Looking for clear and radiant skin? Look no further than your fridge
If you want healthy, glowing, radiant skin on your wedding day, you don’t need to shell out big bucks for expensive spa and laser treatments. The basic building block to beautiful skin is no further than your own kitchen.
In addition to proper skin care and sun protection, what you eat also plays an important role in the health of your skin. Getting the right nutrients will help you maintain both a healthy body and healthy skin – and it’s as easy as choosing the right foods.
Focus on the nutrients from the food examples listed below. These foods contribute to radiant-looking skin, help prevent aging and reduce the damage caused by the sun’s UV rays.
| Vitamin | Role | Food sources |
| Vitamin C | • An anti-oxidant that scoops up the free radicals created by the sun’s harmful rays• Also helps to build collagen, promoting quick healingfrom a burn | Oranges, berries, guava, red and green peppers, kiwi |
| Vitamin E | • An anti-oxidant that improves skin texture anddecreases wrinkles | Vegetable oils, wheat germ, nuts and seeds |
| Vitamin A | • An antioxidant that maintains and repairs skin tissue | Carrots, avocado, cantaloupe, broccoli or any bright coloured vegetable or fruit |
| Biotin | • The basis for skin, nails and hair cells. Low biotin intake can lead to dermatitis | Bananas, eggs, oatmeal, meat and poultry |
| Zinc | • Important in wound recovery and plays in the rolein healing from sunburns | Beef, peanuts, wheat germ, bran |
| Omega 3 fatty acids | • Important for general health and may be beneficial for skin conditions like eczema | Fatty fish (salmon, trout, sardines), ground flaxseed, walnuts |
| Fluids | • Helps flush the body of toxins and is a key part of skin tissue• Also helps re-hydrate on hot days or when skin becomes sunburned | Water, low-fat milk, unsweetened soy beverages |
Smooth skin smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1/2 guava or kiwi
- 1/2 cup mixed berries
- 1 tbsp wheat germ
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together. Add ice if desired.
Enjoy as a snack or to start your day in the morning!