20 Foods That are Great for Your Skin
It doesn’t take much more than common sense to realize that what you put into your body is going to have an impact on how your body looks and feels. If you eat foods that are filled with fat, cooked in grease and high on the sugar then your body is going to reflect that in its shape, size and texture. In contrast, if you consume foods that are healthy for you then your body is going to respond by looking and feeling healthier.
This is true at all levels including the level of your skin. People who want to have skin that looks young and supple and that has that healthy natural glow to it need to start by paying attention to what types of foods they are putting into their bodies. Take a look at the following twenty foods that are good for your skin and think about which ones you can easily add to your diet to get that youthful skin appearance that you desire:
1. Water. The number one thing that you can put into your body if you want great-looking skin is water. The more water you drink, the more you flush all of the other stuff out of your body and the healthier your skin is going to look.
2. Green tea. When you’re not drinking water, you should be drinking green tea. It has many, many different health benefits including benefits for the skin. You can drink it cold or warm. Avoid adding sugar or milk to it if you want the best benefits for your skin.
3. Cantaloupe. This food increases antioxidants in your body which increases your ability to absorb free radicals which in turn reduce skin problems so that you have healthier skin.
4. Tomatoes. This is another food that is rich in anti-oxidants and so will have the same skin-boosting benefits that the cantaloupe will give to you.
5. Berries. Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are all berries that are also rich in antioxidants. Eat them alone, toss them in cereal or add them to the sides of other dishes to increase the healthiness of your skin all throughout the day.
6. Plums. There really is a long list of fruits that you can eat that are rich in antioxidants and that are therefore good for your skin.
7. Sweet potatoes. This is a vegetable alternative to the cantaloupe and tomato options that you may want to try to get those free radicals flowing healthfully throughout your body and fighting off skin problems.
8. Broccoli. This is a great vegetable that has many different health benefits which is why you’re always hearing that you should “eat your broccoli”. One of the things it contains a whole lot of is Vitamin A, a vitamin that is great at improving the turnover of cells in the skin. This means that when you eat broccoli, your skin gets renewed more quickly and the freshest (nicest looking) skin is on top where everyone you meet can see it.
9. Spinach. This food doesn’t just make you strong like Popeye. It’s also rich in the same Vitamin A properties that broccoli has so it’s good for your skin as well. You never saw Popeye looking like he had dry, aged skin did you?!
10. Carrots. If you want to get your Vitamin A but you aren’t that big of a fan of leafy green vegetables then you may want to turn to carrots to improve your skin with this vitamin.
11. Low Fat Dairy. Diary products are another really great source of Vitamin A so they can be really good for the skin. However, you want to avoid the fat that is in a lot of these foods so make sure that you look for low-fat versions of cheese and milk that are rich in Vitamin A.
12. Omega3 Rich Fish Dishes. Omega3 is that “good fat” that we’re always trying to get even though we try to avoid the “bad fat”. One of the things that the Omega3 fats do is ward off any kind of inflammation. This means they’re good for the skin. You can find these in many different fish dishes including tuna, shellfish, sardines and salmon.
13. Flax seeds. You don’t have to eat fish to get the essential fatty acids that your body needs (and that improve your skin). An alternative option is to eat flax seeds and to cook with flax seed oil.
14. Walnuts. These are yet another option that you can choose in addition to flax seeds or fish dishes if you want to improve your skin with those essential fatty acids.
15. Grapefruit. This food is really rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C is great for people concerned about skin problems because it delays or reduces wrinkles.
16. Oranges. Just like with grapefruits, these are great for the skin because they are so rich in Vitamin C.
17. Brussel Sprouts. Most people think that you have to eat citrus fruits to get Vitamin C but there are a few vegetables out there that have it as well. Brussel sprouts are a good one for the skin. Peas are another option.
18. Whole wheat. Another ingredient in some foods that is really good for your skin is selenium. This is found in whole wheat cereals, breads and baked goods. This improves the skin at a cellular level and keeps you looking young and beautiful.
19. Lean red meat. Some people have poor skin because they don’t have enough iron in their diets. If you are concerned that you’re too pale or you have dark circles under your eyes then you may need more iron. Red meat is a great source for that but make sure that you’re not eating any red meat that is too high in fat.
20. Eggs. Eggs are a good iron-providing alternative for people who don’t want to eat much red meat.
Adding these foods to your diet should go a long way towards improving the healthfulness of your skin. However, it’s just as important to cut out foods from your diet as it is to add foods if you do want healthy skin. Make sure that you reduce your intake of caffeine, bad fats, salt, sugar, etc. to maximize the healthy benefits that your skin is getting from the intake of these other good foods!
