8 Foods for a Glowing Skin
1. SEAFOOD
Seafood like oysters, sardines, salmon, and even tuna are packed with omega 3 fatty oils which help you keep your skin hydrated, reduce acne, and slow down the skin's sings of aging.
And according to the American Heart Association, adding 1 serving of these a week (6 oz) can provide you with 250 to 500 milligrams of omega-3 EPA+DHA.
Another big benefit of consuming Omega-3 rich foods is that your skin uses these fatty acids to protect your skin from UV rays, as well as help you reduce acne, and other skin issues like eczema, and such.
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2. LEAFY GREENS
Leafy greens are full of vitamins and minerals ,such as vitamin A, and vitamin E. They also contain folate, they are rich in beta-carotene, lutein, and age-fighting phytochemicals.
All of which combined help the reduction of acne, it helps you detox and protect your skin.
They help you fight free radicals in your skin cells, nourishes your cells for the repair of DNA and the replication of new healthy cells, giving you anti-aging benefits as well as helping you protect your skin from the sun.
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3. CITRUS FRUITS
This might be obvious, citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons amongst others are loaded with Vitamin C which helps in the regeneration of collagen to aid your skin’s elasticity as well as protecting your skin against UV rays.
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4. EGG YOLKS
Egg yolks can help in the hydration of your skin because of their fatty acid contents, it will give you a radiant skin and help your skin complexion.
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5. BONE BROTH
Drinking bone broth will help you look younger because of their high content of collagen. It will also help in the improvement of your skin’s complexity.
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6. NUTS AND BEANS
These are packed with zinc, copper, vitamin C and A, giving you a glowing and smoother skin.
Depending on the nuts you include in your daily diet, you may also find others like almonds and walnuts which contain vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids.
Beans contain amino acids which aid in the production of collagen, and also aids in the improvement of skin conditions like eczema, itchiness, skin allergies, etc.
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7. CRANBERRIES
Cranberries are packed with vitamin C and salicylic acid, helping you achieve a glowing skin and even visibly reduce blemishes.
They’re also full of antioxidants providing you protection against free radicals and skin aging.
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8. MEATS
Grass fed beef is rich in retinol, one of the primary ingredients responsible for glowing skin.
Beef raised on grass is rich in fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin E, and zinc, which can help keep skin healthy and prevent acne, as well as loaded with a balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6; these are essential fatty acids that help in the reduction of free radicals from entering your cells.
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You can always use supplementation if you aren't eating enough of these foods, and as always, talk to your doctor.
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