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TOP 6 FOODS FOR A BRIGHTER, HEALTHIER AND YOUTHFUL SKIN

 We all love good food, right? Who doesn't? I mean, who wouldn't desire a bright, healthy skin. Sometimes, it's difficult for the skin to remain flawless, especially when you have acne-prone skin. Nonetheless, we move. There are certain foods that help our metabolism and body in general function appropriately. Foods rich in Vitamins and Minerals are what you should consume daily to achieve the skin you desire and I would be sharing my top 6. 

1. GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES - How I love my veggies. I used to hate green veggies growing up but now I make sure to add vegetables to almost every meal I prepare. Few varieties of green vegetables to include in your meal are spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, etc. Green leafy vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Eating this daily can reduce high blood pressure, heart disease, eye problems, increases our skin natural protection from sun damage and lastly, helps with skin hydration.

2. SWEET POTATOES - Are my faves all-day. It's sweet but certainly healthy. It is high in beta-carotene which helps fight off free radicals that cause skin ageing. It's also rich in vitamin A, C and E, which are important in keeping our skin healthy. It also contains magnesium, an essential mineral for normal body functioning and stress relief. Sweet potatoes can help manage skin diseases like acne because the vitamin C present in it possesses anti-inflammatory properties.

3. TOMATOES & PEPPER - These two contain 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. They fight against cancer, wrinkles, diabetes, gets you glowing skin, increases metabolism and pepper reduces belly fat. Tomatoes can reduce sunburn and also hydrates the skin. It's rich in vitamins and minerals and has amazing skin benefits. If you want to look and feel healthy, add tomatoes or pepper to your daily meal.

4. SEAFOOD - Seafood refers to fresh and saltwater fish. Examples are salmon, mackerel, sardine, cod, herring, tuna, etc. Fish skin contains protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E. Adding fish to your daily diet will improve your heart health as well as glowing skin. Seafood provides shiny hair and healthy nails. In other words, eat fish for smoother skin, healthy hair, brighter eyes and strong bones.

5. BEANS - Quite a number of people don't like this food but do you know it helps control appetite, prevents diabetes, and reduces the risk of cancer. Beans provide protein, magnesium, and fibre. It balances blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and fights the signs of ageing. The more you eat beans, the younger you'll look. So join me, let's eat beans together.

6. FRUITS - We all know that fruits are highly recommended daily. Oranges are packed with vitamin C which is essential for radiant skin. Papaya helps keep your skin hydrated. Watermelon helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Avocados prevent skin damage. Apricot improves skin overall health. Apples fight free radicals in the body. Mangoes reduces acne marks and pineapples reduces sunspots.

As you take these foods, remember to watch out for these things;

Avoid alcohol - This dehydrates the skin and causes wrinkles.

Stay away from the sun - It damages the skin cells.

Avoid smoking - This destroys the skin by reducing blood flow.

Rest well and take care of your skin by using proper skincare products. Check this how-to-make-your-skin-glow

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