FOOD FOR PERFECT SKIN
Red
bell peppers- are a tasty vegetable that can be enjoyed either cooked or
raw. One red bell pepper contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs.
It also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Moreover,
it is rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood
circulation to your skin, helping it look more youthful. Due to their
carotenoids, red bell peppers are also great to fight acne.
A red bell pepper is a perfect, low
calorie snack that contains about 30 calories and has a really satisfying
crunchy bite. Keep slices of red bell peppers in the fridge, so you will always
have something healthy and tasty to reach for when you are having a snack
attack. The fiber that a bell pepper contains will help you to feel full longer
with very little calories. Plus, you will have a flawless skin!
Dark chocolate-
Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids
and flavanols that promote glowing skin. The antioxidants in dark chocolate
will help reduce roughness in your skin and protect it against sun damage.
Moreover, cocoa relaxes arteries, increasing blood circulation that leads to
healthier skin.
use cocoa powder or raw cacao for
less fat. And if you like dark chocolate, eat your ounce of dark chocolate
every day and make sure you choose at least 80% cacao content in order to avoid
milk and added sugars found in a traditional chocolate bar.
Salmon- Salmon is an excellent food to fight stress anxiety, and depression. Salmon also
provides most of your daily vitamin D needs. And as you may already know,
Vitamin D is responsible for keeping your heart, bones, colon and brain
healthy. It also helps prevent colon cancer, anxiety depression, heart disease and bone
disease.
Salmon is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids
that are excellent for fighting inflammation, wrinkles and acne. Its high
omega-3 content also helps hydrate your skin from the inside out. Moreover,
eating salmon keeps your scalp hydrated and promotes strong, healthy hair.
Coconut
oil- Coconut
oil is one of the
richest sources of saturated fat with about 90 percent of calories as saturated
fat. It contains lauric acid, a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that
keeps away viruses, infections, inflammation and acne. Coconut oil is also rich
in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are perfect for keeping your skin
moist, soft, and wrinkle-free.
It can be as a body cream and consume 1 tbsp. of raw
coconut oil every day. Coconut oil is especially good for your thyroid. Plus,
there’s considerable evidence that this oil can help lose weight.
Celery- Another
food to eat daily for perfect skin is celery. Many of
us underestimate this veggie, but celery contains Vitamin K that keeps the
blood circulation healthy and helps to reduce high blood pressure This can reduce your stress level,
and as you know stress can cause bad skin, migraines and even cancer.Celery
also contains natural sodium, potassium and water, and can help to prevent
dehydration. I hope you know that dehydrated skin means dryness, flaking,
wrinkles, and even breakouts. Make sure you consume celery every day or at
least every other day. If you are counting calories, don’t worry, celery is
very low in calories!
Carrots - Carrots are good not
only for your eyes, but also for your skin. They are especially good for
clearing up breakouts. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and they help prevent the
overproduction of cells in the outer layer of the skin. That’s where excess
sebum combines with dead cells and clogs pores.
Another great reason to snack on some carrots
is because Vitamin A reduces the development of skin-cancer cells. So make sure
you nibble on a half-cup of baby carrots every day for perfect skin. I love
carrots and I think they make a great snack.
You don’t have to eat all these foods every
day, but even some of them would be great! Be sure to avoid junk foods, too
much sugar, trans fats and refined carbs for the best skin possible.
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