5 Healthy food for Glowing skin

theholistichealth

March 15, 2019

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Beauty

What you eat affects your health, this is true but it can put an impact on your other organs also - your skin. Your skin reflects how healthy you are from inside which means it needs the boost from inside to stay fresh, healthy & glowing.

Here is the list of 5 Healthy food for your Glowing skin

1.Carrot 

Carrot contains a large amount of beta-carotene that prevents cell damage, maintains the functioning of skin cells, slows aging & makes your skin glow. Beta-carotene present in carrot prevents overproduction of skin cells, removes dead cells & prevents pores clogging. Carrot contains vitamin A that is good for your eyes, bones & helps to reduce the development of skin-cancer cells. 

Enhance your beauty with drinking glass of carrot juice or add it into your salads.

2.Sweet Potatoes

A study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables & fruits gives you more attractive, glowing & healthier skin. Sweet potatoes are such food included in this diet that contribute much to your overall health. They contain plenty of vitamin C & carotenoids that boost the production of collagen as it helps to nourish your skin. Add about a medium-sized sweet potato that will provide 200% of daily recommended intake of carotenoids and vitamin c.

3.Tomatoes

Tomato contains lycopene which protects your skin from UV rays & boosts the strength of skin's collagen. They are also packed with vitamin A, B & C which has many anti-aging properties and protects skin from sun damage. According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition people who has a diet rich in tomatoes suffer minimal sun damage. Apply tomato pulp on your skin that prevents pimples, tighten pores & acts as a natural sunscreen.

4.Oranges

Oranges are the rich source of vitamin C & have many antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that make your skin brighter, clear & glowing. Orange peel contains more vitamin C than the pulp so it is advisable to use the orange peel as a mask for skin nourishment. So for healthy, glowing skin use orange pulp or peel for a face mask or drink orange juice as it fulfills the entire day's requirement of vitamin C. It is delicious, tasty & has many health and skin benefits.

5.Strawberries

Strawberries are yummy to eat, smells good but it also has great value to your overall health & your skin. It minimizes the wrinkles, fine lines & boosts the production of collagen while removing dead skin cells. Strawberries are of great benefit to your heart, brain, immune system & your eyes. Apart from this, these can be used in your beauty routine to eliminate acne, remove blackheads, dark circles & skin lightening. 

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