Everyone who wants smooth, supple skin say I! Add some of the following healthy tid-bits to your daily diet and you'll have just that.
- Avocadoes
"Going Green" isn't just about about the environment anymore. Gorgeous, green avocadoes are rich in B-complex that help nourish your skin from the inside out.
Niacin (vitamin B-3) is essential for healthy skin. As a natural anti-inflamitory, it will sooth irritated skin. It also calms red, blotchy skin. Just one savory avocadoe per day provides 3.8 mg of niacin. This fullfills 27% of your daily need.
Tip:In your morning smoothie, try substituting the banana with half an avocadoe. Blend it with some frozen berries and yogurt. The result is a creamy, nutty flavor with a healthy boost for your skin.
- Mangoes
Containing 80% of your daily vitamin A requirements, mangoes are a great addition to your diet. Their vast amount of vitamin A aids in repairing and maintaining skin cells. It also fights premature againg caused by free radical damage by means of its powerful antioxidants. And at just 70 calories per serving, magoes are even great for your figure!
- Almonds
Don't let bad skin drive you nuts! Almonds provide 150% of your daily requirement for vitamin E. Filled with rich oils, almonds provide much needed moisture to your skin while their antioxidants protect your skin from damage and premature aging.
- Cottage Cheese
The calcium is good for your bones. The selenium is great for your skin. When the selenium in cottage cheese is paired with vitamin E, it is a powerful force in providing antioxiants and fighting free radicals. The result - beautiful skin! These creamy little curds have even been rumored to protect against skin cancer.
- Acerola Cherries
As not all cherries are created equal, be sure to select Acerola cherries at your local farmer's market. A single one of these delectible treats supplies 100% of your daily allowance of vitamin C. This means lots of antioxiants that will help in your fight against skin damage and wrinkles. It also helps in the production of collagen.
- Oysters
They might be a great aphrodisiac, but that's not all they're good for! Oysters are rich in zinc and help produce sebum. Suffering from a lack of sebum can lead to acne. When teamed with vitamin C, zinc helps to boost elastin production.
- Baked Potatoes
Steaming baked potatoes are an important source for receiving 75% of your daily copper needs. When copper is paired with zink and vitamin C, your skin is given the ability to produce elastin fibers. A lack of copper in your system reduces your skins ability to heal.
- Mushrooms
Riboflavin, found in mushrooms, is a B vitamin essential for the health of your skin. Riboflavin helps repair skin and improve skin blemishes caused by rosacea.
- Flaxseed Oil
Fish isn't the only source for Omega 3s. One of the best sources of these all important fatty acids is in flaxseed oil. By adding just 1 teaspoon per day to your diet you will get 2.5 grams of Omega 3s. This will provide much needed moisture to your skin. It also helps unclog pores and dilute sebum resulting in clearer skin.
- Wheat Germ
Not all "germs" are bad. Wheat germ is simply referring to the embryo of a grain of wheat. This is a great source of biotin. Biotin is a B vitamin vital to the health of your skin. Sprinkle some of it in your yogurt and you will be supplying your skin with much needed nutrients. Wheat germ also helps prevent dermatitis - itchy, scaly skin.
These 10 foods aren't just good for your insides. Try this easy recipe for a homemade, ultra-moisturizing mask:
Grab your pen and paper now. Jot down your 10 foods for healthy, radient skin and get shopping!