FOODS THAT MAKE YOU BEAUTIFUL

Foods that make you beautiful

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1. Wild salmon: A prime source for omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce skin inflammation, preventing redness, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. It's also potent in antioxidants and vitamins B and D. 

2. Low-fat yogurt: In one word, calcium. Good for strong bones, nails, and teeth. One cup of plain, low-fat yogurt has more calcium than a glass of skim milk.

3. Oysters. The best source of zinc, period. Zinc helps build collagen, which support the structure of skin and speeds up repair and renewal.

4. Blueberries and Pomegranates
Both of these fruits are bursting with antioxidants called anthocyanins, which help protect you from fine lines and dryness by neutralizing the free radicals that weather your skin. Plus, their high vitamin C content enhances the production of collagen, which keeps your skin nice and plump, says Glassman.

  

5. Kiwifruit: Another good source of antioxidants, kiwis are also a great source of vitamin C and potassium, all which help prevent wrinkles. 

6. Sweet potatoes: Chock full of beta-carotene, something the body converts to vitamin A, which keeps skin smooth and is thought to prevent against sun damage.

7. Spinach: This nutrient-dense leafy green is a great source of beta-carotene and lutein, which protects the eyes.

8. Tomatoes: Perhaps the only vegetable best eaten processed. Tomatoes are a major source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant also thought to protect against sunburn.

9. Dark Chocolate
Teenage breakouts used to be blamed, at least in part, on wolfing down too many candy bars. Chocolate has never been proven to cause blemishes. In fact, the sweet stuff contains high levels of flavonoids, potent antioxidants that can help protect your skin from sun damage and amp up blood flow to your tissues, keeping skin nourished and glowing. Look for chocolate that's at least 70 percent cacao (it has more antioxidants), and use restraint. If you've been known to take down a giant chocolate bar in one sitting, buy individually wrapped nuggets instead and stick to one or two (about one ounce) a day.

10. Kidney Beans

They don’t just taste yummy as a side dish. Kidney beans and many other legumes are packed with ingredients like protein, iron zinc, and biotin, that give you longer, stronger hair, says Cosmo Radio health expert Jennifer Wider, MD. In fact, having a biotin deficiency can leave you with dry, brittle locks, so it’s especially important to stock up on beans for a gorgeous ‘do. Mix some kidney beans into your salad or toss them with a little olive oil and salt for a delish snack.

11. Celery

Keep this in mind next time you head for the food table at a cocktail party: Celery gives you good breath. it’s so effective because the veggie forces you to chew a little more than you would if you were eating, say, a carrot or cucumber. And the more you chew, the more saliva you produce, which kills bacteria in your mouth that causes bad breath. So, if you’re planning to go talk to a hottie you’ve been eyeballing all night, nosh on a celery stick before sauntering over.

12. Broccoli

 Planning a hot night in with your guy? Snack on some broccoli the day before. This green veggie is loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C, which help improve your blood circulation. Once your blood gets pumping, it stimulates your sex drive…so you can have a very fun night.

 

13. Red Bell Peppers

Glassman swears these pretty peppers are a superfood for your skin—they have crazy-high antioxidant levels. And a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinicial Nutrition found that people who eat more of the antioxidant vitamin C (like you can find in these peppers) have the best-looking skin. Take a few slices with you to work—they make a delicious mid-afternoon snack.

14.Carrots

You already know sitting out in the sun is bad for your skin, but you’re also exposed to damaging UV rays just by walking around outside—even when it’s cold out. Along with sunscreen, carrots are a great way to protect your skin from the sun. They contain cartenoids, which reduce your skin’s sensitivity to UV rays—and also decrease redness. So you can get a gorgeous glow from the inside out. 

15. Walnuts
You don't have to gnaw more nuts than a squirrel to enjoy their many perks—smoother skin, healthier hair, brighter eyes, and stronger bones. Eating just one ounce of walnuts (about 14 halves) by themselves or in your salad, pasta, or dessert will supply you with your daily dose of the nutrients (namely omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E) that are responsible for these radiant results. Other top nuts include hazelnuts, pistachios, and almonds.

16. Green Tea Warm up to this soothing brew's antioxidants, called catechins, which can help prevent certain skin cancers and stave off sunburns. The variety of tea with the highest concentration of catechins is called matcha.
For all the pretty perks, drink two cups a day. If you aren't into tea, try sprinkling green matcha powder (available at health-food stores) into a yogurt parfait or homemade smoothie. And if you're trying to cut down on caffeine, worry not. With just 26 milligrams of caffeine per six-ounce cup, green tea has about half as much as a cup of black tea.

17. Soy
If you're seeking smoother skin, jump for soy! Research shows that the isoflavones in soy foods—including tofu, soy milk, and edamame—can ease inflammation and stave off collagen breakdown, leaving skin with a more even tone and fewer wrinkles. There's no RDA for soy, but a serving per day is both safe and helpful. Add soy milk to your morning cup of coffee and toss half a cup of boiled edamame into a salad or pasta dish.

PS, you can get most of these in Nigeria, park and shop sells brocolli, shoprite sells brocolli, strawberries, kiwi

So keep being beautiful

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