Looking for a healthy skin boost? Try out these power-packed foods!
#1- Almonds
Almonds are
a great source of Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects your body from
UV-induced free radical damage to the skin. Vitamin E has been shown to have
anti-inflammatory roles in the skin and helps to reduce the appearance of
wrinkles. When combined with
Vitamin A, Vitamin E has been shown to protect against skin cancer.
**Try out almond butter for a quick snack!
#2- Flaxseed
Flaxseed is
a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation in the
body and promote healthy-looking skin. Omega-3s have been studied as a wrinkle
fighter, due to their ability to attract water to skin cells and plump up the skin.
#3- Cooked
Tomatoes
Cooked
tomatoes contain the phytochemical, Lycopene, which helps to eliminate
skin-aging free radicals (cause by UV-rays). Lycopene improves skin’s texture
by stabilizing the DNA structure in the nucleus of skin cells. Lycopene also
inhibits the activity of the enzymes involved in collagen breakdown, thus,
strengthening skin.
**Add tomatoes to a stir-fry!
#4- Spinach
Spinach is a
great source of Folate (Vitamin B9), which is needed for healthy skin, hair,
eyes, and liver function. Folate helps to repair and maintain DNA, which will
boost your skin cells’ ability to renew themselves (decreases look of
aging).
#5- Tuna
Tuna
contains the antioxidant, Selenium, which helps to buffer the skin against the
sun. Selenium also helps to preserve elastin, a protein that that keeps your
skin smooth and wrinkle-free.
**Add tuna to a salad or stir-fry!
Looking for
ways to incorporate these skin-boosting foods? Try out the Spinach Salad below!
Spinach
Salad
Mix 1 tbsp.
extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. flaxseed, 1 clove garlic,
salt and pepper in a small saucepan and heat until warm. Drizzle over 6 cups of
baby spinach. Top with 1 can of tuna, ½ medium tomato (diced), and sliced
almonds.
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