to eat to keep your skin healthy and your complexion clear? Call us for a healthy program on 0772238680 also visit facebook/weightprofessional
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 05:27:30 +0000