There are few things that would make us feel better about the way we look than having a clear, healthy, radiant skin.
Along with sleep, exercise, hydration and a good, clean sunscreen, please consider adding the following foods to your daily regimen: 1. Oats Complex carbohydrates, 20+ amino acids and proteins with a low-glycemic count (high-glycemic foods cause acne and wrinkles). Oats contain plant chemicals that prevent sun damage and irritation. Enjoy an unsweetened banana/oatmeal/yogurt shake for breakfast. Alternatives: other whole grains (bulgur, wheat, barley, brown rice). 2. Watermelon Protects against sun damage, hydrates, and 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. Stimulates collagen production. Alternatives: raw red bell peppers, mangos. 3. Citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, mandarins, grapefruit) Cellular level hydration and vitamin C, which aids in the production of collagen -- the substance that keeps your skin supple. Alternatives: tomatoes, parsley. 4. Cabbage Keep high estrogen at bay and get vitamins A, C, and folate to protect your skin against photo-aging. Alternatives: Brussel sprouts, kale, collard greens, broccoli, cauliflower. 5. Salmon Omega-3s. Keeps testosterone production at bay. Try it with bulgur and steamed broccoli. Alternatives: flax and chia seeds, walnuts, mackerel, sardines. 6. Grapes Resveratrol. Anti-inflammatory and protective against UV rays and sun damage. Alternatives: dark chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder. 7. Avocados Monounsaturated fat for hydration. Aids in vitamin and mineral absorption. Replace your salad dressings with lime juice, Himalayan salt and mashed avocado. Alternatives: olive oil, walnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamia nut oil.
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About the authorEvelina Sodt, PhD is a nationally registered provider of health education services. She is a practitioner, a consultant, and the author of over a dozen books, including Healing Pain, Anxiety, and Inflammation Without Drugs: The Science Behind Natural Medicine. Dr. Ev practices virtually via remote consultations. She lives in Northern NJ with her husband, daughter, and a cat named Kingston. Archives
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