What we eat and drink can radically change the appearance of our skin. Eat the right foods and we witness glowing, clear skin. Eat the wrong foods and our skin loses its elasticity, becomes puffy and red. By simply changing what we put on our fork, we can control the texture, pigment and firmness of our skin. How do you start? Radiant skin happens when we supply our body with the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. They build the skin’s structure and prevent it from free radical damage and inflammation.
Alcohol and coffee can be dehydrating to the skin, and can be toxic to your skin. Sometimes the best thing you can change in your diet is just drink more water. Drinking more water can even help your body remove toxins, plump the skin, and keep you looking hydrated. The only difference between a grape and a raisin is water.
Protein is also important. The amino acids that make up the protein are needed to support the collagen and elastin in the skin. Without sufficient protein, the skin starts to lose its vibrancy and elasticity. Eating dark green leafy vegetables also helps provide your skin with antioxidants, clear toxins, and regulate hormones. Yellow fruits and such as Papaya, pineapple, peaches are loaded with vitamins and help with cell turn over. Meanwhile, avocados are loaded with good fats, vitamin E, and they help protect your skin from developing spotty pigmentation.
Achieving radiant clear skin doesn’t always require running to the store to purchase expensive products. It starts in your kitchen first. It isn’t limited to only some, but can be for all. It starts with good eating habits; getting proper vitamins, proper sleep, and of course water, water, water!
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