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EATING RIGHT
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B Y A N G E L I C A G AVA L D O N
e all know how food impacts health and how a well-balanced diet is
correlated with living longer. All of our inner organs are influenced by what
we feed them, and just as importantly, our skin is also impacted. There are
certain foods that will make your skin healthier and younger, while others
can accelerate the aging process and cause wrinkles. We need to eat
certain types of foods to keep producing healthy skin cells and to help us look and feel younger.
Here is a list of foods that you can benefit from, the ones to eat in moderation, and those that
you should completely avoid:
Lentils, Beans, and Fish
We need protein to maintain healthy
skin. However, it is important that you
consume the good types of protein.
Lentils, beans, and fish are a great
choice. Lima
beans and pinto
beans are also
especially high
on the list.
Salmon
This fish is
packed with
Omega 3’s
and healthy
fats that help
keep your skin
moisturized, supple and glowing. It also contains
Vitamin E which protects against inflammation. All
the nutrients and protein in salmon help your skin
look younger and maintains the elasticity.
Avocados
This fruit is full of Vitamin C and E that help protect
your skin from sun damage. Additionally, the nutrients
in avocado help your skin remain supple and
moisturized.
Whole Grains
Oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice all help curb
inflammation. These foods are also full of Vitamin B
which helps prevent scaly looking skin and rashes.
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Fruits and Vegetables
Broccoli, spinach, and leafy, green
vegetables all fight inflammation
and are full of Vitamin A and C.
Watermelon and grapefruit
contain a nutrient called
Lycopene, which helps to rid
the body of toxins.
Sugar, White Flour, and
Deep-fried foods
Avoiding these is beneficial
as they can cause inflammation or
water retention. This includes foods
like pasta, candy, bread, cereals,
doughnuts, sugary pastries, potato
chips, and French fries. These contribute
to aging skin and wrinkles. Eating them
also interferes with the amino acids that
build collagen and elasticity in our skin and
accelerates the skin’s aging process.
Alcohol Consumption
You may have heard how red wine is good
for your overall heart health, but it needs to
be limited. Have no more than one drink,
which is five ounces, or two glasses per
day. Anything more, or drinking other types
of alcohol without moderation, dehydrates
the skin and speeds up the aging process.
With the right diet, maintaining your health
can be simple and rewarding.