5 Things That People With Clear, Glowing Skin Eat Everyday

"Protein-rich whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, algae and green leafy vegetables and skin foods such as sweet potatoes, an excellent source of beta-carotene that acts as a natural sunblock, broccoli, tomatoes and soy improve skin elasticity and prevent UV damage."

"Vitamin A is quite popular as a skin-improving nutrient. The carotenoid in carrot, squash, dark leafy greens, sweet potato, pumpkin, red pepper, apricot, mango, tomato and peach slow down the turnover of skin cells and increase the deposition of collagen, slowing the normal breakdown of your collagen and elastin associated with ageing. It can also increase the rate of wound healing and repair cellular structure."

 

"You may have often heard about the exfoliating and lightening powers of Vitamin C. This nutrient is loaded in bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, oranges, papaya, broccoli, tomatoes, peas and kale. This not only protects your skin from free radical damage but also help in the reduction of brown spots and pigmentation."

 

"The environmental damage caused by the sun and pollution can also take a toll on your skin. Antioxidant-rich berries, fruits, vegetables and cacao help decrease these effects on your skin. You must also include walnuts, a good source of essential fats, Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Selenium and protein – nutrients for your skin."

"Omega 3 rich foods such as chia and flaxseeds, walnuts, leafy greens, hemp seeds, algae, Brussel sprouts and vegetable oils are all great to be included in your diet. Fatty acids are an essential component of cell membranes and help reduce dryness, leaving the skin plumper and smoother."

Glowing skin is all about mindful eating and including key nutrients in your diet. While you may often toy with the idea of crash-dieting to shed the extra kilos the fast way, you may also end up ruining your skin health with this practice. “Nutrition plays a vital role in good health. Unhealthy eating can damage your metabolism causing weight gain and can even hurt organs such as heart and liver. But do you realise it impacts your skin too? It is clear that what you eat, and intake can radically affect health and ageing of the skin,” says Ryan. He advocates the following most ‘skin-loving nutrients’: