Showing posts with label Foods for healthy skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Foods for healthy skin. Show all posts

Good Skin directly related to Good digestion

What you are outside is a reflection of what your are inside. Good skin is a reflection of a good digestive system.If your body is successfully able to eliminate waste products and toxins from your body you will naturally have a clear glowing skin. Here are some of the simple tips to improve your digestion, preventing constipation and improving your bodies ability to flush all toxins out:

Water: Drink plenty of water. Water hydrates the body, flushes impurities form the body and gives you a clear and glowing complexion.

Fiber: Adding enough fiber to your diet helps improve digestion and eliminating toxins.
Daily fiber recommendation:
  • Men (<50>
  • Men (>50 years) - 30 grams/day
  • Women (<50>
  • Women (>50 years) - 21 grams/day

Here are some suggestions to add fiber to your diet:

  1. Add whole grains to your diet.
  2. Add beans and legumes.
  3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
  4. Eat wheat/oat bran to your breakfast.
  5. Add 2 tbs of ground flax seed to your diet.
  6. Snack on pop corns.
  7. Add high fiber fruits like prunes.

Exercise: Another keep for good digestion and eliminating toxins is to stay active throughout your day. Aim for a minimum of 45 minutes of active workout in a day.

Foods for Healthy Skin

You are what you eat. What you put in your body is as important as what you put on it. Healthy skin calls for a healthy diet and plenty of hydration.

Here are some foods to add to your diet to get a healthy, vibrant, glowing and youthful skin:

Water
The importance of water for good skin care cannot be stressed enough. A well hydrated body is the key to young and youthful looking skin. It helps to get rid of unwanted toxins from the body and transport vital nutrients to the cells. This is very important to a clean and clear skin.

Berries
Ramp up your anti-oxidant intake by loading up on a variety of berries like blueberry, strawberry and blackberry. Those vibrant colored fruits work wonders on your skin and reduces effects of aging.

Green Tea
Green tea is an excellent anti-oxidant and has good anti-inflammatory property.This helps reduce the effects of sun damage and gives you a glowing skin.

Salmon
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which works wonders on the skin and has excellent age fighting properties. Aim for 2 servings of wild salmon in a week to get a glowing healthy skin.

Low Fat Yogurt
Low fat yogurt is rich vitamin A which is very good for your skin. Look for an yogurt with active cultures. The natural active cultures in yogurt helps your digestive system which is key to a healthy skin.

Almonds
Almonds are loaded with Vitamin E which works wonders on your skin. It helps keep the skin hydrated and reduces the effects of aging.Have 10-20 almonds a day for a healthy and firm skin.

Avocados
The natural essential oils in avocado are very good for your skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps sooth your skin.