Eat Your Way To Glowing Skin

I can’t imagine how much money most of us spend on creams and serums over our lifetimes to keep our skin looking young and fresh! But all of those mean nothing if you’re not nourishing your skin from the inside as well. Our skin contains micro vessels, and what is circulating in our blood stream can have a big influence on the health of our skin. Providing your body with the right nutrients can make all the difference to skin strength, texture, hydration and glow! Here are 5 foods that can boost the health of your skin:

1. Pumpkin seeds: Pumpkin seeds are packed with zinc; an antioxidant that assists in protecting your skin from damage from free radicals and sun exposure. Zinc is also involved in cell renewal and repair.

2. Oily fish: Fish such as salmon, sardines, and tuna are considered oily fish. This means they are full of omega-three fatty acids. Fatty acids are crucial for a healthy cell membrane, and a healthy cell membrane means softer, smoother and more dewy skin.

3. Avocado: Avocados contain both healthy fatty acids and antioxidants. The nutrition in avocados will help protect your skin against the sun, improve the elasticity of the skin and provide you with vitamin C, which is needed for collagen production.

4. Strawberries: Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, which is essential for protecting collagen from damage. In fact most fruits and vegetables are full of vitamin C so including plenty in your diet will help keep your skin feeling fresh!

5. Water: And of course water… if you’re dehydrated on the inside your skin will be dehydrated also!