Did you know – what you eat is more important than what you put on your skin?
Glowing skin is a result of a healthy diet and the right lifestyle. Better the choice of your food, the better your skin will look. If you want drop-gorgeous skin, start with your diet. Dermatologists believe that when your diet is missing essential nutrients for healthy skin, skin problems occur.
“Skin problems like Acne, eczema, psoriasis etc can be directly linked to your diet,” says Dr Jisha, an expert Dermatologist at CureSkin.
What Foods to include in your Diet for Glowing Skin?
Balanced nutrition is the key to good health and glowing skin. Some foods give a boost of glowing good health to your complexion. Here’s what Dermatologists suggest in your diet:
Low-Fat Dairy Products
What To Eat: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt etc with Low-Fat
What it Does:
✔ Low-fat dairy products are rich in Vitamin A, the health of your skin cells is heavily dependent on this Vitamin.
✔ Yoghurt which also contains “Live” bacteria is good for your intestinal health; This has a strong impact on your skin.
Antioxidants
What To Eat: Carrots, Grapes, Berries, Apple, Broccoli, Oranges, Lemon, Fresh Fruits, Vegetables etc
What it Does:
✔ Antioxidants protect skin cells from sun damage and prevent premature ageing.
✔ Fruits with antioxidants help keep your skin younger-looking longer.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and healthy oils:
What To Eat: Flaxseeds, Chia Seeds, Eggs, Cauliflower, Soya Beans, Walnuts, Olive Oil, Kidney Beans, Fish oil etc.
What it Does:
✔ Fatty acids offer protection to your cell membranes and keep your skin lubricated.
✔ The cell membrane acts as a barrier to harmful things and serves as a passageway for nutrients and waste products to get in and out of the cell.
✔ The cell membrane also holds water in, the stronger the barrier is, the better it holds moisture resulting in plumper, younger-looking skin.
Green Tea
What it Does:
✔ Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s protective to your cell membrane.
✔ It may even help reduce the risk of sun damage and skin cancer caused by prolonged UV exposure.
Water
What it Does:
✔ Hydration plays a strong role in maintaining healthy skin.
✔ Skin cells rejoice when they get a constant supply of pure, clean water.
✔ Drinking about 8 glasses of water is recommended by Doctors, however, it varies with each person’s metabolism.
✔ When you’re hydrated enough, you also sweat more efficiently. This helps in keeping your skin clean and clear.
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