25 Essential Foods for your Skin

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25 Essential Foods for your Skin
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Exercise is the best way to get healthy, glowing
skin. But, one cannot ignore the contribution of
foods as well. What you eat is what you are so
today we are going to discuss the benefits of 25
foods that play a significant role towards a
healthy skin.
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Olive Oil
75 of the fat present in olive oil is fatty
acids of the monoun saturated variety. They are
great for damaging free radicals and thereby play
a role in youth boost. According to a recent
research, all those individuals who consumed
olive oil on a regular basis had 31 lesser signs
of aging compared to all those who were exposed
to sunflower or peanut oil.
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Tomatoes
Tomatoes are an integral part of almost any
recipe. And when you combine 5 tbsps of tomato
paste with 1 tbsp of olive oil, chances of
getting sunburned gets reduced by 33. The
presence of antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes
improves your bodys natural SPF content.
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Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is yum to taste and contains cocoa
flavanols that helps to reduce skin roughness and
scaliness compared to other food products.
However stick to few pieces or 150 calories if
you wish to reap the benefits without putting on
weight.
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Oatmeal
Compared to calorie laden breakfast options opt
for oatmeal and add seasonal fruits for natural
sweetness. Try it out today.
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Sardines
For clear skin that breathes, sardine is the
solution. Opt for 1.5 grams of this fish on a
daily basis. Being a rich source of omega-3 fatty
acids it brings back the skins natural glow.
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Green Tea
The catechins like EGCG (antioxidants) present in
Green Tea helps to boost blood flow and oxygen to
the skin, thereby allowing the skin to be more
elastic and fresh looking.
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Kale
1 cup of kale is equal to 134 and 133 of
vitamin C and A respectively which means you
end up with a firmer skin at the end of 1 month.
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Walnuts
If you are a vegetarian then you need to include
walnuts as part of your daily diet. After all you
need your daily supply of omega-3 fatty acids for
your skin, dont you?
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Orange peel
The presence of limonene in orange peel offer UV
protection against the harsh sun rays. Start
eating orange peels today.
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Grass-Fed Beef
They are rich in both omega-3 omega-6 fatty
acids. Moreover every 3.5-ounce of grass fed beef
has 30 grams of protein. Dont forget that
protein helps to build the elastin and collagen
tissue.
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Rosemary
If you wish to prevent the free radicals from the
sun to damage your skin then incorporate rosemary
or thyme in your daily diet. They help to reduce
the risk of melanoma by 60.
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Almond Milk
Dairy products are found to cause inflammation
which in turn leads to acne, wrinkles, and
rashes. But with almond milk that risk is not
there. Hence use this milk when you eat cereals
or oats.
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Water
We cannot do away with water. It helps to quench
thirst and keeps your skin hydrated. Hence, your
skin is less dry and less prone to wrinkles.
Moreover when you consume water more than juices,
you are cutting down on sugar too.
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Soy
Isoflavone found in soy is great as it helps to
prevent collagen from breaking down. If you are
not comfortable with soy, you can try out tofu as
well.
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Oysters
Being rich in zinc, eat 6 oysters daily if you
wish to get 500 of zinc in your daily diet. Acne
often occurs due to less of zinc intake.
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Yellow Bell Peppers
Both yellow and green bell peppers help to fight
wrinkles especially in the crows feet area. The
presence of antioxidants does the trick.
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Coffee
Research shows coffee helps to lower the chances
of non-melanoma skin cancer by 11. But dont
start taking coffee every now and then. Keep the
number of cups limited to fewer than 28 as higher
intake can be a cause for health issues.
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Kiwi
It is again rich in vitamin C and by now we know
that this vitamin helps to prevent dryness and
lower the chances of wrinkles appearing in your
face.
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Eggs
They are a rich source of protein without any
fat. Protein rich diet is always welcome as it
helps to lower the aging process.
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Pumpkin
Dont eat it raw, rather cook it well. Cooked
pumpkin contains higher amount of beta-carotene
that makes the skin soft, smooth and wrinkle-free.
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Red Wine
Regular intake of red wine in small amounts has
higher benefits for your body rather than being a
cause of concern. It reduced actinic keratoses by
28. Moreover, red wine is a rich source of
resveratrol that helps to fight tumor.
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Sun Flower Seeds
One of the major reasons for acne is lower levels
of vitamin E. Sunflower seeds has 37 of your
daily needs for vitamin E that enhances the
immune system of your body thereby increasing its
capacity of fighting any kind of inflammation.
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Carrots
Carrots are rich in carotenoid which is great for
bringing back the glow to your skin. Want
healthier looking skin start munching on carrots
from today.
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Mackerel
Hyper pigmentation occurs due to lack of B12
vitamin. And mackerel is the best source of this
vitamin. However, if you are a vegetarian then
incorporate nutritional yeast instead of mackerel
in your diet to get the same results.
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Chickpeas
High-glycemic diets are the reason behind painful
red pimples. If you are looking for a solution to
this, then try out chickpeas. They are low on
glycemic but rich in rich in protein and fiber.
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