Your skin is the most important part of your body. Since your skin acts like a protective shield to your body which is exposed to smog, U.V rays and all kinds of harmful elements in the environment it is indeed important for you to take complete care of your body.
Taking care of your skin does make you look younger.
Here’s a list of food that you should eat if you aim to have a healthier skin:
Pumpkin: Pumpkin includes everything from vitamin A and E to potassium, minerals and antioxidants.
One can consume pumpkin by adding it to the pasta or soups or you can also make delicious pumpkin dipped.
When it’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, you can always opt for dehydrated pumpkin chips.
Avocados: Avocados are rich in antioxidants like lutein and beta carotene which makes your skin supple and soft.
You can blend avocado with orange juice, and garlic to make salad dressings, stir it up with a little cumin and cilantro to make a creamy dip.
Pomegranates: Pomegranates helps to smoothens the skin and erases fine lines. It is high in vitamin content and tannins.
You can enjoy it as smoothie or use it in salads. Pomegranate seeds taste great in salads.
Walnuts: Walnuts contains vitamin B which acts as a natural anti-aging tool for your skin.
Walnut oil works as a great moisturizer and tastes great when blended in both raw and cooked soups.
Kiwi: Kiwi is a great source of vitamin E. It is also a natural skin moisturizer and rejuvenator. Kiwi contains high anti-oxidants and dietary fiber.
Pair it with strawberries and coconut whipped cream for dessert or toss it in salads.
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