Best Foods For Glowing Skin
Are you noticing more pimples or blemishes on your skin lately? An uneven skin tone, dryness, more fine lines and wrinkles? Find out the best foods for glowing skin!
While not all the signs of exposure or aging can be eliminated, you can take action to minimize their effects and increase the overall health and beauty of your skin. And it all starts when you take a closer look at your diet!
Check out these amazing foods that can give your skin that healthy, amazing glow!
Salmon
Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Those acids are the building blocks for proteins, which in turn build the new cells of your skin. Your body can’t produce these acids on its own— it relies on outside sources to create them. Put in the right fatty acids from healthy sources like fresh salmon, and you’ll be giving your body the very thing it needs to make fresh, smooth skin cells. 
Carrots
Here we go with the colors again! The vivid orange hue of carrots comes from a substance called beta-carotene, which yields Vitamin A. Vitamin A lowers the oil production of your skin, lessening the chance of unsightly breakouts. Snack on some carrots to see improvements in the clarity of your skin. 
Selenium
Okay, so this isn’t technically a food— but it’s a vital mineral that you can get from various food sources. According to medical experts, selenium can help prevent the accumulation of free radicals in your skin. These free radicals are associated with tissue damage, dry skin, wrinkles, and even skin cancer.
To get your selenium in, chow down on some button mushrooms, Brazil nuts, light-meat turkey, or whole wheat pasta. Seafood like snapper, cod, tuna, salmon, shrimp, oysters, halibut, and sardines also contain selenium. 
Berries
Have you ever heard the saying, “Eat the rainbow”? I’m not talking about artificially colored, processed foods— those colors should be fresh and natural, from fruits and vegetables. The more colorful your diet, the better! Lucky for you, there’s a whole range of sweet, colorful berries that are great for your skin health.
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries have antioxidants— vitamins and nutrients that slow down or prevent the oxidative damage that occurs gradually throughout your body. Eating two or three servings of berries every day isn’t just a delicious snack; it can also improve the health and youthfulness of your skin. 
Watermelon
Are you thirsting for a sweet snack? Grab a slice of watermelon instead of a cupcake! Watermelons, as the name suggests, are mostly made up of water. They help to hydrate your body and your skin, reducing puffy areas and generally helping with the complexion.
Since the fruit is sweet, but fairly low in sugar content, the watermelon won’t induce glycation, a sugar reaction that breaks down collagen. If you’re concerned about wrinkles and lines, you’ll want to skip the processed sugars and sink your teeth into a chunk of watermelon instead.
Avocados
Sure, avocados may be loaded with calories and fats— but they’re the good kind of fats! Avocado is a power food that carries tons of vitamin A, E, and D, along with phytonutrients and healthy fats. Eat it in a salad, on a sandwich, or in a wrap; or make a face mask with it!
Olive Oil
Women who consume more olive oil (over 2 teaspoons per day) have 31% fewer signs of aging compared to their counterparts, according to a 2012 study. That’s because olive oil contains monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants— good things when you’re hoping to kick out the harmful free radicals and rejuvenate your skin.
Walnuts
Walnuts are as beneficial for your skin as they are delicious! They pack a punch with the Omega-3 fatty acids, and they help with collagen production. Collagen ensures the elasticity of skin, which makes it look smooth, tight, and youthful instead of loose and wrinkled. 
Without the hydration, minerals, and vitamins it needs, it’s no wonder that your skin looks less than its best! Taking time to eat pure, nutrient-rich foods is just one way that you can support your body and your skin.
If you have more questions about the connection between a healthy diet and beautiful skin, feel free to contact me! Got a favorite power food that seems to work wonders for your skin? Share it with us in the comments! I hope this post on the best foods for glowing skin helps Xx
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Rachael is an Australian born certified personal trainer and nutritionist who holds a Bachelor degree in Science.
After struggling for years to find an exercise and diet program that is tailored to women striving for lean and toned body with no bulk she designed her Lean Legs Program. This program is tailored to each body type and focused on helping women get toned but feminine bodies, without getting bulky.
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