Eat Healthy

Improve Your Digestion

Good skin is reflective of a good digestive system.

Add the following to your diet to help rev up your system:

• More Water – nourishes skin cells and eliminates waste.
• Natural Fiber – women aged 19 to 50 need 25g a day, so eat more:
  • Unrefined whole grains
  • Apples (skin on)
  • Cauliflower
  • Beans or legumes (well rinsed)
  • Ground flaxseeds
  • High fiber snacks like nuts, seeds or dried fruit

Avoid Excess Sugar

Eating healthy means avoiding too much sugar. Excessive sugar consumption results in a process called glycation that over time can damage collagen in skin, cartilage and ligaments. It also promotes a loss of skin elasticity, causing skin to wrinkle and sag.

Try a gradual approach to reducing your sugar intake and you’ll be amazed at how easy healthy eating becomes!


 
 

A Skin-Healthy Diet

• Leafy green vegetables
• Fresh fruit
• Lean protein
• Whole grains, beans and nuts
• Vitamins C, B2 & B5
• Water or herb tea

• Fatty foods
• Fried foods
• Highly seasoned foods
• Refined starches & sugar
• Cooking with oil
• Soft drinks & alcohol
• Chocolate
• Junk food

Eat Good Fats

Our bodies cannot live without essential fatty acids. They are a part of healthy eating and also helpful for people with dry skin, acne, and eczema.

Here are some excellent sources:

• Flaxseed or Walnut Oil – do not heat or use for cooking. Try them with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing.
• Cold Water Fish – such as salmon
• Natural Supplements – such as fish oil