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How your
diet can improve your appearance. We all know
the old saying 'you are what you eat’; with so
much research into food and the effects of it
we can now bring it into the 21st
century.
Until very
recently, most of the dietary advice we were
given was based around weight management or the
prevention of ill health and
disease.
Now it is more
frequently the case that research is focusing
on how we can eat to improve more than just our
health, our looks are now under the
microscope.
There are thought
to be some key nutrients that can help us to
preserve our youthful
appearance
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Food for
Beauty
Vitamins A, C and
E, for example, are thought to be essential to
healthy skin.
Vitamin A, also
known as beta-carotene, helps block UV
radiation. Great sources of this complexion
boosting nutrient are carrots, spinach and
squash.
Vitamin C and E
are both antioxidants that help to encourage
skin cell rejuvenation and formation of
collagen. Broccoli, citrus fruits, red peppers
and strawberries are all rich in vitamin C,
while almonds, avocados and dark, leafy
vegetables are great sources of vitamin
E.
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It
is generally thought to be better for us to get
these important nutrients from our food rather
than from supplements, the supplements may not
deliver the same benefits and can even increase
disease risk, according to some studies.
Although getting your vitamins from somewhere
is better than not getting them at
all.
Food for Beauty
Other things to
consider if you want to put your best face
forward are;
Eat good fats,
such as those found in seafood and walnuts.
These will help to reduce the inflammation that
may lead to wrinkles.
Avoid refined
carbohydrates, which can cause insulin spikes
and skin breakouts.
Drink plenty of
water and avoid alcohol, keep skin
hydrated.
Strengthen nails
by including biotin-rich foods such as eggs,
soya and rice bran in your diet.
Keeping your body
weight under control also helps you to look
good outside. A well balanced diet of natural,
whole foods like fruit and vegetables will give
you more than just age-defying antioxidants,
the high fiber and water content of this diet
type will keep your hunger at bay.
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