The Best Foods For Young And Glowing Skin

August 14, 2017 18:31
The Best Foods For Young And Glowing Skin

The Best Foods For Young And Glowing Skin:- Your skin’s health and its ability to react to damage, stress and the environment depend more on your lifestyle than what you slather on the outside. We consider every part of our body as defined and separate and but various products for our hands, feet, face and body. And this is how, the pharmaceutical, medical and the world of beauty products see us, as just specific parts that require attention.

The individual parts of the body are all interconnected, tied together with countless cells that are all relying on you to feed them well so they can be their best. It should not surprise you that the same things you should do to improve heart health, control weight, and lower your risk for developing diseases are the same things you should do for better skin.

You need to exercise, get enough sleep, and eat healthier. Your body as a whole is suffering, if any aspect of your health is suffering. These three simple things will help minimize or eliminate the cause.

- Exercise

Exercise

It does wonders for the entire body. It improves heart function; keeps veins young, elastic, and fit; and improves how cells burn energy. Increase the circulation efficiency through exercise and keep the cells furthest from the heart, like the skin, well nourished. Exercise also helps the body flush away toxins and oily residue that cause clogs, blemishes, and damage.

Beauty Sleep

Beauty Sleep

Beauty and sleep are tied together. Sleep lets your body recover from the stress and havoc of the day. It is a time to renew and conserve energy. During sleep, the body produces growth hormones, to facilitate the use of amino acids as they repair bone, muscle, and tissues, including the skin. The skin’s metabolic activities actually rise during sleep, as it fixes the damage that builds up during the day.

Foods

Foods

These are the building blocks that our bodies use to grow, develop, and repair. Healthy, plant-based foods provide the energy and nutrients to do so. If we are not eating well, we are starving our cells or at the very least not giving them the proper tools they need to function at their best.

Here are a few of the top foods to keep you looking young and your skin at its finest.

Almonds

Almonds

An antioxidant that defends against sun damage. Packed with Vitamin E, nuts also help us maintain healthy weight. Eating several servings a week help us to control weight and are less likely to gain extra pounds.

Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds

Rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids. Chia seeds wipe out the  blemishes, soften wrinkles, and help keep the skin hydrated and supple.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Lycopene, the compound that gives tomatoes their rich color, is a powerful antioxidant that eliminates skin-aging free radicals from ultraviolet exposure. Bring in a healthful glow to your skin with fruits and vegetables rich in carotenoids.

Watermelon

Watermelon

Watermelon is a great source of hydration, hence the name, but also another good source of lycopene.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes

These orange tubers are packed with carotenoids and vitamin C which boost collagen production. The strength, firmness, and flexibility of the skin is controlled by collagen.

Citrus

Citrus

Citrus are another good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C also fights inflammation.

Peppers

Peppers

Red bell peppers contain more vitamin C than an orange, along with other antioxidants. The spicier peppers come packed with capsaicin, a compound that improves circulation and promotes the release of toxins from the skin.

Spinach

Spinach

Rich in folate, vitamin -B, Spinach helps in the repair of DNA and may reduce the risk of skin cancer. Greens like spinach, kale, turnip greens, dandelion leaves, broccoli, and asparagus all are rich in vitamin A, iron, and vitamin K. Iron helps circulation by carrying vital oxygen while vitamin K may help prevent varicose veins.

Olive and Safflower Oils

Olive and Safflower Oils

The omega 6 fatty acids in these oils keep skin supple. Use them in moderation though as they are also calorie-dense.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Another oil that is great for skin both internally and externally. The benefits of coconut oil are provides protection from the sun, fights bacteria and also helps soften skin.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

These seeds are rich in selenium which preserves elastin to keep skin smooth and tight. Selenium acts as an antioxidant too. Sunflower seeds also contain vitamin E which works well with selenium to enhance the effects of both.

Lower the risks of skin cancer even with this another vitamin C rich fruit

Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds contain zinc which can reduce the oily sebum that leads to clogged pores.

Carrots

Carrots

These roots are filled with vitamin A from carotenoids. Vitamin A prevents the overproduction of skin cells which can lead to clogged pores and skin cancer.

Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

The component, flavanols present in chocolate act as antioxidants. Other benefits are provide sun protection, and reduce the roughness of skin for healthier appearance and feel.

Whole Grains

Whole Grains

Rich in vitamin -B, Whole grains help cells in processing fats to hydrate and regenerate skin. The complex carbohydrates mixed with fiber in whole grains are digested and absorbed slowly and do not create sugar spikes that contribute to acne. Refined and processed sugars do and should be avoided.

Apples

Apples

Apples contain quercetin, an antioxidant in the peel that protects against sun damage.

Protein

Protein

Protein is important to the elasticity of your skin. You require a proper amount of balanced amino acids coming in each day.

There is more to consider than just what we eat. Avoid smoking and prolonged exposure to the sun. Your skin can get damaged and make it age faster. About ten to twenty minutes of sun a day is healthy as it creates vitamin D, a powerful antioxidant and anti-carcinogen, but you should wear sunscreen if you plan on being in the sun longer than that.

Avoid stimulants like refined sugar and caffeine. These upset hormone balances and mess with circulation. They also make it difficult for the body to get the rest it needs to repair.

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