Starting with the most important factor, “what you put into your body” to help your skin, Candace said the key is to incorporate fresh, colorful food. “A diet rich in antioxidants, omega acids, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals will allow the skin to glow from within,” he said. His main favorites are berries, peppers, broccoli, green tea, avocados, fatty fish, and dark chocolate. (Below is a breakdown of what she says is most beneficial to each.)
Candace explained in detail: “Some of my favorite foods for healthy, radiant skin are berries and peppers, which are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, crucial for collagen formation. Broccoli, packed with zinc known for its healing of The skin’s properties along with a compound called sulforaphane are known to help prevent cancer. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which helps neutralize free radical damage, it’s also incredibly anti-inflammatory – inflammation is something that always We want to reduce in the body, since it can be directly related to various skin conditions, accelerated aging and even cancers. Avocados, full of healthy fats known to keep our skin hydrated, young and flexible. Fatty fish, such as salmon, keep skin thick, hydrated and supple Dark chocolate is even considered part of a skin-healthy diet, keep it at 70% cac a or more, which maximizes the health benefits of chocolate and tends to be lower in sugar. antioxidant content and ability to aid healthy blood flow, keeping us shiny. “
