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Miracle Foods for Gorgeous Skin

November 23, 2012
by Vicki
Miracle Foods for Gorgeous Skin

Eat these Miracle Foods for Gorgeous Skin! 

The secret to a gorgeous, wrinkle-free complexion lies in what you eat. These seven super-nutritious foods can work miracles on your skin.

Before you reach for the bounty of cleansers, moisturizers, and toners in your bathroom, add the following seven foods to your diet to clear the way for a beautiful complexion. The nutrients found in these foods benefit the skin because they nourish us from the inside out… glowing skin starts at the supermarket.

Sweet Potatoes

The pumpkin-colored hue of sweet potatoes not only looks pretty on your dinner plate, but its shade also works wonders on your complexion. Sweet potatoes boast large amounts of beta carotene — an antioxidant whose red, yellow, and orange pigments dress many vegetables in their vibrant colors. Beta carotene’s protective qualities defend against the damage that sun exposure will cause. Serving size: 1 medium size potato Calories: 117 Quick tip: For an extra dose of fiber, leave their skin on when preparing these tasty treats.

Salmon

Add luster and softness to your complexion by feasting on salmon, a fish with one of the richest concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats nourish the skin by reducing the body’s production of inflammatory substances, decreasing clogged pores, and averting fine lines and wrinkles. Serving size:3-4 ounces Calories: about 150 Quick tip: Buy extra fillets at the market and freeze them; having salmon on hand is the best way to ensure you’ll keep up your skin’s nutritious regimen.

Snapper         

This tropical fish, like salmon, is also sky-high in anti-inflammatory fats, and it harbors another beautiful skin booster: the mineral selenium. Selenium has the ability to reduce the risk of sunburn and promote an even skin tone. Snapper itself has a sheen to envy — in many fine restaurants the fillets are often served skin side up to show off its luminous scales. Serving size: 3-4 ounces Calories: about 110 Quick tip: Bake snapper in a bit of olive oil with a layer of chopped almonds on top — a supper your skin will sing about!

Kiwi          
    

An uncelebrated hero of supple skin is kiwi. This tangy-sweet treat packs more vitamin C per ounce than practically any other fruit. Vitamin C helps maintain the collagen in our skin, keeping it firm. But this nutrient can quickly evaporate through exposure to air, water, or heat. Kiwi is an ideal carrier since it locks in the juicy benefits firmly beneath its furry skin. Serving size: 1 medium fruit Calories: 46 Quick tip: For a quick and easy way to peel kiwi, cut the ends off first. The rest should be a cinch.

Sunflower Seeds

Slow down the development of saggy, wrinkled skin by spooning sunflower seeds over salad. These seeds are replete with vitamin E — a powerful antioxidant that decelerates the aging of skin cells, keeping us looking younger longer. Vitamin E is also known for its ability to diminish the appearance of scars. Serving size: 2 tablespoons Calories: 324

Turkey     

Choose turkey over other lunchtime meats for its high concentration of zinc. “This mineral maintains collagen and elastin fibers that preserve skin’s elasticity and firmness. Serving size: 3-4 ounces Calories: about 120 Quick tip: Instead of a sandwich, toss turkey with spinach leaves. The latter is another nutritious food packed with zinc.
Tea

Dietitians continue to debate just how much liquid we should consume each day eight to 10 glasses still stands. Our body is 70 to 80 percent water, and if we are not drinking enough, our cells don’t regenerate and remove waste, resulting in a buildup of impurities. Alternating glasses of water with hot tea or unsweetened iced tea — green or black. These beverages boast their own supply of acne-fighting antioxidants and phytonutrients (healthy substances from plants). Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 2 Quick tip: To avoid diluting your delicious cold brew with plain ice, fill ice trays with tea. Add a few cubes just before you drink!

 

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November 23, 2012
by Vicki

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