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Thursday, April 26, 2012

7Foods to maintain a healthy skin



1. Sweet potatoes
– Sweet potatoes are not only healthy options if you want to keep your weight down, they are also known for working magic on one’s complexion. This is because sweet potatoes come with beta carotene and antioxidant that helps fight against the damage that your skin undergoes as a result of sun exposure.

2. Salmon
– Salmon fish high in omega-3 fatty acids benefits your skin by giving you more softness and luster. This is largely due to the high level of healthy fats nourishing your skin by reducing the production of substances in the body that increase the risk of inflammation. It also helps decrease the possibility of your pores getting clogged, while also preventing wrinkles and fine lines.


3. Snapper 
– This is another tropical fish that is high in healthy fats, and it even comes with another booster for your skin. This mineral helps in reducing the possibility of sunburn and helps you enjoy an even skin tone. If the skin of the fish itself is any indication, you might notice that it is typically served skin-side-up in restaurants to boast of its luminous scales.

4. Kiwi 
– This tangy-sweet fruit is another hero for supple skin. This is because of the high levels of vitamin C that this fruit has over every other fruit. This vitamin is well known for maintaining the collagen in skin, which keeps it firm. Unfortunately, vitamin C can easily evaporate once it is exposed to water, heat, or air. Thus, the furry skin of kiwi is effective at keeping the nutrient locked in, making the fruit an ideal carrier of the vitamin.

5. Sunflower seeds 
– These seeds are a great source to keep the development of wrinkled saggy skin to a minimum. They boast of a high level of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant known for decelerating the aging of cells in the skin, making you look younger much longer. Scars are also another skin issue that vitamin E helps diminish.

6. Turkey 
– Turkey contains high levels of zinc, a mineral that helps maintain elastic and collagen in the skin, giving you the perfect balance of firmness and elasticity. Be sure to choose smoked or roasted turkey to keep it as healthy as possible. Steer clear from flavored varieties as they come with much salt additives and sugar.

7. Tea 
– While the body needs at least 8-10 glasses of liquids each day, experts recommend alternating water with hot tea or iced tea minus the sweetener. Both green and black tea is high with antioxidants that fight acne.

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