Diet For Your Skin
Our society has an obsession with many things. Two specific areas that our society continues to obsess over are both youth and beauty. These are two areas that many believe are quintessential to leading a good life. While there really is no one thing that is proven to guarantee a good life, it is through looking younger and staying fit that one is able to look and feel their best. Typically we associate diet and exercise with improving one’s body, both inside and out. However, both of these areas can also help improve the appearance of one’s face dramatically. A diet that is rich in anti-aging foods that contain essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can slow down the aging process, making one look, and possibly, feel younger. There are many foods from all different food groups that help the anti-aging process – let’s explore what to eat!
Berries
A great addition to any diet, berries are healthy fruits that are not only delicious but also rich in antioxidants that protect against free radicals, which damage our body’s healthy cells. Furthermore, the darker the berry, the better it is for one’s skin. Dark berries (ie – blackberries) have the highest concentration of antioxidants compared to lighter berries (ie- strawberries). Not only that, but berries also produce a good source of vitamin C, which repair damaged body tissue.
Dark Chocolate
There has always been the myth that chocolate was a direct cause of acne. However, scientific studies have shown that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, has been linked to numerous opposite results. Chocolate, like berries, is also a terrific source of antioxidants. It also been found that chocolate can help improve circulation in the skin which can help help our skin cells retain moisture. Moisture in the skin is essential to maintaining that healthy, glowing look.
Red Wine
A glass of red wine a day keeps the wrinkles away! There is an antioxidant in red wine called resveratrol that has been connected with decreasing inflammation to the skin and also slowing down the aging process all together in general! Drinking red wine has also proven to help one live longer. It also helps lower heart disease, lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of some cancers. So reaching for that glass of red wine will not only help your skin, but will help your entire body in the long-run.
Avocado
A fruit that seems to be gaining some traction and popularity of late, the avocado has been known to provide an excellent source of vitamin E and potassium. When it comes to one’s skin, the avocado improves overall skin health and reducing inflammation and maintaining cell healthy. In conjunction with avocado consumption, taking omega-3 fish oil supplements or eating a diet rich in fish such as salmon, tuna, herring, or sardines will help reduce inflammation to the skin not to mention decrease the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure.
It’s All In Moderation
Like anything in life, the best way to live by is by consuming everything in moderation. Too much of any one thing is not beneficial for one’s overall being, let along one’s skin health. While many of the aforementioned foods can help the anti-aging process, it is important to understand that consuming any of the foods in excess will not achieve the same results. Lastly, eating these foods alone will not magically stop wrinkles. Eating these foods along with exercise and facial creams are the optimal way to achieving the most radiant skin possible!
