I
firmly believe in the mantra—“Eat
To Keep Yourself Healthy Because Your Health Is Reflected Through Your Skin”.
A healthy diet rich in fruits can boost your overall health and promote glowing,
healthy skin. Dedicate this summer of 2014 to indulge in an assortment of exotic
and nutritious fruits to give your skin a mega watt boost.
Dragon Fruit: If
you are looking for a fruit that will delay aging, prevent high blood pressure,
and improve your figure, look no further as this pitaya fruit will assist you
with living a happier and healthier life. Packed with fiber and incredibly low
in calories, dragon fruit will help you to feel full after eating and stop food
cravings. It also improves the metabolism rate, assisting you with weight
management. To keep your skin young and vibrant this fruit comes loaded with
Vitamin C, B1, B2, B3, calcium, phosphorous, iron, proteins, and niacin.
Pineapple: This tropical fruit is rich in vitamin A, B, C and bromelain making it a perfect natural remedy to
keep acne prone skin clear and radiant. Bromelain is an enzyme that softens
skin and has been used for hundreds of years in South and Central America to
fight inflammation and swelling. Eating pineapple or drinking it’s juice helps
the body synthesize collagen, which helps skin to stay firm and flexible, while
vitamin C and amino acids aid in cell and tissue repair.
Kiwi Fruit: Also known as Chinese Gooseberry is not only a delicious and nutrient-rich fruit but also a great natural
ingredient for your skin care. It contains several skin friendly nutrients like
vitamin C & E, Alpha hydroxy acids, iron, copper, omega-3 and antioxidants.
These are essential for boosting and rejuvenating your skin’s health. Kiwi is
loaded with dietary fiber and antioxidants, making it an excellent laxative.
Regular consumption of the kiwi fruit juice aids the body in eliminating toxins
and wastes, and thus resulting in healthy and glowing skin. Kiwi is low in
calories and is therefore a great food for people on a slim down diet or weight
watch. It also contains soluble fiber, which promotes fullness and reduces
hunger pangs.
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Strawberries: These berries
are super fruits, bursting with powerful anti-oxidants and loads of vitamin C
that can provide your skin with nourishing nutrients for healthy happy skin.
Research shows that people who eat foods rich in vitamin C have fewer wrinkles
and age related skin problems than those who don’t. Strawberries are an
excellent source of dietary fiber that helps eliminate harmful toxins in our
bodies. Rich in Folic Acid these luscious berries aid in cell regeneration and
production of new cells in our bodies. Strawberries contain the anti-oxidant
ellagic acid, which prevents collagen destruction (one of the major causes of
wrinkle formation). Ellagic acid has a photo-protective effect that works
against UV damage by stifling the production of MMP (enzymes that contribute in
destruction of collagen). This prevents wrinkles from forming on the skin,
thereby providing a healthy supple look to your skin.
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Papaya: This
“Fruit of the Angels” is loved by all and is quite famous for its luscious
taste and rich texture as well as health benefits. Papaya is abundant in
anti-oxidants and has a huge concentration of Vitamin A. Papaya can work
wonders on tired, “old” looking skin. It’s high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and
also contains Vitamin E, so it has a significant antioxidant value. Applying papaya to your skin has an
amazing tightening, as well as brightening, effect. It’s abundant in natural
alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), which is an ingredient in those expensive anti-aging
skin formulas. It acts as a gentle
exfoliator as well as a skin brightener.
Whenever you exfoliate the dark, dead skin cells, the skin will appear
lighter, brighter, clearer and more youthful looking.
Take
a health vow this summer my beauties and aside from staying away from
cigarettes and using sunscreen when you go out, the next best thing you can do
for your skin's health is to eat a diet rich in antioxidants. These are
nutrients that work to defend your body's cells including skin cells against
the damage of oxidative stress.
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