Eat Right. Your Skin Will Thank You.
You know that too much alcohol and smoking can dehydrate and take oxygen away from your skin, risking its health, right? You know that sitting in the sun too long can damage your skin and that by not getting enough rest, relaxation, and exercise your skin can suffer too, don’t you? Did you also know that by not eating the proper foods you could be damaging your skin as well?
Here are some foods that can help you maintain healthy skin and nourish skin that’s been damaged:
Fish, Beans and Oils
Many of you have heard me preach of the vital role essential fatty acids play with aging skin, as EFAs are required to maintain skin elasticity. Denying your body of the ‘good’ fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, can cause your skin to wrinkle prematurely. Good sources of EFAs in your diet are fish, especially salmon, and nuts like almonds and sunflower seeds. The best sources of EFAs also come in flax seed oil, coconut oil and borage oil, which can be incorporated into your cooking or as a daily supplement.
Vegetables
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