Can You Nourish Your Skin From The Inside Out?
By ashling on October 3rd, 2011 and posted in information, superfoods
Consider this shopping list:
Tomatoes: are full of lycopene, cooked tomatoes (in juice or sauce) can protect against sun burn. Try to consume about one cup a week, combine with a healthy fat (like olive oil or avocado), which will help your body absorb the lycopene.
Nuts and Fish: Research suggests that their high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids can hydrate the skin and lessen the appearance of deep wrinkles. Try eating 12oz of fish (such as cod or salmon) every week, or 1oz of walnuts a day.
Kiwis, blueberries, sweet potatoes: These are just a few of the brightly coloured foods that are rich in antioxidant vitamins C and E; when taken orally, they can help protect against UV damage. A study published last year found that a diet high in vitamin C was associated with less dry skin and wrinkling. Try eating two and a half cups of fruit and two cups of vegetables every day.
Red meat, white kidney beans, natural yogurt : They’re all high in zinc, which is essential for collagen formation. You need, for example, three ounces of beef, one cup of yogurt, one and a half cups of white kidney beans,
Green Tea: It’s one of the most powerful antioxidants around, aim to drinks three cups a day to fight free radical damage and inflammation that can contribute to skin aging.