8 Different Foods that Give You Great Skin

What to eat to get good skin

While we may not necessarily believe that whole 'you are what you eat' mantra, there's gotta be a reason why your complexion tends to take on a sallow pallor particularly during those stressful weeks when you don't eat right or regularly. If your mien has been looking less than glowing lately, then perhaps it's time to load up on these food that would have you looking rejuvenated in no time.


Water
It may sound like a no-brainer but most people don't get the required amount of water daily. Just eight glasses of water a day would help to flush out all those toxins and get your skin glowing again, so drink up!


Green Tea
If water's too bland for you, load up on green tea instead of the sugary evils that are iced coffees and soft drinks. Loaded with a cocktail of potent antioxidants, green tea helps fight damage caused by free radicals, and is also known to reduce the risk of cancer and osteoporosis.


Broccoli/Carrots/Spinach
Vitamin A aids in improving the turnover of cells in your skin, and these vegetables are all rich sources of this very vitamin.


Dried apricots
Dried apricots are filled with iron which helps to improve your skin tone. Mix them with your cereal or have them as a healthy snack.


Cantaloupes/Tomatoes
Both cantaloupes and tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, leading to your body's increased ability to absorb free radicals and hence reducing skin problems.


Brussel Sprouts
They are not the most appetising vegetable around but brussel sprouts are an excellent source of Vitamin C so it might just be worth it to swallow them for good skin.


Whole Wheat
If you often suffer from breakouts it's time to increase the amount of selenium-rich foods you consume. Selenium improves your skin at the cellular level and can be found in whole wheat cereals, breads, fresh tuna and sunflower seeds. Hint: combine with vitamin E for the best effect.


Lean red meat
Those dark eye circles are a clear indication of a lack of iron in your diet. Red meat is a great source of iron, but do choose only lean red meat to avoid consuming excess fat.

[Article taken from Lifestyleasia.com]

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