healthy body tips

Here is a list of foods for clear skin: you must incorporate into your daily diet :

Green tea – The Green Tea is good for your overall wellbeing and is full of health benefits. It also helps the look of your skin by reducing inflammation and fighting free radicals that cause skin damage. So drink up.

Water – You might already know this one but I may remind you that you need approximately 8 glasses of clear water a day (no sodas, soups or other drinks are included in this quota). For maximum benefits clear water is best. It purifies your body and helps in eliminating toxins.

Selenium – This nutrient is full of power and is found in foods such as turkey, brazil nuts, tuna and whole grain breads. Include at least one of these foods in your daily diet. A ‘must add’ in your list of foods for clear skin.

Fatty Acids – These are found in oils such as walnut and flaxseed. Oily fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel are also rich in essential fatty acids.

Dairy – Low fat dairy products are high in Vitamin A which, as you know, is beneficial to the skin. Low fat yogurt is also good for your digestive system which in turn helps in keeping the skin clear and healthy.

Fruits and Vegetables – Taking a variety of fruits and vegetables is good for maintaining a clear and healthy skin but there are some foods in particular which are very high in powerful antioxidants and promote good skin health. Berries, such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are great for fighting against free radicals which can cause skin cell damage. Vegetables that are brightly colored such as red peppers, yellow peppers and sweet potatoes are also great foods for clear skin.

Now that you know what to eat there are some things that should be left out altogether if you want to look young longer:

White Flour Foods – White bread, rice, pasta and sugar are less nutritious than the whole grain types and will cause inflammation in the skin which can lead to aging. Try cutting these items from your diet for two weeks and look in the mirror. Your skin should look less inflamed and fine lines will be less apparent.

Alcohol – Alcohol dehydrates the skin and speeds the aging process. Try to cut down on this only have it in moderation. A little red wine may have some health benefits but beer does not.

Smoking – This is a strict no-no, if you are really serious about having a clear and healthy skin. Smoking ages you and is clearly reflected on your face and skin-texture. Cutback on it or better yet cut it out altogether. Your skin and lungs will thank you for it.

Processed Foods – Processed foods are loaded with sugar and additives, these wreck havoc on the skin and are best left out of your diet altogether. Sodas and other sugary drinks are not only bad for your health but can also rob your skin of essential nutrients. They’re also not good for your waistline and have been known to cause cellulite (even the diet variety). A clear no and must be excluded from the list of foods for clear skin.

For a truly healthy, glowing, young and clear skin a balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and essential oils is best. A little care in taking appropriate food will surely reflect in a healthy and clear skin.