Eating a well-balanced diet supplies your skin the nutrients it needs to maintain strength and elasticity. Here are some healthy foods that can help us achieve beautiful, glowing skin.
1. Avocado
Avocado is an excellent source of nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C, E, K and potassium that helps to promote smooth and glowing skin. It also helps to reduce aging effects and its anti-inflammatory properties help manage acne.
2. Broccoli
Broccoli contains nutrients and antioxidants including zinc, vitamin A and vitamin C which helps to maintain healthy skin, giving the glow to our skin. Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen, giving our skin the elasticity and strength.
3. Lychee
Lychee is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. The phytochemicals present in lychee protect our skin from harmful UV rays, help reduce dark spots, reduce inflammation and irritation and promote collagen synthesis.
4. Nuts
Nuts are a rich source of vitamin E, a powerful anti-oxidant that helps to retain skin moisture, protects the skin from damage and gives the skin a softer and more youthful texture.
5. Red grapes
Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes has strong anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties. The anti-oxidants help to reduce free radicals caused by stress, fatigue and sun damage. They also help to stimulate collagen production, brighten skin tone and reduce redness and inflammation.
