You are what you eat...
Drinking a lot of water daily is not the only thing you can do to empower our skin.
Let's go above and beyond and explore ways to finally take charge of your health and achieve a radiant glow.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: 1) Fish, a natural source of Omega 3 Fatty acids is beneficial for the skin.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown to protect the skin from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays, they help increase skin elasticity and enhance the skin's natural defense against dehydration.
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids have also been linked to strong cardiovascular health and to preserve mental acuity.
2) Monounsaturated fats from avocado oil and olive oil have also been linked to strong cardiovascular health.
Preserving mental acuity and long life, they also help increase skin elasticity and hydration.
3) Oleuropein (from organic, cold pressed Tunisian olive oil) has been shown to enhance anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity.
Olive oil is good for us, plain and simple.
4) Resveratrol (from grape seed extract), lycopene (from tomatoes) and punicosides (from pomegranate) protect the skin from sun damage.
Purchasing moisturizers that have links to grape seed extract and pomegranate is a smart idea also.
5) Glucoraphanin (from broccoli) is thought to enhance the skin's cellular defense mechanisms.
There are tons of ways to make broccoli when cooking, even for our kids.
6) Fruits and vegetables are important sources of vitamins and minerals with antioxidant benefits.
Vitamin C (fruits and fruit juices) are strong antioxidants also essential into collagen synthesis.
Research shows that when Vitamin C was added to skin cells that make collagen, total collagen production increased 8-fold.
Don't let trying new foods handicap you from the ultimate goal.
Keeping radiant skin with longevity is what we want, and now we can eat while doing it.
Bon Appétit!