Because a healthy outside starts with a healthy inside.
For healthy, glowing skin, the old saying, “you are what you eat” still remains
true. Choosing the right thing to eat can help you nourish your skin from the
inside out.
Our bodies are truly magnificent. Old cells are always being shed and replenished by younger ones. To support this constant change, we need to feed our bodies with nutrients. If we eat a good balance of nutrient-rich foods, our skin will receive the vital nutrients it needs to be healthy and beautiful.
It’s important to treat your skin with kindness and optimize your nutrition by enjoying antioxidant-rich fruits that provide the optimum levels of nutrients that are crucial for radiant skin, including beta carotene, vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium.
With that in mind, here are the top 5 fruits that will help you eat your way to healthy skin.
Blueberries
Did you know that Vitamin C is a super antioxidant? It works to effectively support the immune system and encourage radiant, smooth skin. One of the best sources of Vitamin C is blueberries. They’re also rich in anti-oxidants, which helps to keep skin healthy and produces collagen that strengthens the skin’s capillaries.
Oranges
Don’t throw away the peel! Studies show that people who eat orange peels instead of discarding them had an increase in skin health. Orange peels also offer protective UV-benefits to keep your skin strong and well.
Kiwi
Mango
Mangos work to perk up and brighten your complexion, leaving your skin feeling and looking younger, bouncier and more alive. It’s jam-packed with antioxidants,
and works to promote collagen production which increases skin elasticity and firmness. Its Vitamin A properties also helps with giving your skin a head-turning glow.
Coconut
It’s often argued whether coconut is a fruit or nut, one thing almost
everyone can agree on is that coconut is magical for the skin. Coconut offers the kind of soothing properties your sensitive skin dreams of and needs. Coconuts also provide the body with a rich source of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. For ultimate hydration, coconut water is loaded with electrolytes.