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Great hubs, good info…. keep up the good work.. Feel free to
come check out my hubs. Happy Holiday
Rayna Bryan, no you don't need to eat meat once in a while I'm
indian and my family is strict vegetarian. Whenever I go to the
doctors,the always blabber about how healthy I am. Also there a
certain fruits and veggies that nourish your muscles. Anyways
loooooooooove the article
Great advice here, need to make it my shopping list.
I am a big promoter of the importance of drinking lots of water
on a daily basis.
thanks for the wonderful hub! Here in northern china we have a
lot of plums and kiwis..i love both and still need to find out what
is the best way to combine them in a not-boring way.. :p
I go through different spurts of eating healthy and then not and
I can always tell the difference if I eat poorly for any period of
time.
Excellent hub! I've thought about doing something similar a few
times and never really got around to it. Very well covered and
packed with helpful information.
I always eat all of the abouve and them some, I am a
fruits,vegetables and wheat type of person. I am not a big red
meats fan at all. This article is quite informative and thanks for
sharing it.:)
This is great information, what we eat can truely affect our
skin. Drinking lots of water can help maintain a healthy skin. It's
always nice to prevent skin disorders even before we get them and
what you've said is enough just to do that.
Now iknow why im pale and eyes are dark! I need iron!!
I sincerely believe you are correct. Foods make or break our
skin.
Excellent list. I need to go get some groceries now
Great Hub full of great info. I'm a vegetarian, so I'm skipping
the meat, but otherwise fabulous! Thanks.
great information in this hub and who does not want getter skin
especially as we age, thanks for the great information
And I DO like most on this list- craving sweet potatoes as I
type. Yum. Thanks!
very informative hub, I try to stay to a lot of these good to
see them in print
Kathryn, thanks for this great Hub answering my request. The
links are a big bonus–lots of good additional information.
Thanks for that. i had no idea that all taht stuff was that good
for the body.
I love your hub. It's a great reminder that what you eat can
effect how you look. More people should try to clean out a little
and begin eating more fruit and veggies. It can make a
difference.
Ooooh. I love most of those foods.
Good read before heading
out to Trader Joe's to pick up some groceries.
Kiwi is an alternative to oranges for your Vitamin C
requirements; it also has a significant amount of Vitamin E in
there too, which is also believed to be good for the skin.
I always wondered about flax. Heard it was just a weed. Does it
really work?
Thanks Kathryn for another informative hub. I'm already drinking
green tea as well as eating plenty of fish.I'm going to start
adding these other food items to my diet soon.
Cantaloupe is a new one for me, going to be eating more know
thanks to your hub, hope to clear up my skin
Multivitamins are a great way to ensure you are getting all the
essential vitamins and minerals your skin needs for proper health
and function.
Very good comprehensive list – I suspect most people would be
healthier if they ate those foods. Thanks for the information.
Fortunately I like most of these items. Olive oil is also a good
food for your skin. It is a “good” oil and adds essential oils to
your skin and hair.
The other day I saw a piece on Today show that was talking about
the same exact thing. About cooking food that you want to eat and
that is healthy for you.
Dieting is Easier When You Love the Food. Delicious meals
shipped to your door. It's a proven strategy that works!
ebourne, you have to eat some meat once in a while. You'll die
from muscle starvation. Well, by the way, this article was
FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!
Great hub, and i have a question. Does green tea need to be hot
when drank for the benefits?
Sounds like my weekly shopping list, no wonder I look great! I
like what you say in your opening paragraph about looking like what
you eat, if more people thought about it before they ate crap we
would all be a lot healthier.
Yummy…Don't forget to add spices, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne,
black pepper, oregano…just to name a few that clear congestion,
improve digestion, and keep you feeling great! Thanks for you
hub.
My personal favorite from the food list is cantaloupe. I just
wish we could get it locally grown all year 'round. During the
summer, I'll go through one large one every two days. Can't get
enough!
Great list, I used to work in a busy hot kitchen and my skin
paid the price, until I realised that I was'nt getting enough H20,
green/peppermint tea I find also helps – James
wow that was hell lots of fruits for better skin care. Thank you
for sharing.
When I quit smoking I noticed how much better I looked and felt.
Now I need to get serious about my eating habits, and your hub has
a lot of the information I need to get started. Thank you.
I'm not a big fan (or I guess now follower) of oranges, so Kiwis
are a great substitute for me.
Great! Thanks for listing majority of the foods i already
eat!
SOunds really healthy! I'll take this guidelines especially
nowadays that im getting some pimples…maybe because of what i am
eating.. I used to be very slim, after giving birth i gained so
much weight and also i noticed that i have a lot of pimples which i
never experience during my younger years…thanks so much for this
tips!
it's good to know that i am eating healthy without even
knowing.
5 stars as always – you are one of my favorites. Glad you
included the details on the dairy fat.