“The skin is the window to the entire body,” says dermatologist Joely Kaufman-Janette, MD, assistant professor and director of the Aging and Geriatric Skin Center at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
Apart from choosing a diet for good looking skin is just eating to keep yourself healthy because your health is reflected through your skin. The nutrients we eat as part of a healthy diet enhance the skin’s elasticity and hydration that help create an appealing glow to our skin.
So, what are these skin-friendly foods?
Water
Skin needs moisture to stay flexible. Even mild dehydration will cause your skin to look dry, tired, saggy and slightly grey. Hence, it is better to drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Although all fluids count towards your daily allowance, water is still the best.
If you work in an office, keep a large bottle of water on your desk to remind you to drink. Herbal, caffeine-free teas are good too. Try to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, both can age the skin.
Green Leafy Vegetables
Broccoli and other green vegetables are foods for healthy skin. The darker, the better! The richer the color of veggies and fruits, the more likely they are to contain the nutrients you need for a healthy diet. Darker broccoli provides more Vitamins A and C, which help fight fine lines and wrinkles.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes have selenium, a powerful antioxidant that works alongside other antioxidants such as vitamins E and C and is essential for the immune system. Studies suggest that a selenium-rich diet can help to protect against skin cancer, sun damage and age spots.
Avocados
Avocados are rich in healthy fats, vitamins A and C, and fiber, which make them an almost perfect healthy food that enhances your complexion and fight aging skin.
Masks with avocado can cause clogged pores. Definitely avoid them if you are acne prone,” as Kaufman-Janette stresses.
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