1. The nuts
They are rich in poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids, which are a key factor in skin freshness and hydration… They contain antioxidants that help slow down oxidative processes and delay age-related changes. They are full of vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, potassium and calcium, necessary for the normal course of metabolic processes in the skin.
Choose any nut you like: in addition to green lettuce, vegetables, or as part of a pesto sauce.
2. Wheat bran
This effective dietary product not only helps to keep the digestive system at its best, get rid of toxins and deceive the feeling of hunger, but also treat acne due to its high zinc content.
This trace mineral makes the skin smooth and elastic because it helps to synthesize collagen. In addition, without it, wound healing on a variety of mucous membranes is slow.
3. Beet
This is generally a very dietary vegetable – there are only 100 calories in 42 g of beets and a lot of fiber. But beets are especially valuable with potassium, which saves the skin from excessive moisture loss. We are used to eating boiled beets, but they are good and raw in salads, where they do not lose a single gram of their nutrients.
4. Sea kale
Algae have earned the right not only to be a part of cosmetic products for the face and body, but also to be present on our plate. They contain alginic acid, which is irreplaceable in the detox program: it removes harmful substances from the body and balances the work of the digestive system.
The taste of seaweed is not easy to fall in love with, but it’s worth it; as a last resort, there is an alternative in the form of dried seaweed, which is actively used in Japanese cuisine.
5. Eggs
Eggs supply us with vitamins B, A and selenium, a trace element that is essential for a balanced skin condition. It helps to cope with acne, prevents the formation of age spots, protects against free radicals and makes the skin fresher and more elastic. And besides, protein is simply necessary for the health of your hair: if they want to part with you, try to keep them on a diet in which egg dishes would be present 3-4 times a week.
6. Citrus
If manufacturers of cosmetic products are forced to puzzle over the invention of such a “package” for vitamin C, which would allow it to be delivered to the skin along with the cream without loss, then personally we do not need to think long to solve this problem.
In the most useful and convenient form for us, vitamin C is found in abundance in citrus fruits. He prevents premature aging and promotes the synthesis of elastin – which, along with collagen, provides 90% of the success in youthful skin, maintaining its tone and freshness.
7. The liver
Beef or chicken: both have a record high amount of vitamin B2. Cod liver, as well as foie gras, is not suitable for this purpose – their content of this vitamin is not so high. And B2 is important for the skin because without him she becomes vulnerableprone to redness and irritation, dryness and dermatitis.
8. Avocado
Oleic acid, which is abundant in avocado, promotes skin regeneration and is irreplaceable at the age when the face begins to fade somewhat. Avocados also contain B vitamins and fiber.
The best part about avocado is that it slows down the enzyme that causes collagen fibers to deform and cause wrinkles as the skin ages. In general, there is enough reason to eat avocados regularly.
9. Salmon
Or salmon, pink salmon, chum salmon, trout. Salmonids are an unrivaled source of omega-3 fatty acids that slow down the destruction of collagen… Namely, collagen makes the skin elastic.
The elasticity of the skin cell walls depends on omega-3. One 100-gram serving of fish per day fully covers our need for this element. As a bonus – the health of the cardiovascular system.
10. Meat
When patients come to the famous Brazilian plastic surgeon for their first appointment, he sometimes sends them home – with a proposal to correct the diet. Namely, include more protein in it.
Essential amino acids, the main source of which is meat, are vital for the whole body. And including for the skin, so that it was from what to synthesize new cells… These amino acids are also found in eggs, nuts, legumes, but nowhere else is there such a diverse set as in meat.