If you’re directing all of your skincare attention on the serums you use, you’re missing a golden opportunity to get the best skin of your life — by simply eating.
The trick is incorporating healthy foods that contain the kinds of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that will keep your skin hydrated and firm. This is the one anti-aging food doctors say everyone should be eating over 40.
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Think: antioxidants. A food that is rich in antioxidants can fight free radicals that basically destroy skin cells and weaken the skin barrier, making your complexion appear less firm.
There are a number of foods that you can add to your diet that contain antioxidants – blueberries, spinach, and even red bell peppers. But this one amazing skin food is among the best of the bunch (and it’s versatile).
Nuts
Nuts — all nuts — deserve a place in your pantry.
According to Healthline: “Many nuts (especially almonds) are a great source of vitamin E, which may help repair skin tissue, retain skin moisture, and protect skin from damaging UV rays. Walnuts even contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids that may help:
strengthen skin cell membranes
protect against sun damage
give skin a beautiful glow by preserving its natural oil barrier”
If you’re concerned about the high fat content in nuts, remember: fats are an important part of your diet and will actually keep you satisfied for longer than carbs. Nuts are free of saturated fats and sugar — and a handful is all you need to reap their benefits.
You can simply eat nuts straight for a wholesome, delish snack — but they’re just as amazing blended into smoothies, added to oatmeal, sprinkled over orange chicken, or a replacement for croutons in your favorite salads.
