Skin, Hair, and nails can also be great signs of your nutritional status because when the body becomes stressed for nutrients, things like skin, hair, and nails are often the first to be affected. They are the hindmost places to receive nutrients before they go to more important organs first. So, if your body is not getting enough required nutrients, your skin will starve and will reflect the need for it, which most people do not understand and jump to cosmetics instead of finding the root cause of it.
As our body's largest organ, skin needs energy to look, feel and act its best. But there are things we can do to make sure our skin is as 'energized' as possible.
Tips for Healthy Skin
Wash up. Bathe in warm—not hot—water; use mild cleansers that don’t irritate; and wash
Gently—don’t scrub.
Block sun damage. Avoid intense sun exposure, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing.
Don’t use tanning beds or sunlamps. They emit the same harmful UV radiation as the sun.
Avoid dry skin. Drink plenty of water, and use gentle moisturizers, lotions, or creams.
Reduce stress. Stress can harm your skin and other body systems.
Get enough sleep. Experts recommend about 9 hours a night for teens and 7-8 hours for adults.
Speak up. Talk to your doctor if you notice any odd changes in your skin, like a rash or mole that changes size or color.
1. Capsicum
It is your skin's best friend as it is essential for tissue repair, and collagen synthesis and can act as an antioxidant. Capsicum is high fiber, low energy, and also contains nutrients such as vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and manganese
2. Fatty fish.
Like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids high-quality protein, vitamin E, and zinc that can reduce inflammation and keep your skin moisturized. .
3. Walnuts.
Walnuts are a great source of essential fats, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and all protein of which are nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy.
4. Broccoli
Broccoli is a great source of carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals which may help prevent skin cancer and promote skin health.
5. Dark chocolate
Cocoa contains antioxidants that help improve skin texture, wrinkles, and blood flow.
6. Berries
Be strawberries, raspberries or blueberries are excellent sources of vitamin C and antioxidants which improve overall skin health.
7. Avocados
Avocados are high in good fats, vitamin E, and C, which are very important for healthy skin.
8. Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of nutrients, vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant for the skin.
9. Green Tea
The catechist found in green tea are powerful antioxidants that can protect your skin against sun damage and reduce redness, as well as improve its hydration, thickness, and elasticity.
10. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and all the major carotenoids, especially lycopene, protect your skin from sun damage and may help prevent wrinkling.
What you eat can significantly affect your skin health. As we all know, there are so many nutrients that are needed in your diet for healthy and beautiful skin, hair, and nails. As always, a balanced diet with a wide variety of colorful, natural, organic food items is always the best.
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