The 10 Best Foods for Beautiful Skin
The winter weather can make our skin quite dry. It is now that we need an extra dose of care so that it does not continue to become brittle, dry and cracked. Of course you can put some cream on your face and hands, but in order to really take care of our biggest organ we need the right diet. EAT SMARTER will tell what the top 10 foods for beautiful skin are.
Pumpernickel
This little brown bread always seems to be forgotten. Even though it is extremely healthy. Pumpernickel is made from sourdough and whole grains that have been treated very gently. This makes it particularly easy on our bodies and a perfect food for beautiful skin. It has a lot of B vitamins and important minerals for your skin. These include potassium, magnesium, iron and selenium.
Walnuts
Walnuts contain an ideal combination of calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, and cell protective vitamin E. It also contains pantothenic acid, which is particularly important if you want smooth skin.
Spelt
The high proportion of silica in spelt grains is great for your skin and hair. In addition, the grain contains more vitamins and minerals than wheat.
Carrots
To ensure your skin and mucous membranes function smoothly, a high content of vitamin A is important in your diet. Another important thing is beta-carotene. This is found in many plants, but carrots have an unusually high content. Beta-carotene is fat soluble so if you add a little bit of oil to the carrots our bodies can take it in more easily.
Lean Meat
A lack of vitamin B2 may generally lead to chapped lips and dry skin. Lean meat is a great way to combat this. Zinc, which is an important building block to supply vitamins to the skin, is also found in lean meat. Chicken and pork have a high proportion of vitamin B6, which is great for your metabolism. It also prevents inflammation in your nose, eyes and mouth. A vegetarian alternative for lean meat is milk, wheat germ, whole grains, cabbage, green beans, potatoes and lentils.
Sunflower Oil
For skin, linoleic acid is very important. A deficiency leads to rough or reddened spots. Sunflower oil contains a lot of linoleic acid. It also has a high percentage of vitamin E, which prevents skin diseases. Additionally, it has a firming effect on the connective tissue on your skin.
Buttermilk
Milk and dairy products are generally good for the skin. Among other things, they give you a high percentage of calcium and vitamin B12. Buttermilk is particularly low in fat. Tip: Buttermilk has a calming and smoothing effect on the skin. You can pour 2 liters/ 0.5 gallons of buttermilk into a bath with hot water and soak in it for 15 minutes. Afterwards don’t shower immediately, instead let it soak into your skin for a while longer.
Kiwi
A lack of vitamin C affects can affect healing of wounds. A single kiwi already covers the daily requirement of the healthy vitamin.
Horseradish
This root is a natural antibiotic. Horseradish contains mustard oils that promote the blood circulation of the skin as well as have a disinfecting effect from the inside. Horseradish is best used fresh.
Mineral Water
Getting enough water is extremely important for your metabolism. In general it does not matter what type of water you drink. For your skin, mineral water is especially good because it created a balanced electrolyte balance.
