10 Plant Based Foods for Glowing Skin

Here are 10 plant-based foods for glowing skin. Remember you truly are what you eat, so it’s important to choose wisely when picking out your meals. These foods will help your skin be it’s best and make you feel great too. Eating raw, organic vegetables and having all natural skin care products are great habits to have for healthy glowing skin.

There are many foods that have great benefits for your skin but here are some of the more powerful ones and some of my favorites:

1. Blueberries:

Blueberries fall into the tightening category when it comes to skincare. This delicious antioxidant-rich fruit is high in vitamin A and vitamin C and helps keep your skin nice and firm. This great fruit also helps with inflammation and will keep your skin glowing.

2. Spinach:

Leafy greens, especially spinach, are rich in nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants. Yes! These are all great for your skin. It is really easy to eat spinach, just simply use it instead of lettuce or even better do a mixture.  Spinach is packed with lutein which keeps your eyes bright and sparkling along with having many important vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids, it will do wonders for your skin and overall health.

3. Kiwi:

Kiwis is known to help with firming the skin along with preventing wrinkles and keeping your bones and teeth healthy. You can’t beat that! Again this fruit also has antioxidants that are actually known to protect you from cancer. That is definitely a win no matter how you look at it. So get to shopping for those kiwis!

4. Watermelon:

Watermelon, watermelon … oh watermelon. Do I even need to give a reason to eat this yummy fruit? Not really but it’s cool to know that this fruit is actually known to be a sun protector … that is awesome right. Watermelon also has fiber and a lot of water in it, which keeps your skin hydrated and glowing.

5. Oranges:

Oranges are drowning in Vitamin C, are known to actually help prevent wrinkles, and are used in many natural skin products. The yummy fruit is known for it’s toning properties, and of course, it being a great source of Vitamin C which most people already know is a super vitamin for your skin. It helps with the texture, color and helps keep skin smooth and clear.

6. Berries:

We mentioned blueberries above but we had to give a shout out to berries in general. Especially “raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries, they are great in achieving a healthy glow. Like oranges and grapefruits, these fruits are high in vitamin C – a strong antioxidant which keeps the collagen in your skin healthy. They’re also high in anthocyanins and quercetin, which will help reduce inflammation and keep your skin looking evenly toned and radiant.” activebeat.com

7. Avocados:

Avocados are just so creamy and are loaded with healthy fats. They make a wonderful natural skin mask but eating them is also great for your skin. They help prevent blemishes and enhance the quality of your skin. Avocados are high in vitamins A, D and E which help prevent the signs of aging. “Avocados are also high in minerals like copper and iron. These minerals help the skin fight the signs of aging by defending against free radicals. ” activebeat.com

8. Pumpkin:

Pumpkins have it all – antioxidants, vitamins (A and C) and minerals. Pumpkins are rich in zinc which is vital in the creation of new skin cells, and also helps regulate oil production, improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of open pores. All you have to do is eat a handful of pumpkin seeds to brighten your complexion and get the glow you’ve always wanted.

9. Tomato:

“Tomatoes are packed with natural vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin A, K, B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, and vitamin C”, says Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Sukhda Hospital. But what makes tomatoes stand out in the beauty world, is lycopene, an antioxidant which has amazing anti-aging properties.

10. Walnuts:

Walnuts are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation, even in the skin and add structure to skin cell membranes. This helps keep moisture in and toxins out of the cells!

This is just a starter list, but start eating raw and fresh and watch your skin shine!!!!!

 

References: www.activebeat.com