Foods For Healthy Skin

Most of us never forget to do the regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine in spite of all the hurries and worries of life, but did you know that it is your diet that is responsible for your healthy (or unhealthy) skin? Medical practitioners around the world claim that one should eat the right food in order to have a healthy skin. But what exactly do they mean by right food? The right food, they say, is that which contains all the basic nutrients required by the human body to stay fit and healthy. Once your body gets the proper nutrition, your skin would automatically look fresh and healthy. In other words, proper food for a healthy skin would mean a well balanced diet rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals and also the right amounts of fats and carbohydrates. Healthy food means healthy body and skin. Good food helps in the cleansing of our system internally and thus, gets rid of all the toxic elements in the human body. The result is a healthy glowing skin. If you too want to give your dull boring skin a fresh look, read on for some food options.

 

Green tea is rich not only in antioxidants, but also in vitamins, magnesium, iron, zinc and calcium. It is said that green tea works wonders in protecting the skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, thus reducing the ill effects of sunburns to a large extent. The consumption of green tea reduces the risk of skin cancer and also reactivates the dying cells of the skin.

 

Large quantities of clean natural water should be consumed every day if you want to flush away the harmful toxins from your body. Water keeps the skin healthy and youthful. It removes toxins, adds nutrients and keeps the skin moist. A hydrated skin will always look healthy and young.

Different types of berries such as blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and blackberries are rich in vitamin C, riboflavin and fibers. Blueberries are also rich in antioxidants. Moreover, the consumption of any kind of berry produces a substance called collagen, which keeps the skin supple, soft and healthy.

 

Carrots contain beta carotene, which helps the body to produce vitamin A. Vitamin A is useful for the regeneration of skin cells and its deficiency leads to dry skin. Carrots are a natural source of vitamin C as well, which kills the free radicals that cause ageing formed due to excess exposure to the sun. Carrot is also known as a natural sunscreen, especially effective in fair-skinned people.

 

Salmon is very rich in fatty acids, one of the key elements to healthy skin. Omega 3 present in salmon and many other fatty fishes reduces the production of inflammatory agents in the skin, hence reducing the damage of the skin membranes. Apart from fatty acids, salmon is also rich in vitamin B12, essential proteins and potassium.

 

You must have seen your parents relentlessly coaxing you to have low fat dairy products. Ever wondered why? These products are extremely rich in vitamin A which hydrates our skin, thereby making it healthy and soft. Additionally, low fat dairy products like yoghurt contains acidophilus, the ‘live’ bacteria that is good for intestinal health, indirectly proving to be a great healthy skin booster. For those who are suffering from thyroid problem or diabetes, consumption of vitamin A rich food becomes doubly important.

 

Whole grains fall in group B vitamins which are very essential for replacing the dead cells in the skin with new ones. The group B vitamins also help the skin to fight against various allergies and diseases. Group B vitamin also help to get rid of mouth ulcers and cracks on hands and feet.

 

Include these foods in your regular diet and watch your skin get all glowing and radiant!