Eat your way to amazing skin
You are what you eat. This saying isn’t just an old wives’ tale, it’s true. Our skin is often the first place that shows up a bad diet – if you suffer from dry, dull skin and have premature lines or wrinkles then the answer might lie in your diet.
The good news is that skin cells are replaced quickly and it doesn’t take long to start noticing improvements if you feed it properly from the inside-out. If you eat well for your skin for 28 days then you might notice your skin is brighter, smoother and more hydrated. Read on for our top foods to eat for smooth, glowing, amazing skin.
Vegetables
Vegetables are full of nutrients that feed and help protect your skin. They also contain lots of fibre which is great for gut health, and as gut health is increasingly being linked to skin health, aim to leave the skin on your veggies as this is where most of the fibre is found.
Red peppers
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect cells against damage. It is also essential for collagen production. Vitamin C is found in high amounts in green leafy veg, red peppers and citrus fruits.
Tomatoes
Almonds
Salmon
Water
Not only does water contribute to plump skin, but it also helps the cells operate efficiently. Stay hydrated by sipping on at least 2 litres of water every day, and eat whole fruit and vegetables that contain large quantities of water such as cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cauliflower, spinach, broccoli and carrots.
Avocado
Avocadoes are rich in fatty acids which help in regulating skin hydration. In addition to vitamin E, avocado oil contains potassium, lecithin, and many other nutrients that can help to nourish and moisturise and give you amazing skin from the inside-out.
Oysters
Zinc has been found to help relieve acne. It helps to fight viruses and bacteria and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Zinc has also been found to help prevent hair loss. Oysters have the highest levels of zinc, but red meat, poultry, beans and nuts also contain zinc.