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Nowhere is your skin more noticeable than on your face. Even if you use the best creams, cleansers, and treatment, there's still more you can do to make the most of your looks-feed your face from the inside out with beauty-enhancing food.
From almonds to yogurt, Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., New York Times award-winning author of The Fat Flush Plan, Before the Change, and The Fast Track ONE-DAY Detox Diet, shares her advice on the best cuisine for a great complexion.
1. FLAXSEED OIL. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which increase cell resilience and misten the fatty layer beneath the skin, this oil acts as an internal moisturizer, helping to keep your skin hydrated. Recommendation: Eat 1 to 2 tablespoons a day in no-heat recipes. Try mixing it with a little lemon and garlic for a tasty salad dressing.
2. APPLE. Packed full of fiber and pectin, apples aid digestion and limit the amount of fat absorbed by the body. Recommendation: Eat an organic apple a day, including the peel, which contains quercetin, a potent antioxidant flavonoid that reduces inflammation, redness and skin sensitivity.
3. EGG. The yolks are a great source of skin-nourishing antioxidants. They also contain sulfur, a beautifying vitamin that helps clean the liver, clear the skin, and make it more vibrant. Recommendation: Eat one to two organic eggs a day.
4. SALMON. This source of omega-3 fatty acids reduces moisture loss and helps alleviate dry, itchy skin. Recommendation: Eat at least two servings of 3 and a half to 4 ounces of wild Alaskan salmon a week.
5. CRANBERRY. This flavonoid-rich fruit tonifies blood vessels and helps reduce the redness associated with rosacea. Recommendation: Drink 1 ounce of unsweetened cranberry juice combined with 7 ounces of water one to two times a day.
6. LEMON. With four times more vitamin C than oranges, this citrus fruit helps your body detox by supporting your liver and kidneys. The cleaner your system is, the clearer your complexion will be. Recommendation: Mix the juice of half of a lemon (or lime) with water, and drink once in the morning and once at night.
7. YOGURT. The probiotics in this dairy product ward off pathogens and yeast in the gut and prevent blemishes from popping out. Recommendation: Eat up to a cup a day of plain, unsweetened yogurt with active live cultures, or use as a base for a vegetable dip.
8. ALMOND. This little nut delivers a hefty dose of magnesium, a calming agent for skin and body. By reducing irritability, anxiety, and fatigue, magnesium will likely make you feel better and may even put a smile on your face. Recommendation: Carry almonds around with you for a quick snack. Eat about seven to 10 a day.
9. OLIVE OIL. A great lubricant for the body inside and out, olive oil is world-renowned for its healing properties. Antioxidants help the skin stay supple and fresh looking. Recommendation: Choose extra-virgin olive oil, the greener the better. Have a tablespoon a day, added to your cooking or in salad dressing.
10. SWEET POTATOES. Full of skin-promoting vitamin C, which boosts collagen production, and beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A, which nourishes the fat beneath the skin, this delicious vegetable isn't just for holidays anymore. Recommendation: Eat one to two sweet potatoes a week with cinnamon, or make sweet-potato chips for a snack.
**This article has been pulled from the national Health & Wellness Club magazine**
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