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Apr 25, 2011

Eat your way to healthy skin


Good-looking skin has a lot to do with genetics, lifestyle and the skin care products an individual uses. However, what you eat can affect more than your waistline - it can also give you a brighter, more even complexion.


On the Huffington Post's Health blog, Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN, said that eating a diet rich in vitamins and antioxidants can help keep blemishes at bay and also brighten skin.


Whole foods like citrus fruits, berries, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish and herbs all contain the nutrients necessary for a healthy glow. Additionally, those seeking a more youthful look should look for food and supplements containing vitamins C and E, beta carotene, coenzyme Q-10, alpha-lipoic acid, dimethylaminoethanol, carotenoids and flavinoids, Pick suggested.


WebMD reports that low-fat dairy products can promote healthy skin since they are rich in vitamin A, and yogurt contains probiotics that may also help an individual glow.


Green tea contains polyphenols that may help prevent skin cancer, the source reports. The drink also has anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe redness.


Last, but certainly not least, those wanting better skin should be sure to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated and flush harmful toxins from the body.  

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