Skin Superfoods!
Skin Superfoods
Pumpkin alone is packed with pro-vitamin A and vitamin K. The real treasure though is in the seeds!
Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are packed with zinc. Zinc is a collagen boosting, UV protectant, that promotes skin renewal. While there are many other foods that contain zinc, consuming a plant-based product is healthier than the meat sourced alternative.
Some studies suggest that when you do not have enough zinc in your diet, you’re more prone to acne, eczema and brittle hair & nails.
One of the best sources of fat that you can eat comes from Avocados. They are loaded with tons of nutrients, that will benefit not only your skin but your overall health!
These help prevent wrinkling within the skin and promote elasticity. These healthy fats also allow your skin to retain its moisture, and due to the added benefit that avocados also contain biotin, brittle skin, hair, and nails can be prevented from forming.
This fruit also contains powerful antioxidants, Vitamin E & C for free radical damage prevention. Vitamin E, improves your overall skin tone, by helping protect it from the sun and environmental pollutants. While, Vitamin C helps with the creation of elastin and collagen to help keep skin firm and taught.
Whether they are in a juiced, dried, baked or ripe format, cranberries have a skin boosting, toxin flushing and a cancer preventative property!
Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants which will help fight off free radicals that can slow aging of your skin. They also have an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory function that can clear up many skin conditions, such as acne vulgaris & psoriasis.
The vitamin C content is considerably high in cranberries. Vitamin C helps contribute to the production of amino acids needed to build collagen. Increased collagen production will keep not only your heart and vessels elastic, but your skin nice and taught as well!
Packed with more Vitamin C then the citrus fruits, strawberries brighten and radiate your skin. Vitamin C is a fighter of free radicals, thus you can help protect your skin against further damage.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that results and benefits may vary from patient to patient taking into consideration factors such as age, lifestyle and medical history.
