10 Superfoods To Enjoy For Better Skin

Written By Abigail Wise / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Experts are always saying that we should eat superfoods for our best health. But those same superfoods can also result in better skin. Don’t forget that your skin is the largest organ your body has and when you’re healthy inside, it rewards you with glowing and refreshed skin on the outside.

So, which superfoods should you be eating to have better skin all-around?

1. Ginger

Ginger is a known anti-inflammatory. Add freshly-grated ginger root to spice up food and give skin a soothed and calmed appearance.

1. Chia Seeds

If you’re not keen on eating fish, you can get plenty of omega-3 fatty acids into your diet by eating chia seeds. Dump them into a smoothie and your skin will get the boost it needs for healthy skin cell function and greater production of collagen which will help you look younger naturally.

1. Tomatoes

Lycopene-rich tomatoes not only help prevent heart disease, but this antioxidant also helps fight off the signs of aging, so add more of them to your plate. When tomatoes are cooked, the lycopene absorbs more readily into your body so ladle it up in soups and stews!

1. Sweet Potatoes

With high levels of vitamin A, sweet potatoes can help reduce excess oil production in the skin. That means you can help clear up blemishes by eating more of them!

1. Avocados

Full of healthy fats that your body needs, plus vitamin E, this base for guacamole is great for building healthy skin cell function. Plus, they can help keep skin hydrated. Pro tip: After cutting up avocados for your salad, sandwich, or guacamole, smooth the remainder of the flesh from the inside of the skin onto your hands and be amazed at the hydration it provides!

1. Egg Whites

The protein your body gets from eggs in general is critical, but egg whites in particular have more lysine and proline, two amino acids your body needs. Plus, it also has collagen which keeps those fine lines from making their mark.

1. Peanuts

And for vegans, you can get a dose of lysine by eating plenty of peanuts! Just go for unsalted so you don’t overdo your sodium intake.

1. Quinoa

Quinoa is a protein all-star but it also has riboflavin which makes for fabulous skin. Riboflavin gives skin elasticity and helps boost production of connective tissue so you’ll keep an effervescent and youthful appearance.

1. Leafy Greens

If you’re looking a bit blah lately, put more leafy greens on your plate. Kale, spinach, broccoli, and brussels sprouts are all brimming with vitamin K which helps stimulate circulation of the blood. When blood replenishes the skin cells, you have a more well-rested and evened-out tone.

1. Citrus Fruits

And finally, those dark spots will be a thing of the past if you eat more citrus fruits. There’s a reason why those vitamin C topical creams are so popular now. They quell inflammation and brighten up your skin like nothing else!

Eating the right superfoods on the inside while nourishing skin from the outside is the best way to get better skin. Try this approach and see how much your skin improves!

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Written By:

Abigail Wise is an aspiring teacher, writer, and editor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education with an emphasis in Creative Writing as well as working towards her teaching credential. She hopes to receive her Masters of Arts in English as well as go on to be a full-time teacher, writer, and editor.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.