Skin Health Tips: Top 5 Foods for Beautiful Skin Skin is the bodys largest organ. It makes sense, then, that whats good for your whole body is also good for your skin. Here are 5 of the best foods for good skin health: 5. Seafood—The active components of Omega-3 fatty acids and zinc yield smooth, clear and glowing skin. The omega 3s fight dryness while the zinc moderates sebum and assists in new cell formation. Youll also find these benefits in flaxseed oil and walnuts. 4. Citrus Fruits—Vitamin C promotes smooth, taut skin. Vitamin C aids in the bodys production of collagen. Vitamin C’s antioxidant properties can also neutralize the free radicals that can damage cells. 3. Red and Green Vegetables—These provide vitamin A and beta-carotene for bright and smooth skin. Beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which acts as an antioxidant, preventing cell damage and premature aging as well as anti-acne benefits. 2. Nuts—This tasty source of vitamin E promotes soft skin. This antioxidant vitamin helps protect the skin from UV-sunlight-generated free radicals, and helps the skin retain moisture. 1. Whole Grains—The active components of Rutin and B-vitamins yield clear and moisturized skin. Rutin is an antioxidant which helps combat inflammation-related skin damage. Biotin (also known as B-7), assists cells in processing fats. A lack of biotin can manifest itself in dry, scaly skin. Whole grains are preferable because processed (refined) flours can cause an insulin spike, which in turn can encourage acne.
Posted on: Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:56:00 +0000
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