Skin

Great Skin Foods
Great Skin Foods – Feel good and Stay younger.
Everything you put into your body will be reflected in your skin. If you have a diet high in fat, processed foods and little fruit and vegetables your skin will surely reflect that. In our teens, and 20s we’re able to get away with a lot but once we hit 30,40's and beyond our skin isn’t so forgiving anymore.
Here are a few must have foods to incorporate into your daily diet.
Green tea – Not only is this drink loaded with health benefits, it will also help the look of your skin by reducing inflammation and fighting free radicals that cause skin damage. So drink up.
Water – You probably already know this one but we need approximately 8 glasses of clear water a day (no sodas, soups or other drinks are included in this quota). For maximum benefits clear water is best. It helps purify your body and eliminates toxins.
Fatty Acids – These are found in oils such as walnut and flaxseed. Oily fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are also rich in essential fatty acids.
Dairy – Low fat dairy products are high in Vitamin A which is beneficial to the skin. Low fat yogurt is also good for the digestive system which in turn helps skin health.
Fruits and Vegetables – A variety of fruits and vegetables are good for overall healthy skin but there are some foods in particular which are very high in powerful antioxidants and promote good skin health. Berries, such as blackberries, strawberries and blueberries are great for fighting against free radicals which can cause skin cell damage. Vegetables that are brightly colored such as yellow peppers, red peppers and sweet potatoes are also great skin foods.
Now that you know what to eat there are some things that should be left out altogether if you want to look young longer:
White Flour Foods – White bread, pasta, rice and sugar are less nutritious than the whole grain types and will cause inflammation in the skin which can lead to aging. Try cutting these items from your diet for two weeks and look in the mirror. Your skin should look less inflamed and fine lines will be less apparent.
Smoking – This will age you, cutback or better yet cut it out altogether. Your skin and lungs will thank you for it.
Processed Foods – Processed foods are loaded with sugar and additives, these wreck havoc on the skin and are best left out of your diet altogether. Soda is not only bad for your health but can also rob your skin of essential nutrients. It is also not good for your waistline and have been known to cause cellulite (even the diet variety).
For truly glowing, young skin a balanced diet rich in fruits,whole grains, vegetables and essential oils is best.