Sep 14, 2009

Foods that make your skin beautiful


SWEET POTATOES, TOMATOES, CANTALOUPE: They refill antioxidant levels in your skin and help prevent wrinkles.

ORANGES, LEMONS, LIMES, GRAPEFRUIT: They are the main source of vitamin C and provides the supportive protein fibers that stop skin from sagging.

GREEN TEA: Gives your skin a healthy dose of EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate), EGCG is a type of potent antioxidant that does all kind of good things for skin. It also helps prevent skin cancer.

SPINACH, TURNIP GREENS, BROCCOLI: These are the great source of vitamin A, which supports skin cell turnover and prevent drying.

FISH (SALMON, TROUT): It is the main source of protein and omega-3. Omega-3 helps protect skin against sunburn. Protein is required to build and repair skin cells and to make enzymes and hormones that help keep your skin glowing and beautiful.

Source: http://food.yahoo.com/blog/beautyeats/29703/18-foods-that-make-your-skin-glow

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