Top 10 Foods for Healthy Skin

The foods we consume day-to-day play an important role in the health of our skin. With such a wide variety of foods available today, it is difficult to select foods that are tasty as well as healthy. Given below are some foods that can help to keep skin healthy.

1) Blueberries - Antioxidants protect us from premature aging. Blueberries are top ranked antioxidants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Blackberries and plums are also rich in antioxidants and helps combat free radical damage.

2) Sunflower seeds - With high vitamin E content, Sunflower seeds helps protect our skin from the day-to-day sun damage. These seeds can be used with oatmeal, salads, cereals, etc.

3) Spinach - Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin E, iron, folate, magnesium, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and plant protein. These nutrients are essential for healthy skin. Spinach is also a well known antioxidant which prevents skin diseases.

4) Chocolates – Chocolates are good for our skin. Cocoa in the chocolate hydrates skin and makes it firm and supple. Chocolate especially dark chocolate increases flavonol consumption that translates to beautiful skin. Flavonols are potential antioxidants.

5) Tomatoes - Tomatoes are good for skin and an excellent source of antioxidants (lycopene), which not only protects pigmentation but helps improve skin health as well. Add tomatoes to your salads, sandwich, cooked vegetables etc.

6) Wild Salmon - Wild Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which helps keep our skin supple and moistened. Selenium (a mineral that protects the skin from sun exposure) is also found in Salmons. Salmons are a rich source of vitamin D which makes our bones and teeth strong and healthy.

7) Yogurt - Yogurt contains proteins that keeps our skin firm and delays the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Add some fresh fruits to make plain yogurt delicious.

8) Soy - Soy contains minerals and proteins that reduce hyper pigmentation. Soy milk evens out the skin tone and gives a clear complexion.

9) Kidney Beans - Kidney Beans are rich in zinc which is well known for its healing properties.

10) Walnuts - Walnuts are rich sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids and improves skin elasticity and improves complexion. Walnuts are also rich in copper which is well known for its collagen production boosting abilities.