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Green tea |
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Not only is this drink loaded
with health benefits, it will
also help the look of your skin
by |
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reducing inflammation and
fighting free radicals that
cause skin damage. So drink up. |
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Water |
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You probably already know this
one but we need approximately 8
glasses of clear water a
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day (no sodas, soups or other
drinks are included in this
quota). For maximum benefits
clear |
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water is best. It helps purify
your body and eliminates toxins. |
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Fatty Acids |
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These are found in oils such as
walnut and flaxseed. Oily fish
such as salmon, tuna and
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mackerel are also rich in
essential fatty acids.
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Dairy |
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Low fat dairy products are high
in Vitamin A which is beneficial
to the skin. Low fat yogurt is
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also good for the digestive
system which in turn helps skin
health. |
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Fruits and Vegetables |
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A variety of fruits and
vegetables are good for overall
healthy skin but there are some
foods |
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in particular which are very
high in powerful antioxidants
and promote good skin health.
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Berries, such as blueberries,
strawberries and blackberries
are great for fighting against
free |
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radicals which can cause skin
cell damage. Vegetables that are
brightly colored such as red
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peppers, yellow peppers and
sweet potatoes are also great
skin foods. |
What to Avoid
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Now that you know what to eat
there are some things that
should be left out altogether if
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you want to look young longer:
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White Flour Foods |
| White bread, rice, pasta and
sugar are less nutritious than
the whole grain types and will
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cause inflammation in the skin
which can lead to aging. Try
cutting these items from your
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diet for two weeks and look in
the mirror. Your skin should
look less inflamed and fine
lines
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will be less apparent.
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