Hi guys! This is Jay Jay…again:))) So, in my previous article, I already talked about how we can achieve dewy, soft, and glow skin step-by-step (skincare routine). However, it‘ll take much longer to reach your skin goals (you know *bling**bling* like a polished transparent piece of glass). We all know that “we are what we eat”, so a healthy diet plays a huge part in your glowing skin journey. That’s why today, I want to show you the 12 best fruits for naturally healthy glow skin.
So, let’s get started!
But first,…
Why we should eat fruits to have glowing skin?
Well, eating fruits can not only give a healthy dose of nutrition but they also give a healthy glowing and youthful skin. When you include fruits in your daily diet, you are giving your body a rich dose of nutrients as well as antioxidants.
AND… which fruits should you eat and what are the best ways of including them in your diet? Well, this article will reveal everything right now, so keep reading guys❤
The 12 Fruits that bring the glow to your face
Below are the top 12 fruits that can make your skin glow *bling* *bling*
1. Citrus fruits
Citrus fruits are amazing at tightening your skin and reducing the appearance of pores. This is because these fruits have an ample amount of vitamin C, which helps stimulating collagen production, thus, ensuring that your skin looks supple, youthful, and plump all the time.
Here are some types of citrus fruits that you can include in your diet
Lemon
Lemon is rich in Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that helps remove toxins and protect the body from photodamage and hyperpigmentation.
Here are some ideas that you can include lemon in your diet:
- Add some lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey to a glass of warm water and drink it in the morning. This will help flush out toxins, keeping your skin clear and radiant.
- Drink a glass of lemon juice
Orange
Japanese women tend to drink a glass of orange juice per day to help their skin stay youthful, clear, and glowing. So it’s a great way to consume this tangy and juicy fruit guys. Oranges have a high volume of vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant for our skin because it helps reducing inflammation, boosting collagen synthesis, and preventing DNA damage.
Here are some ideas that you can include orange in your diet:
- Drink orange juice
- Add oranges to your salad
- Make salad dressings
- Use them as detox drinks
So, including lemon, oranges, and other citrus fruits in your meals will help you soon achieve a healthy and glow skin ❤
2. Avocado
Yes, guys, the buttery, nutty-tasting avocado is a fruit, not a veggie :))), so it makes to this list as well. It has a great source of vitamin A, C, E, K, B3, B5, B6, niacin, and folate, so it will help our skin stay healthy, hydrated, youthful, and glowy. Avocado also will help boost skin’s elasticity, reduce inflammation and keep the skin soft and supple thanks to the abundance of healthy fats in it.
Consuming avocado can promote healthy aging as it is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin that protect your skin from UV radiation.
Here are some ideas that you can use avocado in your diet:
- Make smoothie.
- Add avocado to your salad, breakfast bowl, sandwiches, etc.
- Use avocado as an ingredient in baking or as toppings of desserts.
3. Berries
Berries taste great and the good thing about them is that they are low in calories and extremely nutritious cause they are rich in vitamin C, tannins, dietary fiber, and flavonoids. So they are essential for a healthy and glow skin complexion, and they are also great at reducing disease risk. By including them in your diet regularly, you can improve your skin condition as well as overall health. (not to mention that berries are undeniably delicious ❤)
Here are some of the healthiest berries you can include in your diet
Strawberries
They are truly one of the best sources of vitamin C out there, so it’s super effective at boosting radiance and brightening skin. They also contain anti-inflammatory, and antioxidants that protect your skin from UV rays and delay aging.
Blueberries
It is a great source of vitamin C, K, and antioxidant anthocyanins. Including blueberry in your diet not only help your skin stay healthy but may also help to lower the risk of heart disease.
Raspberries
Raspberries are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants so they may provide great anti-aging effects.
Acai berries
Acai berries are one of the best sources of antioxidant polyphenols and may contain as much as 3 times more antioxidants than blueberries, so it is effective at keeping the skin healthy, with a natural glow.
