We all know there are both emotional and physical benefits to eating healthy. You’ll feel better about yourself, and you may even lose a few pounds. But don’t worry, the benefits don’t end there. There are power foods for your skin, ladies. Meaning, you eat these delicious foods and not only will you thoroughly enjoy them, but your skin will thank you too. Let’s touch base on a couple of these power foods so you can head the grocery store STAT.
MANGOES
Other than being about the most delicious fruit on this earth, this little baby has benefits galore. Mangoes contain more than 80% of your daily vitamin A requirements. And you want to know why that’s good news? Vitamin A fights free radicals that can age your skin, and it repairs and maintains skin cells.
Did I tell you it was less than 100 calories per serving? I’m pretty sure your figure won’t mind this as a snack either.
WHOLE-WHEAT ANYTHING
Not only does whole-wheat help your bodies look better and feel fuller longer, but a lot of whole-wheat products contain a mineral called Selenium; this equals healthy skin cells. Your skin is less likely to be damaged by the sun if your selenium levels are high.
So skip the “white” foods because they actually increase your insulin levels which are linked to break outs in the skin.
FISH
Fish have essential fatty acids for the skin. They protect bacteria from entering and also work as a bridge for nutrients to penetrate skin cells. Your cell membranes are responsible for holding water in, so if they are healthy, you get healthier, younger looking skin. This a win-win food, period. Sure, some of you may have a little of a challenge swallowing it, but sometimes beauty is painful.
WATER
I swear you’ve all heard this about a billion times but it’s the truth. Keeping yourself hydrated equals to your skin being happy with you. If all you do is hydrate your body with sodas or juices, your body has no clean and pure way to dispose of toxins and let in nutrients. This process helps skin look and feel better, so it’s very important.
So drink eight glasses a day. Keeping yourself hydrated will also help you sweat more proficiently, which also helps keep your skin clear.
So there you have it- 4 foods that anyone and everyone has access to at your nearest grocer. Your skin care is an investment, thinking that you can eat whatever your little body pleases now, will only come back and bite you in the butt years later. Start early and always be aware of what you are letting into your body. You’ll be glad to start a habit early in life and have flawless looking skin for the rest of it.