5 Foods to Boost Healthy Skin from Within
You are what you eat… More like your skin shows what you eat.
Let’s face it; we have no choice but to accept our skin type, whether it’s a dry, oily or combination type. If we were to have a choice, of course we would opt for a non-problematic skin from the beginning, but we can’t. What we can do is to make the most of what we have. And most of the time, the food that we consume also contributed to our skin condition. So make sure to only eat skin-friendly foods! Here are some of them, which we love to implement it into our daily menu plans.
Cucumber
Cucumber is well known for its benefits for skin, whether it’s for consumption or application. It contains high amount of water, rich in vitamin A, C, and K, mineral, omega-3 fatty acid, and fiber. Cucumber is very useful for dry skin types, as it packed with high amount of water. Cucumber also contains silica which is an important component for muscles, tendon, ligamen, cartilage, and bones. Cucumber is a versatile food because it is easy to be paired with any kinds of food, can be converted into drinks and is very fresh. So make sure to implement cucumber into your menu!
Aloe vera
Aloe vera is well known for its moisturizing benefits. It contains lipid, water, vitamin A, C, E, B12, and mineral. It also acts as an anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and gives a soothing effect. These few traits helps the skin to hydrate, moisturize and soothes your skin. Consuming aloe vera can stimulate the growth of collagen, reverse signs of aging, and protect skin from UV exposure. Right now there are a lot of aloe vera flavored drinks so it is easier to implement aloe vera into your menu.
Fish
Salmon, tuna, and most fish in general mostly holds a lot of benefits for your health. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acid. Consuming fish can help reduce inflammation, detox, and retain moisture in your skin. Aside to that, fish is also a source of protein, vitamin, and minerals that can help to maintain and improve your proactive cells, slows aging and protect the skin from being patchy. To optimize the benefits, use steam to cook or fry with little oil. Avoid deep frying.
Banana
Apart from the delicious taste, banana is rich in vitamin A, B, C, and D. Banana can keep your skin wrinkle-free and moisturizes your skin. The fiber contained can also help on detoxing and preserves youthful skin. Consuming bananas regularly can create a smooth and glowing skin.
Avocado
Do you know, avocado is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin K, omega-3 fatty acid, and folate? All the mentioned nutritions can repair skin tissues and textures, making it supple and wrinkle-free.
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