Blackberries
Blackberries are rich sources of vitamin C, and anthocyanins (help to renew your skin cells fiber), vitamin K, and manganese. They’re also low in calories, carbs, so they’re a great choice for those who want to lose weight or who are on a low-carb eating plan.
The only people who need to avoid berries are those who require a low-fiber diet for certain digestive disorders, as well as individuals who are allergic to berries.
Here are some ideas that you can include berries in your diet:
- Make yummy mixed berries smoothie.
- Add them to your dessert, yogurt, breakfast bowl.
- Eat them as a snack.
4. Cherries
This is another fabulous and tasty fruit for your healthy and radiant skin complexion. They contain an ample amount of powerful antioxidants, they can slow down the aging process. Also, with a rich source of vitamins A, B, C, and E, they not only keep our skin glowy and supple but also help to promote healthy hair growth, controlling the hair fall, and preventing the breakage from the roots and split ends.
Cherries are also known for protecting skin against sun damage, dark spots, and blemishes. So consuming a glass of cherry is a good idea if you want to get rid of dark spots, brighten and rejuvenate your skin.
One more thing about this amazing fruit is that they contain melatonin which is 5 times more than blackberries or strawberries that it can make you sleep better.
Regular consumption of Cherries is known to strengthen the immune system. So let start adding this fabulous fruit to your daily meals as it will do wonders for your skin, your hair, and your health overall!
Here are some ideas that you can include cherries in your diet:
- I prefer to eat a handful of them as a healthy snack
- Drink a glass of cherry juice
- You can also add cherries as topping to your desserts
5. Apple
Fresh tasty apples are packed full of vitamins A and C, dietary fiber, and some minerals, so eating them regularly will help brighten your skin and make it look youthful. They have antioxidant properties and help prevent harmful free radicals and rejuvenate the skin, maintaining healthy and glowing skin.
Here are some ideas that you can include apple in your diet:
- Eat an apple daily as a healthy snack.
- Add apple slices to your breakfast bowl, yogurt, or desserts.
- Add apple to your smoothie or make apple juice (I love green apple+ carrot juice).
6. Banana
Banana is not only delicious to eat but it also has lots of benefits for our health, skin, and hair. Bananas are super rich in vitamins A, B6, C, and E, dietary fiber, and minerals that prevent wrinkles appear on our skin. It has natural moisturizing and antioxidant properties, making your skin super supple and smooth.
Here are some ideas that you can include banana in your diet:
- Add banana slices to a breakfast bowl
- Add banana to your smoothie
- I also eat bananas with some peanut butter as a snack (perfect combination!)
- You also can make banana bread (ugh…so GOOD guys!!!)
7. Papaya
Another fruit that makes the 12 best fruits for a naturally healthy glow skin list is Papaya.
To be honest with you guys, I used to hate eating papaya because I couldn’t stand the smell (I still hate it though:)))). However, when I know more about its benefits to my skin, I start to eat it more although I still can’t get over its smell >.<
If you want to have healthy and glowing skin, just simply include papaya in your daily diet ASAP!!! Why? Guys, because it is packed with loads of vitamins A, C, E, and antioxidants, which will make your skin brighter, firmer, and more radiant, getting rid of aging, saggy and dull skin complexion. With a high level of vitamin A, papaya is also good for your eyes.
Those refreshing and sweet tastes of papaya slices also contain an ample amount of enzymes like papain that help prevent skin damage by harmful free radicals and efficiently flush out all toxins.
For people who want to have long, thick, and healthy hair, a regular intake of papaya will help you achieve that gorgeous and healthy hair. It is rich in folic acid and antioxidants, enhancing blood circulation, oxygen, and nutrients to hair follicles and promoting hair growth.
Here are some ideas that you can include papaya in your diet:
- Eat a bowl of papaya as a snack.
- Make smoothie. (I find it is easier to consume more papaya this way)
8. Watermelon
Here is the juicy, sweet, and refreshing watermelon-the fruit that we always crave whenever it’s summer:))). It is low in calories but high in antioxidants. Also, with high water content, it will help you stay hydrated, making the skin looks more supple and moisturized.
