FROM THE INSIDE OUT: SKIN FOOD
Fancy lotions and skin treatments are good for your skin on the surface, but truly healthy, glowing skin comes from within.
What you put into your body is just as important as the products you put on it, so fill your shopping basket with these essential skin foods…
Avocado: We all know avocado makes a great face mask, but adding it to your salad or sandwiches will give your vitamin E levels a boost. Vitamin E is an antioxidant with skin protecting benefits, so make sure you’ve always got one in your fridge.
Olive Oil: Women in the Mediterranean are known for their youthful, supple skin and that’s all down to a diet that includes a good dose of olive oil. Olive oil is a “good fat†that helps prevent dry skin, so don’t be afraid to add a little to your next pasta dish!
Yoghurt: Next time you reach for a yoghurt, make sure it has L.acidophilus, L.bulgaricus, S.thermophilus and bifidobacteria cultures. These bacteria help keep your digestive system healthy…which mean’s healthier skin.
Blueberries: Apart from tasting fantastic in muffins, blueberries are high in antioxidants, which help slow the effects of ageing. If that’s not enough of a reason to choose a blueberry muffin over a chocolate one, how about the fact they also contain a compound called anthocyanosides, which helps slow the effects of aging on the organs – and your skin is your bodies largest organ!
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is essential for good, healthy skin, so fill your shopping trolley with plenty of berries, broccoli, citrus fruits, kiwifruit and tomatoes.
Fish: The natural oils and omega-3 fatty acids in fish help nourish your skin, so try to add some salmon, tuna or other fish to your weekly meals. Omega-3 fatty acids also act as an anti-inflammatory.
Eggs: Zinc can help to reduce acne, repair damaged tissue and reduce inflammation, making it an essential on your skin food list. Try having an omelette or a poached egg on toast for an instant zinc boost.
Flaxseed Oil: Flaxseed oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids for people who don’t eat fish or seafood. Toss a little oil through your salad, add some to a smoothie or your yoghurt, or add ground flaxseeds to cereal.
SOURCE: http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/2638
Fancy lotions and skin treatments are good for your skin on the surface, but truly healthy, glowing skin comes from within.
What you put into your body is just as important as the products you put on it, so fill your shopping basket with these essential skin foods…
Olive Oil: Women in the Mediterranean are known for their youthful, supple skin and that’s all down to a diet that includes a good dose of olive oil. Olive oil is a “good fat†that helps prevent dry skin, so don’t be afraid to add a little to your next pasta dish!
Yoghurt: Next time you reach for a yoghurt, make sure it has L.acidophilus, L.bulgaricus, S.thermophilus and bifidobacteria cultures. These bacteria help keep your digestive system healthy…which mean’s healthier skin.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C is essential for good, healthy skin, so fill your shopping trolley with plenty of berries, broccoli, citrus fruits, kiwifruit and tomatoes.
Fish: The natural oils and omega-3 fatty acids in fish help nourish your skin, so try to add some salmon, tuna or other fish to your weekly meals. Omega-3 fatty acids also act as an anti-inflammatory.
Flaxseed Oil: Flaxseed oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids for people who don’t eat fish or seafood. Toss a little oil through your salad, add some to a smoothie or your yoghurt, or add ground flaxseeds to cereal.
SOURCE: http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/2638
i always make this too
