Super Skin Foods: Top Foods for Beautiful Skin

When most of us think about consuming healthy foods, we usually think about it in terms of protecting our heart; reducing our risks for cancer; and maintaining a healthy weight. While those are important components to health, our biggest organ, SKIN can benefit from healthy foods as well. Here are some of the best super skin foods to protect your skin from free radicals and reduce the signs of aging. A good skin care regime starts with good health. Here are some of the best super skin foods:

(1) Oranges-Powerful source of Vitamin C; helps prevent free radicals and gives skin a nice glow.
(2) Grapefruit-Excellent Vitamin C source; high in antioxidants and helps to repair DNA cells.
(3) Cucumber-High water content-helps hydrate the skin and stimulates collagen. Lots of antioxidants.
(4) Papaya-Loaded with antioxidants, Vitamins, minerals and has enzyme properties (will find this in some enzyme peels).
(5) Avocado-Helps maintain skin's complexion; full of vital nutrients; and adds a good source of protein to both the body and the skin. It is the "good fat."
(6) Olive Oil-A good source of natural vitamins and antioxidants; another great "good fat" source.
(7) Fish-Omega 3's in fish help reduce inflammation; helps reduce skin issues; protects the skin & body against free radicals (I am in the process of trying to find a Fish Oil Vitamin that is not so fishy. I love fish, but I still do not get enough in my diet.)
(8) Green Tea-this is my absolute favorite! This tea tastes so good and yet it has so many benefits. Green Tea has a very important antioxidant called EGCG an extremely powerful antioxidant extracted from green tea leaves. Green Tea has anti-inflammatory benefits, and it helps reduce keep the skin beautiful. Additional benefits: helps with metabolism.