We all know that eating the right foods keeps our figures slim and trim. But did guys know that eating the right nutrients can also make our skin glow and hair shine?
“I can tell when my clients are eating well and drinking their water, their eyes look clear and their skin looks great!”
- says Sara Ryba, RD, CDN, a nutritionist in private practice in New York City.
So, reading this line I thought why don’t we kill two birds with one stone and get both slimmer and more gorgeous at the same time?
Here are Ryba’s 8 beauty foods, which, she promises, will help us look our very best!
#1 Water …
It’s true that gulping down loads of water will help your skin look its prettiest.
“Water helps your skin by getting by-products out of your body.”
-says Ryba, respected nutritionist
By drinking lots of water, you’re helping your kidneys function better, which in turn helps skin avoid a sallow, tired look.
#2 Salmon …
#3 Flaxseed …
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#4 Avocado …
All 3 foods contain omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that help reduce inflammation in the body. That reduction in inflammation helps combat problems like puffy eyes, pronounced fine lines, and sagging skin. Be sure to buy wild, not farmed salmon, to get the best fatty acids. Grind your flaxseeds before sprinkling them on yogurt or cereal for the most benefit.
hi….
im an actor…i go to the gym and lift weights and run 5 days a week…is the red meat and and protein shakes tht i consume killing my skin….
i want great glowing skin…what do i eat???
Carrot juice! Insane amount of vit A, it works wonders…
The trick to eating less is to make yourself think that you haven’t changed a thing. If raisins aren’t a part of your diet, you are missing out on an important beauty food. Check out your favorite food and see how it comes to your aid… in the beauty department.
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Dear Abhishek,
Red meat is not the best food, try to cut it to one meal a week. Salmon could be a great substitute, but in case you need your meat, go for chicken, it’s much better for the skin! Oh, and try to eat as many veggies as possible, they too help a lot!
My favorite beauty food is oatmeal – the skin looks so much better once you start having it for breakfast – the complexion improves tremendously!
My favorite kind is Erewhon Organic Instant Oatmeal with added oat bran (absolutely organic) – you can find it in Whole Foods – it tastes great, especially with organic butter and organic honey – you can also cut add half an apple into it (cut into pieces, without skin) – you’ll love it and so will your skin! I promise :)
PS: and Vitamins Guide is absolutely right, raisins are also a great food! You can too add them to your oatmeal! :)
Thank you!
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Hi.. im mother of 3 kids, and im 32 years old. my problem is my skin dry and my face no more look younger and fresher.. how can i solve my problem?
hi,im 20 years old girl and im suffering from black marks in ma body .
i cant wear short skirt or any short dress. and im suffering from this
too much. i had chicken fox before nw this marks is not going . what i ‘l do ?
Fish is super important for the Omega 3’s! If you don’t like fish, you should be taking an Omega 3 supplement! It’s really great for your skin!
Oatmeal and ground flax seeds are great together, plus organic honey…yummm…..that is my favorite breakfast. Sometimes I put all of these in a blender, add other ingredients and make it into a smoothie to take along on the road to work. Actually I have a recipe posted if anyone wants to check it out:
http://suburbangrandma.com/recipes/fat-blasting-berry-smoothie-%E2%80%93-recipe/
I am also growing my own organic herbs and vegetables (post coming up soon).
Love your post!!!!
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I’m a vegan, so the post about salmon doesn’t help me so much. Is there any (non meat, dairy, or egg) food that has similar benefits to Salmon? Thanks! :D
Dear Suzi,
All the foods, except Salmon will be fantastic for your skin, hair and nails. Avocado is also fantastic for the skin – it fights free radicals and hydrates skin from within.
Try to have an organic avocado a day for 2 weeks and you’ll see the difference!
Good luck, gorgeous!
hi,
i am 23 yrs old and have acne, which is very embarrassing. i have cut out my social circle n avoid my frens. what food should i take to have clear glowing skin? please help…
to Shikha:
Hi, I know how embarrassing acne can be – mine started when I was 24 and it lasted for almost 2 years before I cured it!!! The most important thing is NOT to pick your face – otherwise you’ll scar!!! At first I used to go to beauticians who would give me facials – to clear the skin. That worked. At first. But then the acne got so severe, I figure those facials were doing no good. And that’s when I started to look for a homeopathic doctor. I found a great one in New York – she diagnosed me and it turned out that my acne was the result of yeast infection. She prescribed all natural remedies to get rid of yeast and a very strict diet I am still following.
No sugars of any kind, no white flour (only whole grain), no processed foods (chips, French Fries, sodas, crackers etc.), no cheese (especially French and Italian – like bree), no potatoes of any kind. The best foods would be veggies – garlic, green leafy veggies, broccoli, spinach, avocado; fruit, skinned chicken, salmon. Try to avoid any kind of fried foods (the fat they are fried is an acne booster). Some say tomatoes can make acne more severe because of the acids but I never found it to be true for myself.
You should also stop drinking coffee all together.
There’s a great e-Book called “How I Got Rid of Acne in 3 day” or something like that – I downloaded from the Internet – but the best thing would still be to find a homeopathic doctor in your area – you acne might be caused my something else (not yeast) – liver, for instance, and you might need a whole different diet and treatment.
Once your acne clears up – the scars will disappear in a matter of weeks. Only if you do not damage the tissue – no picking!
But the sooner you start, the sooner you’ll have you glowing healthy skin back! Good luck to you, sweetie! You are still beautiful!!!
hi
my face just started to look dull,rough and pimple starts pupping out when i start to get very busy with my job, they say that i was stressed thats why this signs are coming out of my face,but i cant stop working, i need to work for income. please help me…
Salli,
Ofcourse you can’t stop working unfortunately but you can live a healthy lifestyle to ensure that your skin is taken care of. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you drinking enough water? Try to get some kind of exercise into your busy schedule even if it’s just 15-20 minutes. Try not to eat too much junk. Snack healthy while your working. And remember to take time out for yourself and do something fun. A long bath. Read a book. Anything to relax and take out some of that stress. :)
my face is going heavy day by day..tell me the tips to make it slim.
Hi Neha,
Well hun you need to get in some cardio into your workout regime. That’ll help lose all the extra facial flab. Good luck! :)
I hope this works I hate my skin
Thanks
Hey Olivia,
Aww we all have stuff that we dislike about ourselves. But doesn’t mean you can’t make it better. Do come back and tell us if these foods brought out your inner diva :)
Hey Komal,
I always do a carrot-papaya-beetroot mixed drink. Tastes great and I believe it works miracles too! :)