7 Foods for Beautiful Healthy Skin

While there are many ways to reaching optimal skin health, it only makes sense to start from the inside out. That’s why a healthy diet is the surest and most efficient means of getting that younger, healthier and softer complexion.

Watermelon

Hydration is the number one key to fighting off premature aging. With this fruit you can’t go wrong, as it is over 90% water. Watermelon also has an equally beneficial amount of Vitamin C and lycopene, helping to slow signs of aging. Contrary to popular belief, this fruit is not as harmful in sugar content and is a great low calorie choice for hydration.

Grapefruit

With it’s high source of vitamin C, grapefruit helps your body produce more collagen, an essential protein that helps keep skin firm and supple. Also found in grapefruit is a chemical called naringin, a chemical needed for proper liver function that will ultimately result in the best skin health possible.

Salmon

Fish is one of the highest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, a good-for-you type of fat that has been said to reduce the risk of select skin cancers and strengthen the cell membranes in your skin. Salmon also contains anti-inflammatory agents that can help redness and swelling of the skin. Three ounces of this fish, two times a day, three times a week is ideal.

Almonds

A high source of Vitamin E, the almond seed, commonly mistaken as a nut, is a great promoter of skin nourishment and health. While as much as a handful a day will do the trick, you can also reap the nutritional benefits in the form of almond “butter,” a delicious spread much like peanut butter which can be found at most whole food stores.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes have long been pronounced a natural form of sun block and can help with a more natural glow by limiting free radicals in your body. Tomatoes also carry one of the highest forms of lycopene, an age fighting ingredient that gives them their color, and can also be found in tomato paste, tomato juice, and tomato soup.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes have an anti-oxidant called beta-carotene that turns into Vitamin A in the body, promoting new skin cell generation and limiting the amount of free radicals in the body that can cause damage to overall skin health. A 7-ounce sweet potato contains more than half of the daily-recommended amount and also has calcium and potassium.

Carrots

The nutritional value of carrots can be consumed in juice, cooked carrots, or eaten raw with dip or over salads. High in Vitamin A and beta-carotene, a water-soluble ingredient, this vegetable is also a good source of lycopene, anti-oxidants, minerals, and other vitamins that are crucial to skin vitality.

Whether you are acne prone, have oily skin, or just want to look younger than you really are, healthier and younger looking skin is more than achievable by changing a few things in your diet and adding these 7 items to your daily dose of nutrition.

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