Diet for HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN

      Diet for HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN

·         Water :  Drink plenty of fluids as t flushes out toxins out of your system and keeping your kidneys, live and bowel functioning effectively. Water will keep your skin supple and hydrated.

·         ANTIOXIDANTS :  Include loads of yellow and orange coloured foods like carrits, sweet potato, yellow and orange bell peppers, oranges, mangoes, papayas, lemons and apricots. These foods are rich in vitamin C and A. Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant to neutralise harmful elements in the skin; preventing wrinkles, resisting infection. 

     

    Vitamin C protects and promotes collagen; thus delaying nset of wrinkles. BERRIES: like blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, plum, beets and red grapes are great source of polyphenols that are known for antiaging properties and lend a pink glow to the skin

·         Vitamin E : Its daily dose is a prerequisite for glowing youthful skin. ADD ALMONDS, ASPARAGUS, FISH, AVOCADOS, BROCCOLI, CORN, COTTONSEED OIL, FORTIFIED CEREALS, SY BEAN OIL, SPINACH, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WALNUTS.

Vitamin E prevents free radical formation, enhances healing and tissue repair process. It slows down aging and prevents formation of wrinkles.

Green tea is another way to enhance anti oxidants in your diet.

·         GREEN VEGGIES : Eat at least 50 gm of veggies per day. You can have veggies like broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, green bell peppers, kiwi and spinach. These green are rich in iron whch prevents formation of dark circles.

·         VEGETABLE  OIL : Use oils rich in poly and monounsaturated fatty acids like sesame, mustard and olive oils for cooking to overcome dryness. Good fats are required to maintain skin texture. These oils , being rich in omega 3 fatty acids , are good for heart.

·         FIBRE CONTAINING FOODS: Include high fibre foods lke oats, barley, ragi, bajra, whole wheat grains, fruits and vegetables in your diet. These are rich in B vitamins which aid new skin cell growth