I have become more mindful with what I put inside my body. This does mean my grocery runs have turned from 15 minutes to an hour and half, but I like to make sure I am eating foods that make me feel good on the inside and look good from the outside. Changing my diet to a healthier one has brought such great benefits to my skin and has given me this natural glow that I have always wanted. According to an article from Byrdie, choosing the right foods will give you youthful, glowing skin. There is a long list of foods that can give you glowing skin, but I have listed my favorites below.
Blueberries
are high in anti-oxidants and protect our skin from free radicals that damage our collagen and cause wrinkles. Blueberries also help to eliminate toxins from the body and are great food option for weight loss if needed.
Lemons
This citrus fruit helps brighten your skin and gets rid of those blemishes. They also remove dead skin cells giving you a younger, nourished looking complexion. I like to start my morning off with lemon infused in warm water.
Avocados
Avocados are super beneficial for hair, skin, and nails. They are hydrating foods that are rich in Vitamin E. Vitamin E helps the skin become firmer and fights against free radical damage.
Spinach
This vegetable is filled with Vitamin K. Vitamin K helps diminish dark circles. and reduces skin inflammation. Adding more spinach to your diet can help give you clear skin. Spinach also reduces skin inflammation and increases healthy growth of skin cells.
Carrots
Carrots contains Vitamin A, which is known to restore damaged skin. Eating carrots especially during the hot summer days will help protect your skin from creating wrinkles and prevent early aging (This is key to me especially since my skin easily creates wrinkles under my eyes.)
Dark Chocolate
You can bet that my food pantry is filled with dark chocolate. For those who know me, they know that I live for chocolate. I was so surprised, but so excited to discover that dark chocolate keeps your skin healthy and GLOWY. Eating dark chocolate can help shield your skin from UV rays preventing skin cancer and skin damage. It also keeps your skin well nourished and keeps it soft. This one is my favorite.
