Hey Daisy Girls, here are some foods for thought….
Although it isn’t scientifically proven that eating junk food like chocolate and pizza can cause breakouts, scientists do agree that certain foods can help make your skin more beautiful and help minimize acne breakouts.
Here are the top recommended foods for gorgeous glowing skin!
EGCG- (found in green, black and white tea) helps prevent inflammatory agents involved in acne. It also helps prevent skin cancer and has a whole host of beauty benefits. So start your day with a great big cup of Green tea ( I like decaf! ). During the winter, I love a hot cup…in summer, I put mine over ice!
Olive oil – Contains fatty acids (omega 3’s) that nourish the skin and help it glow. This is the good type of fat that not only our skin needs but our hearts and bodies need as well. Add a tablespoon of olive oil over your salad or sprinkle some on your pasta with a little bit of grated cheese.
Walnuts - They are rich in omega-3 oils too!Omega-3 oils are also found in oily fish such as salmon, or in flaxseed oil. Omega 3 fatty acids keep your hair shiny too!
Berries – Blueberries, raspberries, cranberries are all rich in phytochemicals that are protective of skin cells. They must be fresh! You can’t get the same results from frozen or preserved fruit.
Low-Fat Dairy Products – Got milk? One the most important components of healthy skin is vitamin A, found in most dairy products. So drink your glass of milk each day (or have it in your cereal) and make low fat yogurts a part of your daily diet routine.
Brazil nuts – Brazil nuts are actually the richest dietary source of selenium. Experts say selenium plays a key role in the health of skin cells. Some studies show that even skin damaged by the sun may suffer fewer consequences if selenium levels are high.
Water - You use moisturizer to hydrate your skin on the outside, but you also need to nourish from the inside. Good hydration plays an important role in keeping skin looking healthy. You must drink good ol’ purified water. Iced-Tea, sodas, seltzer and juices won’t do the same trick.
So next time mom or dad goes food shopping, ask to go with them and be sure to get some of these great acne fighting foods into your shopping cart!