Caring for your skin with FOOD!
Eating healthy affects all aspects of your health. Maintaining healthy weight, preventing heart disease, keeping your digestive tract moving correctly are all effects of a healthy diet and eating right, but did you know that there are foods that are healthy for your SKIN??
Ok, so you may have known that already but in this post I would like to discuss foods proven to be healthy for clearer, firmer skin as well as food that is best for acne and aging.
According to Cleveland Clinic, there are about 23 foods that are best to keep you healthy on the inside, therefore keeping you healthy on the outside. They split these foods into a few categories that we will discuss in this post. Get excited :)
For firmer skin (Who doesn't want that??):
1. Fish
(Almost all kinds but especially Tuna, Salmon, Sardines, and Trout!)
The Omega 3 fatty acids are what helps to keep collagen in the skin firm.
2. Plants
**Don't go outside and start eating dandelions yet****
Once again, plant-based foods contain Omega-3's that are amazing for your skin. Some of the best foods in this category include walnuts, spinach, mustard greens, canola oil, and anything with soy!
For protection (against sun damage and more!)
1. Tomatoes **They get their own special section!**
Tomatoes are a very versatile food that can be put into all kinds of dishes. They contain lycopene (an antioxidant) that keeps skin smooth. Smooth skin helps protect it from damage.
2. Other fruits and veggies
Fruits and veggies contain antioxidants and lots of vitamins! Vitamin C and vitamin E most importantly. These vitamins help your skin to fight wrinkles and allow your skin to defend against sun damage (****NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SUNSCREEN*******. The absolute best foods in this category include strawberries, citrus fruits, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.
Also - KALE! Kale actually neutralizes free radicals from UV exposure to protect your skin. SO COOL
3. Dark Chocolate (YAY!)
For protection (against sun damage and more!)
1. Tomatoes **They get their own special section!**
Tomatoes are a very versatile food that can be put into all kinds of dishes. They contain lycopene (an antioxidant) that keeps skin smooth. Smooth skin helps protect it from damage.
2. Other fruits and veggies
Fruits and veggies contain antioxidants and lots of vitamins! Vitamin C and vitamin E most importantly. These vitamins help your skin to fight wrinkles and allow your skin to defend against sun damage (****NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR SUNSCREEN*******. The absolute best foods in this category include strawberries, citrus fruits, broccoli, and sweet potatoes.
Also - KALE! Kale actually neutralizes free radicals from UV exposure to protect your skin. SO COOL
3. Dark Chocolate (YAY!)
As long as the dark chocolate you choose is between 60%-70% cocoa, the flavonals will reduce rough skin and protect from the SUN (devil emoji). EAT SPARINGLY! A few ounces a day should do it!!
There you have it everyone! Eat these foods and you can look forward to healthier skin and a healthier life!
Most IMPORTANTLY - Stay away from too much SUGAR! (another devil emoji) Sugar is key in producing fat throughout the body and is equally bad for skin (increased acne production/oils)
There you have it everyone! Eat these foods and you can look forward to healthier skin and a healthier life!
Most IMPORTANTLY - Stay away from too much SUGAR! (another devil emoji) Sugar is key in producing fat throughout the body and is equally bad for skin (increased acne production/oils)
The next post will talk more about skin health prevention, especially from skin cancer and sun damage.
References:
Jeffers, L. (2015, December 1). 23 foods that are good for your skin. Retrieved from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/2015/12/23-foods-good-skin/
Girdwain, J. (2013, November 6). 25 best foods for your skin. Retrieved from http://www.prevention.com/beauty/25-best-foods-for-your-skin
Molly, I really had no idea certain foods can be good or bad for your skin! I am really liking the fact that dark chocolate is a contender. Also, I LOVE tomatoes so that is a plus! I really like the picture you incorporated. It grabbed my attention and I knew right away I wanted to read this article. Great post!
ReplyDeleteKnowing that I eat most of these things, just made me so happy for myself and my skin! Adding the pictures and organizing the information very well definitely caught my eye. Loved this post.
ReplyDeleteConsidering I suffer from acne, I loved this post! I knew that some foods helped your skin, but you included a few I didn't know about! Hopefully adding more of these to my daily diet can help me. I also loved the photos you provided! Thanks and keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThis blog is everything! Who doesn't want cleat skin??? I know I do, and I would like to keep it that way too. Your blog is a lot of fun, and this post made me laugh, smile, and share this information with others. I know some foods like dark chocolate were good for you, but I did not fish helped with skin, until now! Since reading your post about these foods I immediately went to stock my refrigerator with the foods you mentioned in this post. Thank you for posting this, I had a fun time reading it!
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