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There may be debate as to the degree, but there's no question that a
large part of the health of our skin is a reflection of our diet. If
you're consistently consuming fatty, sugary and processed foods, your
skin will, in all likelihood, be inflamed and uneven in texture. For
healthy, glowing skin, consider adding these nourishing beauty foods to
your diet.
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Chia seeds: While flax seeds have been getting a lot
of attention, chia seeds actually have the most Omega-3s out of all
plant-based sources. Omega-3s are essential fatty acids that are key for
keeping skin hydrated because they work to repair the protective
barrier that keeps moisture locked in. The Chia Company makes a number of great chia and chia-based products.
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Salmon: A potent non-vegetarian source of Omega-3s is
salmon — ideally, wild salmon. It's considered one of the healthiest
sources of protein and its Omega-3s will work to keep skin inflammation
at bay.
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Antioxidant-rich foods: Fruits and spices (especially
cinnamon and ginger) are high in the antioxidants necessary to maintain
youthful skin since they help fight the free-radical damage that leads
to fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone and loss of firmness.
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Leafy greens: Greens like kale, watercress, swiss
chard and spinach are high in Vitamin A, which has been shown to help
lower the production of oil that causes breakouts.
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Lemons: High in Vitamin C, lemons help support
collagen production. Drink hot water with lemon first thing in the
morning to help flush out toxins and help keep skin hydrated.
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Nuts and pumpkin seeds: Most nuts and pumpkin seeds are high in Biotin, which is the active found in most hair, nail and skin supplements.
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Non-dairy yogurt: The probiotics found in yogurt help
promote a healthy gut — key for optimal digestion. When the digestive
system isn't working properly, our body has little energy left over for
other critical functions like rebuilding collagen. That said, research
has shown that dairy can cause acne, so it's best to stick with non-dairy yogurts that are high in probiotics like So Delicious.
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Cucumbers: High in water, a key for healthy skin.
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Green tea: A number of studies have shown that green tea can help fight the signs of aging, while helping to tame inflammation.
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Pears: High in B vitamins, eating pears will help
fight free radicals and keep blood flow healthy, two critical
contributors to youthful skin.
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