The tone, look and feel of our skin is dictated by a number
of factors, with genetics, age, gender and lifestyle all making an appearance
on the list. One of the most influential game-players is our diet – what we put
on our plates and in our glasses can make or break the health of our skin.
November is a month of many health observances, one of which
is National Healthy Skin Month! The foods that bring a healthy glow to our skin
are often plant-based and provide vitamins, minerals and healthy essential
fats. Incorporate the following foods (and drink) in your plate/menu plan for
each week to improve the health of your skin:
Bell Peppers,
Carrots, Broccoli & Citrus Fruits
These foods are high in Vitamin C, which is vital in the formation of collagen – which maintains skin’s firmness and elasticity – and therefore helps prevent wrinkles.
These foods are high in Vitamin C, which is vital in the formation of collagen – which maintains skin’s firmness and elasticity – and therefore helps prevent wrinkles.
Almonds &
Sunflower seeds
Nuts and seeds are a good source of Vitamin E, which resides in the skin’s top layer and acts as an antioxidant against UV free radicals.
Nuts and seeds are a good source of Vitamin E, which resides in the skin’s top layer and acts as an antioxidant against UV free radicals.
Dark Leafy Greens,
Oranges & Reds (Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, etc)
A wide variety of foods are high in the orange/red-hued antioxidant beta-carotene. Our body converts beta-carotene to Vitamin A, which can decrease sensitivity to the sun and also helps with cell turnover.
A wide variety of foods are high in the orange/red-hued antioxidant beta-carotene. Our body converts beta-carotene to Vitamin A, which can decrease sensitivity to the sun and also helps with cell turnover.
Salmon, Walnuts &
Plant-based Oils
Essential fats such as omega-3 fatty acids - found in some fish, nuts and oils – help fight inflammation and sun-damage.
Essential fats such as omega-3 fatty acids - found in some fish, nuts and oils – help fight inflammation and sun-damage.
WATER
Plain and simple – our skin needs to be hydrated to stay healthy! Water is essential to skin and body health, and should be part of your everyday “diet”. We can get water from a variety of things – e.g. soups, oatmeal, coffee or tea, fruits and vegetables, etc – but should always make an effort to drink at least a few glasses of pure and plain water every day.
Plain and simple – our skin needs to be hydrated to stay healthy! Water is essential to skin and body health, and should be part of your everyday “diet”. We can get water from a variety of things – e.g. soups, oatmeal, coffee or tea, fruits and vegetables, etc – but should always make an effort to drink at least a few glasses of pure and plain water every day.
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Start incorporating these foods into your daily diet and
help your skin stay strong & healthy!
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