"You are what you eat". Everything you consume has a negative/positive effect on your body inside and out! By choosing the right foods you can help reverse and prevent aging, moisture loss, free radical damage and even breakouts. Here are 10 superfoods that will positively effect the health of your skin:
1.) Acai Berry- packed with anti-oxidants to combat aging, amino acids and essential fatty acids.
2.) Salmon- contains vitamin A (boosts immune system and cell repair) and amino acids (amino acid glutamine stabilizes blood sugar and stress response). Any omega3 rich fish is beneficial!
3.) Olive Oil- contains vitamin E (helps repair and heal scarring). Cook with olive oil or even create your own salad dressing with 1 part oil and 1 part balsamic vinaigrette!
4.) Green or White Tea- both contain anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. See my previous post on green tea!
5.) Melons- cantaloupe contains high amounts of anti-oxidants and vitamin A (fiber too).
6.) Dandelion Root- (you can get it as a tea) contains vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, beta-carotene, calcium, boron, silicon, iron, zinc and anti-oxidants! Great for a detox as well as anti-aging benefits from the vitamin A, C and D.
7.) Millet- grain that contains silicon (benefits skin, hair and nails) and has anti-fungal properties.
8.) Vibrant Colored Vegetables- carrots, spinach, broccoli, brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes are all high in vitamin A!
9.) Citrus Fruits- oranges and grapefruits are packed with vitamin C which promotes cell growth, cell repair, reverses free radical damage and can prevent long term damage from sun exposure.
10.) Avocado- avocado oil contains vitamin E and anti-oxidants as well as a great moisturizer topically for hair and skin!
Check out these recipes that include superfoods:
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges- Click Here
Acai-Blueberry Smoothie- Click Here
Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette- Click Here
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dip- Click Here
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