It is not
the cosmetics that create the skin but skin cells that are nourished by the
foods you eat.
Spending lots of money on buying skin-care
products will amount to zero if you don’t eat properly.
You might however achieve a short-term success
but the effects of not eating healthy will start to show as you grow older.
We shall talk about a couple of Skin-Super-foods
that will help keep your skin glowing and slow-down ageing.
ANTIOXIDANT-RICH FOODS
Antioxidants are oxidation-inhibitors which subsequently
help slow-down ageing and are greatly present in all fruits and vegetables.
Antioxidants promote a glowing/brighter skin.
Dark
Green Leafy Vegetables:
(Lettuce,
Cabbage, Kontonmire (Cocoyam Leaves), Spinach, Cassava Leaves, Broccoli, Kale,
Mustard Greens)
●
Aside from been full of healthy amounts of skin-friendly
and anti-ageing antioxidants, dark greens also contain high amounts of a
substance called Lutein, which helps
enhance/maintain skin hydration as well
as elasticity.
Yellow
and Orange fruits and vegetables:
(Carrots, Mangoes, Banana,
Apricots, Peaches, Yellow Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, cantaloupe, pumpkin and
more).
● These kinds of fruits and vegetables are rich in
Beta-Carotene (which gets converted to Vitamin A in the body; but not everyone is
capable of this) which makes the skin soft and smooth by preventing dryness
of the skin as well as protecting the skin against the effect/damage of the
sun.
● They as well contain good amounts of Vitamin A which also helps keep your
skin from sun damage and resultantly gives you a smoother and softer looking
skin. Regular absence /Deficiency of
Vitamin A from your diet cause a dry-Scaly skin.
Ripe Tomatoes;
Tomatoes are a
rich-source of a skin-enhancer called Lycopene.
This antioxidant protects your skin from sun damage. Cooked and canned tomatoes contain lycopene amounts which more
available for absorption. Other sources of this antioxidant are watermelon
and grapefruits.
Berries:
(Blackberries, Strawberries,
Blueberries etc.)
According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, berries
contain the highest antioxidant levels compared to other foods. This
(antioxidant levels) makes them a good source of substances that help produce
collagen which is skin material for a smoother skin. The antioxidants also
inhibits free radicals thereby slowing down ageing of your skin.
ESSENTIAL FATTY
ACIDS RICH FOODS
Fish (Salmon, Tuna, Sardines,
Kpala, Mackerel etc., Flaxseed oil and Walnuts.
● Fish especially contains high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids which works to
slow-down the ageing process by inhibiting skin inflammation (accelerates the ageing process by allowing
the action of free radicals).
Omega-3 fats also
aids in preventing wrinkling by conserving moisture and enhancing the
elasticity of the skin. The process of getting
rid of cellulites is enhanced by Omega-3 fats as it keeps the skin firm.
GREEN TEA
It contain high
stores of both antioxidants and flavonoids coupled with an un-matched
anti-inflammatory property which helps prevent wrinkle-development and thus
leads to a healthier looking skin. This
property also protects the cell membranes of the skin.
WATER
The secret to a
plump and shiny looking skin is the amount of moisture held-in by the
skin. Plain Water is more hydrating than
Juices or Sodas
and if your quest is to have a good skin, drinking good amounts of water should
be your daily habit.
Poor hydration
leads to wrinkle-development as the skin dry’s-out.
Good amounts of
water help transport nutrients to and toxins from skin cells. This enhances
optimum nourishment and sweating to give a clean looking skin.
YOGHURT
Yoghurts are good
for optimum digestion and ultimately helps kill acne-causing bacteria as well
as fights other skin problems.
EGGS
Eggs are full of
antioxidants like Vitamins B & E that are easily absorbed by your body to
slow down the aging process”.
CONCLUSION
It can be noticed general
healthy eating directly leads to a resultant good looking skin. A non-diet
related counsel is for you to do well to get good amounts of sleep.
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This article was reviewed on Sunday, 26th August, 2016 By Nu. Sallah
Stanley Kwesi (Nutritionist at Nutritional Talk)
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