Naturally towards a healthier skin…

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We every day  come across articles on foods for a healthy living, how certain foods can make you reduce fat or eating habits for a flat stomach and so on. But ever thought of feeding your skin?

 

Yes! Just like you need nutrition to stay healthy, your skin too needs proper nourishment in order to stay protected and keep healthy. Along with plenty of water, one should eat specific fruits, vegetables and food items that your skin will thank you for.The major nutrients that he skin needs are the strengthening Omega-3 fatty acids, collagen-boosting vitamin C and antioxidant-rich vitamins A and E.

 

What you put into your mouth is as important as what you put on your skin; the creams and correcting lotions alone cannot give you the smooth skin that you desire. Everything you eat gets digested and broken down into vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are distributed along the body to build healthy skin. As one of the top dermatologists in Delhi,we at Clinic Dermatech suggest these food items that you can add to your regular grocery list and consume to have the best kind of skin:

 

1)     Charming Chocolate

Dark chocolate is full of flavonols, the antioxidants that protect you against UV rays and makes the skin hydrated, giving it a smoother texture. Go for chocolates that are at least 70% cocoa.

 

2)     Youthful Yogurt

 Yogurt contains proteins that are effective against wrinkles and premature ageing. Greek Yoghurt has double the amount of protein, hence, are a healthier choice. It also calms sensitive, irritated and dry skin.

 

3)     Pretty Pomegranates/ Beautiful Berries

Pomegranates, oranges and berries like blueberry, raspberry and strawberry are super rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and poly-phenol that regulate blood flow and make the skin glow with blush. Green tea is a suitable switch as it is also a source rich in antioxidants.

 

4)     Nourishing Nuts

 Walnuts, Almonds and Flax seeds contain omega-3 essential fatty acids which help restore the skin’s natural oils and boost production of a mineral called collagen, keeping the skin moisturized and supple.

 

5)     Glowing Greens

 As kids, we were always told about the benefits of green leafy veggies and how they keep us fit. But not just the body, the skin also requires the highly nutrient rich greens to stay supple and free of blemishes.

 

6)     Obliging oatmeal

 Oatmeal is an excellent healer. Also, it helps in maintaining the right blood sugar levels which in turn lead to lesser wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

 

The best diet for the skin is the one that contains proteins, vitamins and loads of antioxidants. A quick tip is to include the three naturally occurring colors- green, yellow and red in a single meal to make it complete. Reds for pomegranate, tomatoes or citrus fruits; Greens include all leafy vegetables, avocado, broccoli or peppers and Yellow is for nuts, oatmeal or flax-seeds.