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Mar 27, 2013

Chew on This: 7 Skin-Friendly Foods




If you want a smoother, clearer complexion, what you put on your plate matters as much as the products you put on your skin. Your skin is a reflection of your overall health. If you eat a healthy diet, it shows.




Nutrient-dense foods keep skin firm and make it glow. So if its smooth, balanced, radiant skin you crave, toss these items into your shopping cart on your next trip to the grocery store:



1. Green Tea (unsweetened)

Packed with in antioxidants and phytonutrients that fight pigmentation issues related to sun damage, green tea also has strong anti-inflammatory properties due to its high concentration of catechin compounds.



2. Green Leafy Veggies

Foods like kale and spinach make delish salads and they’re also great for your skin. That’s because they are high in vitamins and minerals that act as antioxidants, which keep skin calls healthy.



3. Green Beans
As long as we’re going green, let’s talk about green beans. These low-cal veggies are one of the richest sources of silicon (not to be confused with silicone), a substance that helps grow thicker hair and nails.



4. Salmon

If you’re concerned with redness, swelling, blotchiness, acne breakouts, make salmon your new best friend. It’s a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids, which add radiance and softness to your complexion, unclog pores and reduce inflammation that can cause puffy eyes. Opt for wild salmon over farm raised.



5. Snapper

Another amazing seafood for gorgeous skin, snapper is packed with Selenium, which helps promote even skin tone.



6. Walnuts & Almonds
If you don’t like salmon, you can get omega-3 fatty acids from walnuts and almonds — just crush some up and toss them on your spinach salads for a super skin-saving super meal! Plus, plant-based omega-3s, like the ones found in nuts, help seal moisture into your skin and protect it from chemicals and other toxins.



7. Yogurt
Yogurt is a natural probiotic, meaning it helps replenish the “good” bacteria in your body that keep yeast in check. What does that have to do with a great complexion? Well, controlling yeast is a key to minimizing problems like acne breakouts and eczema.

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