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You are what you eat - Caroline Clapperton, Planet Skincare

You are what you eat

Why not try something Mother Nature gave us - delicious foods that will make you radiant.

These days most dietary and health advice often revolves around weight management. The focus is now rapidly expanding to specifically look at how what we eat can affect how we look.

Research is now examining the role that key nutrients play in preserving a youthful appearance. For example, Vitamins A, C and E are essential for healthy skin.

Natural everyday beauty foods that you buy contain all the important agents such as enymes, collagen and antioxidants you will need within your diet.

Antioxidants for example, play a vital role in the overall function of our body and its beauty. As well as aiding oxygen and nutrients around our bodies, antioxidants help with the elimination of waste; in counteracting the effects of free radicals, helping to prevent, dull, lifeless skin and premature ageing. In addition an adequate intake of omega-3 fatty acids will help your skin fight off free radicals and loss of elasticity. Omega-3 is one of the key ingredients to maintaining smooth skin.

There are a number of beauty foods that are healthy and can help enhance your looks. Below are some foods that you can add to your diet to help you maintain a youthful glowing appearance.

Blueberries: These blue little balls are one of natures most potent anti-aging foods. They help keep the skins elasticity, strengthen the gums, and contribute to the health of our eyes.

Brazil nuts: Help protect our skin from UV rays and they help reduce dryness.

Strawberries: Help protect our skins collagen structures. Collagen is what keeps our skin firm. Wrinkles form when our collagen levels start depleting.

Salmon: Promotes soft smooth skin, free from dry itchy patches.

Avocados: These contain folate which helps blood formation. This is essential for cell regeneration.

Acai: This is the king of all berries. It has 50% more antioxidants than pomegranates, and twice as much as blueberries. They also contain omega 6,9 fatty acids, fibre, calcium, and vitamins.

Apricots: Very rich in fibre and phytochemicals like beta-carotene and lycopene. They also have vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, folate, iron and potassium, making them very beneficial to our skin.

Broccoli: Also very high in fibre, vitamin C, and folate. There's a compound in broccoli called sulforaphane that protects our bodies cells from injury.

Beans: Jammed packed with phytochemicals, fibre, folic acid, protein, calcium, and magnesium. These guys can stabilize blood sugar as well as lower cholesterol.

Blackcurrant: Has a high source of vitamin C and antioxidants. Also contains a high amount of calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

Carotenoids: This isn't a food, but it's found in fruits and vegetables. It's a fat soluble pigment which helps fight against cancer and cardiovascular disorders.

Carrots: Have lots of beta-carotene which is a powerful antioxidant.

Cruciferous vegetables: A.K.A.- cabbage, broccoli, kale, collard greens, cauliflower, and brussell sprouts. These guys release a compound called glucosinolates and an enzyme called myrosinase when chewed, which are known for their anti-cancer properties.

Cranberries: High in vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, and citric acid.

Cucumber: A great source of essential vitamins and minerals necessary for increasing collagen production.

Camu-Camu: Very rich in vitamin C.

Dark leafy greens: A.K.A - Spinach, kale, and dark lettuce are loaded with vitamins and minerals like beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, phytochemicals, and antioxidants.

Fish: Has lots of vitamin A, B1, B12, and B6. It also has omega 3 fatty acids which are very beneficial to the skin, as well as the heart and brain.

Flax, grapeseed, walnut, seaweed, spirulina, watercress: These are very high in zinc which is vital for the health of our skin. Plus they have been known to help clear up acne, and help keep us regular.

Grape seed oil: Has trace elements of selenium, zinc, copper, and iron. It's also a unique source for oligomeric procyanidine, which is known to improve our skins elasticity.

Honey: A nutrient rich alternative to refined sugar. Refined sugar is believed to contribute to aging.

Myrtle: Is known to slow down the skin aging process.

Millet: A nutritious seed, high in silica, which is good for our skin, hair, and nails.

Oats: High in iron, manganese, phosphorous, calcium, vitamins B and E, and silicon. Silicon is crucial for healthy skin by maintaining collagen levels.

Papaya: When applied as a paste on the skin, it's enzymes help breakdown dead skin cells.

Pomegranate: Very good source of polyphenol antioxidants. These antioxidants help neutralize free radicals that can damage the skin.

Water: Hydrated skin naturally looks younger.

If you are one of the millions of people worldwide that spend money on lotions and creams in an attempt to look fresher and younger, then it makes sense to incorporate these beauty foods into your diet.

It won’t be long before you start seeing the major benefits these beauty foods have on both your health and your complexion.

This information is purely of educational value and is not intended to replace seeking medical advice. You must consult your doctor over all your health concerns.

Caroline Clapperton

Caroline is CEO and founder of Planet Skincare Limited - www.planetskincare.co.uk

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