ALLRECIPES.COM 93 OCT/NOV 2019
Is the old adage “beauty
comes from within”
true? Researchers
are exploring the link
between diet and
appearance. While
environment certainly
plays a key role, we
know that what you eat
profoundly affects your
skin, hair, and nails.
By Marge Perry
HEALTHY FATS FOR
healthy
skin
Healthy fats, like the omega-3s in
salmon and nuts, keep skin supple
and moisturized. In fact, not getting
enough omega-3s can cause skin to be
dry and flaky. The anti-inflammatory
effects of good fats can also help
prevent redness and acne—and may
even keep symptoms of psoriasis at bay.
And don’t forget the skin on your scalp—
when that skin is healthy, it provides an
environment for healthier hair.
THE COLLAGEN
CURE
DOLLARS AMERICANS SPENT ON
COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS IN 2018 47 million
EATS
Consuming
vitamin C is
one of the best
things you can
eat for your skin.
That’s because
your body
needs vitamin
C to synthesize
collagen—and
collagen is what
gives skin its
plumpness
and firmness.
THE
POWER
OF C
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Kiwi!
is the
recommended
daily amount of
vitamin C in just
one kiwifruit.
Ounce for ounce,
that’s almost
twice as much
of the wrinkle-
fighting vitamin
found in oranges.
We have collagen in our bodies, but as we age,
the levels fall and can result in wrinkles. Studies
show collagen supplementation can improve skin
elasticity after just eight weeks. But there’s no
need to buy expensive supplements. Your body
makes collagen from protein-rich foods like
beef, chicken, and beans, with the help of
vitamin C, zinc, and copper. You can get these
from citrus fruits, tomatoes, broccoli, whole
grains, and nuts—basically, a well-balanced diet!
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