Top 25 Highly Effective Foods for your Skin!

Eexercise is the best way to get healthy, glowing skin. But, one cannot ignore the contribution of foods as well. “What you eat is what you are” so today we are going to discuss the benefits of 25 foods that play a significant role towards a healthy skin.

Olive oil:
75% of the fat present in olive oil is fatty acids of the monounsaturated variety. They are great for damaging free radicals and thereby play a role in youth boost. According to a recent research, all those individuals who consumed olive oil on a regular basis had 31% lesser signs of aging compared to all those who were exposed to sunflower or peanut oil.

Tomatoes:
Tomatoes are an integral part of almost any recipe. And when you combine 5 tbsps of tomato paste with 1 tbsp of olive oil, chances of getting sunburned gets reduced by 33%. The presence of antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes improves your body’s natural SPF content.

Dark chocolate:
Dark chocolate is yum to taste and contains cocoa flavanols that helps to reduce skin roughness and scaliness compared to other food products. However stick to few pieces or 150 calories if you wish to reap the benefits without putting on weight.

Oatmeal:
Compared to calorie laden breakfast options opt for oatmeal and add seasonal fruits for natural sweetness. Try it out today.

Sardines:
For clear skin that breathes, sardine is the solution. Opt for 1.5 grams of this fish on a daily basis. Being a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids it brings back the skins natural glow.

Green tea:
The catechins like EGCG (antioxidants) present in Green Tea helps to boost blood flow and oxygen to the skin, thereby allowing the skin to be more elastic and fresh looking.

Kale:
1 cup of kale is equal to 134% and 133% of vitamin C and A respectively — which means you end up with a firmer skin at the end of 1 month.

Walnuts:
If you are a vegetarian then you need to include walnuts as part of your daily diet. After all you need your daily supply of omega-3 fatty acids for your skin, don’t you?

Orange peel:
The presence of limonene in orange peel offer UV protection against the harsh sun rays. Start eating orange peels today.

Grass-fed beef:
They are rich in both omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids. Moreover every 3.5-ounce of grass fed beef has 30 grams of protein. Don’t forget that protein helps to build the elastin and collagen tissue.

Rosemary:
If you wish to prevent the free radicals from the sun to damage your skin then incorporate rosemary or thyme in your daily diet. They help to reduce the risk of melanoma by 60%.

Almond milk:
Dairy products are found to cause inflammation which in turn leads to acne, wrinkles, and rashes. But with almond milk that risk is not there. Hence use this milk when you eat cereals or oats.

Water:
We cannot do away with water. It helps to quench thirst and keeps your skin hydrated. Hence, your skin is less dry and less prone to wrinkles. Moreover when you consume water more than juices, you are cutting down on sugar too.

Soy:
Isoflavone found in soy is great as it helps to prevent collagen from breaking down. If you are not comfortable with soy, you can try out tofu as well.

Oysters:
Being rich in zinc, eat 6 oysters daily if you wish to get 500% of zinc in your daily diet. Acne often occurs due to less of zinc intake.

Yellow bell peppers:
Both yellow and green bell peppers help to fight wrinkles especially in the crow’s feet area. The presence of antioxidants does the trick.

Coffee:
Research shows coffee helps to lower the chances of non-melanoma skin cancer by 11%. But don’t start taking coffee every now and then. Keep the number of cups limited to fewer than 28 as higher intake can be a cause for health issues.

Kiwi:
It is again rich in vitamin C and by now we know that this vitamin helps to prevent dryness and lower the chances of wrinkles appearing in your face.

Eggs:
They are a rich source of protein without any fat. Protein rich diet is always welcome as it helps to lower the aging process.

Pumpkin:
Don’t eat it raw, rather cook it well. Cooked pumpkin contains higher amount of beta-carotene that makes the skin soft, smooth and wrinkle-free.

Red wine:
Regular intake of red wine in small amounts has higher benefits for your body rather than being a cause of concern. It reduced actinic keratoses by 28%. Moreover, red wine is a rich source of resveratrol that helps to fight tumor.

Sunflower seeds:
One of the major reasons for acne is lower levels of vitamin E. Sunflower seeds has 37% of your daily needs for vitamin E that enhances the immune system of your body thereby increasing its capacity of fighting any kind of inflammation.

Carrots:
Carrots are rich in carotenoid which is great for bringing back the glow to your skin. Want healthier looking skin; start munching on carrots from today.

Mackerel:
Hyper pigmentation occurs due to lack of B12 vitamin. And mackerel is the best source of this vitamin. However, if you are a vegetarian then incorporate nutritional yeast instead of mackerel in your diet to get the same results.

Chickpeas:
High-glycemic diets are the reason behind painful red pimples. If you are looking for a solution to this, then try out chickpeas. They are low on glycemic but rich in rich in protein and fiber.

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