It’s true that you are what you eat. If you want your skin to look as smooth as an apple and as delicate as a passion fruit, here are the top 10 beauty foods you can eat.
10. Strawberries
These fun and sensual treats are deliciously sweet and surprisingly healthy. One serving has a full daily dose of Vitamin C, which helps strengthen your body’s collagen.
9. Peppers
Hot peppers will leaving you looking just like them – hot! The capsaicin in chili peppers suppresses hunger, which can help you shed some weight by supporting your fitness goals.
8. Lettuce
As the poster child of vegetables, lettuce revitalizes your complexion with its stores of Vitamin A and Potassium. The Vitamin A helps create new cells and the Potassium increases circulation for a vibrant appearance.
7. Tomatoes
Lycopene is the magic ingredient in the red super-fruit. The antioxidant properties found in tomatoes has been proven to reduce cardiovascular problems, diabetes, osteoporosis, infertility, and cancer.
6. Apples
The skin contains quercetin, a sun-blocking agent that helps prevent skin spots and cancer. An apple a day can help keep the dermatologist away.
5. Walnuts
Walnuts pack loads of alpha-linolenic acid. Just half an ounce of walnuts contains a daily dose of this Omega 3 fatty acid, keeping your skin plump and supple.
4. Olive Oil
The essential fatty acids found in olive oil cannot be produced by our body. Our cells are lined with the same fats found in olive oil which help lock in moisture, and even protect us from the sun. You can really look as smooth as an olive by having a tablespoon of olive oil every day.
3. Sweet Potatoes
The complex carbs and fiber found in this wonder food will keep you full for hours. With the slow digesting carbs you get a healthy dose of vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium. These work to keep your skin and bones as healthy and strong as possible.
2. Broccoli
You may never have heard of diindolylmenthance or selenium, but these two ingredients have anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties. The great thing is that broccoli has both. This alone makes broccoli a super vegetable, but take into account its high Vitamin C and fiber content and you have a nearly unbeatable food.
1. Dark Chocolate
No need to feel guilty by splurging on sweets. Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids which are antioxidants that help reduce bad cholesterol. Your heart and circulatory system can pump more efficiently, giving your body much needed energy and a healthy glow. Buy a block from a health food store and indulge to your heart’s content!
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables will keep your energy high and your appearance fresh. They contain vital nutrients and minerals that support every system of your body from your circulation to your nervous system.
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