24/03/2025
✨Take care of your skin. ✨
The skin is our largest organ and the body’s first line of defence against pathogens, toxins, UV light, etc. It also regulates body temperature, among other functions. It is also our most visible organ! And if you look after your body from the inside, it will show on the outside!
Glowing skin is healthy and hydrated skin, and diet and lifestyle play a major role in its condition. Excess intake of sugar, processed food, alcohol, caffeine, prolonged sun exposure, smoking, etc., can, over time, take its toll and result in dehydrated skin, clogged pores, or worsening skin conditions.
A balanced, varied, and nutritionally rich diet is essential for optimal skin health, and my favourite foods for radiant skin include:
🫐 Berries – berries are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free radicals that can negatively affect the skin and accelerate the natural aging process.
🥑 Healthy fats – such as those found in nuts and seeds, avocado, olive oil, etc., help nourish the skin, promote skin hydration, and maintain skin moisture levels.
🍣 Omega 3 – found in salmon, mackerel, walnuts, chia seeds, etc., help maintain skin barrier function and reduce inflammation.
🍋 Vitamin C- rich foods – such as citrus fruits, broccoli, spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, etc. help boost collagen production.
🍠 Sweet potatoes – are a great source of beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. Vitamin A plays a role in the growth and development of skin cells, helping to maintain smooth and even-toned skin.
