Great Food For A Glowing Skin
You need to eat the right food not only for good health but for your skin as well. Researchers suggest that instead of depending on nutrient supplements, especially when it is difficult to determine which nutrient is more effective, it is better to concentrate on our dietary intake of nutrients.
It has been observed, that those women who take less quantity of vitamin C in their diet have maximum dryness and wrinkle in their skin. Vitamin C is an antioxidant which helps in the synthesis of collagen – the protein that keeps the skin elastic.
To keep the skin youthful, dietary intake of Iinoleic acid – an omega – 6 fatty acid is very helpful. On the contrary intake of carbohydrate and fats in higher quantities can increase the appearance of wrinkles.
Food for the Skin
By intake of just one or two nutrients, you cannot get a glowing skin. You need to put healthy nutrients inside to get glowing skin outside. Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant which along with lowering cancer risk, boosting immune system and protecting your heart, also helps to promote healthy skin. The best sources from which you can get vitamin C are orange, lime, guava, strawberries, capsicum, cauliflower, tomatoes, and papaya. A complete diet which includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein is required to keep the skin glowing. Healthy fatty acids are found in nuts, eggs and poultry, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, soy oil, corn and sunflower oil. Avoid those foods which are high in fat like red meat, full fat dairy products, fried foods, desserts, cream based gravies and fast foods. Though fat is necessary in the diet but not the unhealthy saturated and trans-fat. So include healthy fats like peanuts, olive oil and mustard that are found in walnuts, flaxseeds and walnuts in your diet.
Skin Damage
For better skin, we must reduce the quantity of processed carbohydrates like white bread and white rice. In order to get a healthy glowing skin you must avoid sugary foods like cakes, pastries, candy and cookies. Stay away from excessive intake of alcohol which dehydrates the body and instead drink enough (7-8) glasses of water each day. Smoking should completely be avoided because it limits the blood supply to our skin.
What Else We Can Do
Another basic need for rejuvenating your skin is to have a proper sleep.
Avoid direct sun rays on your skin to keep the skin glowing. Wear sunscreen during winters also to avoid ultraviolet rays that hurt our skin. Use a good moisturizer to avoid dryness to your skin especially during winters.
