Food For Your Skin

We all know the saying “You Are What You Eat” and this is especially true when it comes to your skin. If you eat alot of unhealthy foods you are putting many free radicals into your body which damage skin cells.

To keep your skin looking its best make sure you have a healthy diet.

* Antioxidants are vital in reducing the damage caused by free radicals.Try to eat at least 5 brightly coloured fruits and vegetables a day to get your daily intake of antioxidnats.

* Protein is just as important. 100g of protein a day is recommended to keep the elasticity in your skin. A good source of protein is in chicken and especially fish. Red meat also contains protein but try to stick to lean red meat to reduce fat intake.

* Dehydration plays a big part in dull looking skin. For a brighter complexion make sure to drink 3-4 litres of water a day.

* When it comes to carbohydrates, try to stick to low GI foods as they dissolve the sugars slower into your body and reduce the chance of cell damage.