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It may sound cliche, but you are what you eat.
Think: plump, clear, and radiant.
“I always simplify it and say an inflamed gut means inflamed skin.
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If you heal your gut, thats the first step in healing your skin.”
“Garlic, leeks, dandelion greens, asparagusthose are great sources of prebiotic fiber in the diet.
They help to feed the healthy flora and restore your gut microbiome to a much more healthy state.”
In other words, stick with the yogurt, but pass on the skim milk.
Eggs
There’s a reason egg cream is a Korean beauty trend.
Egg yolk is meant to nourish and soothe the skin while also providing vitamin A for skin repair.
It also encourages your body to metabolize faster and can help you feel less bloated.
Fish
Fish boasts a long list of benefits to your health, especially for your skin.
Salmon, tuna, halibut, cod, snapper, and sardines all contain selenium.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are rich in plant-based Omega 3s, protein, and soluble fiber.
“Additionally, protein is at the foundation of healthy skin structure.
Chia seeds are also very hydrating, helping keep the skin plump.”
The vegetable is rich in beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin E, and antioxidants.
“Vitamin Esupports collagen in the skin, and antioxidants fight inflammation-related skin damage.”
Cucumber
Cucumbers are rich in water, vitamin C, and folic acid.
“Cucumber promotes skin health both from the inside and the outside,“Shapiro says.
“Eat it to keep your skin hydrated and for the antioxidants to prevent skin damage long term.
Put it on your face to decrease inflammation, reduce swelling, and promote healing from sun damage.
Cucumber is soothing, hydrating, and contains silica which will hydrate and strengthen your skin.”
Edamame
Edamame is the most wholesome form of soy.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lutein and lycopenetwo powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients that may be skin protective.
Tomatoes also have a good amount of water volume so they are hydrating as well.
Walnuts
Walnuts contain nutrients beneficial for our skin and bodies.
“Walnuts are richer than most other nuts in bothomega-3fatty acids,” Dr. Maiman says.
Its also integral in the process of wound healing and optimizing immune system function to combat both bacteria andinflammation.
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