Foodie-licious! Foods For Perfect Skin

Red Pepper

Red bell peppers are a tasty vegetable that can be enjoyed either cooked or raw. One red bell pepper contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. It also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Moreover, it is rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood circulation to your skin, helping it look more youthful. A red bell pepper is a perfect, low calorie snack that contains about 30 calories and has a really satisfying crunchy bite.

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and flavanols that promote glowing skin. It helps reduce roughness in your skin, protect it against sun damage while relaxing your arteries, and increasing blood circulation. Eat an ounce of dark chocolate every day and make sure you choose at least 80% cacao content in order to avoid milk.

Salmon

Salmon is an excellent food to fight stress, anxiety, and depression. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are excellent for fighting inflammation, wrinkles, acne and helps hydrate your skin from the inside out. Moreover, eating salmon keeps your scalp hydrated and promotes strong, healthy hair. It provides most of your daily vitamin D needs which keeps your heart, bones, colon and brain healthy. It also helps prevent colon cancer, anxiety, depression, heart disease and bone disease

 Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat with about 90 percent of calories as saturated fat. It contains lauric acid, a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that keeps away viruses, infections, inflammation and acne. It is also rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are perfect for keeping your skin moist, soft, and wrinkle-free. There’s considerable evidence that this oil can help lose weight. So many health benefits, don’t you think?

Green Tea.

Drink green tea every day! it is a great source of antioxidants and a unique amino acid, L-theanine that helps relax your body and lower stress. When the tea is hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a kind of antioxidant with proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea may also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. Drink 3 or more cups of tea every day for better results.

Source:  Amerikanki