For those who have oily and acne-prone skin, dull, and aging skin, watermelon is gonna be your new BFF since it is full of antioxidants such as lycopene and also vitamin C and A which helps reduce these free radicals that can slow down the signs of aging, create new cells, stimulate collagen production and brighten up your skin complexion (say hello to your new youthful, glow skin!)
Watermelon is also great for hair because it contains a lot of citrullines that increase the level of arginine; thus, it’s good for strengthening your hair and promoting hair growth.
Here are some ideas that you can include watermelon in your diet:
- Simply enjoy sliced juicy watermelon as a snack (forget a full pack of chips guys JJ)
- Make freshly made watermelon juice.
- Add watermelon to your smoothie.
9. Pomegranate
Now, let’s meet another new BFF :)))
These delicious and juicy pomegranates are so rich in antioxidants that will help keep reduce the appearance of wrinkles and keep your skin look more youthful. Pomegranate juice is rich in polyphenols, so, having a glass of pomegranate juice daily will help improve your memory.
For those who want to have healthy, shiny, thick hair, then it’s time to include this fruit in your diet because pomegranates are packed with antioxidants that make hair follicles stronger and improve blood circulation in the scalp — leading to healthy hair growth.
Now start adding this amazing fruit to your diet for an extra healthy glow skin complexion and thick, long and shiny hair.
Here are some ideas that you can include pomegranate in your diet:
- Make pomegranate juice
- Add to your smoothie, breakfast bowl, desserts, or fruit salad.
10. Kiwi
Kiwis contain a good amount of vitamin C, vitamin E, and amino acids so they are great in revitalizing your skin complexion. Kiwis also promote collagen production, help prevent wrinkles, and brighten your skin.
Kiwi also contains lutein that is known as an essential vitamin for healthy eyes.
So, let’s add kiwi to your diet from today guys ^^
Here are some ideas that you can include kiwi in your diet:
- You can make a kiwi smoothie.
- Simply peel and slice a kiwi and eat it as a snack. (always my first choice cause I’m too lazy:)))
- Add sliced kiwi to your dessert.
11. Peach
Peach is another fruit that makes to the list of the 12 best fruits for naturally healthy glow skin. Refreshing taste peaches are low in calories and contain no saturated fats.
They are packed with a great source of Vitamin C- a superb antioxidant, which helps to remove dark circles and blemishes, prevent skin aging and improve skin texture. Peaches are also rich in vitamins A, E, and K, and minerals nutrients that boost skin health and even improve vision.
Here are some ideas that you can include peaches in your diet:
- Make peach smoothie or juice.
- Add peach slices to yogurt, etc.
- Use peaches as an ingredient in baking or as toppings for desserts.
12. Pineapple
And pineapple is the last fruit that makes to the list of the 12 best fruits for naturally healthy glow skin!
If you are suffering from acne, skin rashes, or skin damage, then you need to consume this sweet and tangy fruit ASAP. Trust me, it will rejuvenate your skin and make it healthy and glow. Pineapples have loads of vitamin C (promotes collagen production, helps prevent damage to skin cells caused by free radicals…) and antioxidants that can treat acne, sun damage, and uneven skin toning. Pineapples also contain a powerful enzyme called bromelain, which has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and wound healing properties.
So guys, consuming 1 glass of pineapple will also keep your skin hydrated and make your skin clear, smooth and youthful^^
Pineapple is not only good for your overall health and skin but your hair too. Vitamin C in pineapples will give your hair an extra layer of silkiness and improve hair growth.
Here are some ideas that you can include pineapple in your diet:
- Simply consume a glass of pineapple juice
- Mix it to your favorite fruit bowl
- Add pineapple to stews, etc.
In conclusion
Well, guys, I guess that’s it. And I hope this “the 12 best fruits for naturally healthy glow skin” article is somehow helpful, so you can have more ideas on how to include these great fruits in your diet.
See you soon in my next post!
Jay Jay 🤍
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